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Classic Radio 06-02-26 - Good and Faithful Servant, She Wouldn't Say Yes, and The Jazz Singer
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A Mixed Bag on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast June 2, 1952, 74 years ago, A Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny. Jack’s second appearance on Suspense. An accountant in a department store, who is nearing retirement, carries out an ingenious plan to steal $50,000 - yet all does not go as smoothly as he had hoped.
Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 2, 1950, 76 years ago, She Wouldn't Say Yes starring Rosalind Russell reprising her role in the 1945 motion picture. A lady psychiatrist falls for a man she meets on a train, with funny if somewhat predictable results.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast June 2, 1947, 79 years ago, The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson reprising his 1927 screen role. An adaptation of the first talking feature from 1927 about the son of a Cantor who must choose between a career on the stage and his father's wishes.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Peace and Quiet. David at home. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast June 2, 1952, 74 years ago, A Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny. Jack’s second appearance on Suspense. An accountant in a department store, who is nearing retirement, carries out an ingenious plan to steal $50,000 - yet all does not go as smoothly as he had hoped.
Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 2, 1950, 76 years ago, She Wouldn't Say Yes starring Rosalind Russell reprising her role in the 1945 motion picture. A lady psychiatrist falls for a man she meets on a train, with funny if somewhat predictable results.
Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast June 2, 1947, 79 years ago, The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson reprising his 1927 screen role. An adaptation of the first talking feature from 1927 about the son of a Cantor who must choose between a career on the stage and his father's wishes.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Peace and Quiet. David at home. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day