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  • 2 + Hours of drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast June 8, 1942, 82 years ago, The Case of the Washington Woman Spy. A wealthy businessman in Washington, D.C. commits suicide after betraying his country. He was goaded into shooting himself by a female enemy agent.

    Next, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 8, 1958, 66 years ago, Big Business. A rogue cattleman makes a bogus treaty with a rogue Indian. That proves to be an issue with the rest of the Cattleman’s Association and the Army. But the rogue cattleman tries to

    Then the news from 66 years ago, followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 8, 1958, 66 years ago, The Wayward River Matter. A rampaging river at flood crest, and a man who tries to profit from it.

    Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast June 8, 1951, 73 years ago, The Return of Father Crime. After 25 years in prison, Ox Martin’s getting out, and likely getting back in the “business”...

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 8, 1948, 76 years ago, Pancakes for Breakfast. Jeff has a hard first day on the farm.

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  • 2+ Hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast June 7, 1950, 74 years ago, D-Day. Phillip Weatherby wants to be a farmer, and is being expelled from the school of law, despite his father's desire for him to be a lawyer.

    Followed by the news from 74 years ago, then 2000 Plus, originally broadcast June 7, 1950, 74 years ago, The Other Man. A man comes home to find he was just arrested in Cairo. How can a man be in two places at the same time?

    Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast June 7, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Will. Charles Stall has been shot. Tire tracks lead to a motel and to a drunken Texan and his car.

    Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 7, 1955, 69 years ago, Frankenstein starring Stacy Harris and Herb Butterfield. An adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic, with a few twists.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Jeffrey Killian. Jeff Killian, expelled from school, is coming to Eastbrook.

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  • 2 + Hours dedicated to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then early morning audio as the news broke from Europe, all unconfirmed, until a short wave broadcast from the Allied Expeditionary Force headquarters broadcast via short wave from London confirmed the Allied Invasion had begun.

    Next, commentator HV Kaltenborn at 11am Eastern War Time with commentary and analysis on the first hours of the allied invasion of Europe., followed by A Poem and Prayer For An Invading Army. Ronald Colman reads the poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The first reading of the poem the poetess wrote for D-Day.

    Then a very subdued Fibber McGee and Molly with a program of Patriotic Music by Billy Mills orchestra and the Kings Men.

    Followed by abbreviated shows from Bob Hope and Red Skelton. Bob’s last show of the season was, I’m sure, not what they planned. And Red Skelton was to have had a farewell show, as he was heading off for military service. Sadly, the show gets cut off for time.

    Then a prayer given by President Franklin Roosevelt for the invading troops. That is followed by President Reagan’s address from the D-Day beach-head at Normandy, France. The broadcast originates from the American cemetery on Omaha Beach on the fortieth anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1984, 40 years ago today.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 6, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen are seen watching Dr. Deutch's radium mine. Dr. Julius Browning, a prisoner in the mine, is located.

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  • 2+ Hours of Westerns and Sci-Fi

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then X Minus One, originally broadcast June 5, 1956, 68 years ago, Project Mastadon. Three adventurers return to prehistoric times, found a country, and try to establish diplomatic relations with the United States.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 70 years ago, The Blacksmith. Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often!

    Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originaly broadcast June 5, 1960, 64 years ago, Apache Concerto. Paladin is sent to return a harmonium salesman and his lovely niece home, despite being captured by the bandit "Chivaro."

    Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 5, 1953, 71 years ago, On The Prod. Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall!

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1941, 83 years ago, Marketing Scheme Backfires. Lum implements Cedric's contest plan. Squire Skimp proves that it's not such a brilliant idea!

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  • 2 + Hours of Crime on a Tuesday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast June 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Date with Death. A petty crook who holds up taxi drivers ends up killing a cop.

    Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 4, 1946, 78 years ago, Three Witnesses. Three people each have a motive for killing Tom Marshall, an old man, even though he seems to have died a natural death. Then three people are killed within 5 hours...with the same knife!

    Then the news from 78 years ago, then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast June 4, 1946, 78 years ago, Eight Steps to Murder starring Berry Kroeger. A newsman plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry the man's wife.

    Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 4, 1935, 89 years ago, The Innocent Bride. A bank has been held up in Long Beach. A Russian immigrant proposes marriage and spends lavishly.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent discovers Jimmy Olsen in his cell on Volcano Island.

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  • 2+ Hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews staring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 73 years ago, The Economy Program. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have a disagreement about the cost of grocery shopping. Mr. Andrews knows just the way to save money. Buy everything three at a time!

    Followed by the news from 73 years ago, then Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 73 years ago. The last show of the season. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the writer of all the singing commercials and music director of the program. The Sportsmen do not appear, so the rest of the cast sings the very clever commercial.

    Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 3, 1941, 83 years ago with guest star Humphrey Bogart. Bob's opening monologue is about June weddings. Bob and guest Humphrey Bogart do a prison drama.

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 3, 1947, 77 years ago, Citizenship Test. Fibber has no birth certificate, so he's going to study for his citizenship papers.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Dinner in the Kitchen. Roger comes to dinner.

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  • 2 + Hours of Comedy on a Sunday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Martin and Lewis, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Jeff Chandler. The boys and Jeff do a sketch that’s a take off on Dragnet on an Indian reservation.

    Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 71 years ago, Laughing Boy. Irma's boss has purchased a race horse named, "Laughing Boy.".

    Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast June 2, 1940, 84 years ago, Code of the Hills. Now that Jack's option has been picked up, negotiations begin with members of his cast. The gang does a hillbilly drama called, "The Code Of The Hills." The feud between the Bennys and the Allens is dramatized.

    Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny. After thirty years on the job, a meek department store accountant plans his own unique retirement pension.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 2, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. The radio-controlled sea plane is heading toward an extinct volcano...with Jimmy Olsen and his dog aboard! Superman rescues Jimmy after the plane crashes. "Storm" is safe too!

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  • 2+ Hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennet Kilpack, originally broadcast June 1, 1950, 74 years ago, The Quicksand Murder Case. A real estate agent loses his new tenant...to a murderess.

    Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 66 years ago, Cattle Drive. There's going to be an Arizona cattle drive for the Army. Luke bets his horse, "Blue Streak," that they'll arrive with all the cows.

    Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 1, 1954, 70 years ago, Angela Wentworth’s Uncle. Angel Wentworth asks Peter to, "call on my uncle." The man is dead, of course, and one very expensive earring is missing.

    Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast June 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Tell-tale Heart. A dramatization of the horror classic.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 1, 1948, 76 years ago, To Tell or not To Tell. The bet. Will David tell Claudia about his lunch date?

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  • 2 + Hours of Drama on a Friday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 31, 1946, 78 years ago, The Slaugherhouse Swindlers. A couple of scammers con vulnerable ranchers out of their cattle and sell them to a black market slaughterhouse.

    Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 31, 1959, 65 years ago, The Man Who Would Be King starring Dan o’Herlihy. The famous Kipling story about the two Irishmen who rule a kingdom of savages as their gods.

    Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Frances Robinson, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 76 years ago, The Island in the Lake. George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake.

    Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Bindle. Sergeant Friday pretends that he's from Phoenix. He goes undercover to crack a narcotics ring operating out of one of the nicest hotels in Los Angeles.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 76 years ago, Lunch with Victoria Manners. Claudia insists that David have a good lunch. So he has lunch with Victoria Manners.

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  • 2+ Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Photogenic Crook. A movie company comes to a small town in Pennsylvania to re-enact a famous bank robbery. Even the mayor and the chief of police lend a hand.

    Followed by the news of the day 76 years ago, then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, A Case of Identity. A nearsighted typist needs the deductive powers of Mr. Holmes. She's been left at the altar.

    Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Littlest Gangster. He's only twelve years old and chews bubble gum, but he leaves behind a very adult corpse!

    Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 30, 1952, 72 years ago, Pearls of Bohemia. Melody Johnson enlists Harry's aid, ostensibly to win a beauty contest in Egypt.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 28, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr. Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent is taken "prisoner" by "Dr. Deutch." Jimmy Olsen's new dog Storm leads him to a sea-plane, which starts to take off! Bud Collyer is Superman, Joan Alexander is Lois Lane, and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olsen.

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  • 2 + Hours of Westerns and SciFi on a Wednesday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Bullets for Boot Hill. The old judge in Dos Rios single-handledly stands up to a crowd of drunken cowboys and Blackjack Turner.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 29, 1954, 70 years ago, Feud. An Ozark mountain feud comes to the plains of Dodge City.

    Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 29, 1960, 64 years ago, Dusty. Paladin hires out to young Dusty for $1.61, to keep his uncle from beating him and shooting his dog.

    Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Lulungomeena. Ah, Lulungameena, the very name sounds like magic! But is it the most beautiful place in the galaxy? Just ask a Hixabrod!.

    Finally Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast May 29, 1933, 91 years ago. Nadji asks Frank Chandler to give up his trip to the ruined temple. She sees, "The Black Wings Of Death." Chandu suspects that Dimitri is not dead after all!

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  • 2+ Hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Green Hornet starring Robert Hall, originally broadcast May 28, 1946, 78 years ago, Polarized Glasses. The Hornet breaks up a spy ring using a polarized light code.

    Followed by the news of the day 78 years ago, then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 28, 1946, 78 years ago, The Escaped Prisoner. Mike Harlan has broken out of prison and winds up in the apartment of Boston Blackie.

    Then Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast May 28, 1947, 77 years ago, The Killer Ties a Knot. A sweet little old lady is killed by two of her roomers. They plan to frame a sailor.

    Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell, originally broadcast May 28, 1949, 75 years ago, Frank Merriwells Promise. In order to protect the reputation of one of Boston's newspapers, Frank pitches a no-hit baseball game.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 28, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr. Deutch and the Radium Mine. Jimmy Olsen is rescued by Clark Kent. He warns Lois about the bomb hidden in the typewriter. Clark approaches the shack where "Dr. Deutch" and Hans are hiding. Bud Collyer is Superman, Joan Alexander is Lois Lane, and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olsen.

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  • 2 + Hours of Laughs on a Monday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 27, 1945, 79 years ago, Bessie Quits. Gildy finally fires Bessie, and is very sorry he's done so! Maybe he should have hired My Friend Irma Peterson!

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 27, 1947, 77 years ago, Shrimps McGee. No, McGee isn’t short. Fibber's in the kitchen, cooking up his recipe for "Shrimps McGee."

    Then The Joan Davis Show, originally broadcast May 27, 1946, 78 years ago, Last Show of the Season. Joan is planning to go on vacation. Will she visit a ranch, Moon Mountain or the sea shore? No audience for this rehearsal recording.

    Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 27, 1951, 73 years ago. Jack goes to the doctor, and meets "Speedy" Riggs getting his eyes examined. Fascinating listening as Riggs gets to do more than just "chant," he even sings!

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Mr. Reynolds. A stranger wanders onto the farm curious about the remodeling.

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  • 2+ Hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 78 years ago, King for a Day with Jack Benny. Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day."

    Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 26, 1953, 71 years ago, Free Trip to Europe. Irma has won an all-expense-paid trip to England.

    Then Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 76 years ago. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take another of their musical political trips around the country.

    Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 26, 1944, 80 years ago, Andy the Fugitive. Andy has fallen for Mabel Green, a girl with a tough sailor for a boyfriend. When the sailor comes looking for Andy, The Kingfish tries to get him thrown in jail for safekeeping.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 26, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr. Deutch and the Radium Mine. "Dr. Deutch" sets a trap for Clark Kent, and a second trap for Lois Lane and Perry White. There's a bomb hidden in a typewriter!

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  • 5 + Hours of Suspense and Johnny Dollar

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best-remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone! The show would be produced seven more times between 1943 and 1960.

    Followed by another episode of Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, Like, Man, Somebody Dig Me starring Ted (Elliot) Reid. The adventures of a beatnik, so cool that not even his own lynching blows his wig.

    Then a quick look at some headlines from 66 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, The Midnight Sun Matter. Johnny's flying in a cargo plane over Alaska with a load of dynamite...when the pilot gets appendicitis!

    Followed by another episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring John Lund, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 70 years ago, The Punctilious Firebug Matter. A firebug strikes promptly on Tuesday nights, and only at those with new fire insurance policies!

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Mysterious Trip. A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback?

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  • 2+ Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 24, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Mailman. The search for Harvey Fletcher, a mail thief.

    Followed by Night Watch with Donn Reed, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Abandoned Children and Potential Suicide. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in traffic, trying to commit suicide.

    Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Weekend Special: Death starring Agnes Moorehead. A tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers.

    Followed by Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast May 24, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Moving Van Murders. A man surprises two house thieves while they are stealing his furniture, which leads to a death in the park.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 24, 1948, 76 years ago, A Letter at Breakfast. Claudia's not around and Claudia's cheerful. Claudia's secret letter.

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  • 2 + Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Hot Ice. The missing loot from a jewel robbery is in the building where a crooked game on an amusement pier is located.

    Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The Robin Forrest Murder Case. A meek obedient wife named Joan Tracy is found drunk with a knife.

    Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Housing Racket. A crooked home builder post World War II sold substandard houses to returning GI’s. The counterspies get called in to investigate.

    Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Murder on the Riviera. Harry's smuggling cigarettes in postwar France and meets a young a girl called "Stupid" with a corpse and 15 million francs.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine. . "Dr. Deutch" and Hans make it safely to their new hideout. There is a traitor on the naval base!

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  • 2+ Hours of Westerns

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 22, 1954, 70 years ago, Monopoly. A "businessman" from St. Louis named Ivy is planning to take over the freight business in Dodge, with a gunfighter to help him do it!

    Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 22, 1960, 64 years ago, Lucky Penny. The Lucky Penny mine has suddenly started to produce gold again...and Paladin smells a rat.

    Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally Broadcast May 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Chase. Cimarron Whitey is dying in a jail cell...drawing a treasure map. The map's only for Blanche McCarthy, but Whitey's cellmate breaks out of jail, with the map.

    Followed by Hawk Larabee,starring Barton Yarborough originally broadcast May 22, 1947, 77 years ago, Gold Camp at Mulberry Creek. A local lawyer is suspected of killing a store owner. An unscrupulous merchant is undercutting the store owner’s daughter.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 22, 1942 82 years ago, Jewels on Squire Skimp’s Land. Lum and Abner suspect that there is a fortune in jewels hidden on a property owned by Squire Skimp.

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  • 2 + Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Brother. A beautiful dancer named Dove. Lou Mendel was madly in love. Mendel was her big brother, who wanted no other...and you can let George finish the limerick.

    Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, Detour to Terror. A man and his twin sister are lured from a country road where they meet a strange blind man and his brother. Mason Adams and Mercedes McCambridge stars.

    Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Poker Murders. Nick Carter vs. "The Ace of Spades"...a batmanesque costumed villain. A battle of wits...according to Hoyle!

    Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder. Blackie tries to find the killer of Paul Blaine, the half-owner of a pawnshop. The main suspect, however, has a perfect alibi!

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 21, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine. "Dr. Deutch" fires a torpedo at an innocent ship, but it is deflected by Superman. Clark Kent recaptures the submarine, but Dr. Deutch and his henchman escape!

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  • 2+ Hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball with Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 20, 1949, 75 years ago, Feeling Old. Liz is feeling old and decrepit, so George takes drastic steps to cheer her up.

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 20, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Bakes Molly’s Birthday Cake. It's Molly's birthday, and Fibber is baking a cake.

    Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast May 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Tammy Merrihue. Little Tammy tries to get a clerk to take her play $10,000 bill for a tube of toothpaste. If she does, she wins $3000 and the clerk wins...

    Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 20, 1946, 78 years ago, Bob Hope Arrives. Bob Hope comes to Pine Ridge on important business with Cedric.

    Then The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Unexpected Trip to Chicago.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 76 years ago, A Letter of Recommendation. Gertrude, pro and con.

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