Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Our Miss Brooks - June 19, 1949 - Taxidermist

When Walter, Stretch and Harriet start a taxidermy business, Connie joins in to earn money for a trip.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Jack Benny - June 18, 1939 - Father's Day / Leaving for Waukegan

The cast prepares to leave for Waukegan. In his last appearance on the Benny show, Kenny Baker sings "Don't Worry About Me".

Baker would turn up on the Fred Allen show that fall, but only lasted there for a few years. According to an article in Billboard magazine upon his leaving the Allen show, his "prima donna" attitude was one of the reasons for his departure from the Allen show.

He would be replaced by Dennis Day on the Benny show, of course. Day had a tremendous flair for comedy, and remained with Benny for decades.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Bob Hope - June 17, 1952 - Jane Russell

From Camp Roberts, CA, Bob's guest is his co-star from "The Paleface", Jane Russell.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Fibber McGee & Molly - June 16, 1942 - A Mouse in the House

A mouse has invaded the house, and Molly tasks McGee with getting rid of it in a non-violent way.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Friday, June 14, 2013

The Great Gildersleeve - June 14, 1942 - Summer Theater

Gildy falsely boasts about having experience as a theater director in order to get a job with a local theater company. Frank Nelson plays one of the members of the company.

Thursday, June 13, 2013