The Great Gildersleeve - May 31, 1942 - Testimonial Dinner for Judge Hooker

Gildy plans a testimonial dinner for Judge Hooker.

Jack Benny - May 30, 1937 - Death at Midnight Part One

Jack is recovering from an illness; the sketch is a murder mystery.

Bob Hope - May 29, 1945 - From South Bend with Herbert Marshall

Broadcasting from South Bend, IN, the guest is Hope's summer replacement, Herbert Marshall. In a sketch, Bob opens an automobile plant.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 28, 1940 - Circus Comes to Town

Molly and McGee meet a gaggle of their friends when they head out to the circus.

My Favorite Husband - May 27, 1949 - Liz in the Hospital

Liz takes a sick George to the doctor, but finds out that her tonsils need to be removed. She would later be a regular on the series, but in this episode, Bea Benaderet plays both a nurse and an elderly patient.

Jack Benny - May 26, 1946 - Ed Sullivan

On the last show of the season, everyone discusses their plans for the summer. Ed Sullivan presents an award to Jack.

The Great Gildersleeve - May 25, 1949 - Gildy Sues Bullard

When Gildy's neighbor calls him a name one time too many, Gildy sues him.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 24, 1949 - Fibber Writes a Movie Script

McGee's latest scheme is to write a movie script about the history of the typewriter.

Fred Allen - May 23, 1948 - The Life of Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby is the guest as Fred plans to write a movie about Bing's life; Fred asks the denizens of Allen's Alley what they listen to on the radio.

Jack Benny - May 22, 1949 - The Champion and the Setup

The sketch is a combined parody of two boxing movies, "The Champion" and "The Setup". The end of the show is missing here, unfortunately. Dennis Day sings "A Chapter in My Life Called Mary".

Our Miss Brooks - May 21, 1950 - Rare Black Orchid

Walter gives Connie a rare black orchid, without telling her that he'd stolen it from Mr. Conklin.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 20, 1941 - Fibber Bakes Molly a Birthday Cake

McGee decides to bake a birthday cake for Molly, to her increasing consternation.

The Great Gildersleeve - May 19, 1946 - Leroy Goes to a Party

Leroy's apprehensive about going to a girl's birthday party.

Jack Benny - May 18, 1941 - On the Set of Charley's Aunt

Jack meets the gang in his dressing room on the set of "Charley's Aunt", a film version of the classic play. The marriage of Phil Harris and Alice Faye is announced on this episode. Frank Nelson plays the make-up man.

The Halls of Ivy - May 17, 1950 - Dr. Abel

A student approaches Dr. Hall about getting his father enrolled in the college.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 16, 1939 Zither Lesson

McGee buys a new zither, and the neighbor's (Hal Peary) chickens get into the McGees' backyard.

Burns & Allen - May 15, 1940 - Rah Rah in Omaha

George and Gracie broadcast from Omaha during the "Gracie for President" campaign.

Jack Benny - May 14, 1950 - Mother's Day Gags

Film star Vivian Blaine is the guest on this Mother's Day show, and there's also an appearance by Frank Fontaine. Dennis Day sings "Little Mother of Mine".

Bob Hope - May 13, 1947 - Peter Lorre

Film star Peter Lorre is the guest in a parody of Inner Sanctum. Desi Arnaz sings "My Adobe Hacienda".

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 12, 1942 - Fibber Is Being Followed by a Spy

McGee becomes suspicious when a strange man follows him, taking pictures.

The Great Gildersleeve - May 11, 1949 - Gildy's Millionaire Friend

Gildy becomes jealous when his wealthy friend hits it off with Gildy's girlfriend.

There's a commercial announcement at the beginning of the show telling the audience they can now buy Parkay margarine in yellow sticks. That may sound like an odd announcement, but for many years, the dairy lobby had gotten laws passed that forced margarine to be colored pink, to emphasize that it wasn't butter. Those laws were being repealed in many places by the late '40s.

Jack Benny - May 10, 1953 - From San Francisco

The gang performs the last of three shows from San Francisco. The references to "cimarron rolls" are a callback to a fluffed line of Mary's on a recent show.

Burns & Allen - May 9, 1944 - George's Door to Door and Radio Campaign

As George runs for City Council, he and Gracie approach guest star Ray Milland for support.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 8, 1945 - Housing Shortage Survey on V-E Day

In an episode with a special dedication at the opening in tribute to V-E day, McGee is commissioned to complete a survey to forecast the upcoming housing needs.

Phil Harris/Alice Faye - May 7, 1950 - Gangster's Trunk

Phil and Remley buy a trunk that used to belong to a gangster. Alice sings "Dearie".

Jack Benny - May 6, 1951 - I Was Shanghaied

Jack daydreams about being shanghaied by pirates; Dennis Day sings "No One But You".

The Great Gildersleeve - May 5, 1946 - Gildy Is in a Rut

Leila convinces Gildy that he's in a rut.

Fibber McGee & Molly - May 4, 1943 - Fibber Changes His Name

On the advice of a numerologist, McGee changes his name to Homer J. Frink.

You Bet Your Life - May 3, 1950

Groucho's guests are a hot rod driver and a female gas station attendant, a tax assessor and a hotel clerk, and a game warden and a fisherman.

Jack Benny - May 2, 1948 - Frank Sinatra

Jack offers new contracts to the cast, who aren't very pleased with them. Frank Sinatra is the guest, and Artie Auerbach appears again as Mr. Kitzel.

Our Miss Brooks - May 1, 1949 - Walter vs.Stretch Grudge Match

Walter and Stretch get into a fight over Harriet Conklin.