Groucho meets a serviceman and his wife, a female descendant of General Putnam and a reporter, and a college girl and an L.A. municipal court judge.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Jack Benny - September 29, 1946 - First Show with the Sportsmen
Jack is irked that Phil and Dennis have their own shows. Dennis Day sings "To Each His Own".
Saturday, September 28, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - September 28, 1941 - Hiccups
While preparing to see Judge Hooker with Leroy and Marjorie, Gildy develops a severe case of hiccups.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - September 27, 1949 - The Fish Dinner
When Wallace Whimple says he'll bring a bunch of fish to McGee's house, McGee invites all his friends over to wait.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Our Miss Brooks - September 26, 1954 - Mr. Lathrop Returns to School
A business executive returns to high school to get his diploma, but he upsets the staff, who conspire to get rid of him.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Jack Benny - September 25, 1949 - Guest Show
Jack welcomes Edgar Bergen to CBS, and runs into Amos 'n Andy. Dennis Day sings "Some Enchanted Evening".
This episode took place in the thick of the talent raids by CBS against NBC. Bergen's new show for CBS was to premiere the next week. Other stars who made the switch during this period were the cast of "Amos 'n Andy", Red Skelton, Burns & Allen, and Harold Peary.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Bob Hope - September 24, 1946 - Carol Richards
Guest Carol Richards sings "Come Rain or Come Shine".
Monday, September 23, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - September 23, 1935 - Scrubbing the Back Porch
After McGee gives up on trying to fix the doorbell in their new house in Wistful Vista, Molly tries to get him to scrub the back porch.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - September 22, 1948 - Leroy Jealous of Baby
Leroy is jealous of the baby the family's been caring for since it was found in Gildy's car.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Jack Benny - September 21, 1952 - In Scotland, Jack Goes Shopping with Mary
The gang gathers at a lunch counter; later, Jack tells a reporter about his trip to Scotland the past summer.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Burns & Allen - September 20, 1945 - New House
George and Gracie are forced to move when their landlord sells their house.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - September 19, 1950 - Chicken Barbecue
McGee invites all of his and Molly's friends to a chicken barbecue.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Phil Harris/Alice Faye - September 18, 1949 - Phil Returns to the Air
Phil returns from his summer trip to Canada, but the first show of the season is tomorrow and nothing has been prepared. Alice sings "There's Yes Yes in Your Eyes" and Phil sings "Silas Lee".
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Jack Benny - September 17, 1950 - In Venice
The cast discusses the previous week's season premiere, and Mary recalls the trip to Venice taken that summer by her and Jack. Frank Nelson plays a phone company worker who collects the money from Jack's pay phone. Dennis Day sings "Mona Lisa".
Monday, September 16, 2013
My Favorite Husband - September 16, 1949 - Baseball
George and Mr. Atterbury want to play in the baseball game at the company outing, but they'll only be allowed in the game if their wives also play.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
You Bet Your Life - September 15, 1947 - Audition Show
This is the first episode produced of "You Bet Your Life", in order to sell the show. Jack Slatery is the announcer.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Burns & Allen - September 14, 1943 - Brian Donlevy / Gracie the Actress
Gracie tries to get Brian Donlevy to perform with her theater group. Jimmy Cash sings "How Sweet You Are"
Friday, September 13, 2013
Jack Benny - September 13, 1953 - Back from Vacation in Hawaii
Jack returns from his summer vacation in Hawaii, and the gang gathers to greet him. Dennis Day sings "With These Hands".
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - September 12, 1939 - Wedding Aniversary
The McGees plan to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary by eloping and renewing their vows.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Our Miss Brooks - September 11, 1949 - Head of the Board
Connie plans to take Walter on a picnic, but Walter has tricked Mr. Conklin into believing the head of the school board will make an inspection visit.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Jack Benny - September 10, 1950 - Back from London
Jack and Rochester return from Jack's summer engagement at the Palladium. Dennis Day sings "Goodnight, Irene". The gang arrives at the studio to find that a TV show is being produced, and no one remembers radio. Frank Nelson and Mel Blanc play crew members.
Monday, September 9, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - September 9, 1945 - Leroy's New Teacher
As the new school year starts, Leroy's afraid he'll have trouble with his new teacher.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
The Magnificent Montague - September 8, 1951 - Boo Boo, Foo Foo
A mysterious woman phones looking for Edwin, but identifies herself as Foo Foo and calls him Boo Boo.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - September 6, 1942 - The Golf Tournament
The day after Marjorie is brought to a club dance by a bandleader , Gildy plays against him in a golf tournament. Mel Blanc plays an announcer, and Frank Nelson plays the bandleader.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Jack Benny - January 21, 1940 - Killer Hogan
Doing the show from New York, Jack wants to protect himself from Fred Allen, and hires a fey bodyguard. Dennis Day sings "There I Go". Frank Nelson plays Jack's doctor.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Our Miss Brooks - September 4, 1955 - Summer Vacation
When Connie hears that Mr. Boynton is vacationing at Crystal Lake, she plans a trip there as well.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - January 4, 1949 - Weather Stripping
McGee installs weatherstripping to stop a draft coming through the front door.
Monday, September 2, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - September 2, 1945 - Labor Day at Grass Lake
Marjorie, Leroy and Birdie try to wheedle Gildy into taking a holiday trip to Grass Lake.