On Halloween, Jack goes trick-or-treating with his youth group, the Beavers. Dennis Day sings "Down among the Sheltering Palms".
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 30, 1945 - Fibber the Sculptor
In a show from Toronto, McGee enters a sculpting contest.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Our Miss Brooks - October 29, 1950 - The Dancer
When Conklin hires an exotic dancer for a bachelor party, Connie mistakes her for Conklin's new secretary.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Jack Benny - October 28, 1951 - Jack Loses His Song
Jack has misplaced the sheet music for his unsaleable song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back to You". Ronald Colman and Benita Hume make another wonderful appearance as Jack's neighbors.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - October 27, 1948 - Gildy Proposes to Adeline
In order to improve his chances of adopting the foundling the family's been caring for, Gildy proposes marriage to Adeline.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 26, 1953 - Fibber Gets Lost on the Train
While taking the train to visit Molly's Aunt Sarah, McGee heads to the club car, but then can't find Molly again. This is one of the 15 minute daily episodes without an audience, and the theme and music cues haven't been added to the recording yet.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Fred Allen - October 25, 1942 - Roy Rogers / Courting of Jenny Sugs
The News segment addresses the new war edict for Meatless Tuesdays. The announcer for this episode is Arthur Godfrey, who only lasted a very few weeks as Allen's announcer. Godfrey had some very negative things to say about him afterward, although not many people seem to have had trouble getting along with Allen.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Jack Benny - October 24, 1948 - Jack Invites the Colmans to Dinner
The Colmans try to get out of going to dinner at Jack's house. Ronald Colman and Benita Hume are the guest stars, of course, and Frank Nelson appears on the other end of a phone call by Benny.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Phil Harris/Alice Faye - October 23, 1949 - Sponsor's Formal Party
When the sponsor throws a formal party for Phil, a Pygmalion-type makeover needs to be done on Remley and the rest of the band. Alice sings "There's Yes Yes in Your Eyes"; Phil sings "Silas Lee from Tennessee".
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 22, 1940 - Gildersleeve's Diary
McGee reads through Gildersleeve's diary looking for dirt he can use.
Monday, October 21, 2013
My Favorite Husband - October 21, 1949 - Superstition
George tries to talk Liz out of her superstitions.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Jack Benny - October 20, 1946 - The Fiddler
The gang parodies the popular radio series "The Whistler". Dennis Day sings "Scarlet Ribbons".
Saturday, October 19, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - October 19, 1941 - School Pranks
When Leroy overhears Gildy and Judge Hooker reminiscing about pranks from their school days, he pulls one of his own.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 18, 1949 - Community Chest Bazaar
McGee sells kisses - of himself - for $10 at the Community Chest bazaar.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Bob Hope - October 17, 1944 - Wheeler Infantry Base
In a show from Wheeler Infantry Base in Georgia, Frances Langford sings "Don't Get Around Much Anymore".
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Jack Benny - October 16, 1938 - Last Broadcast from the Old NBC Studio
In the last show from the original NBC studios, Jack discusses his latest picture with Joan Bennett, "Artists and Models Abroad". Kenny Baker sings "I've Got a Date with a Dream".
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Duffy's Tavern - October 15, 1945 - Charles Coburn
When actor Charles Coburn stops by the bar, Archie offers him a job.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 14, 1947 - Teeny's Kitty Is Under the Porch
When Teeny brings her cat over to show to McGee, the cat gets frightened and hides under the porch.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - October 13, 1948 - Visit by Aunt Hattie
The children's Aunt Hattie comes to visit and takes over the whole house.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Jack Benny- October 12, 1947 - Jack Fixes Breakfast
After breakfast, Jack goes to visit the doctor, who of course turns out to be Frank Nelson.
Friday, October 11, 2013
You Bet Your Life - October 11, 1950
Groucho interviews two single youngsters, a trash collector and a housewife, and a woman who works at an employment agency and a yacht broker.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 10, 1944 - Fibber Can't Find His Hip Boots
When McGee loses his hip boots, he asks all his friends if they've seen them.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Dennis Day - October 9, 1948 - Football Plays
When a rival football team steals Weaverville High's playbook, Dennis is drafted to steal it back. Dennis sings "Love Somebody".
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Jack Benny - October 8, 1944 - Jack Offers Dennis' Job to Frank Sinatra
With Dennis Day having joined the Navy, Jack tries to hire Frank Sinatra as his new singer. Frank Nelson plays a radio announcer.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Fred Allen - October 7, 1945 - Charlie McCarthy's New Partner
Fred Allen returns to the air after taking a year off for health reasons. This episode features the first appearances of Senator Claghorn (Kenny Delmar) and Titus Moody (Parker Fennelly) in Allen's Alley. Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy are the guests, as Fred remembers when he agreed to become Charlie's new partner.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Burns & Allen - October 6, 1942 - Married but Single
Gracie tells George that she wants to recapture the romantic days of their courtship. Jimmy Cash sings "Serenade in Blue".
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 5, 1948 - Pressed Pants
When McGee stops off to have his pants pressed, he's stuck without them at the most inopportune time.
Friday, October 4, 2013
The Great Gildersleeve - October 4, 1942 - Planting a Tree
Gildy buys a cherry tree sight unseen, and has to figure out where to plant it.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Jack Benny - October 3, 1948 - Jack Returns to America by Ship
After Jack, Mary and Phil return home on the Queen Mary from their summer tour of Europe, Jack continues to hear people yodeling. Dennis Day sings "A Tree in the Meadow". Frank Nelson plays a radio announcer.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Fred Allen - October 2, 1935 - Once an Amateur
In this episode of "Town Hall Tonight", a satirical take on the news is followed by an amateur contest.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Fibber McGee & Molly - October 1, 1940 - Back from Vacation
The McGees' friends turn out to greet them when they return from summer vacation.