The Halls of Ivy - April 30, 1952 - Faculty Follies Part 1

The Halls and other members of the faculty put on a show to raise money for the Ivy Players.

Jack Benny - April 29, 1951 - From Nellis Air Force Base

Jack and Mary recount their trip to Las Vegas. Much of this material was also used in a TV episode.

The Great Gildersleeve - April 28, 1946 - Leroy's Horse

Leroy seizes upon Judge Hooker's suggestion that Leroy should have a horse.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 27, 1948 - Passenger Pigeon Trap

When McGee reads in Wimple's Bird Book that the passenger pigeon is extinct, he disagrees and becomes determined to trap one.

You Bet Your Life - April 26, 1950

Groucho meets a building inspector and a real estate agent, a female camp counselor and a married man, and a bachelor and a spinster.

Jack Benny - April 25, 1943 - Rochester's Horse in Kentucky Derby

Rochester tries to trick Jack into letting their horse run in the Kentucky Derby. Eddie Anderson (Rochester) did indeed own a horse that ran in that year's Derby, finishing last.

Our Miss Brooks - April 24, 1949 - Dress Code

To maintain order, Conklin institutes a dress code for the students.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 23, 1940 - Proper Picture Hanging Techniques

The McGees, having trouble hanging a picture, go to the art museum for advice.

My Favorite Husband - April 22, 1949 - Time Budgeting

George tries to get Liz to budget her time. This episode was lifted almost intact by the writers for an "I Love Lucy" episode.

Jack Benny - April 21, 1940 - From the Ritz Theater in New York

In New York, Jack employs an unusual bodyguard, "Killer" Hogan, in case of trouble from Fred Allen. Frank Nelson plays a doctor.

Duffy's Tavern - April 20, 1949 - Cass Daley

Archie tries to find a husband for Miss Duffy. Singer Cass Daley is the guest.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 19, 1949 - The New Fire Truck

The McGees get a ride on Wistful Vista's new fire engine after winning a contest. It doesn't end well.

The Great Gildersleeve - April 18, 1943 - Nature Hike

When Leroy begins to get in trouble, Gildy sets him on the straight and narrow by taking him on a nature hike.

Jack Benny - April 17, 1955 - Bob Hope and Jack Double Date

Bob Hope shows up just as Dennis Day has cancelled on a double date Jack has planned.

Phil Harris/Alice Faye - April 16, 1950 - Phil Is Cinderella

Phil agrees to screen the movie "Cinderella" at the birthday party of the sponsor's daughter. Phil sings "The Mountaineer and the Jabberwock", and Alice sings "Music! Music! Music!"

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 15, 1941 - Fibber Needs Glasses

During a visit to the eye doctor, McGee accidentally takes Wallace Whimple's coat. This seems to be the first appearance of Whimple on the show.

Fred Allen - April 14, 1946 - Leo Durocher

Baseball manager Leo Durocher (with the Dodgers at the time) is the guest. In a sketch, Fred runs into Durocher in a diner. The question in Allen's Alley concerns a drive to reduce gambling.

Jack Benny - April 13, 1941 - Jack Prepares for Appearance on Quiz Kids

As Jack prepares for an appearance on the popular "Quiz Kids" show, several of the Kids are staying at his house. Frank Nelson plays a quizmaster.

You Bet Your Life - April 12, 1950

Groucho interviews a steel worker and an iceman, a baby photographer and a young mother, and a GI and his Belgian war bride.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 11, 1950 - Running the General Store

The McGees take over running the general store at 14th and Oak when the owner falls ill.

Burns & Allen - April 10, 1940 - Gracie Wins Wisconsin

Gracie's presidential campaign is flourishing as she's just won the Wisconsin primary.

Jack Benny - April 9, 1944 - Jack Fixes His Sidewalk

When a passerby trips on Jack's sidewalk, he and Rochester go out to fix it. Basil Rathbone is the guest, and Dennis Day sings "Long Ago and Far Away".

My Favorite Husband - April 8, 1949 - Gum Machine

George tries to convince Liz to stand up to people more often. Frank Nelson plays a policeman.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 7, 1953 - Elks Club Vaudeville Show

With Marian Jordan ill and unable to appear on the show this week, McGee flies solo as he plans to perform in the Elks vaudeville show.

The Great Gildersleeve - April 6, 1949 - Birthday Party Conflicts

It's baby Romerry's birthday and Gildy wants to have the party at his house, but he also has another party to attend at the same time.

Jack Benny - April 5, 1942 - Don's Commercial

Don gets upset at the way Jack tries to cue the middle commercial. Dennis Day sings "In an Old Cathedral Garden".

Burns & Allen - April 4, 1946 - George Is Upset about Gracie's Lying

George gets angry when Gracie buys a dress and lies to him about it.

Fibber McGee & Molly - April 3, 1945 - McGee the Poet

McGee wins a limerick contest and now considers himself a poet.

The Halls of Ivy - April 2, 1952 - Professor Grimes

The Chairman complains that one of the professors hasn't published enough material.

Jack Benny - April 1, 1945 - How Jack Found Phil

Jack tells Joseph Kearns the story of how he found Phil Harris playing at a nightclub.