Fibber McGee & Molly - October 7, 1947 - Anniversary of Football Game

It's the thirtieth anniversary of the McGees' first date at a football game.

The Great Gildersleeve - October 6, 1948 - The Welfare Investigator

Gildy gets a letter from the county welfare department,, and is afraid they're coming to take away the mystery baby.

Jack Benny - October 5, 1941 - From New York

An executive from Jell-O visits for the first show of the season, broadcast from Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.,

Fred Allen - October 4, 1942 - Charles Laughton

The first episode of the 1942 season is also the first half-hour Fred Allen Show. Still sponsored by Texaco at this point, the new announcer is Arthur Godfrey, who would last only a few weeks before leaving.

Fibber Mcee & Molly - October 3, 1950 - Fibber's Stomach Ache

McGee thinks he has appendicitis, but that doesn't stop him from craving various types of food.

Phil Harris/Alice Faye - October 2, 1949 - Frankie Borrows the Car

When Phil gets tired of having Frankie contantly borrow his car, he resolves to buy Frankie the cheapest used car he can find.

Jack Benny - October 1, 1944 - Jack Looks for Replacement Singer

In the show's first episode for Lucky Strike, Jack and Mary meet with the new sponsor. Later, they discuss how to replace Dennis Day, who has joined the Navy.