Classic Radio for May 13, 2024 - Tenth Anniversary, Driving to New York, and Smuggled Irish Tweed

2 + Hours of Comedy 

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 13, 1949, 75 years ago, Anniversary Presents.  With the Cooper’s 10th anniversary here, Liz is hoping for an expensive gift from George.  She thinks the mink that George’s boss bought for his wife is for her!

Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast May 13, 1951, 73 years ago, Jack prepares to go to New York.  Jack is heading for New York to do his fourth television show. He's planning to drive!

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 13, 1947, 77 years ago, Smuggled Irish Tweed.  Fibber has purchased three bolts of "genuine" Irish tweed,  and at a bargain price too! 

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Gracie’s Problem with Salesmen.  Is Gracie an easy touch? She can't say, "No" to house-to-house salesmen. This leads George to be quarantined in his own house. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 13, 1948, 76 years ago,  An Evening Stroll.  A visit to Mama...and her butler.

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html