Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)

Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra performs, Mairzy Dotes.

Afterward, Portland is in a good mood as she talks about her latest news from her mom. The conversation turns to the housing shortage. Then somehow to Jimmy Durante. Cut to Fred visiting Jimmy in his dressing room, before Jimmy does his act. Afterward, Jimmy helps Fred invest a few dollars into war bonds as they search for Umbriago.

Bonus Tracks:
W. Lee O’Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys – There’ll Be Some Changes Made
Connie Haines 1945
– That’s For Me