Fred Allen – Little Red Riding Hood. 410305.
The lion-like March weather is the topic of jokes between Fred and his announcer, Jimmy Wallington. Texaco News presents the outstanding awards for Hollywood. Fred interviews a string of characters…
Red Skelton (Avalon time) Egypt. ep7, 390218
Or, Edna Stillwell Joins the Cast. Red opens with jokes about flying, airplanes, and even Hollywood marriages. He tells about the laughs his movies get. Phil Davis plays some mellow…
On Stage – Public Furlough. 530129.
Two of the most recognized names in radio, Elliot and Cathy Lewis have another drama. Cathy plays a famous actress, and Elliot is a soldier who wants a date with…
Fred Allen – The Judge Was A Vegetarian. 400612.
The Merrymacks open with a song, You Can't Rush Me Off. Fred and Harry Vonzel joke about the show moving to Hollywood. The rest of the cast join with the…
Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Gardener Field , James Cagney. 430307
Bob "Gardner Field" Hope tells how the base got its name, and jokes include buglers, life on camp, mosquitos, p38's, test flights, parachutes, and more. After flubs, Bob jokes about…
Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake. ep175, 430209
Bob "Broadcasting from the Northern Supply Base" Hope greets the troops, and jokes about his welcome to the base. Topics include dating habits of the military mechanics, tanks, and training…
Jack Benny – Jacks Home Under Construction. 380501.
Don teases Jack about not making a film in over a year. In his own defense, Jack explains his contract with the movie studio. Phil enters to talk about the…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)
The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…
Jack Benny – Kenny Bakers Debut. 351103
Episodes from this time period of the show are sparce, but here's a classic, and a milestone featuring Kenny Baker's first appearance. Jack gets a shave and haircut from Pasquali,…
Jack Benny – Who Killed Mr Stooge Part 5. 340720
After the opening note of dischord from the orchestra, a typical feature in these early shows, Jak turns to joking about current events. Bing Crosby, Ghandi, and Hollywood celebrities are…