Fred Allen – Mountain Justice. ep18, 410205.
Fred is joined by Kenny Baker, Portland Hoffa, and more as the Texaco Star Theater kicks off another show. The Town Hall singers open with a harmony tune. Fred talks…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Shrimp Cocktail, Roland Young, Arthur Godfrey. 421011.
After a quick opening joke with announcer, Arthur Godfrey, Fred turns to the news of the week. The topic is gambling, and Fred talks with a bookie, a cop, and…
Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Fetlock Bones, guest Reginald Gardiner. 440409
Fred Allen arrives to poke fun with Jimmy Wallington about his fashion choices. Portland pitches in about her walk in the Easter parade with her mom. The question of the…
Fred Allen – Trouble Hearing Show, Robert Benchley. 421101.
As Fred enters he pokes fun at Arthur Godfrey then gets on with the News of the Week. The topic is about coffee lovers, and shortages of their beloved brew.…
Fred Allen – The Courting Of Jenny Sugs, Roy Rogers, Arthur Godfrey. 421025.
Arthur Godfrey introduces Fred with a quick joke at Jack Benny's expense. Fred keeps the feud going with a few more Jack Benny jabs. The news of the week, and…
Fred Allen – English Radio Spoof, Jean Arthur. 420607.
Fred and the announcer spend some time taking jabs at Jack Benny and Don Wilson. News of the week features the metal shortage, and ban on musical instruments. Falstaff brings…
Fred Allen – Philanda Blank – My Story. 410312.
As Fred enters, he gets onto Harry Vonzel about the importance of split second timing to pull off a quality radio show. Despite the focus on the close timing, Fred…
Fred Allen – The Courting Of Nasty And Nell, Marlene Dietrich. 420510.
Fred and the announcer talk about a recent feature in Look Magazine, teasing about Jack Benny. Fred talks about Jack sponser dropping him. The News Highlights of the Week topic…
Fred Allen – the Life Of Fred Allen, With Maurice Evans. 420308.
Fred talks about Jack Benny's show earlier in the evening, recorded at the San Diego Marine Base. The news Lowlights feature Hollywood accomplishments, and awards. Falstaff has a song, Academy…
Fred Allen – Death Valley Takes A Day Off, Louella Parsons. 411210.
The opening bit sounds like war news, but is a blurb of Texaco's support of the war effort. After teasing from the announcer, the topic of the day turns to…