Jack Benny – Opening Of Bennymount Films. 360614.
Jack is still worried about getting that phone call from Paramount, but in the meantime he presents a spoof news account. Something that he did a lot as a feature…
Great Gildersleeve – Flashback: Plays Cyrano, Meets Eve. ep213, 460602
In his office, Gildersleeve and Bessie discuss that he has been Water Commissioner for 4 years now. How did it come about? He recounts how one of his other options…
Fred Allen – Shortcut To A Nervous Breakdown. 410409.
It's Springtime for Fred and his gang as he turns to the highlights from the world of news. Texaco News looks at topics surrounding the circus. Notorious for its colossal…
Eddie Cantor – Guest, Phil Harris. 410115.
Eddie opens with a host of sports related jokes, even working a reference to today's guest. Dinah Shore, Eddie's regular vocalist on the show, is all aflutter at the prospect…
Fred Allen – Prairie Predicament. 391025.
Peter VanSeetin plays, with the Merrmacks singing, Baby Me. Fred and the cast: Harry Vonzel, Portland Hoffa, and Peter VanSeetin talk about quiz shows in comparrison to Fred's own show.…
Abbott and Costello – Alan Ladd Radio Station. 440330
Lou is excited because he learned that he is to inherit a large estate from his uncle. He tells Bud all about his uncle, and what he plans to do…
Phil Harris – Wabash Avenue. 500226.
Last Summer, Phil played a role in the film, Wabash Avenue. When he learns that all his big scenes were cut, it's a small reflection of what Darrel Zanick did…
Phil Harris – The Television Test. 491106.
The show begins in flashback mode with Mr Scot and the sponsor executives talking about the program. At the Harris home, the girls talk with Alice about why Phil is…
Fred Allen – Telephone Weddings. 380622.
The Peter VanSeetin singers open with, Margarita. Fred Adlibs about his 67 page script and the warm weather. Town Hall news includes: a new flea extermination service. The latest fad…
Fred Allen – Satire On Song Writers. 380608.
Fred Allen - Satire On Song Writers. 380608.
Doctors and Psychologists agree, it's time for Town Hall Tonight. The Peter VanSeetin orchestra plays, and his singers sing, Cry Baby Cry. In Town Hall News of the Week: Broadway theaters, and theatrical workers. The parade of characters is designed to highlight the slump in the acting world for the Summer season.