Let’s Pretend – King Thrushbeard. ep47
Today's story is said to be the basis for Shakespeare's play, the Taming of the Shrew. Now let's take an express subway ride to storyland, and get started. A king…
Marx Brothers Remakes – Flywheels Production Of Romeo and Juliet. 900609
The secretary for the law office, Miss Dimples turns the phone over to Rivelli so he can talk to the landlord. Flywheel and Rivelli talk about how they can get…
Fibber McGee and Molly – Drama in Ancient Rome. ep127, 370913
As a favor for his civic organization, Fibber has been tasked with writing a play. Listen in for behind the scenes glimpses as Fibber casts his characters. Billy Mills plays…
Six Shooter – More Than Kin. ep13, 531213
A dose of culture comes to town in the form of a Shakespearean troupe. Though they are heckled badly by the crude Westerners in town, the locals won't let the…
Quiet Please – – I always marry Juliet. ep44, 480405
As a Shakespearean stage actor, Ernest Chapel presents the pretentious life of such a critter. He flexes his vocal exercises with as much flourish as possible, while in disdain over…
Halls Of Ivy – Dr Bromley, Shakespeare Expert. ep5, 500203.
Vicky and Toddy have their sentimental moments at home interupted when they learn of a guest lecturer who is to stop by later. The man is an expert on Shakespeare,…
Jack Benny – Charlie Chan in Radio City. 341111
Going back to a feature of the series in early episodes, the roving reporter, Jack,, brings news from around the globe. Items include sports news from Japan, New York, and…
Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. 450622
Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…
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…
Wild Bill Hickock – The Red Trunk Riddle. ep35, 1951.
Though the West ran rampant, there were still upright citezens who tried to bring civilization and culture to the wild places. Theodocia is the proprietor of an opera house, and…