Jack Benny – State Fair Rehearsal. 460113
Rochester, Jack, and Mary drive downtown and talk about the films playing. Might Jack win an Oscar for his work in A Horn Blows at Midnight? Mary talks about Jack's…
Burns and Allen – Gracie Writes A Musical Comedy. 401111.
After becoming inspired as she had breakfast in the bathtub... Huh? Just listen, it'll make sense. Gracie shares her concept for a new musical. After each of the cast make…
Fred Allen – Les Miserables, orson Welles. 421018.
Sending the show out to the troops, Fred appends a special message to the beginning of the show. Still trying out a few new cast members, Fred jokes with his…
Burns and Allen – George Late for Show. 400819.
We open to a scene of George racing to the studio in a cab, and with a cute girl next to him who isn't Gracie. Elsewhere, the show is on…
Phil Harris – Improvement is Necessary. ep177, 510422
At an important meeting with Phil's band, he wants Alice to break some bad news to the guys. Frankie tells, as much as he can remember, of his wild night,…
Fred Allen – Eagle Gets Loose In Studio. 400320
The Merrymacks open with a song, Why. Fred's News Reel topic is on billboards. Merrymacks sing, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho. The band transitions with a tune, Chan of…
Phil Harris – Phil, the Dramatic actor. ep171, 510311
After visiting the studio to see why he hasn't starred in another movie, Phil continues pursuing a serious role. Alice and Willie listen to his woes at his method acting…
Eddie Cantor – Happy Birthday with Jack Benny. 370130 (RV49 retro616)
Announcer: Harry Vonzel. Vocalist: Margret Whiting. The audience sings Happy Birthday to Eddie. He will be 55 at midnight. The cast tease Eddie about aging. Not pleased with a request…
The Big Show – Fred Allen, Jimmy Durante. ep1, 501105 (retro604)
The greatest stars of stage, screen, and radio, all in one big program. Talulah Bankhead is joined by Jimmy Durante, and joke about UN meetings, and juicy lines. Jimmy sings…
Fred Allen – Satire on Surveys and Polls. 391011.
Special guest today is, Bert Lahr. Peter VanSeetin plays, and the Merrymacks sing, Good Morning to You. Fred jokes about the unexpected heat in October. Portland arrives and talks with…