About this episode

This episode features classic radio segments including 'Amos ‘n’ Andy' and 'The Big Show' with Tallulah Bankhead.

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determined to be pleasant to his mother-in-law. His efforts led Mama and him to a courtroom! Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 75 years ago. Tallulah and Joan Davis compare ailments. Dennis King, Martin Blaine and Horace Braham do a scene from "The Devil's Disciple," by George Bernard Shaw. Judy Holiday recalls an early romance. Judy and Joan show Tallulah how to get a date. Herb Shriner does a funny monologue about his hometown. Fred Allen imagines the wedding of Tallulah and Dennis King. Tallulah reads a tribute to America by Walt Whitman. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 22, 1948, 78 years ago, In The Gloaming. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• classic radio
• variety show
• historical broadcasts
• comedy
• theater

Keywords

• classic radio
• Amos ‘n’ Andy
• The Big Show
• Tallulah Bankhead
• historical broadcasts

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Amos ‘n’ Andy, The Big Show, The Devil's Disciple, In The Gloaming

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