Classic Radio 04-28-26 - Wife, Husband, and Friend; Jimmy and Lucy, and Gildy Swears off Girls

About this episode

This episode features classic radio comedies including 'Wife, Husband, and Friend' and 'The Great Gildersleeve'.

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast April 28, 1941, 85 years ago, Wife, Husband, and Friend starring George Brent, Priscilla Lane, and Gail Patrick. An adaptation of a 1939 comedy film. When a man's wife decides to resume her operatic career, she flops badly, but her husband succeeds in a big way! Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show , originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago. Jimmy and his guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman , originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 72 years ago, Gildy Swears Off Girls. Gildy swears off dating women to save money. Peavy bets him a new hat that he can't do it. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Night. Mama has returned to New York. It's 7:30 in the morning and Claudia and David are driving to the train. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Guest: Lucille Ball

Topics covered

• comedy
• history
• radio theater
• operatic career
• American industry
• dating
• family

Keywords

• classic radio
• comedy
• Wife Husband Friend
• Jimmy Durante
• Lucille Ball
• Gildy Swears Off Girls
• history
• radio theater

Sponsors

Professor Bees Digestive Aid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lux Radio Theater, The Jimmy Durante Show, The Great Gildersleeve, Claudia, Bill B

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