About this episode

This episode features a variety of classic radio segments including comedy and advice, highlighting historical broadcasts from May 6, 1951.

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago, The Annual Lodge Picnic. The lodge picnic is this Saturday and the Kingfish has to come up with the $380 needed for it...fast! The picnic winds up being held on an artillery range! Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead , originally broadcast May 6, 1951, 75 years ago. The last show of the season. Groucho Marx does a funny dialogue with Tallulah. George Jessel delivers a eulogy for "The Big Show." Fred Allen teaches Tallulah how to collect unemployment insurance, and Margaret Truman sings. Groucho sings "Go West." Jessel does a monologue in praise of Hollywood and imitates Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor. "Advice To The Little Peyton Girl," by Dorothy Parker, with Tallulah and Margaret Truman. Marriage counselor Groucho advises Fred Allen and Ginger Rogers! Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Pipe. Claudia and David are doing the dishes...without a maid. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• history
• comedy
• radio drama
• entertainment
• advice
• unemployment insurance

Keywords

• Lodge Picnic
• Amos ‘n’ Andy
• Tallulah Bankhead
• Groucho Marx
• unemployment insurance
• Dorothy Parker
• Claudia

Sponsors

Professor Bees Digestive Aid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bill B

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