Classic Radio 05-26-26 - King For A Day, Lou in the foreign Legion, and Aunt Hattie visits Gildy
About this episode
This episode features classic radio comedy segments including 'King For A Day' and 'The Great Gildersleeve'.
Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Fred Allen Show , originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 80 years ago, King for a Day. Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day." Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show , originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take another of their musical political trips around the country. Then, The Abbott and Costello Show , originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Costello joins the Foreign Legion. Another traffic ticket follows a routine about Costello's Aunt May. Costello has been invited to join, "The Legion." The boys pay a visit to, "Honest Hassan, Used Camel Dealer." Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman , originally broadcast May 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Visit from Aunt Hattie. . Leroy's lack of discipline prompts a crackdown by Gildersleeve and a visit from Aunt Hattie! Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Late for the Train. Trying to get a taxi in New York City. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at…
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