About this episode

This episode features classic radio comedies including Jack Benny's trip to Dallas and various humorous scenarios from other shows.

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast June 6, 1954, 72 years ago, Jack Goes To Dallas. The last show of the season. Jack is off to Dallas and the gang goes down to the airport to see him off. Followed by The Harold Peary Show , originally broadcast June 6, 1951, 75 years ago, Peabody’s Sister Takes Over the Radio Station. Stanley Peabody is leaving the radio station. His sister takes over, even though Harold thinks he should get the job. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary , originally broadcast June 6, 1943, 83 years ago, The Wedding Shower. A surprise shower for Leila. Leroy gets fired from Peavey's drug store...for punching a customer! Followed by Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast June 6, 1946, 80 years ago, Bud and Lou Need Some Dough. Lou loses his place in the script during the opening routine. Lou "needs some dough" to pay the rent. The boys are locked in their room until they can find $60, possibly by "kneading some dough." Finally, Lum and Abner , originally broadcast June 6, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire to Start Rival Theater. Squire Skimp has…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• comedy
• radio shows
• classic entertainment
• historical broadcasts
• Jack Benny
• Harold Peary
• Abbott and Costello

Keywords

• Jack Benny
• Harold Peary
• comedy
• radio station
• wedding shower
• Abbott and Costello
• Lum and Abner

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lucky Strike Program, The Harold Peary Show, The Great Gildersleeve, Abbott and Costello, Lum and Abner, Peavey's drug store

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