About this episode

This episode features classic radio comedy from various shows celebrating anniversaries and picnics.

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Eddie Cantor Show , originally broadcast June 9, 1943, 83 years ago, Eddie’s Anniversary. It's Cantor's twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Helping him celebrate are guests: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx. Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 82 years ago, Shirt Trail. The start of the program is delayed for D-Day bulletins (Communique #8) and invasion news (four and a half minutes). The case of Andy and the Comfy Collar Shirt Company. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary , originally broadcast June 9, 1946, 80 years ago, 4th of July Picnic. Gildersleeve recalls a Fourth of July picnic held by The Jolly Boys, at which they sang, "In The Good Old Summertime." Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet , originally broadcast June 9, 1950, 76 years ago, The Party. The Nelsons anticipate being invited to a come-as-you-are party. So they’re trying to stay dressed up. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast June 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Fishing and Fairness. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Guests: Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx, Harold Peary

Topics covered

• classic radio
• comedy
• historical events
• anniversaries
• picnics
• celebrations

Keywords

• Eddie Cantor
• Jack Benny
• Groucho Marx
• Amos ‘n’ Andy
• The Great Gildersleeve
• classic radio

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Eddie Cantor Show, Amos ‘n’ Andy, The Great Gildersleeve, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Claudia

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