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  • Two + hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Sense of Justice. Andy is accused of murder and in jail. Paladin stands up to a lynch mob out to get him...only Andy is an idiot!

    Followed by The news from 65 years ago, then Gunsmoke, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Laurie’s Suitor. An Easterner starts courting a Dodge City girl, and finds himself in a shoot-out, surviving that, he's then kidnapped!.

    Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 29, 1958, 66 years ago, The Killer List Matter. Everett Benton has been pushed or jumped or fell out of the window. Never try to frame a dead man!

    Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 29, 1949, 75 years ago, Death Has a Cold Breath. A broken-down actor inherits a fortune; a tempting scenario for his agent in need of some cold cash. A cold corpse proves to be too cold.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast March 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Renting The Apartment..

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  • A Mixed bag today of some of radio’s finest...

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then X Minus One, originally broadcast March 28, 1956, 68 years ago, A Pail of Air. A story about the last family left on a frozen Earth. This is one of my favorite shows of all time.

    Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 28, 1952, 72 years ago, Pleasure Before Business. Harry's beautiful partner for a Venice jewel robbery has a few ideas of her own; like love.

    Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 28, 1954, 70 years ago, Jack and the Beanstalk. The cast does its version of, "Jack and the Beanstalk."

    Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast March 28, 1941, 83 years ago, Nickle and Dime Bandits. Two small-timers (Rogers and Charleson), and their moll, terrorize Chattanooga and think they can get away with it because they only rob small amounts.

    Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast March 28, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. A mysterious Chinaman leaves a letter of great importance at Jim's favorite jungle saloon.

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  • Two + hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Night Must Fall starring Robert Montgomery. The story of the rise and fall of a very clever British murderer and arsonist.

    Followed by Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 75 years ago, To the Victor Go the Spoils. Which president is being dramatized?

    Then Theatre Royal, originally broadcast March 27, 1954, 70 years ago, A Tale of Two Cities starring Sir Laurence Olivier. The drama is based on a leading character in "A Tale Of Two Cities."

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 27, 1942, 82 years ago, Detective Mousy Gray. Mousey reports that "Operator XW9 is ready" to Fremont by way of Squire Skimp. However, Operator XW9 doesn't know much!

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  • Two + hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago with Guest Bob Hope.
    The program originates from Palm Springs. Mary messes up one of her lines and cracks up the audience. The middle commercial is sung by the Guadalajara Trio. Guest Bob Hope is late for the show.

    Followed by the news of the day, then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago, Baseball Uniforms. The Madison High Athletic Fund is so depleted that there's no money for the school baseball team.

    Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 26, 1946, 78 years ago, Bullets Branigan is on the loose! Bullets Brannigan has escaped and is on the loose in Wistful Vista! Jim Jordan pays a brief tribute to the recently deceased Marlin Hurt, who played the role of "Beulah" on the program.

    Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 26, 1944, 80 years ago, Campaign Photo. Gildersleeve decides to have photos taken for his campaign for mayor.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Harboring a fugitive? . Lum and Cedric have disappeared. Abner is arrested for harboring a fugitive!

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  • Two + hours of Variety and Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast March 25, 1937, 87 years ago with Guest star Bob Hope. Edgar Bergen tells Charlie the story of "Robinson Crusoe." Tyrone Power and Muriel Kirkland appear in, "Shadow Play" by Noel Coward. Florence Desmond impersonates Katharine Hepburn (while she's singing!), Marlene Dietrich and the fictitious Gladys Potts (the first woman pilot to fly over the North Pole with her baby). Rudy interviews Tony Sarg, a puppeteer who is credited with inventing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade giant balloons.

    Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 25, 1940, 84 years ago, Remember the Night starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. An adaptation of the 1939 picture in which MacMurray and Stanwyck reprise their starring roles. A romance story about a prosecutor who winds up taking a beautiful thief with him on a Christmas visit to his mother.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast March 25, 1949, 75 years ago, Walk in the rain. The last program of the series. A walk in the rain to the top of the hill. The program ends with a kiss. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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  • Two + hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Planning a Vacation. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a trip around the country looking for an inexpensive vacationland.

    Followed The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Hobby Show. Gildersleeve's at a loss for an entry in the hobby show...he has none!

    Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, 73 years ago, Iris and Liz’s Easter Outfits? Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit?

    Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel has his love. The boys do a "Sam Shovel" mystery, "The Case Of The Man Who Burned His Sweetheart's Body In The Fireplace," or "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 24, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric Escapes? Squire Skimp's lawyer has decided not to help defend Lum. Cedric has escaped from jail!

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  • wo + hours of Western and Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 66 years ago, The Actress. A British actress in the old West meets death; Kendall learns her strange secret.

    Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 66 years ago, The Homesteaders. Colonel Everett arrives in Tombstone with a Spanish land grant to the Meeker ranch, signed by General Santa Ana himself!

    Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 23, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Mustache. A man with a false mustache is suspected of robbing a supermarket.

    Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective, originally broadcast March 23, 1947, 76 years ago, The Case of the Crystal Prophecy. A fortune teller predicts wealthy ladies will commit suicide...and they invariably do!

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 23, 1942, 82 years ago, Going to Jail? The boys are sure that they're going to jail. Mousey quits his job at the store.

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    Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

  • Two + hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, The Lake Mead Mystery Matter. A hood on a fishing trip is seeking revenge and takes his victim for a "last ride."

    Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Suspense, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, Script by Mark Brady starring Marie Winsor. Who killed who? "I didn't know the gun was unloaded!" A radio script writer tries for ultra-realism.

    Then Escape, originally broadcast March 22, 1953, 71 years ago, Pressure starring William Conrad. An American sub trapped underwater for many hours by a Japanese destroyer.

    Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Deadly Summons. Elizabeth Blake has been killed in an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. Mrs. Blake was a famous actress. Her son is quoted as saying, "murder will out." The boy's stepfather, confined to a wheelchair, is a possible suspect.

    Finally Quiet Please featuring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 76 years ago, A Night to Forget. A radio performer starts experiencing what it's like to be dead.

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  • Two + hours of Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago, Faith, Lime, and Charity. Fraud and orphans-in-need in India by the beautiful Taj Mahal.

    Followed by a look at the news of the day, then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago, The Corruptors. An honest government official won't be bribed by a corrupt bridge builder. This leads to arson, and then a kidnapping!

    Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast March 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Mr Meeks. Elenore Meeks thinks her husband Greg Meeks (played by Gale Gordon) should be more involved with the upwardly mobile people of the community. But Greg has more earthly and homespun pursuits in mind.

    Followed by The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast March 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Death is a Golden Arrow. An affair of honor with bows and arrows leads to murder.

    Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast March 21, 1936, 88 years ago, The Batwoman. Jim operates on Shanghai Lil ("The Bat Woman") and saves her life. Jim frees the Reverend Chalmers, Jacques LaBarr jumps off a cliff and kills himself.

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  • Two + hours of Westerns and Science Fiction

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Old Friend. After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt!

    Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Caesers Wife. Jeremiah "The Avenger" Smoot hires Paladin to be his bodyguard. Will Jeremiah "The Avenger" use his guns once again?

    Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case Of The Packing House Combine. Duece Ziderman offers Chad only 8 cents a pound for Chad's cattle. Chad Remington remains loyal to Lizzie McComb's cattle buying service.

    Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast March 20, 1957, 66 years ago, Protection. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. Whatever you do, don't Lesnerize!

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 20, 1942, 84 years ago. Lum catches Abner and Cedric printing counterfeit $10 bills and tells them they may go to jail. However, it's Lum who gets caught by Mr. Adams!

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  • Two + hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Shadow starring Bret Morrison and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, 80 years ago, The Drums of Doom. A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti.

    Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 19, 1935, 89 years ago, The Mae West Jewel Robbery. The story of the real robbery of Miss West's jewels and $3000 in cash is dramatized. This is a rebroadcast one of the "outstanding cases" originally heard on the show on February 21, 1934. In one of the few times a cast member is acknowledge, Martha Wentworth portrays Miss West.

    Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 69 years ago, The Case Of The Reckless Ride. Two tough guys named Harold Kopan and Edward Robb swear the cops will never get them to Leavenworth. (Serious apologies for some of the horrible noise in the audio. It’s in the master copy and I have no way to filter it out!)

    Followed by The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 19, 1949, 75 years ago, The Dancing Hands. A set of twin-pianos is played by identical twins, who act non-identically. $30,000 and a corpse further confuse a twin plot.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 19, 1942, 84 years ago. Now that they're rich, Abner and Cedric plan to stop working, become gypsies and travel around the world.

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  • Two + hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 18, 1948, 76 years ago, Murder in Black and White. One murder follows another, with no "black and white" evidence behind the killings. Who says pictures never lie?

    Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, Oslo Norway. Steve Mitchell flies to Oslo, Norway to tackle "The Bureau," a gang that deals in stolen information.

    Then following a quick look at the news of the day, I Was a Communist For the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, The Red Waves. The Party has a secret vessel off the coast to subvert the army as did Tokyo Rose.

    Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, Death Goes to the Post. Nick has a $100 ticket on a dead jockey!

    Finally The Weird Circle, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, The Pistol Shot. A duel of honor with a strange conclusion.

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  • Two + hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast March 17, 1940, 84 years ago, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Jack gets dramatic coaching from guest Orson Welles, starting with a performance of, "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame." Mary is out sick.

    Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Another Sam Shovel story. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Cannibal Who Cooked The Long-Haired Musician," or, "It Was His First Square Meal."

    Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 17, 1950, 74 years ago, Dirty Politics. Is "Willow Walk" a lover's lane or a den of vice? Dr. Hall battles P.T. Grainger, a machine politician.

    Followed by People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast March 17, 1953, 71 years ago. The first stunt involves a housewife who is told to become an insulting waitress in a local restaurant. "The Funniest Thing That Ever Happened To Me" contest. A boss and an employee have an intelligence contest. Guest Freddy Martin brings in his three-week saxophone student.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcat March 17, 1942, 82 years ago, The Press Prints Money! Cedric reveals the secret of his wealth...Diogenes' printing press...which turns out freshly printed money!

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  • Two + hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 16, 1943, 81 years ago, Concerto for Index Finger. Gracie is going to perform her, "Concerto For Index Finger" at Carnegie Hall tonight. George is trying to get her to change her mind, but Gracie plays it on the show anyway.

    Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 16, 1957, 67 years ago, The Secret Word is Chair. A previous contestant returns to bring Groucho a pizza.

    Then Jack Benny, originally Broadcast March 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The IRS pays a visit to Jack. The men from the Internal Revenue Department come to visit!

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 16, 1936, 88 years ago, Check Room Attendance. Fibber McGee and Molly are check room attendants at the Wistful Wistful railroad station.

    Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 16, 1956, 68 years ago, The Spotted Dog. Twenty years after the previous episode, you can see the development of the characters. There's a $100 reward for the return of a dog named Spot. McGee finds the dog but Teeny and Teeny's father get the reward.

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  • Two + hours of Crime Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Man With the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell and written by John Dehner. An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth!

    Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Impossible. Bernie Hanson has been identified as the head of a team robbing markets, but Hanson has a good alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed!

    Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Shiny Gun. A young boy shoots his friend while playing with his father's loaded gun. Running from the law, he hides out in the sewer pipes.

    Followed by Quiet Please, originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Meeting At Ticonderoga starring Ernest Chappell. A Scotsman saves the life of a murderer, not knowing that the man's victim was a kinsman. Years later, during the French and Indian war, the two meet again.

    Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 15, 1940, 84 years ago, Another Message. Chuck is to speak to Capt. Midnight again. Will another secret message get out? Capt. Midnight's plan includes a local radio announcer!

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  • Two + hours of Crime Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Mathematical Murder Case. Eddie Stone wants out of his dance partnership with Betty Lou Taylor. When Eddie is killed, Betty Lou seems to be in step for the murder.

    Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Vital Statistic. A lady silk merchant is strangled with a pajama sash. Watch out for that very tough lady in slacks!

    Then Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dixon Case. The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye!

    Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, Violets Sweet Violets. Intrigue and the black market in occupied Marseilles.

    Finally The Police Reporter from the early 1930’s, The Case of Warren J. Lincoln. The dramatization of a crime of April 28, 1923. Mrs. Lincoln is reported missing in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Lincoln beat her over the head with a blunt instrument, cut her body up and burned the parts in the furnace. Likewise with his brother-in-law.

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  • Two + hours of Crime and Western Drama

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast March 13, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Deadly Train. Mr. District Attorney, along with Harrington and Miss Miller, bring a prisoner back East to testify against a gangster. A hired gunman and his moll plan the murder of the D.A. despite a train wreck!

    Followed by Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast March 13, 1950, 74 years ago, Am I My Brothers Keeper? Gig Sanders has broken out of jail to get even with a fellow gang member who's married his old girl. A cop is killed in the process.

    Then following a brief look at news headlines of the day, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 64 years ago, Montana Vendetta. Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 64 years ago, Unloaded Gun. Joe Lime is out to kill Marshal Dillon, who has a fever and is barely able to stand.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Half Interest in the Store. The boys give Cedric a half-interest in the Jot 'Em Down Store in exchange for the magic lantern.

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  • Two + hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Sagebrush Soap Contest. Rochester does his income tax. Jack wins the "Sagebrush Soap" contest, six glorious weeks at Pismo Beach. Radio Daily has selected Jack as, "The greatest radio personality in the past 25 years."

    Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, Train Trip to Omaha. Gildersleeve is planning a trip to Omaha, and wants to keep the news from Leroy.

    Then following a brief look at news headlines of the day, You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Secret Word is Sky.

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 12, 1940, 84 years ago, Make a Pal of Your Wife Week. It's "Make-A-Pal-Of-Your-Wife" Week, so Molly gets taken out to lunch!

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Lantern Must Be Magical. Lum is sure that Cedric's sudden wealth is due to Diogenes' modern lantern. The lamp refuses to pony up!

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  • Two + hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 11, 1953, 71 years ago, North Borneo. Steve is sent to locate a ship running supplies to rebels in Southeast Asia.

    Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 76 years ago, Fog. Casey and Ann are invited to a millionaire's estate to photograph the fabulous Baldwin diamonds.

    Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Webs of Murder. A lady harvests spider webs for army use as cross-hairs in bomb sights!

    Followed by The Adventures of The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Shipboard Mystery. A fearful art dealer helps the Saint track down painting masterpieces from the Renaissance that have been smuggled out of Italy.

    Finally The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast March 11, 1946, 78 years ago, The Adventure of the Living Doll. A young girl's life is in danger in a case filled with magic and murder. The obvious clue from a dying woman is a sixpence coin.

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  • Two + hours of comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 10, 1940, 84 years ago, Mr. Benny Goes to Washington. Jack announces that it's Don Wilson's seventeenth anniversary in radio. The cast does, "Mr. Benny Goes To Washington."

    Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 10, 1949, 75 years ago, A Sam Shovel Mystery. Costello's been working for the Red Cross, then went to a Lana Turner movie. Costello tells an income tax joke. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Strip-Tease Dancer Who Was Arrested For Income Tax Fraud," or, "She Took Off Too Much For Entertainment."

    Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Victoria’s New Review. Mrs. Hall's old theatrical partner invites her to play the lead in a new Broadway production.

    Followed by a brief look at the news of March 10, 1950, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Women’s Rights Part 2. While Lucille and Iris look for jobs, George and Rudolph stay home and take care of the house.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric’s Sudden Money. From where is Cedric getting all his money?

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