Classic Radio 10-28-25 - Allen vs McCarthy, Jack Held Up, and the Surprise Party
Update: 2025-10-28
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Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Fred Allen, originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Charlie McCarthy versus Fred Allen. Charlie takes Fred to court and sues him for slander.
Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Jack Gets Held Up. Everyone thinks that Jack has won $646,000 at the Gold Cup horse race. A robber forces Jack into the vault and takes $10,000 from him.
Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, 76 years ago. Liz didn’t get an invitation to the Atterbury’s party. That’s because it’s a surprise party - for them!
Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Navy. Milton sails to Cuba...8th Class!
Finally. Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, 78 years ago, The Drivers Test. Claudia takes her driving test. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Fred Allen, originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Charlie McCarthy versus Fred Allen. Charlie takes Fred to court and sues him for slander.
Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Jack Gets Held Up. Everyone thinks that Jack has won $646,000 at the Gold Cup horse race. A robber forces Jack into the vault and takes $10,000 from him.
Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, 76 years ago. Liz didn’t get an invitation to the Atterbury’s party. That’s because it’s a surprise party - for them!
Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Navy. Milton sails to Cuba...8th Class!
Finally. Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, 78 years ago, The Drivers Test. Claudia takes her driving test. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
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