Classic Radio 11-12-25 - Earth Abides, Jimmy and Dorothy, and Mortimer and Jean Arthur
Update: 2025-11-12
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A Mixed Bag on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Earth Abides part 2. The conclusion of the dramatization of the George R. Stewart novel on the end of the old world and the beginning of a new world.
Followed by Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, 78 years ago with guest Dorothy Lamour. Jimmy meets guest Dorothy Lamour on the Super Chief and dreams that he's on a tropical island with her—football predictions by Tommy Harmon.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast November 12, 1939, 86 years ago, with guest Jean Arthur. Charlie McCarthy wants his old job back with Edgar Bergen. Guests Jean Arthur and Alan Marshall appear in The Artist by A. A. Milne. Vera Vague lectures about American history. Mortimer Snerd tells Jean Arthur about life back home in Snerdville.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, 78 years ago, The Kittens. The nurse gets a kitten surrogate: Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Laurel 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!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Earth Abides part 2. The conclusion of the dramatization of the George R. Stewart novel on the end of the old world and the beginning of a new world.
Followed by Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, 78 years ago with guest Dorothy Lamour. Jimmy meets guest Dorothy Lamour on the Super Chief and dreams that he's on a tropical island with her—football predictions by Tommy Harmon.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast November 12, 1939, 86 years ago, with guest Jean Arthur. Charlie McCarthy wants his old job back with Edgar Bergen. Guests Jean Arthur and Alan Marshall appear in The Artist by A. A. Milne. Vera Vague lectures about American history. Mortimer Snerd tells Jean Arthur about life back home in Snerdville.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, 78 years ago, The Kittens. The nurse gets a kitten surrogate: Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Laurel 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!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
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