Classic Radio 12-05-25 - Gagbusters, Door, and Oil Paints or Watercolors
Update: 2025-12-05
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Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Thirty Minutes in Hollywood starring George Jessell, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 88 years ago. George and guest George Raft do a satire of "Gangbusters" called, "Gagbusters."
Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 74 years ago. The secret word is Door. Groucho’s first contestants are a football player and a foreign-born girl.
Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 71 years ago. Jack goes Christmas shopping for oil paints for Don Wilson.
Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, 77 years ago, Trip to the Hospital. The boys decide to go into the hospital at the County Seat to see Charlie Redfield. But Abner gets the hiccups...
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 5, 1947, 78 years ago, The Shiner. Claudia gets a black eye! 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, Thirty Minutes in Hollywood starring George Jessell, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 88 years ago. George and guest George Raft do a satire of "Gangbusters" called, "Gagbusters."
Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 74 years ago. The secret word is Door. Groucho’s first contestants are a football player and a foreign-born girl.
Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 71 years ago. Jack goes Christmas shopping for oil paints for Don Wilson.
Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, 77 years ago, Trip to the Hospital. The boys decide to go into the hospital at the County Seat to see Charlie Redfield. But Abner gets the hiccups...
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 5, 1947, 78 years ago, The Shiner. Claudia gets a black eye! 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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