Classic Radio 12-09-25 - Hedy Lamarr, Andys Wedding, and Gildy's Opera

Update: 2025-12-09

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Comedy on a Tuesday

First, a look at this day in History.

Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 77 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On. Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest, or, He Died With His Beauts On.

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 74 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans. Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation.

Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 9, 1945, 80 years ago, Opera Committee. Gildersleeve becomes head of the opera committee, but who will be the chief patroness?

Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 9, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Prize Fighting. Miltie The Mauler in the ring... a visit to a gym.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 9, 1947, 78 years ago, Claudia Suspects. Queen Anne departs and Claudia faints! She suspects she may have a big announcement. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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