Classic Radio 08-31-25 - Satire, Judy's Pig, and George versus Frankie

Comedy on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 31, 1956, 69 years ago, Colloquy #3, An Analysis of Satire starring Stan Freberg.  Stan explains the art of satire to a skeptical censor and illustrates the explanation with his own recordings. 

Followed by The Judy Canova Show, originally broadcast August 31, 1943, 82 years ago, Getting the Pig Back to Rancho Canova. Hillbilly humor from Judy Canova.  Mel Blanc plays a whole bunch of roles!

Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 31, 1943, 82 years ago.  The first show of the season. George and Gracie have just returned from a tour of army camps. There's bad news for Frankie, George is going to be a crooner. 

Followed by The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast August 31, 1947, 78 years ago.  Whatever happened to Priscilla and John Alden?  A Day At The BBC.

Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 31, 1942, 83 years ago, Faking Gold Mine Tale. 

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