Classic Radio 09-07-25 - Husband Shortage, Danny Dither, and Gildy's Cake

Comedy on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast September 7, 1943, 82 years ago, Shortage of Husbands.  Gracie discovers that there are three women for every man. She gets some ugly women to propose to George. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast September 7, 1956, 69 years ago, The Hither and Thither of Danny Dither.  A musical comedy about Danny, a messenger from the Department of Faith, Hope, and Charity who comes to Earth for a very special reason.

Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 7, 1941, 84 years ago, The Cake.  After eating a cake baked by Marjorie, Gildersleeve and Leroy try to bake their own cake, and then buy a substitute pastry. 

Followed by The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 7, 1947, 78 years ago, Breakfast Food. Jack looks at the news. Three veterans discuss their "terminal leave" bonds. Jack Paar's "Report To Consumers:" Breakfast Foods. The translation of a French song.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 7, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey opens a Travel Agency.  A visit to Mousey's Travel Agency, where tour 16B to Cherry Hill is described in glowing terms. 

Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

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