Classic Radio 12-20-24 - Irma's Christmas Party, Blondie and Dagwood and Bob, and Luigi's Money

A Funny Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago,  Irma’s Christmas Party.  Irma wants to throw a party on Christmas Eve, but no one can attend. Irma is lonely on Christmas Eve.

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast December 20, 1938, 86 years ago with guests Dagwood and Blondie. Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton appear as, "Blondie and Dagwood." Christmas Eve with the Bumsteads (the earliest radio appearance of the "Blondie" characters, found to date). Bob and Bill visit a haunted house. 

Then Life with Luigi starring J. Carroll Naish, originally broadcast December 20, 1949, 75 years ago, Pasquale Takes Luigi’s Christmas Money.  Luigi plans a special Christmas gift for Pasquale. The envelope with $50 in savings disappears, making the purchase of a gift difficult.

Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 20, 1955, 69 years ago, McGee’s Hangout.  McGee's is hiding in the upstairs closet, trying to avoid Doc Gamble. So, we now know that there was a second closet at 79 Wistful Vista!

Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 20, 1938, 86 years ago, Kermit The Hermit.   The witch disguises herself as a tree, in order to trap Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan is warned by Kermit The Hermit just in time. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Mrs. Brown Decides. Claudia needs help with her crossword puzzle.

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