Classic Radio for August 29, 2024 - Gildy's Vacation, Gracie's Auction,and Pete's Blues

2+ Hours of Variety
First a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast August 27, 1943, 81 years ago, The End of Vacation.   The first show of the new season. Gildersleeve's on vacation at Grass Lake, trying to heal his broken heart and dodging amorous women. Is Leila Ransom coming back to Summerfield a new widow?

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 29, 1944, 80 years ago, No Money for Auction.   Gracie tries to get $20 out of George to pay for the antiques she bought at an auction. 

Then Pete Kelly’s Blues starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 29, 1951, 73 years ago, Zelda.  Zelda wants Pete to get a phonograph record back from Matty Wynn. Why does she want the recording of "June Night" so badly?

Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast August 29, 1957, 67 years ago, Volpla. Talking birds from another world? It's all a practical joke...but on whom?

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 29, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  A trap at the drawbridge, foiled by Superman. The end of the adventure.

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html