Classic Radio for August 4, 2024 - Two Loves Had She, Rock Around My Nose, and a real PIG

2+ Hours of  Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The First Nighter Program, originally broadcast August 4, 1953, 71 years ago, Two Loves Had She starring Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule.  A light comedy about a confused girl with two fiances. 

Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast August 4, 1957, 67 years ago, Great Moments in History.   The story behind the ride of Paul Revere, Dr. Herman Horn lectures on Hi Fi, The Lox Audio Theatre presents "Rock Around My Nose," "The Yellow Rose Of Texas.".

Then A Date with Judy starring Dellie Ellis (Later known as Joan Lorring) originally broadcast August 4, 1942, 82 years ago, Pig.  Oogie brings over "Baby" for Judy to baby sit. "Baby" is the mascot of the high school football team and happens to be a guinea pig. There's a basket on the Foster's doorstep...any yes, it's a guinea pig. The neighborhood rumor mill gets the story slightly wrong.

Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Woolley, originally broadcast August 4, 1951, 73 years ago,  500 Dollar Prize.  The Proscenium Club is in desperate need of $500 for its summer fund, at just the right time for "Uncle Goodheart" to judge his sponsor's contest with a $500 prize. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  

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