Classic Radio for January 14, 2024 - Phil is declining, Victor Moore is fighting, and Alan Young

Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 14, 1951, 72 years ago, The New Singer. Who will take care of Phil in his "declining years?"

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 14, 1948, 76 years ago, Guest Host Frank Morgan. Frank Morgan substituting for Jimmy. Frank is training guest Victor Moore to fight Joe Louis for the title.

Then The Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast January 14, 1945, 79 years ago, Nothing But The Truth starring Anne Baxter and Alan Young. A man makes a bet to tell only the truth for twenty-four hours.

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 14, 1955, 69 years ago, The Secret Word is Paper. Groucho’s first guest includes a woman bowler who’s scored 10 perfect games!

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 13, 1948, 76 years ago, David’s Enthusiasm. The farmer describes his farmhouse.

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