Classic Radio for January 21, 2024 - Christmas Tree, Great Dane, and Jolie's Showboat

Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Mayor of the Town starring Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 76 years ago, The Burning Christmas Tree. A little girl in town with polio gives the Mayor an idea of what to do with all the town's used Christmas trees.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Williard Waterman, originally broadcast January 21, 1953, 71 years ago, A Gift for Leroy. Leroy gets a present from Uncle Bert in Canada, a one-hundred-forty-pound Great Dane!

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 76 years ago, guest host Al Jolson. A visit to Captain Jolie's Showboat.

Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 21, 1951, 73 years ago, The Pony. Little Phyllis wants a toy pony for her birthday. Remley talks Phil into getting her a real pony...from a bookmaker!

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Molly finally rebels against Fibber's cigar ashes.

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