Classic Radio for January 27, 2024 - Songwriting, Sam Shovel, Flying to Washington and more

Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 74 years ago. Liz can't carry a tune with a shovel, but that won't stop her from writing a hit song.

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast January 27, 1949, 75 years ago. Lou as Sam Shovel solves "The Case Of The General Who Opened Up A Drive-In and Was Caught Selling Horse Meat," or "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand."

Then The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast January 27, 1945, 79 years ago. Danny is flying to Washington, D.C.

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 27, 1954, 70 years ago, The Secret Word is Money.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 27, 1936, 88 years ago. Fibber and meet meet a chef who's a tough-guy. Bill Thompson appears on the show for the first time; as "The Old Timer" and as a Greek.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 27, 1942, 82 years ago. The trial of Lum Edwards, Justice Lum Edwards presiding.

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