Classic Radio for January 7, 2024 - Convicts, Road to Pismo Beach, and Over Budget Again

Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 7, 1947, 77 years ago, Escaped Convicts. Four convicts have escaped and Fibber is off to join the posse.

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Jimmy is still sick. Bob Hope substituting for Jimmy Durante, who is recuperating. Bob and guest Victor Moore do their own "Road" picture, "The Road To Pismo Beach."

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast January 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Over Budget. Liz can’t keep her budget under control. George cuts her off. But a business client makes a mess of everything.

Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 73 years ago, Cutting the Band’s Wages. Remley's been evicted by his landlord.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Snowstorm. It's snowing so hard, you can't see anything. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star as Claudia and David.

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