Classic Radio for March 12, 2024 - Sagebrush Soap contest, Train Trip to Omaha, and the secret word is sky

Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Sagebrush Soap Contest. Rochester does his income tax. Jack wins the "Sagebrush Soap" contest, six glorious weeks at Pismo Beach. Radio Daily has selected Jack as, "The greatest radio personality in the past 25 years."

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, Train Trip to Omaha. Gildersleeve is planning a trip to Omaha, and wants to keep the news from Leroy.

Then following a brief look at news headlines of the day, You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Secret Word is Sky.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 12, 1940, 84 years ago, Make a Pal of Your Wife Week. It's "Make-A-Pal-Of-Your-Wife" Week, so Molly gets taken out to lunch!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Lantern Must Be Magical. Lum is sure that Cedric's sudden wealth is due to Diogenes' modern lantern. The lamp refuses to pony up!

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