Classic Radio for November 11, 2024 - Politics, Sam Shovel, and Armistice Day

A Funny Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Washington, DC and politics.  Miltie runs for Alderman.

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11. 1948, 76 years ago, another Sam Shovel Mystery.  Detective "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Telephone Operator Who Died While Dancing," or "Sorry, Wrong Rhumba."

We follow that with The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Mr. Mob Buster. The Allen's Alley question: "How do you think new scientific developments are going to affect you?" "McGee and McGee" (the songwriters) appear in the alley. Fred is trying to buy a radio, guest Monty Woolley wants to give his away. Fred and Monty act in "Mr. Mob-Buster," a combination of "Mr. District Attorney" and "Gangbusters." Monty is trying to capture "Charlie The Chicken."

Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 11, 1956, 68 years ago, Report on the We-Uns. A portrait of our culture, as it might appear to those six thousand years in the future.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 76 years ago.  Veterans Day. 

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