Classic Radio for November 16, 2024 - The 10000th broadcast, The Debating Team, and Servicemen for Thanksgiving

A Funny Saturday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952,  72 years ago, “The 10,000th Broadcast”.  Purporting to be the 10,000th broadcast of the series,  recollections about how Amos and Andy came to New York, how they met The Kingfish, how Amos met his wife, how Andy met and later was sued by Madam Queen.

Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originaly broadcast November 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Debating Team. Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen. 

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 16, 1941, 83 years ago,  Serviceman for Thanksgiving.  It's Thanksgiving, and Gildersleeve is trying to invite some soldiers to share his turkey. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 16, 1949, 75 years ago. The boys have a “Coming Out” Party for Andy. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 16, 1948, 76 years ago.   Painting the porch furniture. 

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