Classic Radio for November 7, 2023 - The Movie Agent, Sinatra, Halloween, and Lum's Date

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, originally broadcast November 7, 1943, 80 years ago. Charlie is a movie agent with 14-year-old Jane Powell for a client. She sings, "Summertime" with her usually spectacular voice. Bill Gaxton tries to get Victor Moore to invest in the airplane business. Bob Burns is determined not to lie and always tell the truth.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 7, 1946, 77 years ago, Getting Frank Sinatra To Leave Town. Gracie tries to get guest Frank Sinatra to leave town.

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast November 7, 1951, 72 years ago, Halloween. Who put the moustache on the bust of Mr. Wellman’s bust?

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 7, 1941, 82 years ago, Abner wrecks Lum’s Date. Lum gets Cedric to help him get a date with Miss Fredericks. Abner thinks it's Lum birthday and plans a surprise party for him!

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