Classic Radio for October 2, 2023 - LaTrivia back from the war, Lelia getting married, and learning salesmanship

An hour of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, 78 years ago, Welcoming LaTrivia Home from the Pacific. The first show of the season. The whole town is down at the railroad station to greet Mayor La Trivia who is returning from the war. Gale Gordon returns to the program after his military service.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 2, 1946, 77 years ago, Lelia’s Wedding Invitation. Leila announces her marriage...and not to the water commissioner!

And an episode of Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1941, 82 years ago, The Various Sales Methods. The boys continue to study their book on salesmanship, while they continue to lose all their customers.