Classic Radio for October 23, 2023 - Fibber's Cousin Ernest, Jack Haley on the Radio, and a healer for Lum

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 78 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest.

Followed by The Log Cabin Jamboree starring Jack Haley, originally broadcast October 23, 1937, 86 years ago, Samore of Samoa. The cast all buys Jack Haley some -- interesting gifts. Arthur Auerbach plays a palm reader. Jack tells the story of the orphan Horatio Algier Haley.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 82 years ago, Squire helps Lum out. Squire engages a “Hindu Healer” to heal Lum’s (not really) broken leg.