Classic Radio for October 24, 2024 - Lum the Postmaster, George better than Gable, and Jack at the Drive-in

A Funny Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Substitute Postmaster.  Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and decides to hold a sale!

We follow that with George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 80 years ago, George Better than Gable?   Gracie is trying to get George to take Clark Gabels place in the movie The Hucksters.  Jack Carson tries to compete with George. 

Then The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Drive-In Movie.  After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 24, 1943, 81 years ago, Low Water Pressure.  Leroy is writing an essay about, "Conscientious Civil Service" and "helps" Gildy at the water department. When a "snifter valve" breaks at the reservoir and the town's water supply dries up, Charlie, out at the reservoir, quits! 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  The Indians refuse to allow Superman to remove a bullet from the body of Comanche Joe. Jimmy's horse breaks a leg and Superman turns a bullet in flight to save Jimmy from Chuck Connors. 

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