Classic Radio for October 7, 2024 - Edgar and Charlie Audition, Milton and Darryl Zanuck, and the Galvanized Yankee

2+ Hours of A Mixed Bag

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 79 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Charlie quits Bergen, teams up with Fred, and both audition for a radio show. The first show of the season, the first show on NBC after several years on CBS. The Allen's Alley Question: "How is the housing shortage affecting you?"

Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to the Old West.  Milton tries to get in to see Darryl Zanuck. 

Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 68 years ago, The Galvanized Yankee.  An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised.

Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast October 7, 1953, 71 years ago, The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won?  Dr. Palmer enjoys horse racing and poisoning. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1948, 76 years ago.  David "fixes" the telephone. 

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Find the Famly Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html