Classic Radio for September 27, 2024 - The Billiard Table, The Cafe Kropotkin, and the Art Object

2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 73 years ago, The Billiard Table. The family is mixed on having a billiard table in the house. 

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, 76 years ago.  The Professor has lost his job at The Gypsy Tea Room. Irma gets the idea of opening a restaurant for the Professor, "The Cafe Kropotkin."

Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast September 27, 1947, 77 years ago, the Art Object.  Riley buys a statue of Venus de Milo, with a clock and a radio in her stomach, lights in her hair, and a cigar lighter in her nose. She's just beautiful!

Followed by The Sweeney and March Show starring Bob Sweeney and Hal March, originally broadcast September 27, 1947, 77 years ago, Enlisting in the National Guard. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, 76 years ago.  Claudia telephone David in the hospital...and speaks to the butler!

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