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A Funny SaturdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast May 17, 1946, 79 years ago. The Story of E. Fromsby Statchelcrom.  The show originates from San Francisco.  An Armed Forces recording, so the commercials have been edited out and extra musical numbers are edited in. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 17, 1951, 74 years ago, Locked out of the House.  The family is locked out, and they try to figure out how to get in. Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson,  originally broadcast May 17, 1948, 77 years ago.  Jane has been accepted into the New York Professional Women's Club. Irma wants to be a member too.  Followed by Birds Eye Open House starring Dinah Shore, originally broadcast May 17, 1945, 80 years ago.  Guest Groucho Marx ad libs to the point where announcer Harry Von Zell asks him, "Are you using the same script I have?"Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast May 17, 1960, 65 years ago, more Problems with Brownie. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

PC_2024-028_OTRNow_Radio_ProgramThe Fred Allen Show. November 08, 1939. NBC net. Sponsored by: Ipana, Sal Hepatica. The first tune is "It's A Hundred To One." Fred analyzes the statutes for pedestrians in New York. The program's guest is the man in charge of merchandising research for the doughnut industry. He analyzes dunking techniques. Round table discussion topic: "Do you think women drivers operate their cars as efficiently as men?" The Mighty Allen Art Players perform "The Sound Man's Revenge.". Fred Allen, Harry Von Zell (announcer), Peter Van Steeden and His Orchestra, Wynn Murray, Minerva Pious, The Merry Macs, Portland Hoffa.  Doctor Christian. November 07, 1937. CBS net. Sponsored by: Vaseline. The first show of the series. Dr. Christian is forced to operate in a shack. The program originates from New York City. Jean Hersholt, Rosemary De Camp, Noreen Gammill, Gale Gordon, Art Gilmore (announcer).  GALLANT AMERICAN WOMEN  November 07, 1939.- Gallant American Women (written by Jane Ashman) was a series profiling Pioneer women in history who forged ahead. In cooperation with the US Office of Education and NBC. "Women and Peace"ELLERY QUEEN November 7, 1945."The Adventure of the Message In Red".  Top Secrets Of The FBI. November 12, 1947. Mutual net. "The Vest Pocket Broadcasting System". Audition Show. The FBI tracks down a dope ring by using the latest electronic equipment.  TOTAL TIME: 2:57:25.324SOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

The Burns and Allen Show was a classic American radio and television comedy series starring the iconic husband-and-wife duo George Burns and Gracie Allen. Known for its blend of vaudeville-inspired humor, witty wordplay, and Gracie's endearing "illogical logic," the show became one of the most beloved comedies of its time.Radio (1932–1950)The act began on radio in 1932 as The Burns and Allen Show, following Burns and Allen's success in vaudeville. The premise revolved around George as the straight man, breaking the fourth wall to comment on the absurdity of Gracie's antics, while Gracie played a delightfully scatterbrained but lovable character whose misunderstandings drove the comedy. The show featured recurring characters, including announcer Harry Von Zell and the fictional neighbors Blanche and Harry Morton.Television (1950–1958)In 1950, the show transitioned to television as The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, running for eight seasons on CBS. The TV version retained the same charm but added a meta twist: George would often step out of the scene to address the audience directly, creating a unique blend of sitcom and stand-up comedy. The series also starred Bea Benaderet and Fred Clark as the Mortons, along with Larry Keating as their later neighbor, Harry Von Zell.Gracie Allen retired in 1958, leading to the show's conclusion, but George Burns continued with a modified format under The George Burns Show (1958–1959).LegacyThe Burns and Allen Show remains a landmark in comedy history, showcasing the perfect chemistry between George's dry wit and Gracie's irresistible charm. Its innovative use of direct address and self-aware humor influenced future sitcoms like Seinfeld and Modern Family.With its timeless humor and unforgettable characters, The Burns and Allen Show endures as a golden-era classic that redefined television comedy.Notable Quote:"Say goodnight, Gracie.""Goodnight, Gracie!"

On this, the 69th anniversary of the passing of a great radio humorist, we present the NBC program Biography in Sound,  This episode was broadcast two days prior to what would have been his 62nd birthday, May 29, 1956.  Ironically that was just 10 days following my birth.  And yes, I chose this picture because of another irony.  Until I graduated college, I played the tuba.  Here's a partial list of those apart of Fred that you will hear in this 55 minute program.Kenny Delmar, Tallulah Bankhead, Doc Rockwell, Jack Benny, Herman Wouk, Jim Harkins, Francis Spellman, Donald Voorhees, Peter Donald, Bill Mullen, James Mason, Jimmy Durante, Goodman Ace, Henry Tugan, Joe DeGray, Mike Jakes, Minerva Pious, Jack Haley, Ed Herlihy, Edgar Bergen, Herb Shriner, Benny Droan, Clifton Webb, George Jessel, John Royal, Roger White, Pat Weaver, Harry Von Zell, John Crosby, Stanley Trablinsky, Morton Green, George Foster, Su Chan, Max Asgur, Alan Reed, and Parker Fennelly.  Each paying tribute with remembrances of Fred Allen.And yes, writer Earl Hamner wrote much of the continuity of this program.  The same Earl Hamner who created The Waltons and Falcon Crest.  One more amazing talent who influenced so many more.  May he rest in peace and know that even today, he is remembered for all the laughs he gave all of us.  

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-020The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 24, 1939. Program #33. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs, a strange white peacock. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 26, 1939. Program #34. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs strikes again, the disgrace of Dr. Fu. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. Bright Star. October 23, 1952. Program #1. Audition show. George tries to expose a phoney oil promotion scheme to Susan. Dates indicated for these programs are approximate and as with most syndicated programs, varied from station to station. Fred MacMurray, Irene Dunne, Sheldon Leonard, Harry Von Zell (announcer), Irv Norton and His Orchestra, Elvia Allman. The NBC University Theatre. January 9, 1949. NBC net. "The Grapes Of Wrath". Sustaining. The classic drama of the Depression, the Okies and their search for the promised land in California Albert Harris (composer, conductor), Andrew C. Love (director), Clarke Gordon, Don Diamond (producer, host), Don Stanley (announcer), Earl Lee, Gwen Delano, Howard McNear, J. Donald Adams (intermission commentator), Jane Darwell, Jerry Farber, John Dehner, John Steinbeck (author), June Martell, Lawrence Dobkin, Lou Krugman, Parley Baer, Richard E. Davis (adaptor), Steven Chase, Theodore Von Eltz, Tom Charlesworth, Tony Barrett, Wally Maher.Crime Club. March 13, 1947. Mutual net. "Fear Came First".   Four women fight over an inheritance in a deserted house. Two murders have just been committed. Roger Bower (producer, director), Sydney Smith, Helen Shields, Grace Copen, Irene Hubbard, Cameron Prud'Homme, Vera Kelsey (author), Stedman Coles (adaptor).The House Of Mystery. August 3, 1947. "A Gift From The Dead". Sponsored by: Post Corn Toasties, Postum. A mysterious recluse dies after vowing to return from the dead. It seems that he has returned when the family jewels start reappearing. The program originates from New York. John Griggs (host, billed as "Roger Elliott"), Al Fanelli (organist). 

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-015The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 28, 1939. Program #23. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. "The Flower of Silence.". Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 30, 1939. Program #24. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Nayland Smith has vanished. The Si-Fan?. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon.The Fabulous Doctor Tweedy. January 08, 1947. NBC net origination, AFRS rebroadcast. The professor is the Dean Of Men at Potts College and plays the bassoon! The date is subject to correction. The Tweedy Chamber Music Society rehearses. A big basketball game is going to be held...with a big player for Potts! Minerva Pious plays a character with a Greek accent. Harry Von Zell plays a character with a low I.Q. Frank Morgan, Minerva Pious, Harry Von Zell, Gale Gordon, Robert Riley Crutcher (creator).The Silver Theatre. May 07, 1939. CBS net. "The Train Ride". Sponsored by: International Silver. A date with the electric chair, and a romance that goes beyond death!. Bud Hiestand (announcer), Carlton KaDell, Charles Martin (producer, director), Conrad Nagel (host, director), Felix Mills (composer), Joan Crawford, John Conte (announcer), Lindsay MacHarrie. The Smiths Of Hollywood. January 10, 1947. Program #1. Mutual net origination, Finley syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Uncle Cecil arrives from Britain...with a crash! The first show of the series. The script is similar to the one used for an audition recording of September 20, 1946 (see cat. #84161). Promotional literature for the program boasts that, "Every program is recorded before a large, live audience at NBC studios in Hollywood.". Andrew Hickox (producer), Arthur Treacher, Billy Roy, Brenda Marshall, Dick Nosserman (writer), Harry Von Zell, Jan Ford, Joe Forte, Ruth Perrott, Sara Berner, Tyler McVey, Vic Knight (producer, director). Whitehall 1212. December 23, 1951. NBC net. Sustaining. An intelligent criminal plans to rob Heathrow airport of a shipment of gold. Beware the poisoned tea! The final public service announcement and the system cue have been deleted. Percy Hoskins (researcher), Wyllis Cooper (writer, director).   The Witch's Tale. May 30, 1935. WOR, Newark, New Jersey, , Air Features Syndicate syndication. "The Deserter". Old Nancy is 125 years old today. A Civil War story "of 80 years ago" (which would put the date of broadcast at 1944 if true), loosely based on Ambrose Bierce's, "An Occurence At Owl Creek Bridge." Well-done and well-written, if somewhat melodramatic. The script was previously used on "The Witch's Tale" on January 23, 1933. This might be an Artransa (Australian) syndication. Alonzo Deen Cole (writer, producer, performer). 

Westerns and Comedy on a MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a Crow Indian with four bullets in his leg, and who enjoys stealing horses. Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Till Death Do Us. Someone has tried to kill Jezra Cobb, Dodge's notorious skinflint. Who and why?Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Good Health.  Milton visits the doctor, but is cured of the hiccoughs by his neighbor.Followed by Birds Eye Open House starring Dinah Shore, originally broadcast October 21, 1943, 81 years ago.   Guest Phil Harris takes Dinah and Harry Von Zell on a tour of the studio. "William and Mary" skit: "Gathering Autumn Leaves."Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 21, 1948, 76 years ago. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

 The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-007 The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 22, 1939. Program #7. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Fu has been inside the fortress all the time! Sir Lionel murdered. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10987. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 24, 1939. Program #8. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Sir Lionel has not been murdered. A note arrives from Dr. Fu!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. It's Time To Smile. January 15, 1941. Red net. Sponsored by: Ipana, Sal Hepatica. Eddie's opening monologue is about winter sports and skiing. Dinah Shore sings, "Number Ten, Lullaby Lane." Eddie is in charge of his own motion picture company and guest Phil Harris is going to star in his next picture. Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, Cookie Fairchild and His Orchestra, Phil Harris, Harry Von Zell (announcer).  The Electric Theatre. November 14, 1948. CBS net. "Victoria Regina". Sponsored by: Independent Light and Power Companies. Helen Hayes (narrator), Joe Ripley (announcer), Joseph R. Stauffer (producer), Lawrence Hausner (author), Lester O'Keefe (director), Robert Cenedella (adaptor), Tonio Selwart, Wladimir Selinsky (conductor).   The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin. November 13, 1955. Mutual net. Sponsored by: Nabisco Shredded Wheat, Milk Bone Dog Biscuits. Rip and "Miss Curtis" are sent on an intelligence mission to Mexico as a decoy. Rinty is shot in the line of duty (just a [dog] flesh wound). The system cue has been deleted. Don Morrow (announcer), Lee Aaker, James Brown, Joe Sawyer. The Saint. October 15, 1947. CBS net. "A Gangster District Attorney". Sponsored by: Trim (a hair tonic made with "pure virgin olive oil"!). The Saint is after the killer of G-Man John Daniels, despite an offer of $5000 to leave town. He discovers that the District Attorney is the killer!. Vincent Price, Leslie Charteris (creator), Wendell Niles (announcer), William Fontaine (composer, conductor), Michael Cramoy (writer), James L. Saphier (producer). Beyond Midnight."Harry" by Rosemary Timperley December 13, 1968A young girl has an imaginary friend named Harry, who she claims is her brother. It slowly becomes evident that the imaginary friend is more than just a playmate. Based on the Rosemary Timperley story, 'Harry' (1955) and referred to in other radio programs as 'Harry, Such an Ordinary Name'.

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-0063 hours of classic old time radio.  The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 17, 1939. Program #5. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. A visit to "Parson Dan" and a scream caused by "The Seven." Greba!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10985. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 19, 1939. Program #6. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. A visitor to Rev. Eltham's fortress "Redmoat," for what sinister purpose? Gale Gordon appears as Dr. Petrie. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 43130. Birds Eye Open House. January 03, 1946. NBC net, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Birds Eye, Gaines Dog Food. The first tune is, "Aren't You Glad You're You." Guest Charles Laughton pays a sinister visit to Dinah's house. What happened to the cook and the butler?. Arthur Q. Bryan, Barbara Jo Allen, Charles Laughton, Dinah Shore, Frank Nelson, Harry Von Zell, Howard Harris (writer), The Ken Lane Chorus, Robert Emmett Dolan and His Orchestra, Sid Zelinka (writer), The Four Hits.That's My Pop. July 29, 1945. Program #7. CBS net. Sustaining. Junior, Gertrude and mother-in-law are going to the country for a week. Pop turns the house into a hotel...with entertainment!. Bert Cregar (director), Howard Snyder (writer), Hugh Wedlock Jr. (writer), Milt Gross (writer), Raymond Walburn, Thomas Hanlon (announcer), Verna Felton.The Comic Weekly Man. February 04, 1951. Program #198. Hearst syndication. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The first comic read is, "Hopalong Cassidy." "Why is a horse like a lolly-pop?" The little girl to whom the Comic Weekly Man reads the comics, has been reported to be Cecil Roy (despite the name, she was an actress with "a thousand voices"). Pending documentation, her name will remain unlisted in the credits for this program. Lon Clark. The Unexpected. July 11, 1947. Program #1/100. Hamilton-Whitney syndication. "Mercy Killing". Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The first show of the series. The dates listed for these programs are for the first run on KGER (Long Beach, California) and KECA (Los Angeles). After just killing his wife, a man is somewhat startled to receive a phone call from her. The program was re-used as program #100 on March 26, 1948. Barry Sullivan. The FBI In Peace and War. March 08, 1951. Program #103. CBS net origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big-Time Charlie". Frederick L. Collins (creator), Martin Blaine, Don Briggs, Betty Mandeville (producer, director).   The Origin Of Superstition. 1933. Program #1. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. Originally syndicated by Transco. Three soldiers fighting the Boer War fail to heed a native oracle. Never have, "three on a match." The series is possibly titled, "Superstition On The Air." The date is approximate. 

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 77 years ago, Dream, Dream, Dream.  Bert Gordon as "The Mad Russian." Eddie interviews a prospective son-in-law.  Eddie and Harry Von Zell travel to Washington to petition Congress to relieve the housing shortage. Next, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 12, 1952, 72 years ago, Lead your own life, Bud. Bud's getting to the age where he wants to be his own man.  He's going to move into the room over the feed store. Then the Martin and Lewis show, originally broadcast June 12, 1949, 75 years ago. The boys are looking at doing new music, and they're going to try doing folk music with Burl Ives. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Artists and Models Abroad.  Guests Joan Bennett and director Mitchell Leisen visit Jack in his dressing room on his first day on the set of, "Artists and Models."Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Showdown with Lizebeth.   Abner's in hiding from Charlie Dillbeck. Charlie thinks Abner's been romancing his wife.Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

May 6, 1945 - Continuing a series of episodes about Jack Meeting his cast, this episode is about Jack hiring his announcer Don Wilson. Jack also gets ready to open his swimming pool for the summer. References include the writer Mark Twain, the movie "Woman in the Window", singer Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, announcers Harry Von Zell, Jimmy Wallington, and Bill Goodwin.

The OTRNow Radio Program Thanksgiving Show-03Over 3 1/2 hoursEnough old-time radio to bake a turkey.  Rosie prepares some Thanksgiving dinner while playing some Thanksgiving themed radio programs.Host:Rosie the RiveterThe Aldrich Family. November 23, 1952. NBC net. Sponsored by: Sustaining. It's Thanksgiving time and there's only one turkey left. Both the Aldrich and Brown families want it. Bob MacKenzie (announcer), Clifford Goldsmith (writer), Bobby Ellis, Jack Grimes, House Jameson, Katharine Raht, Dick Dudley (announcer).Casey, Crime Photographer. November 27, 1947. CBS net. "After Turkey, The Bill". Sponsored by: Anchor Hocking Glass. A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving. The story has a surprising conclusion. Alonzo Deen Cole (writer), Archie Bleyer (music), Herman Chittison (piano), Jan Miner, John Dietz (director), John Gibson, Staats Cotsworth, Tony Marvin (announcer), George Harmon Coxe (creator), Harry Marble (commercial spokesman). The Challenge Of The Yukon. November 28, 1946. Program #459. WXYZ, Detroit origination, The Michigan Radio Network. "Thanksgiving In The Wilderness". Sponsored by: Sustaining. A flashback story: Father Haley has been kidnapped, along with the church funds. The townspeople suspect that the new priest may have stolen the money. Father Haley's dog Shep helps Sergeant Preston solve the mystery. The system cue has been deleted. Jay Michael, Mildred Merrill (writer), Larry McCann (announcer). Command Performance Thanksgiving Special. 1944.  AFRS origination. "Thanksgiving at Wally Brown's"  Lionel Barrymore(announcer), Dinah Shore, Harry Von Zell, Wally Brown, John Charles Thomas sings a Thanksgiving hymn, Fanny Brice,Hanley Stafford, Frank Morgan. Family Theatre. February 04, 1953. Mutual net. "Home For Thanksgiving". Sponsored by: Sustaining. A warm family story about a return for the holidays. The script was previously used on "Family Theatre" on Novemeber 27, 1947 (see cat. #70059). Joan Leslie, Stephen McNally (host), Tony La Frano (announcer), Harry Zimmerman (composer, conductor), Joseph Mansfield (director, transcriber), Irene Tedrow, Pat McGeehan, John McGreavy (writer), John Stevenson, Alice Backes. The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny. November 23, 1941. Red net, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Jell-O, Jell-O Pudding. Guest Alice Faye joins the rest of the gang for Thanksgiving dinner at Jack's. Alice sings, "Tropical Magic.". Jack Benny, Don Wilson, Eddie Anderson, Mary Livingstone, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Ed Beloin (writer, performer), Bill Morrow (writer), Mahlon Merrick (conductor). Lum and Abner. November 22, 1945. ABC net. Sponsored by: Alka Seltzer. A Thanksgiving show. There's nothing like a holiday...even for women! The system cue and final commercial have been deleted. Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Gene Baker (announcer). Mark Trail. November 22, 1950. Mutual net. "Poisoned Turkey". Sponsored by: Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Gro-Pup. A Thanksgiving show. Who fed rat poison to kill all of Jim Pilgrim's Turkeys?. Matt Crowley, Jackson Beck (performer, announcer), Ben Cooper, Joyce Gordon, Elwood Hoffman (writer), Drex Hines (director), Jon Gart (organist), Ed Dodd (creator). Host:Rosie the RiveterSOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

Love when Jack and the gang chat about the Academy awards.

March 2, 1952 - Guest Show in Palm Springs at the Tamarisk Country Club. The surprise guests will be Danny Kaye, George Burns, Frank Sinatra and Groucho Marx! References include Lord Calvert Whisky, conductor Dir Thomas Beecham, Eddie Cantor, Lana Turner and announcer Harry Von Zell.

Episode: 3166 Spoonerisms and Their Unwilling Namesake.  Today, spooning in speakerisms.

Today's WPMT premiere features some major stars - Bing Crosby as “Tracy,” funnyman Bob Hope as “Flattop,” Cass Daley as “Gravel Gertie,” at the time - teen heartthrob Frank Sinatra as “Shaky,” actress Dinah Shore as “Tess Trueheart,” Judy Garland as “Snowflake Falls,” The Andrews Sisters as “The Summer Sisters” (May, June and July), actor Frank Morgan as “Vitamin Flintheart,” comedian Jerry Colonna as “Chief Brandon,” Harry Von Zell as “Judge Hooper” and Jimmy Durante as “The Mole.” The original broadcast was performed at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on February 15, 1945 and is available to you, today!

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

February 9, 1941 - Back From New York. The Sponsor Likes Herbert Marshall. References include Phil Harris' new song "That's What I Like About The South", movies "The Mark of Zorro" and "The Letter", announcer Harry Von Zell, and Fred Allen.

This podcast is a montage of excerpts from old time radio shows broadcast January 1 to January 6, 1937. Starring Eddie Cantor, Cecil B. DeMille, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Jack Benny, Phil Harris, Mary Livinston, Kenny Baker, Don Wilson, Al Jolson, Harry Von Zell, Jimmy Wallington, Edith Head, opening day of the 75th Congress of … Continue reading Soundscape 1937 part 1

November 29, 1953 - Jack Buys a Turkey. References include Phil Harris, Bing Crosby and his Minute Maid Orange Juice sponsorship, Mel Blanc the voice of Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker, Dinah Shore, Jimmy Wallington, Harry Von Zell and Lydia Pinkkham's Vegetable Compound.

This is a snippet from Breaking Walls Episode 96: Halloween On The Air (1943 - 1953) ___________ In 1945 Bing Crosby decided that he wanted to pre-record his NBC Kraft Music Hall program. Although transcription had existed since the late 1920s, NBC and CBS forbade their use for prime-time network shows. NBC and Kraft refused to budge. Crosby walked out. In the fall of 1945 The Kraft Music Hall went back on with comic Frank Morgan, pianist Eddy Duchin, and the Charioteers. Crosby declared his contract null and void. Kraft insisted they had options which ran until 1950. The sponsor took Bing and agency J. Walter Thompson to court. The walkout would last seven months. A settlement brought Crosby back for the final thirteen weeks of the season. In the midst of this Walgreen Drugs Stores sponsored a transcribed 45th Anniversary special on CBS at 10pm on June 18th, 1946. The program was one of the network's first transcribed shows to be heard from coast to coast. It starred Bob Hope with talents including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Morgan, Harry Von Zell, Rochester, and Ginny Simms. The program cost $62,000 to produce. The Walgreen's special was proof that transcription could be viable if the networks would allow it. With Bing finishing his Kraft obligation he was now a free agent. The American Broadcasting Company quickly signed the star, announcing that they had no qualms with pre-recorded shows. They announced a to-be-titled musical program with a weekly budget of $35,000. Now they just had to find a sponsor.

On Episode 37 of Season 2 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the 2nd episode of The Smiths of Hollywood, starring Harry Von Zell. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/oldradiocomedypodcast or by email at oldradiocomedypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

In Breaking Walls episode 99 we wrap up our trilogy on the most popular season in radio history with a look at the major network programming surrounding New Year’s 1948. —————————— Highlights: • Scenes from the Post-Christmas Blizzard Aftermath • Breakfast in Hollywood • Checking in on Lora Lawton • Lois Lane Has Been Framed • Staats Cotsworth’s Other Gig, and Dennis Day’s Old One • Ringing in the New Year with The Mayor and Duffy • Mr. District Attorney and The Big Story • Bing Crosby’s Feeling Festive • Jimmy Durante is Sick • Happy New Year, 1948 • Truman’s Lack of Popularity and a Severe Labor Strike Issue • The First Rose Bowl Telecast in Los Angeles • Mel Allen • Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen • Al Jolson and Casey • Radio Reader’s Digest, Mr. President, and Family Theater • CBS Takes on Eddie Cantor with The First Nighter • Wrapping Up The Holiday Season and Looking Ahead —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: • Radio Daily — December 1947 and January 1948. • Broadcasting Magazine — May 31st, 1948 —————————— On the interview front: • Mel Allen, Jackson Beck, John Gibson, Jackie Kelk, Tony Marvin, Jan Miner, Rosa Rio, and William N. Robson were with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC’s The Golden Age of Radio. These interviews can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • Chuck Schaden spoke to Barbara Luddy, Gloria McMillan, Olan Soule, Rudy Vallée, and Harry Von Zell. Hear their full chats at SpeakingofRadio.com. • William Paley gave a speech while receiving an award on November 20th, 1958. • Arthur Godrey and Andy Rooney spoke for CBS’ 50th anniversary. • George Burns and Jack Benny were interviewed for Great Radio Comedians. • Bing Crosby was interviewed for Same Time, Same Station in 1972, while SPERDVAC was with Betty Lou Gerson in 1979 and Dennis Day was with John Dunning for 71KNUS on Easter Sunday, April 11th, 1982. —————————— Selected Music featured in today’s episode was: • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? - By Margaret Whiting • Campana Sobre Campana - By J.P. Torres • Auld Lang Syne - By The Manhattan Strings and by Guy Lombardo • Someone to Watch Over Me - By Rosemary Squires & The Ken Thorne Orchestra • I’ll Be Seeing You - By The Harry James Band —————————— Special thanks to our sponsors! Twelve Chimes, It’s Midnight https://www.twelvechimesradio.com/ The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society https://www.ghoulishdelights.com/series/themorls/ Hey It’s Jali Entertainment https://www.heyitsjali.com/ —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport and Jerry Haendiges: two radio show collectors who helped supply material for this episode. They’re who the large retailers go to. Ted’s got a Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/otrteddavenport/ For Jerry, please visit http://otrsite.com/ I’d also like to thank Walden Hughes and John and Larry Gassman of SPERDVAC - http://sperdvac.com/ —————————— A Special Thank you to: Tony Adams Ryan Kramer Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Terry Wallace —————————— WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers URL - thewallbreakers.com

On February 19th, 1975 legendary radio announcer Harry Von Zell sat down with Chuck Schaden for a conversation about his life and career (full chat available here -http://www.speakingofradio.com/interviews/von-zell-harry-2/). During the course of the interview, Harry spoke about his long-time partnership with comedian Eddie Cantor.

This is a snippet from Breaking Walls Episode 97: Thanksgiving 1947—The Most Popular Season in Radio History ___________ On Thanksgiving Night 1947, Live from KFI Hollywood At 7:30 PM pacific time, The Eddie Cantor show signed on NBC. In storyline Cantor has been kidnapped by Gerald Mohr, and Harry Von Zell has taken over the show. Sara Berner guests as Hildegarde. The show aired at 10:30 PM in the east opposite a Thanksgiving Day documentary on CBS and a drama on ABC. While Cantor was still a successful showman, his rating fell out of the Top 50 for the first time in his long career.

This is a snippet from Breaking Walls Episode 96: Halloween On The Air (1943 - 1953) ___________ In 1945 Bing Crosby decided that he wanted to pre-record his NBC Kraft Music Hall program. Although transcription had existed since the late 1920s, NBC and CBS forbade their use for prime-time network shows. NBC and Kraft refused to budge. Crosby walked out. In the fall of 1945 The Kraft Music Hall went back on with comic Frank Morgan, pianist Eddy Duchin, and the Charioteers. Crosby declared his contract null and void. Kraft insisted they had options which ran until 1950. The sponsor took Bing and agency J. Walter Thompson to court. The walkout would last seven months. A settlement brought Crosby back for the final thirteen weeks of the season. In the midst of this Walgreen Drugs Stores sponsored a transcribed 45th Anniversary special on CBS at 10pm on June 18th, 1946. The program was one of the network’s first transcribed shows to be heard from coast to coast. It starred Bob Hope with talents including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Morgan, Harry Von Zell, Rochester, and Ginny Simms. The program cost $62,000 to produce. The Walgreen’s special was proof that transcription could be viable if the networks would allow it. With Bing finishing his Kraft obligation he was now a free agent. The American Broadcasting Company quickly signed the star, announcing that they had no qualms with pre-recorded shows. They announced a to-be-titled musical program with a weekly budget of $35,000. Now they just had to find a sponsor.

This podcast is a montage of excerpts from old time radio shows broadcast November 29 to December 31, 1936. Starring Eddie Cantor, Parkyakarkus, Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Harry Von Zell, Rudy Vallee, John Gunther, Ed Wynn, Amos ‘n Andy, Kenny Baker, Jack Benny, Cecil B. DeMille, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, … Continue reading Soundscape #9 – 1936 Part 6

March 9, 1947 - The third episode in a story arc where Jack Benny fires the Sportsman Quartet. Now he has to try to find a replacement. In this episode they mention movie actors Lena Horne, Margery Main, Steppin Fetchit, Bob Hope and Gary Cooper. They mention wacky bandleader Spike Jones, singer John Charles Thomas, guitarist Tony Romano and radio personalities Harry Von Zell and Al Pearce. Plus the movies "Nora Prentiss" and "The Beast With Five Fingers"!

Highlights of old-time radio shows. Golden Days of radio began in 1949 and is still being broadcast today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Eddie Cantor Pabst Blue Ribbon Show. November 19, 1948. With EDDIE, HARRY VON ZELL, DINAH SHORE, COOKIE FAIRCHILD ORCHESTRA, BERT GORDON (the Mad Russian), and guest GEORGE MONTGOMERY. Plot Summary: Eddie's throwing a party celebrating his 18th anniversary in show business. Also with the Sportsmen Quartet. Running time: 28:39.TGRC 06 Eddie Cantor.mp3

The Eddie Cantor Show. December 20, 1944. NBC net. Sponsored by: Sal Hepatica, Trushay, Minit-Rub. Christmas show. Eddie and Harry shop for a Christmas tree for Harry's new baby. The Mad Russian as Santa Claus? Bert Gordon, Billy Gray, Eddie Cantor, Harry Von Zell, Leonard Sues and His Orchestra, Nora Martin. oldtimeradiodvd.com final sale

The Aldrich Family, a popular radio teenage situation comedy (1939-1953), is remembered first and foremost for its unforgettable introduction: awkward teen Henry's mother calling, "Hen-reeeeeeeeeeeee! Hen-ree Al-drich!" A top-ten ratings hit within two years of its birth (in 1941, the showm carried a 33.4 Crossley rating, landing it solidly alongside Jack Benny and Bob Hope), the show is considered a prototype for teen-oriented situation comedies to follow on radio and television and is a favourite if dated find for old-time radio collectors today. The Aldrich Family as a separate radio show was born as a summer replacement for Jack Benny in NBC's Sunday night lineup, July 2, 1939, and it stayed there until October 1, 1939, when it moved to Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., sponsored by General Foods's popular gelatin dessert Jell-O---which also sponsored Jack Benny at the time. The Aldriches ran in that slot from October 10, 1939 until May 28, 1940, moving to Thursdays, from July 4, 1940 until July 20, 1944. After a brief hiatus, the show moved to CBS, running on Fridays from September 1, 1944 until August 30, 1946 with sponsors Grape Nuts and Jell-O,.before moving back to NBC from September 05, 1946 to June 28, 1951 on Thursdays and, then, its final run of September 21, 1952 to April 19, 1953 on Sundays.THIS EPISODE:October 10, 1939 - Henry's Engagement - NBC network. Sponsored by: Postum. Trying to get Doris Townsend jealous, Henry's parents naturally conclude that Henry's engaged. The date is approximate. The system cue has been deleted. Ezra Stone, Clifford Goldsmith (writer), Harry Von Zell (announcer), Jack Miller (composer, conductor). 29:21.

The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny. March 27, 1938. Red net. Sponsored by: Jell-O. The program originates from Radio City, New York. It's Benny vs. Allen once again. Kate Smith belts out a great, "This Time It's Real." Ripley gathers facts for a "Believe It Or Not" about Jack. Jack Benny, Harry Von Zell (announcer), Eddie Anderson, Kate Smith, Abe Lyman and His Orchestra, Fred Allen, Robert Ripley, Harry Baldwin, John Brown, Ed Beloin (writer), Bill Morrow (writer).Click Here to Listen Today's Old Time Radio Station NOW ON AIR!!SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS HempUSA Store