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This week's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode "Convict". Originally aired on November 8th, 1953. Eve Arden stars as the beloved English teacher, Miss Brooks, and finds herself in a humorous mixup involving a misidentified convict. The show also stars Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Osgood Conklin, Richard Crenna as student Walter Denton, Jane Morgan as Mrs. Davis, and Jeff Chandler as the handsome Mr. Boynton. Following this comedic adventure, we tune into "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" for "Truman's Inaugural" from January 23rd, 1949. This episode finds bandleader Phil Harris and his movie star wife Alice Faye in a series of misunderstandings and funny incidents as they prepare for President Truman's inauguration. Along with Phil Harris and Alice Faye, the case includes Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Walter Tetley as Julius, and Robert North as Willie. We wrap up with the "Lux Radio Theatre" presentation of comedy "Bedtime Story", originally broadcasted on February 26th, 1945. This charming tale stars Don Ameche and Loretta Young as a married couple navigating the comedic trials of marriage, with each trying to outwit the other in a series of lighthearted antics.Tune in for laughs, surprises and timeless storytelling this weekend on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee".
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NO SOAP RADIO - Our Miss Brooks: Student Government Day Our 5th NO SOAP RADIO production created in April, 2023. This is a recreation of the 1949 Our Miss Brooks program, “Student Government Day”, starring Eve Arden. This was a dream come true for No Soap member Zach Eastman. He had been working on a Walter Denton imitation for years and finally had a chance to show it off. This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. If you'd like to see a video version of this show check out our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/ While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on YouTube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production. CAST: Adrienne Jones as Martha Conklin John Henderson as The Show Announcer Victoria Gordon as Harriet Conklin Paul Kovit as Osgood Conklin Zach Dillinger as Phillip Boynton and Luster Creme Spokesman Laura Mirksy as Margaret Davis and Palmolive Soap Spokeswoman Annette Bochenek as Connie Brooks Tony Semczuk as Honest Jim and Palmolive Shaving Cream Spokesman Paul Patterson as Mayor Rimson Zach Eastman as Walter Denton Matthew Merback as The Police Officer, Palmolive Soap Spokesman and Luster Creme Singer Jon Delfin as The Tuberculosis Spokesman
A Funny FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 76 years ago. Professor Kropotkin is going to have to go to the old men's home, unless his friends can help. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast January 31, 1952, 73 years ago, An Evening Out. Jim and Margaret Anderson are planning a night out. The plans don't quite work out because of family demands. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Williard Waterman, originally broadcast January 31, 1951, 74 years ago, Shower for Marjorie. Gildersleeve plans to give Marjorie a baby shower, but so does Leroy!Followed by Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 31, 1954, 71 years ago, Four Fiancees. Miss Enright has signed up Miss Brooks in a marriage-by-mail correspondence club, so she can have a clear field with Mr. Boynton. Miss Brooks winds up with four fiances!Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 76 years ago, A Tiny Thaw. David's in a good mood and looks like a lawyer. Thanks to Sean 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.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
“Our Miss Brooks: The Cafeteria Boycott” was written by Al Lewis, originally broadcast on CBS on March 14, 1949. The Icebox Radio Theater's presentation was directed by Jeffrey Adams and featured David Griffith as Mr Boyton and Walker, Jeffrey Adams as Principal Conklin, Diane Adams as Mrs Davis and Harriet, Caleb Silvers as Mr Dunbar, Justin Kapla as Stretch and Msr LeBlanc and starring Aela Mackintosh as Our Miss Brooks. Sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin. This program was recorded before a live audience on Sep 13, 2024 at the Salty Jester in Int'l Falls, Minnesota. This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.
A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 76 years ago, New Head of the English Department. The position of head of the English department is up for grabs, and Miss Brooks would very much like to grab it. Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 76 years ago, The Farewell Dinner. Lum and Abner are back from the presidential inauguration. With whom is Ben Withers in love? It's Miss Rowena! She's going to hold a dinner party for Lum. Lum thinks Miss Rowena is going to murder him! Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast January 23, 1941, 84 years ago, Pen Pal. Nancy Adams is writing to a boy in Arizona. To make her jealous, Henry's writing letters that he pretends are for a woman n another town. But it seems the other girl has a boyfriend in Henry's town. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 23, 1952, 73 years ago, The Secret Word is Water. The first contestants are a CPA and his new wife, then a lady pharmacist and a barber. Finally Superman, originally broadcast January 23, 1942, 83 years ago, Lita The Leopard Woman. The Leopard Woman's plan to assassinate Max Heller is foiled by a fainting nurse. She decides to try again, by pretending to be a patient in the hospital.Thanks to Sean 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.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
New Years Day ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 1, 1939, 86 years ago, Goodbye 1938, Hello 1939. Mary reads a New Year's poem. The show features the first performance of, "The New Tenant," which was to become an annual New Year's fantasy. Followed by Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 75 years ago, Babysitting on New Years Eve. A New Year's Eve story. Miss Brooks is stuck babysitting while everyone else is going out to a party. Motion Picture Daily and Fame magazines present an award to Eve Arden as the best radio comedienne of 1949. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 1, 1947, 78 years ago, New Years Ball. Gildersleeve resolves to be a bad boy! Dressed as a pirate, he goes to the costume ball without a date.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 1, 1956, 69 years ago, Puckett's New Year. Jed Larner has left Ira Pucket out on the prairie, where his foot becomes badly frozen and is cut off by Doc. Feeling that he's less than a man, Pucket decides to rob a bank!Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 80 years ago, New Years Day at Abners. While waiting for New Year's Day dinner, Lum, Abner and Ulysses opine how the womenfolk don't really appreciate the holidays!Thanks to Sean 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.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
Our Miss Brooks 1950-01-01 (073) Babysitting on New Year's Eve
2025 is on the brink, and sometimes you just need to pause the crazy of modern day to get some perspective. We're jumping back to a New Year's back in 1949 to hear the popular sitcom Our Miss Brooks. These ‘50s-ish sitcoms were professionally executed, with excellent performances, solid writing and music, and a crowd pleasing formula. There's not much to find fault in, other than either you love them or you don't. This episode centers on Miss Brooks's New Year's Eve plans, which are repeatedly disrupted by financial constraints and babysitting, complicating her romantic prospects with Mr. Boynton. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio, our "Saturday Matinee" celebrates the holiday season with a lineup of festive episodes. We kick off with the "Our Miss Brooks" episode titled “Exchanging Christmas Gifts,” where the ever-entertaining Miss Brooks, played by Eve Arden, navigates the complexities of gift exchanges among colleagues. The cast also features Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Osgood Conklin, and Richard Crenna as the endearing student Walter Denton. Following that, we lighten the mood with a "New Year's Skit" by Bob Hope. In this episode, Bob Hope delivers his trademark quick-witted humor in a series of comic sketches and monologues that reflect on the passing year and the one to come, featuring guest appearances by his regular ensemble including Les Brown and his Band of Renown. The festivities continue with an episode from "The Great Gildersleeve" titled "New Year's Costume Ball." Harold Peary stars as the lovable Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, wrestling with the hilarious mishaps of organizing a costume ball to ring in the new year. The episode also features Walter Tetley as his nephew Leroy and Lillian Randolph as their housekeeper, Birdie. The laughter carries on with the "Jack Benny Show," where Jack Benny and his cast, including Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, and Rochester, engage in a whimsical adventure in "A New Year's Fantasy." This episode takes listeners on a humorous journey through time with Benny's vaudevillian antics. The grand finale features the legendary Count Basie Orchestra in CBS's "The Anniversary Dancing Party" New Year's special. Broadcast originally on December 31, 1967, this special brings the vibrant sounds of Count Basie and his orchestra to life, filling the airwaves with energetic jazz that's perfect for welcoming the new year. Together, these episodes create a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and music, encapsulating the spirit and excitement of the holiday season just before New Year's Eve.
Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn't think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…
Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1949, 75 years ago - a .22 Rifle for Christmas. A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas. Plus Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast December 22, 1949, The Magic Christmas Tree. A party at Miss Brooks', with a magic Christmas tree, or was it all a dream?
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Suspense: A Friend to Alexander followed by Our Miss Brooks: Weighing Machine.
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with the charming "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode "Magic Christmas Tree." In this delightful holiday special from December 25, 1949, Connie Brooks, played by the incomparable Eve Arden, experiences the magic of Christmas when she discovers a talking Christmas tree that grants wishes. The cast also includes Gale Gordon as the irritable Principal Osgood Conklin, Richard Crenna as the earnest student Walter Denton, and Jane Morgan as the lovable landlady Mrs. Davis. Following that, we will enjoy "The Aldrich Family" in their "Christmas Program" episode, which first aired on December 23, 1948. Here, teenager Henry Aldrich, brought to life by Ezra Stone, becomes hilariously entangled in the chaos of organizing a school Christmas play. His misadventures cause endless trouble for his family and friends, featuring Jackie Kelk as Homer Brown and Katharine Raht as his ever-patient mother, Alice Aldrich. Lastly, we wrap up with "The Jack Benny Show" in the episode titled "Decorating the Christmas Tree," from December 23, 1951. Jack Benny, along with his valet Rochester, portrayed by Eddie Anderson, and his pianist Dennis Day, attempts to decorate his house for Christmas, leading to a series of comic missteps and witty banter. Mary Livingstone adds to the merriment with her sharp wit, while Phil Harris contributes his usual boisterous charm. Each episode offers a glimpse into the holiday spirit of the late 1940s and early 1950s, filled with laughter, mishaps, and the warmth of the season, performed by a stellar cast of radio's golden era.
Thanksgiving Our Miss Brooks "Thanksgiving Turkey" November 19, 1950 CBS Life with Luigi "Thanksgiving Dinner" November 20, 1951 CBS
Cloak and Dagger: The Kachin Smile followed by Our Miss Brooks: The First Aid Course.
Our Miss Brooks 1949-11-27-Thanksgiving Weekend
On this episode, X Minus One: Marionettes Inc followed by Our Miss Brooks: Taxidermists.
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee", we start with the beloved "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode titled "Workhorse". Originally aired on November 7, 1948, the episode features the ever-humorous struggles of high school English teacher Connie Brooks as she juggles excessive workloads and the demands of her quirky colleagues and students at Madison High. The stellar cast includes Eve Arden as Miss Brooks, Gale Gordon as Principal Osgood Conklin, Richard Crenna as student Walter Denton, Jane Morgan as Mrs. Davis, and Jeff Chandler as biology teacher Mr. Boynton. Following is "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" with the episode "How Long Genius Phil Goes Undiscovered", first broadcast on November 6, 1953. In this hilarious installment, Phil Harris worries about his unrecognized talents and contemplates a career that might better suit his self-declared genius, causing a typical uproar in his household. The episode features Phil Harris as himself, Alice Faye as his sensible and patient wife, with additional support from Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Walter Tetley as Julius Abruzzio, and Robert North as Willie. We wrap up with a musical treat from the "Benny Goodman" concert in the episode titled "Madhattan Room". Dating back to November 6, 1937, this performance captures Goodman at the height of his popularity during the swing era, playing at the famous Madhattan Room in New York City. Benny Goodman leads the ensemble with his clarinet, and the show features vocal performances alongside classic instrumental numbers, providing listeners with a taste of a live 1930s big band jazz concert. Join us for this trio of classic entertainment that promises to bring laughter, nostalgia, and the unbeatable charm of early radio and music legends.
We'll finish out the month with some holiday humor. It's “Halloween Party,” the October 30, 1949, episode of Our Miss Brooks. For more from Brick Pickle Media, visit BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com.
This is the last Halloween-themed comedy show for now. Our Miss Brooks was a late-40s through 1950s classic sitcom that leaned heavily into character comedy. It was led by Eve Arden, who carried her persona of the wise-cracking character she developed in the movies, over to a high school English teacher, who was perpetually broke, ever pining for the reclusive biology teacher Phillip Boynton, a creating endless slapstick pandemonium for her high-strung boss, Osgood Conklin. This is their Halloween episode, all about an ill-timed and ill-advised Halloween surprise party. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode “Mr. Lathrop Returns to School," where Madison High sees the return of businessman and school board member, Mr. Lathrop. In this amusing episode, confusion and chaos ensue as Miss Brooks navigates the challenges of having Mr. Lathrop in her classroom. The beloved cast features Eve Arden as the quick-witted Miss Brooks, Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Conklin, Richard Crenna as the earnest student Walter Denton, and Jeff Chandler as the dashing Mr. Boynton. Following that, we dive into the delightful chaos of "Phil Harris Alice Faye" in the episode "Phil Returns From Vacation." The story captures the humorous struggles of Phil Harris as he tries to settle back into his routine after a lively vacation. The episode is full of the usual comedic mishaps and musical interludes. Stars Phil Harris and Alice Faye charm listeners with their witty banter, supported by Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Walter Tetley as Julius, and Robert North as Willie. Lastly, "The Sealtest Variety Theater" brings us the episode "Sir Lancelot of the Lake." This dramatic and humorous adaptation sees Dorothy Lamour and her ensemble cast performing a spoof on the age-old tale of King Arthur's court. Dorothy Lamour leads the cast with her versatile performance, supported by guest stars including Eddie Bracken and Hans Conried, adding a layer of comedic flair to the legendary story. Tune in for a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and classic radio charm with these vintage episodes.
PC_2024-010_The OTRNow Radio ProgramThe Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 05, 1939. Program #13. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The houseboat on the Thames. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 15 minutes, Audio Condition: very good to excellent audio, complete.10993. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 07, 1939. Program #14. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Plans for a new aerial torpedo have been stolen!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 15 minutes, Audio Condition: very good to excellent audio, complete.Our Miss Brooks. September 19, 1948. CBS net. "The Conklins' Anniversary At Crystal Lake". Sustaining. It's the Conklin's anniversary, and time for a weekend at the cabin at Crystal Lake. Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton have been invited to come along! A similar script was subsequently used on the program on August 21, 1949 or September 4, 1949 (see cat. #46051). Eve Arden, Jane Morgan, Noreen Gammill (as Mrs. Conklin), Richard Crenna, Gloria McMillan, Gale Gordon, Jeff Chandler, Larry Berns (producer), Wilbur Hatch (music), Bob Lemond (announcer), Al Lewis (writer, director), Dink Trout. Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. March 04, 1952. ABC net, WJZ, New York aircheck. "The Asteroid Of Danger". Sponsored by: Kellogg's Pep, Kellogg's Raisin Bran. Manning and Dr. Dale disappear while prospecting in the asteroid belt. Al Markim, Drex Hines (director), Edward Bryce, Frank Thomas Jr., Jackson Beck (announcer), Jan Merlin, Margaret Garland, Gilbert Braun (writer), Jon Gart (organist). 1221. Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. March 06, 1952. ABC net, WJZ, New York aircheck. "The Asteroid Of Danger". Sponsored by: Kellogg's Pep, Kellogg's Raisin Bran. A scientist has kidnapped Dr. Dale and Manning and is hiding out on a small asteroid. Al Markim, Drex Hines (director), Edward Bryce, Frank Thomas Jr., Jackson Beck (announcer), Jan Merlin, Margaret Garland, Gilbert Braun (writer), Jon Gart (organist). The Jergens Journal. May 18, 1941. Blue Network. Sponsored by: Jergen's Lotion and Facial Powder. Winchell with hard war news and Broadway gossip. His unique style is featured, with "flash," the telegraph key, etc. Ben Grauer (announcer), Walter Winchell.The FBI In Peace and War. November 03, 1954. CBS net origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Dollar Bond". The wife of a government worker is being romanced and then blackmailed by a foreign agent. Martin Blaine, Don Briggs, Jackson Beck, Elspeth Eric, Les Damon, William Johnstone, Frederick L. Collins (creator), Betty Mandeville (producer, director). Sleep No More. December 05, 1956. NBC net. "Over The Hill" "The Man In The Black Hat". Sustaining. Part of the final public service announcement has been deleted. Nelson Olmsted, Ben Grauer (announcer), Michael Fessier (author of both stories), Kenneth MacGregor (director).
Back to School Show Honest Harold "First School Day" March 28, 1951 CBS Our Miss Brooks "Heat Wave" August 7, 1949 CBS
Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, 109 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 27, 2024. This KCAL adaptation featured: Billy Holland..................Announcer Connie McDonald.........Miss Connie Brooks Galisa Watts..................Mrs. Davis David Damron................Walter Denton Doug Fain.......................Mr. Osgood Conklin Susan Clements............Harriet Conklin Denise Cline...................Mitzy LeRoy Norman Cline.................Mr. Philip Boynton Steve Watts....................Mr. Stone Amy Fain........................Sound Effects Engineer Adam Higginbotham....Sound Effects Engineer Faith Osborne Combs... (the cleaning lady) singing... "The Girl From Ipanema" Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes (Portuguese lyrics) / Norman Gimbel (English lyrics). (c) Copyright 1963 Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes All Rights Reserved
This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with the delightful "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode titled "Summer Vacation," which originally aired on September 4th, 1955. In this episode, the ever-enthusiastic Miss Brooks, portrayed by Eve Arden, looks forward to a peaceful summer vacation but her plans are humorously thwarted by the unexpected company of her beloved, albeit quirky, colleagues and students. The cast includes Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Osgood Conklin, Richard Crenna as the earnest student Walter Denton, Jane Morgan as Mrs. Davis, and Jeff Chandler as the charming Mr. Boynton. Following that, we'll tune into "The Hardy Family" with an episode from 1949 called "Family Night Watchman.” Here, Mickey Rooney reprises his film role as the energetic teenager Andy Hardy. In this episode, Andy takes on the role of a night watchman for the family business, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. The episode features Lewis Stone as Judge Hardy and Fay Holden as Mrs. Hardy, bringing warmth and wisdom to the Hardy household. We cap off the matinee with "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" in the episode "Hotel Harris" from October 5th, 1952. Phil Harris and Alice Faye play exaggerated versions of themselves, dealing with the chaos of running a hotel. The humor escalates with Phil's bumbling management style and Alice's attempts to maintain order. The show also stars Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Walter Tetley as Julius, and Robert North as Willie, all adding to the hilarity with their unique quirks. Each episode promises a blend of humor and nostalgia, bringing some of radio's most beloved characters back to life for the modern audience.
This week on A Legacy Of Laughs, we'll hear the January 30, 1949, episode of Our Miss Brooks titled, Custodian Of Student Funds. Listen to more from Our Miss Brooks https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/LOL256.mp3 Download LOL256 | Subscribe | Support Relic Radio
This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "Our Miss Brooks," featuring the delightful episode "Connie's New Job Offer" from July 31, 1949. In this episode, the beloved high school English teacher, Connie Brooks, played by Eve Arden, faces a tempting job offer that could mean leaving Madison High. As she weighs her options, her decision is complicated by the comedic interference of Principal Osgood Conklin, portrayed by Gale Gordon, and the well-meaning, yet often clueless, biology teacher Mr. Boynton, played by Jeff Chandler. The witty exchanges and humorous situations are rounded out by the talents of Richard Crenna as the mischievous student Walter Denton, and Jane Morgan playing the landlady Mrs. Davis. Following that, "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" brings laughter with the episode "Three Grey Hairs" from October 10, 1949. Phil Harris, the bandleader with a knack for trouble, discovers his first grey hairs, leading to a humorous existential crisis that dominates the household. Alice Faye, his sensible and ever-patient wife, provides the voice of reason, contrasting sharply with Phil's melodramatic despair. The episode features Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Phil's equally eccentric friend, and Walter Tetley as Julius, the cheeky grocery boy, adding layers of comedy with their own antics. Lastly, the evening rounds out with a dramatic turn in the "Lux Radio Theatre" presentation of "The Grand Duchess and the Waiter" from December 7, 1936. This adaptation of the popular film follows the unlikely romance between a dignified grand duchess, played by Marlene Dietrich, and a humble Parisian waiter, portrayed by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The class barriers and comedic misunderstandings pave the way for an engaging tale of love and social commentary, supported by a stellar supporting cast that brings the richness of the era to life. Each episode showcases the unique charm and talent of radio's golden age, offering listeners a blend of comedy, drama, and timeless entertainment.
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Our Miss Brooks - The 4th of July at Eagle Springs 1949 Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Dick Crenna, Jane Morgan, Margret Davis & Jeff Chandler Plans for the July 4th weekend at Eagle Springs aren't as easy as they sound!
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This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio will feature three classic radio shows. First, we have "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode "Mr. LaBlanche Needs Fifty Dollars," originally broadcast on October 9, 1949. In this episode, Miss Brooks, a high school English teacher, navigates the usual comedic chaos as she tries to help Mr. LaBlanche, a French teacher, who urgently needs fifty dollars. The cast includes Eve Arden as Miss Brooks, Gale Gordon as Mr. Conklin, Richard Crenna as Walter Denton, Jane Morgan as Mrs. Davis, and Jeff Chandler as Mr. Boynton. Next is "The Mel Blanc Show" with the episode "James Mason Movies," which aired on April 29, 1947. This episode revolves around Mel Blanc, who runs a fix-it shop, as he gets involved in a humorous scheme to bring movie star James Mason to town. The cast features Mel Blanc as himself, Mary Jane Croft as Betty, Joe Kearns as Mr. Colby, Hans Conried as Mr. Cushing, and Alan Reed as the Mayor. Finally, we have "Screen Director's Playhouse" presenting the episode "Suddenly It's Spring," originally broadcast on March 27, 1949. This romantic comedy episode follows the story of a lawyer who returns from World War II to find that his wife has become a successful attorney and is seeking a divorce. The cast includes Fred MacMurray, Paulette Goddard, and screen director Mitchell Leisen. Tune in to enjoy these delightful episodes filled with humor, romance, and classic performances from some of radio's most beloved stars.
Summer Vacation The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show "Vacation Without Elliott" June 28, 1953 NBC Our Miss Brooks "A Trip to Europe" July 17, 1955 CBS
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we delve into a selection of captivating radio show episodes. Starting with "Bright Star," we explore "The Oil Swindle," where Susan Armstrong, played by Irene Dunne, and George Harvey, voiced by Fred MacMurray, get entangled in a local scandal involving fraudulent oil stocks. The duo uses their journalistic skills to expose the culprits and save the town's investments. Next, we tune into "Our Miss Brooks," featuring the charming Eve Arden as Connie Brooks in "Peanuts, the Great Dane." This humorous episode revolves around Miss Brooks mistakenly receiving a large Great Dane as a gift, which leads to a series of comedic events at Madison High School. The episode is filled with laughter, featuring Gale Gordon as Osgood Conklin and Richard Crenna as Walter Denton among others. Moving on, "Love Story" presents "Tiny Pink Elephant," where Helen Mack portrays a young woman who purchases a miniature elephant under the influence of a whimsical impulse, leading to unexpected adventures and a light-hearted look at romance and dreams. Lastly, we enjoy a classic from "The Jack Benny Show," titled “Jack's Sponsor Buys Insurance On Him." Jack Benny, along with his regular cast members Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, and Dennis Day, brings humor to the predicament of his sponsor taking out an insurance policy on him, sparking a string of hilarious misunderstandings and antics. Join us this Saturday for these timeless tales that continue to entertain decades after their original broadcasts.
Mother's Day Our Miss Brooks "Mother's Day Hats" May 13, 1951 CBS Family Theater "Mother of All" May 6, 1953 Mutual Al Jolson singing My Mammy