Classic Radio 01-06-25 - Memoirs, Suspense, and Take it or Leave It

A Funny MondayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 73 years ago, Memoirs.   Irma has written her memoirs and is looking for a publisher. The program is actually holding a "March Of Dimes Auction;" the highest bidder gets Marie Wilson's services for a day (as a secretary only!)Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 73 years ago, Suspense. The band got arrested again, Dennis has a crush on Mary, and the cast does a sketch based on Suspense. Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast January 6, 1946, 79 years ago,  Take It or Leave It. Allen's Alley Question: "What movies impressed you most during the past year?" Fred goes on "Double Or Nothing" to win $8.Followed by A Date with Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast January 6, 1944, 81 years ago, Father’s Birthday.  Judy and Randolph decide to devote the entire day to him for his birthday. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 6, 1949, 76 years ago, Missing Mrs. Brown.  It's 8:30 P.M. but it feels like 10:00 P.M.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day