Classic Radio 01-27-25 - I Can't Stand Jack, Liz's Song, and Fibber in the Cafe

A Funny MondayFirst the Jack Benny Show from January 27, 1946, 79 years ago, Contest Winners of the I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest are announced. Jack is scheduled to give away $10,000 to the winners of the "I Can't Stand Jack Benny" contest. Phil sings a duet with his daughter. Fred Allen, the chief judge of the contest, announces the winners from New York. Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball from January 27, 1950, 75 years ago.  Liz can't carry a tune in abucket, but she thinks that's no barrier to her writing a hit song.  Then Fibber McGee and Molly from January 27, 1936, 89 years ago, McGee Tangles with a Tough Chef.   Fibber and olly meet meet a chef who's a tough-guy. Bill Thompson appears on the show for the first time; as "The Old Timer" and as a Greek.Followed by Abbott and Costello from January 27, 1949, 76 years ago, Sam Shovel.   Sam Shovel solves "The Case Of The General Who Opened Up A Drive-In and Was Caught Selling Horse Meat," or "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand." Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 27, 1949, 76 years ago.   A phone call from Mama is welcome when David has a lot to do. Support us at our web page, http://www.classicradio.stream