Classic Radio 02-19-25 - Blood Pressure Test, The Missing Heir, and I wish...

A Funny WednesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 78 years ago, The Radio Blood Test.  How radio affects blood pressure. Two "ad men" named "Charlie" and "Henry." "Dimitri's Keyhole": a Russian gossip program. How to save on taxes. "Offenbach On Broadway." "Hortense and Gerard." "The Coming Attractions Theatre" presents a funny preview of the movie, "Blubber.".Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Missing Heir. Dennis is reluctant to attend his high school reunion. His old chum gets him to join him in an insurance fraud.Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 19, 1952, 73 years ago, I Wish I Was....   Bob and Hy take inventory in Bob's house which has been remodeled. Bob has dinner with guest Tyrone Power and afterwards dreams that he's Tyrone and Tyrone is Bob Hope.Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 77 years ago, Keeping George from Making Decisions.  George has the opportunity to make $5000 in the cattle market, if only he can use the phone!Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum is the Circulation Manager.   Lum is heading for the county seat in his new position as circulation manager. Lum tells Abner the secret password while telling him that he can't reveal the secret password. 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