EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 2H 44M
Classic Radio 03-20-25 - Bob Hope and Shirley Temple, Fred and the Eagle, and True or False
from Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox · host Wyatt Cox
A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope, originally broadcast March 20, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Shirley Temple. The program originates from Camp Anza, Arlington (Riverside), California. Bob and guest Shirley Temple appear as hot-rodding teen-agers. Bob, Skinnay Ennis and Jerry Colonna at Camp Anza. With this show, Bob starts his fourth year entertaining the troops by playing for service audiences. Followed by Fred Allen, originally broadcast March 20, 1940, 85 years ago, Eagle Gets Loose in the Studio. The famous "Eagle Show," in which a trained eagle escapes to the roof of the studio. The Mighty Allen Art Players satirize "The Pot Of Gold" program, with a skit called, "The Tub Of Silver."Then True or False starring Harry Hagen, originally broadcast March 20, 1938, 87 years ago, Male Postal Clerks versus Women of the League of Women Voters. Finally One Out of Seven starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 20, 1946, 76 years ago, Equality, A Most Wonderful Thing. In Germany, unidentified people are executed. In the South, a Negro is whipped. In Alabama, a Negro is denied voter registration. In Tupelo, Mississippi, a clergyman registers to run for the House of Representatives and is run out of town. (Content Warning - the “N” word is used in context)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
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A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope, originally broadcast March 20, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Shirley Temple. The program originates from Camp Anza, Arlington (Riverside), California. Bob and guest Shirley Temple appear as hot-rodding teen-agers. Bob, Skinnay Ennis and Jerry Colonna at Camp Anza. With this show, Bob starts his fourth year entertaining the troops by playing for service audiences. Followed by Fred Allen, originally broadcast March 20, 1940, 85 years ago, Eagle Gets Loose in the Studio. The famous "Eagle Show," in which a trained eagle escapes to the roof of the studio. The Mighty Allen Art Players satirize "The Pot Of Gold" program, with a skit called, "The Tub Of Silver."Then True or False starring Harry Hagen, originally broadcast March 20, 1938, 87 years ago, Male Postal Clerks versus Women of the League of Women Voters. Finally One Out of Seven starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 20, 1946, 76 years ago, Equality, A Most Wonderful Thing. In Germany, unidentified people are executed. In the South, a Negro is whipped. In Alabama, a Negro is denied voter registration. In Tupelo, Mississippi, a clergyman registers to run for the House of Representatives and is run out of town. (Content Warning - the “N” word is used in context)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
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Classic Radio 03-20-25 - Bob Hope and Shirley Temple, Fred and the Eagle, and True or False
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