Classic Radio 04-25-26 - Showboat, Gracie's Play, and Leroy's Pony

Comedy on a SaturdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast April 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Showboat.   Bergen tries to explain shortwave radio to Charlie. Bill Thompson is leaving for Flageria to make a movie. He performs a Flagerian western. Guest Irene Dunne joins Charlie on a Mississippi showboat in "Uncle Tom's Cabin.".Followed by Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast April 25, 1946, 80 years ago, Gracie’s Club. The Beverly Hills Uplift Society is going to put on a play, "The Folly Of Molly O'Malley." Guest Sidney Strotz, a vice president of NBC, must be convinced to allow the use of the studio.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 25, 1951, 75 years ago, Leroy’s Pony.   Leroy has a new pony! Followed by The Fitch Bandwagon starring Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast April 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Kids Come to See Daddy at Work. Remley has become a sculptor to impress his new girlfriend. Phil is going to model for him..Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 25, 1955, 71 years ago, The Noise Abatement Committee.   The mayor appoints Fibber to serve on the noise abatement committee.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If 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