Classic Radio 05-23-26 - Charlie has a Fever, Bing's Life Story, and Marvin invited to a Party

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with Don Ameche, originally broadcast May 23, 1937, 89 years ago.  Charlie McCarthy has a 102-degree fever. Dorothy Lamour sings, "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off." Mary Boland appears in a scene from "Cradle Snatchers." W. C. Fields recalls his youth in a stranger's cellar. He refers to Charlie as "A piece of grade B lumber" and threatens to "Saw his arm off."Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Bing’s Life Story.  Fred, Bing Crosby, and an unidentified third voice do a fine version of "Bye, Bye, Blues."  Fred does the opening monologue with Kenny Delmar. Then, The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast May 23, 1951, 75 years ago, Marvin is invited to a party. Harold and Florabelle are going canoeing on the lake. A little girl invites Marvin to a party. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 23, 1935, 91 years ago, The Story of King Midas.  The sales of the hogs have brought $2300 to Lum and Abner, which leads to the telling of the story of King Midas.  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