Classic Radio 06-28-26 - Wedding Preparations, The Secret Word, and Lady Takes a Chance

Comedy on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast  June 28, 1951, 75 years ago, Wedding Preparations. The preparations for Margaret’s sister’s wedding in the Anderson household are getting out of hand, according to Jim!  But will there even be a wedding?Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Secret Word is Air.  The jackpot question is worth $2000 (over $27,000 today) and the first contenders are a bachelor and spinster. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 28, 1951, 75 years ago,  Lady Takes a Chance starring Joan Caulfield and John Lund. The adaptation of the 1943 motion picture that originally starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne.  Adventurous New Yorker Molly Truesdale heads West on a whim and falls for rodeo cowboy Duke Hudkins after he is thrown into her lap during a rodeo. Despite clashing over love and independence, the two eventually realize they belong together and reunite for a trip back to the West.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Who's Knocking at the Door?    Enjoying a quiet evening at home. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. 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