Classic Radio 12-09-24 - Andy's Wedding, Sam Shovel, and Forty Percent Off

Starting our week with Comedy...First a look at the events of the dayThen Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans.  Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On.  Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in, "The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest," or, "He Died With His Beauts On."Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Forty Percent Off. The show starts with war news and a war message from the Johnson Company. At the end of the show, the cast and audience sing a patriotic song. Fibber "can get it for you wholesale," 40% off everything!Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, To Mena for Bread Orders.  Lum has gone to the county seat to sell the products of the bakery. Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 9, 1938, 86 years ago, Whiskery Bill Meets the Walrus.  Whiskery Bill continues his search for a red rose, with which to awaken Jonathan Thomas. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago.  Installing Windows. Claudia welcomes David home. The oil delivery man had orange hair. 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