Classic Radio for April 15, 2024 - Fibber's Eyes, Bob's Romance, and Jack's Taxes

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Needs Glasses.   Fibber visits an eye doctor, gets drops put in his eyes, and begins a search for Wallace Wimple.Followed by the news of April 15, 1941, then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago with guest Hedda Hopper.  Bob's opening monologue is about Spring cleaning. Brenda and Cobina are models for "Hope's Dress and Hat Shoppe." Bob gets romantic advice from guest Hedda Hopper.   Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The IRS visits Jack.  After archery in the back yard, the men from the Internal Revenue Service visit Jack for a second time! Guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume tell the men from the I.R.S. how Jack managed to take them to the Mocambo nightclub and spend only $3.90! Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast April 15, 1949, 75 years ago, Horseback Riding.  Jealous of George going riding with a female client, Liz decides to take up horseback riding.  Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Their Last Night in New York.  An evening at the theatre.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html