Classic Radio for April 7, 2024 - The Washed Up Star, The Short Order Crook, and Cleaning out the Hall Closet

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Mitzi Gaynor.  The boys and Mitzi do a sketch about a Hollywood couple where one is a washed up star while the other is still in demand. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel and the Short Order Crook.  Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook."Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 7, 1942, 82 years ago, Scrap Drive.    Fibber and Molly decide to clean out the hall closet.Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Saving WEAZ.   Dennis tries to keep the Weaverville radio station on the air, and winds up doing a show all by himself, "Make Believe Bedlam." Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 7, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen avoid a mutiny and close in on, "The Whistler."Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream