Classic Radio for December 15, 2023 - Snooks, A Christmas Carol, Sing for a King, Shoelaces

Two hours of Christmas showsFirst a look at this day in History.Then Good News of 1939, originally broadcast December 15, 1938, 85 years ago. Daddy's not feeling too well, so Baby Snooks tells him a story! Frank Morgan is being sued for ruining the hat of a man during last week's magic trick. "A Christmas Carol," with Lionel BarrymoreFollowed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast December 15, 1946, 77 years ago, Sing for the King. Dennis tells a little boy a story about another little boy a long time ago who had a vision on how he has to sing for a king. Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast December 15, 1946, 77 years ago, Exchanging Shoelaces. Babe Marks (Mary's sister in real life) appears on the show, announced as being for the first time. Mary does not appear, she was "sick" at the last minute. Don't miss the second "mousetrap" line. Pure Benny! The Sportsmen sing the commercial to the music of, "The Dance Of The Hours." Jack returns to the department store to exchange the metal-tipped shoe laces that he previously bought. Sara Berner sings a not-to-be missed chorus of, "Five Minutes More." Finally Lum and Abner, originally braodcast December 15, 1941, 82 years ago, Locket Found by Gussie. Snake Hogan and his sister Gussie got the loaf with the locket. Snake knows Lum is going to marry Gussie!Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream