Classic Radio for January 20, 2024 - The Word is Hair, Freds Life Story, and Sam Shovel

Two hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 20, 1950, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Hair. Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast January 20, 1946, 78 years ago, The Story of Fred’s Life. The Allen's Alley question is, "How have you been coping with the meat shortage?" Fred and guest George Jessel do the story of Fred's life. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast January 20, 1949, 75 years ago. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Secretary Who Was Shot While Sitting On Her Boss' Knee," or "She Was On Her Last Lap." This somehow turns into a western story about cattle rustlers. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 20, 1936, 88 years ago, running the Drug Store. The orchestra starts the show with, "Sitting High On A Hilltop." Fibber becomes the manager of the Wistful Vista drug store. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 20, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum to break into the store. Squire Skimp suggests that Lum steal the bill of sale at midnight, then tells Abner about Lum's plans!Thanks to Eric for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream