Classic Radio for March 10, 2024 - Mr Benny goes to Washington, Victoria's New Review, and Womens Rights

Two + hours of comedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 10, 1940, 84 years ago, Mr. Benny Goes to Washington. Jack announces that it's Don Wilson's seventeenth anniversary in radio. The cast does, "Mr. Benny Goes To Washington." Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 10, 1949, 75 years ago, A Sam Shovel Mystery. Costello's been working for the Red Cross, then went to a Lana Turner movie. Costello tells an income tax joke. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Strip-Tease Dancer Who Was Arrested For Income Tax Fraud," or, "She Took Off Too Much For Entertainment."Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Victoria’s New Review. Mrs. Hall's old theatrical partner invites her to play the lead in a new Broadway production. Followed by a brief look at the news of March 10, 1950, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Women’s Rights Part 2. While Lucille and Iris look for jobs, George and Rudolph stay home and take care of the house. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric’s Sudden Money. From where is Cedric getting all his money?Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream