Classic Radio for March 17, 2024 - Jack as the Hunchback, Sam Shovel, and Dirty Politics at Ivy

Two + hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast March 17, 1940, 84 years ago, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Jack gets dramatic coaching from guest Orson Welles, starting with a performance of, "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame." Mary is out sick.Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Another Sam Shovel story.  Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Cannibal Who Cooked The Long-Haired Musician," or, "It Was His First Square Meal."Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 17, 1950, 74 years ago, Dirty Politics.  Is "Willow Walk" a lover's lane or a den of vice? Dr. Hall battles P.T. Grainger, a machine politician. Followed by People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast March 17, 1953, 71 years ago.   The first stunt involves a housewife who is told to become an insulting waitress in a local restaurant. "The Funniest Thing That Ever Happened To Me" contest. A boss and an employee have an intelligence contest. Guest Freddy Martin brings in his three-week saxophone student. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcat March 17, 1942, 82 years ago, The Press Prints Money!  Cedric reveals the secret of his wealth...Diogenes' printing press...which turns out freshly printed money!Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream