Classic Radio for March 2, 2024 - Jack's Song, Phil to Vegas, and Playing Carnegie Hall

Two + hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack’s Song. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous quartet of guests sing Jack's song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You."Followed by a brief look at the headlines of the day, then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Frankie is not going to Vegas with Phil. Phil and Alice are going to Las Vegas, and Remley is not going along with them. Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 81 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall. The broadcast originates from New York City. The Burns' check into a swanky hotel, with Clarence the Duck. Guest Madeleine Carroll has the room next door. Gracie rehearses her "Concerto For One Finger" for her appearance at Carnegie Hall. Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast March 2, 1947, 77 years ago, Thorny’s Gift. Neighbor Thorny asks Ozzie to hold onto his wife’s gift. Harriet thinks the gift is for her. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 2, 1942, 82 years ago, License Plate Stolen. Nobody has seen Cedric today, because he's been arrested and is in jail for driving without his license plates. They were stolen!Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream