Classic Radio for March 7, 2024 - Tax Time at Duffys, Ratface, and Al wins $500

Two + hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Duffy’s Tavern starring Ed Gardner as Archie, originally broadcast March 7, 1944, 80 years ago. Archie is working on his income tax return, when in walks Colonel Stoopnagle. He has just invented "The Reducinagle," which reduces one's income tax by eighty-percent!Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Judy Garland. The cast does a spy skit in search of "Ratface." Judy has a crush on Bob Hope.Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 7, 1949, 75 years ago. Al wins $500 on a horse; enough money to marry Irma. Irma hesitates when her friend Amber suggests that Irma test Al's love.Followed by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast March 7, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Corrine Calvert. A sketch about tax time. A domestic drama involving a French maid.Finally The Alan Young Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1947, 77 years ago. There's going to be a new car awarded at a charity masquerade, and Alan could sure use a new car!.Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream