Classic Radio for November 15, 2024 - Buck Benny Rides Again, a TV Show, and George the Turkey

A Funny Friday with a pair of Jack Benny ShowsFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1936, 88 years ago, Buck Benny Rides Again.   Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show. The cast does, "Buck Benny Rides Again." Sam Hearn is heard as "Shlepperman," but he's not called by that name.Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Jack Prepares for his TV show.  The cast is rehearsing for Jack's TV show. We follow that with My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving is Approaching. Jane plans a dinner for four, Irma buys a live turkey named George.Then Fibber McGee and Company, originally broadcast November 15, 1937, 87 years ago, The Football Ringer.   Harlow Wilcox introduces, "Marian and Jim Jordan," even though Molly is out “sick” for the next 18 months. After the first commercial, he does introduce the show as, "Fibber McGee and Company." The Wistful Vista University football team is playing against Saskatchewan University; Fibber's been chosen to speak at the pep rally.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, 76 years ago.   Claudia takes a driver's test. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day