Classic Radio for November 9, 2024 - Lum's Opera, Henry's Suit, and Mortimer's Job

A Funny SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Lum Writes an Opera.  Decrying the lack of culture in Pine Ridge, Lum writes and opera, and tries to find a big name to star in it.  He does find one, but it’s not Grand Opera.   Grand Old Opry, maybe...Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 72 years ago, The New Suit. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea. We follow that with The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 9, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Maurice Evans.  Edgar's hurt himself while riding a horse named...Edgar Bergen! Mortimer's gotten a job washing windows. Charlie has gotten guest Maurice Evans to help him stage a Shakespearean drama, but guest Lulu McConnell owns the barn! Romeo and Juliet will never be the same. Then A Salute to Jack Benny’s 20 years in Radio, originally broadcast November 9, 1951, 73 years ago.  A testimonial dinner in honor of Jack to celebrate his twentieth year in radio. The program originates from the Friars Club. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 9, 1948, 76 years ago.  The cow arrives. 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