Episode 508: The Stan Freberg Show

Today we wrap up radio's most creative late comedies with the final broadcast of The Stan Freberg Show from 1957. By this point, Stan Freberg had already made a name for himself as a voice actor and hit recording artist, but his radio show proved he was also one of the sharpest satirists of his generation. This farewell episode plays like a greatest hits collection, bringing back some of his funniest musical parodies and sketches, taking aim at everything from television westerns to advertising and network censorship. It's a fitting sendoff for a show that was clever and in many ways ahead of its time. Unfortunately, even Freberg's brilliant writing couldn't stop the tide as television rapidly took over American entertainment. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD