Sunday Night Playhouse - Father’s Day Special

A Father's Day Special: Sunday Night Playhouse Vintage Classic Radio proudly presents a heartwarming Father's Day Special of our beloved "Sunday Night Playhouse". Tune in as we honour fathers with a selection of classic radio plays that echo the laughter, trials, and triumphs of fatherhood. The Great Gildersleeve: "Father's Day Chair" (June 21st, 1942) Harold Peary as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve Lillian Randolph as Birdie Lee Coggins Walter Tetley as Leroy Forester Earle Ross as Judge Horace Hooker In this hilarious episode, Gildersleeve grapples with the ups and downs of fatherhood after receiving an unexpected Father's Day gift. 2. Father Knows Best: "Father's Day Picnic" (June 19th, 1948) Robert Young as Jim Anderson Jean Vander Pyl as Margaret Anderson Rhoda Williams as Betty Anderson Ted Donaldson as Bud Anderson Norma Jean Nilsson as Kathy Anderson Join the Anderson family as they venture out for a Father's Day picnic. The day is filled with fun, family bonding, and a few surprises that only the Andersons could deliver. 3. Life of Riley: "Father's Day Bathrobes" (June 19th, 1948) William Bendix as Chester A. Riley Paula Winslowe as Peg Riley Scotty Beckett as Junior Riley Sharon Douglas as Babs Riley John Brown as Digby "Digger" O'Dell Riley's family decides to surprise him with a Father's Day gift, but as always, things take an unexpected turn leading to laughter and a heartwarming realization. 4. Abbott and Costello Show: "Father's Day Gift" (June 14th, 1945) Bud Abbott as Bud Abbott Lou Costello as Lou Costello John Brown as the Salesman On this Father's Day episode, Abbott and Costello's banter takes on a new twist as they navigate through a series of comedic misadventures while selecting a Father's Day gift. Celebrate Father's Day with these timeless tales of humor, love, and family dynamics, that are as endearing today as they were in the golden era of radio. Tune in for an unforgettable trip down memory lane with Vintage Classic Radio!