Classic Radio for June 14, 2024 - Ghost Breakers, The Summer Cottage, and the Tree

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

14-06-2024 • 2時間 31分

2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 73 years ago, The Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope reprising his role from the 1940 motion picture. Bob is hired to accompany a beautiful girl to Castle Maldito in Cuba. There are lots of typical "ad libs" by Bob.

Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Reaching the Summer Cottage. Fibber and Molly set out for the summer cottage.

Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree.  The first couple is the mother of a large family and an expectant father.

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 76 years ago, Al and Irma buy a Wedding Ring.  Al takes Irma to see "Harvey." Al and Irma buy a wedding ring for Irma's friend Amber, but Jane thinks it's Irma who's getting married.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 76 years ago, Little Miss Fix-it. The aftermath of a fine weekend.

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html