Classic Radio for June 21, 2024 - Charlie and Judy, Martin and Martin, and Adolf and Mrs Runyon

2+ Hours of Comedy with a side order of war propaganda drama...

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast June 21, 1942, 82 years ago with guest Judy Garland.  Judy and Charlie go shopping for a Father's Day gift for Bergen. Pierre Le Snerd, the French chef. Costello tells Abbott about the animals down on his farm, and his horse.

Followed by Martin and Lewis, originally broadcast June 21, 1949, 75 years ago,  with guest Tony Martin. Guest Tony Martin and his fan club try to stop Dean Martin from using his last name.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Mother drives a car. Jim decides that Margaret should learn how to drive the car.  It’s a decision he comes to regret.

Followed by Plays for Americans, originally broadcast June 21, 1942, 82 years ago, Adolf and Mrs. Runyon.   A woman driving on the Boston Post Road picks up Adolf Hitler, who's hitch-hiking back to Brechtesgarten! Hans Conried is superb as Hitler and Bette Davis is Mrs. Runyon.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 21, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Deutch and the Radium Mine. Dr. Deutch reveals his "Master Plan" to Perry White and Jimmy Olsen, who are about to be drowned! Dr. Deutch is captured and the adventure ends.

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