This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "The Great Gildersleeve" in the episode titled "The Cake," which first aired on September 7, 1941. In this humorous episode, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, played by Harold Peary, faces a culinary challenge when he attempts to bake a cake, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. Joining Peary in the cast are Lurene Tuttle as Marjorie, Walter Tetley as Leroy, and Lillian Randolph as Birdie.

Following this, "The Jack Benny Show" presents "The Egg and I" from its May 23, 1948 broadcast. The episode features Jack Benny in his typical miserly character, navigating the quirks of rural life after deciding to become a chicken farmer, inspired by the popular novel "The Egg and I." The episode features Mary Livingstone, Eddie Anderson as Rochester, Phil Harris, and Dennis Day, all contributing to the hilarity with their unique charms.

Finally, the evening rounds off with "Lux Radio Theatre" and the episode "Front Page Woman" starring Paulette Goddard, which originally aired on January 16, 1939. In this adaptation of the film, Goddard's character battles the challenges of being a female reporter seeking to prove herself in a male-dominated world. Alongside her, the cast includes Jeffrey Lynn as her competitive and romantic interest, with Cecil B. DeMille hosting the show, adding a touch of Hollywood grandeur to the radio stage.

Each episode encapsulates the charm and wit of its era, bringing both laughter and a slice of history to the airwaves.