Classic Radio 02-20-26 - Horn blows on the Ford Theater, Invite to Dinner, and Raiding Money to go to Levenworth

Comedy on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack wants to appear on the Ford Theater.  Guests Fletcher Markle and Jack Warner try to talk Jack out of doing, "The Horn Blows At Midnight" on "The Ford Theatre."

Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Invitation to Dinner.  Ozzie accepts a dinner invitation from a man whose name he can't remember. 

Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Raising Money to go to Convention.   The boys try to attend a convention in Leavenworth, Kansas, by borrowing $200 from a finance company. 

Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast February 20, 1944, 82 years ago,  Edgar’s Birthday.  . A classic routine with Charlie and guest W.C. Fields. A confrontation in a barbershop. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Homecoming.  Bluff returns from the hospital.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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