Classic Radio 03-02-26 - Phil and Alice to Vegas, Gracie to Carnegie Hall, and all-stars sing Jack's Song

Comedy on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 74 years ago.    Phil and Alice are going to Las Vegas, and Remley is not going along with them. 

Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show,  originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 83 years ago, Gracie Plays Carnegie Hall.  The Burns' check into a swanky hotel, with Clarence the Duck. Guest Madeleine Carroll has the room next door. Gracie rehearses her "Concerto For One Finger" for her appearance at Carnegie Hall. 

Then, The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 74 years ago.     The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous quartet of guests sings Jack's song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You."

Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast on March 2, 1947, 79 years ago. Charlie has been caught telling too many lies. Mortimer Snerd is in the shoe shining business. Charlie has driven Bergen's car into a fire hydrant. Nelson Eddy files the insurance claim for Charlie, with Chester Morris, the insurance adjuster. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Visiting Hartley.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
 
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