Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 11-21-25 - Thanksgiving Dinners, and Jack thinks he's a turkey

21 November 2025 2:38:44 🎙️ Wyatt Cox

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Thanksgiving programs on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 21, 1948, 77 years ago, Ezra Seestrunk's Cousin Rowena Has Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum.  Lum tries to impress Miss Rowena on Thanksgiving, with a mansion and servants. 

Followed by Maxwell House Coffee Time starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast November 21, 1940, 85 years ago, Thanksgiving show.   Jack Benny wants the premiere of Love Thy Neighbor to be in his hometown of Waukeegan.   Daddy tells Baby Snooks about Thanksgiving.  

Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 21, 1943, 82 years ago, Jack Dreams He’s a Turkey.  Jack buys a live turkey for Thanksgiving, then dreams that he's a turkey!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast November 21, 1951, 74 years ago,  Inviting Thanksgiving Guests.  Who should be invited for dinner at Thanksgiving?

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 21, 1947, 78 years ago, An Available Apartment. A neighbor's tragedy means a new apartment.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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