Classic Radio 12-04-25 - Phil's Night Out, Walter's Editorial, and Jolly Boys and the Orphan

About this episode

Comedy on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show,  originally broadcast December 4, 1953, 72 years ago, A Night with Phil Harris.  Master tape, recorded November 13, 1953. Phil and Elliott are trying to go out for a night with the boys. "No way," says Alice.

Followed by Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast December 4, 1955, 70 years ago.  The Madison Monitor is to be closed because of Walter Denton's editorial about overworked teachers. This leads to Mrs. Davis supplying the faculty with pills. 

Then  The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 4, 1946, 79 years ago, The Jolly Boys Sponsor an Orphan.  The Jolly Boys adopt an eight-month-old baby girl. 

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast on December 4, 1945, 80 years ago, was 'Winter Walk to Dugan’s Lake'. Fibber is determined to go out for a walk, even though a raging blizzard is covering Wistful Vista with snowdrifts. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 4, 1947, 78 years ago, Can We Put Clothes In It Too?   There's a large crate in the apartment. Inside...it's a dishwasher!  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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