Classic Radio 03-18-26 - Jack meets Mary, Lady Takes a Chance, and Fibber is Drafted

,Comedy on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 81 years ago, How Jack Found Mary. The story of how Jack met Mary in the May Company store.

Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 81 years ago, A Lady Takes a Chance staring Randolph Scott and Jean Tierney. An adaptation of the 1943 romantic comedy that starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne. Molly J. Truesdale, a New York City bank clerk, escapes her three unsuitable suitors by joining a bus tour of the American West. Her adventure takes a dramatic turn when a rodeo bronco throws cowboy Duke Hudkins into her lap during a performance, sparking an unexpected romance.

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 18, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber is Drafted. Fibber has been drafted!

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 18, 1954, 72 years ago, Income Tax Mix-Up. While Betty thinks she’s getting fat, Bud filed an income tax return…but he claimed Kathy as a dependent and left “Junior” off his signature. Meaning Dad might get in trouble too!

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 18, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire's Freak Sideshow. Squire Skimp has taken some liberties with the circus animals...and the Borneo Wild Man!

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