VARIETY OF SOUNDS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, September 17, 1988

FRED ALLEN SHOW (3-20-40) In a classic broadcast, Fred welcomes Capt. Charles Knight, an eagle expert who brings Mr. Ramshaw, a trained eagle to the pro­gram. The eagle gets loose and flies around the studio, above the audience! “The Average Man’s Roundtable” is the forerunner to Allen’s Alley, and the Mighty Allen Art Players spoof radio give-away shows. Harry Von Zell, Portland Hoffa, Wynn Murray, the Merry Macs, Peter Van Steeden and the orchestra. Ipana, Sal Hepatica, NBC. (15:55; 19:30; 11:05; 13:45)

DIARY OF FATE (3-9-48) “Trina Crawley Entry.” The story of a 23-year old girl who let fate take her to the gas chamber. Syndicated. (14:00; 15:00)

SUSPENSE (12-8-49) “For Love or Murder” starring Mickey Rooney with Lurene Tuttle. A piano player in a nightclub is urged to kill the husband of his lover. Autolite, CBS. (16:20; 12:35)

FIBBER MC GEE AND THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF RADIO (6-9-74) In the final program of this seven-show series, Fibber and Chuck tune in to the Saturday Shows: Let’s Pretend, Judy Canova, Grand Central Station, Life of Riley, Truth or Consequences. Gale Gordon makes a guest appearance as Mayor LaTrivia. Chrysler Airtemp, Syndicated. (13:20; 12:45; 23:35)