January 6 Those Were The Days program number 1,000 features a rebroadcast of the first show from May 2, 1970.
January 13 Those Were The Days program number 750 on WNIB, Chicago since September 6, 1975.
Fibber McGee and Molly Exhibit
April 28 Those Were The Days 20th anniversary program features a Fibber McGee re-enactment, written by Ken Alexander and performed by listeners who auditioned on the air during a TWTD broadcast. Special guest was Jim Jordan, Jr., son of the late radio star. There is a special event at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in honor of the occasion. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley proclaimed “Chuck Schaden Day.” Festivities include the dedication of the Fibber McGee and Molly exhibit, built and supported by TWTD listeners. It was constructed to hold the complete collection of McGee radio scripts, donated by Jim Jordan’s widow Gretchen. The exhibit was complete with a “replica” of Fibber’s hall closet and other program memorabilia.
May 5 As TWTD begins its 21st year of programming, it has been on the air longer than a number of long-running classic shows from radio’s Golden Age: Inner Sanctum, Red Skelton (11 years each); Mr. District Attorney (13 years); Fred Allen, Eddie Cantor, Dr. Christian, Rudy Vallee (16 years each); Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, George Burns and Gracie Allen, First Nighter, Great Gidersleeve (18 years each); Bob Hope (19 years); Suspense (20 years).
October 6 TWTD presents “An Afternoon with Les Tremayne” on the air from the Kraft Theatre at the MBC. The actor is present to talk about his career and meet his Chicago radio fans.
November 3 Chuck interviews former Quiz Kids Ruth Duskin Feldman, Patrick Owen Conlon, Shelia Conlon and Lon Lunde in a special event held at the MBC.
November 13 TV appearance. Lifestyle Continental Cablevision. “The Golden Days of Radio and Early TV.” Host Pat Cheffer talks with guests Joan Benny and Chuck Schaden. Joan talks about her father Jack and their book, “Sunday Nights at Seven.” Chuck remembers the career of Jack Benny.
November 26 Old Time Radio Classics on WBBM moves to midnight from 8-9 p.m. weeknights. The Saturday and Sunday shows continue from 8-10 p.m.
December 22 TWTD presents the premiere of Ken Alexander’s “An Old Time Radio Carol” a story of a man who believes in Christmas, but not in old-time radio. Ken wrote the drama and portrays all the characters in it.
