EASTER GREETINGS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, April 2, 1983

LIFE WITH LUIGI (4-8-52) In his letter to Mama, Luigi tells of his plans for Easter and his plans to celebrate Rosa’s birthday. J. Carroll Naish as Luigi, Alan Reed as Pasquale, Jodi Gilbert as Rosa. Wrigley’s Chewing Gum, CBS. (12:10; 17:55)

HALLMARK PLAYHOUSE (11-4-48) “My Friend Flicka” starring Claude Jarman, Jr. and Jeff Chandler in the story of a boy who loves a rebellious horse. Hallmark Cards, CBS. (12:05; 17:40)

KRAFT MUSIC HALL (4-6-44) Bing Crosby stars with Marilyn Maxwell, the Music Maids and Men, the Charioteers, Ukie, and the Kraft Choral Club composed of office and factory workers from the Kraft Chicago facility. Bing sings “Easter Parade” on this seasonal show. Kraft Foods, NBC. (9:20; 12:20;8:18)

MEL BLANC SHOW (4-8-47) The Chamber of Commerce organizes an Easter Egg Hunt with local businesses supplying the prizes. Mel’s Fix-It Shop is a reluctant participant. Cast includes Mary Jane Croft, Hans Conried, Joe Kearns, Alan Reed, Jim Backus, Victor Miller and the orchestra, the Sportsmen. Colgate Palmolive, CBS. (10:10; 13:20)

RADIO READERS DIGEST (3-20-47) “The Gift of the Magi” starring Gene Tierney in the classic 0. Henry story. Hallmark Cards, CBS. (13:40; 16:15)

PHIL HARRIS- ALICE FAYE SHOW (4-2-50) Phil tells his daughters the story of the Easter Bunny. Elliott Lewis, Walter Tetley, Robert North, Arthur Q. Brian, and Mel Blanc as the ‘E.B. Rexall, NBC. (10:25; 6:48; 11:10)