VARIETY OF SHOWS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, August 5th, 2000

FIBBER MC GEE AND MOLLY (5-30-44) Jim and Marian Jordan star. Fibber goes for a fishing license so he can catch Old Muley, “the biggest, toughest, smartest bass” in Dugann’s Lake. Cast includes Shirley Mitchell, Ransom Sherman, Marlin Hurt, Arthur Q. Brian. Johnson’s Wax, NBC. (30 min)

JUDY CANOVA SHOW (11-16-43) Judy wants to stage an opera in her barn! Cast includes Mel Blanc, Ruby Dandridge, singer Ed­die Dean. Colgate-Palmolive, CBS. (24 min)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (10-2-39) “You Can’t Take it With you” starring Edward Arnold, Fay Wray, Robert Cummings, Walter Connolly, and Lee Patrick in the radio version of Frank Capra’s 1938 Oscar-winning film. A story about a household of free-spirited eccentrics who refuse to relinquish their property to an un­feeling businessman. Cecil B. DeMille hosts. Lux Soap, CBS. (28 min & 16 min & 18 min)

JIMMY DURANTE SHOW (2-11-48) The Schnozz stars with Peggy Lee, Candy Candido, Victor Moore, Frank Nelson, Howard Petrie, Roy Bargy and the orchestra. There’s a movement to draft Jimmy for Vice Presi­dent in the current elec­tion campaign. Later, he goes to court for a parking summons. Rexall, NBC. (29 min)

PHIL HARRIS – ALICE FAYE SHOW (5-22-49) After Phil and Alice discuss their vacation plans, Phil winds up buying a boat. Rexall, NBC. (29 min)