VARIETY OF SHOWS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, July 7th, 1990

ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET (3-6-49) David and Ricky Nelson make their debut as themselves in this episode. (Young radio actors previously played their parts on the series.) The Nelsons go to an auction. Cast also features John Brown, Janet Waldo, Marvin Miller, Joe Kearns. Announcer is Verne Smith. International Silver Co., NBC. (16:28; 14:06)

FRED ALLEN SHOW (3-16-47) Beatrice Lillie is guest as Fred has an idea for a British version of the musical hit, “Oklahoma!” The Allen’s Alley question: “Should a housewife receive a weekly paycheck?” Portland Hoffa, Kenny Delmar, Parker Fennelly. Tenderleaf Tea, Shefford’s Cheese, NBC. (16:20; 13:00)

HALLMARK PLAYHOUSE (3-9-50) “Home to the Hermitage” starring Burgess Meredith in a story of Andrew Jackson and his home in the Tennessee country. Jeanette Nolan co-stars as Rachel Jackson. James Hilton hosts. Hallmark Cards, CBS. (14:10; 15:06)

DUFFY’S TAVERN (1940s) Guests Jimmy Durante and Ann Sothern perform a play written by Archie, the manager of the Tavern. AFRS rebroadcast. (12:40; 14:20)

MAISIE (1949) Ann Sothern stars as Maisie Revere, who tries to help a friend impress his rich aunt. Cast includes Virginia Gregg, Hans Conried, Frank Nelson, Pat McGeehan, Gee Gee Pearson. Syndicated. (14:00; 13:30)

ONE MAN’S FAMILY (11-6-49) Book 72, Chapter 6. “Rex Frome Invades the Barbours.” Sustaining, NBC. (14:25; 14:40)