VARIETY OF PROGRAMS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, March 25, 1995

LUX RADIO THEATRE (9-17-51)  “Sunset Boulevard” starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden in the story of a silent film actress, trying to make a comeback, who attracts a down-on-his-luck writer to work for her. The program is introduced by TWTD movie historian Bob Kolososki.

WORLD NEWS TODAY (3-25-45) CBS Correspondents around the globe report on WW II.  “Washington reports that three B-29s were lost in yesterday’s low level attack on Japan’s aircraft factories… but bombing results were described as good.”

FIBBER McGEE AND MOLLY  (3-27-45) The McGees do their part for the WW II Relief Clothing Drive, but a visit from Doc Gamble causes a problem.

REPORT TO THE NATION (3-31-45) John Daly offers a variety program with a very patriotic theme. Guests include comedian Garry Moore; shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser; folk singer Richard Dyer Bennett; and a recording by Lily Pons and Andre Kostelanetz in a USO performance before 2,000 American fighting men within range of heavy enemy artillery.

IT PAYS TO BE IGNORANT (10-5-45) Moderator Tom Howard with zany panelists Harry McNaughton, Lulu McConnell and George Shelton. Sample question: “What is a window?”