A VISIT WITH ELVIA ALLMAN

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, May 27, 1989

BOB HOPE SHOW (4-9-46) In a broadcast from the Pasadena Community Playhouse, it’s Bob with guests Brenda and Cobina, played by Blanche Stewart and Elvia Allman, plus regulars Jerry Colonna, Frances Langford, Skinnay Ennis and the orchestra. Brenda and Cobina audition for parts in Hope’s sequel to “The Outlaw.” AFRS rebroadcast. (8:45; 7:53; 12:45)

OUR SPECIAL GUEST will be ELVIA ALLMAN, one of radio’s best-recognized comedy character actresses, who recalls her long career on the air. Conversation recorded at her home in Brentwood, California on June 16, 1988. (14:57; 10:40; 7:41)

BLONDIE (5-27-45) Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake star as Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead with Elvia Allman as Cora Dithers, Hanley Stafford as J.C. Dithers, and Verna Felton, Tommy Cook, Marlene Aames. Blondie has social aspirations and invites a socialite to tea, but Mrs. Dithers decides to crash the party! AFRS rebroadcast. (15:10; 11:55)

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW (2-1-45) Bud and Lou with Elvia Allman, Mel Blanc, Artie Auerbach, Connie Haines, announcer Ken Niles, Freddy Rich and the orchestra. Costello shoots at his next door neighbor, Mrs. Beanbag (played by Elvia Allman). AFRS rebroadcast. (15:42; 12:09)

ADVENTURES OF MAISIE (1949) Ann Sothern stars as Maisie Revere who gets involved in some super-salesmanship! Cast features Elvia Allman, Pat McGeehan, Howard McNear, Peter Leeds, Sheldon Leonard, Sidney Miller. John Heaston announces. Syndicated, MBS. (10:45; 15:16)

GI JOURNAL #72 (1940s) Jack Haley is Editor-In-Chief for this edition of the Journal which features Arthur Treacher, Ann Rutherford, Elvia Allman, Mel Blanc, Connie Haines, and Ziggy Elman with the orchestra. Jack tries to get a date for Ann’s sister Betty Mae (played by Elvia Allman). AFRS. (6:50; 7:50; 14:20)