Radio Daze: Fred Allen’s comedy genius is on display for your old radio listening pleasure!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another episode of Radio Daze! This edition features the comedic stylings of Fred Allen, on of the smartest and wittiest comedians of radio’s Golden Age! Allen was probably best known for two things: his feud with Jack Benny (the two were actually close friends) and his regular feature known as “Allen’s Alley” in which he would ask a topical question to the comedic residents of the alley, including Senator Claghorn and Mrs. Noosebaum. He was more of a political humorist than Jack Benny and was also skilled at improve, which made for an interesting dynamic with the script-loving Benny. The two episodes featured today are from December of 1942 and January of 1943 and feature two great guests in the form of Orson Welles and Oscar Levant. Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!