Radio Daze: Some Superman Serials For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! In honor of the release of the fantastic new Superman film, I thought it would be fun to go back to the days of yesteryear and show you what the Man Of Steel was like on radio. It was a popular program that ran throughout the 1940s, often in a serialized format. Bud Collyer voiced Superman/Clark Kent for the series entire eleven year run. The two episodes I have today are from early 1940 and are not serialized affairs. Fun entertainment you should listen to before going to see the latest incarnation of the Man Of Steel on the big screen! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: “Fibber McGee & Molly:” A Classic Comedy Featuring A Classic Husband And Wife Team!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze! This episode features two broadcasts from the Johnson Wax Sponsored program “Fibber McGee & Molly” featuring the real life team of Jim and Marian Jordan! “Fibber McGee & Molly” ran from 1935 through 1956, albeit in different forms, and was consistantly one of the most popular programs on the radio. Fibber was known for his legendary alliteration and his overstuffed hall closet, while Molly was the ever patient and loving wife. (Marian Jordan also voiced the little girl, Teeny.) “Fibber McGee & Molly” also featured a line-up of extremely talented guest stars, including Arthur Q. Bryant (Elmer Fudd), Richard Thompson, and Gale Gordan. Truly a classic comedy series. Enjoy these two episodes from 1940 and 1941 respectively! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: Some “Burns & Allen” For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This week we’re giving you a couple of classic episodes of the “Burns & Allen” program featuring George & Gracie. These two episodes, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee, feature Gracie confusing a crime program and a strange phone call with real life gangsters. Featuring the great Elliot Lewis as The Tall Man and all of the other supporting performers like Bill Goodwin, Meredith Wilson, and Mel Blanc, these two programs are classicss of the Old Radio Age! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: Jack Benny Does “Snow White” And “The Hound Of The Baskervilles” For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! Welcome to another edition of Radio Daze! In honor of Disney’s release of the new “Snow White” film, I thought it would be fun to feature Jack Benny’s take on the classic film. From 1938, Jack Benny and his gang put on a riotus version of the classic Disney tale titled “Snow White And The Seven Gangsters.” It’s one of the Jell-O era’s funniest offerings and features one of the longest sustained laughs from the audience in radio history (you’ll know it when you hear it.) A few months later, Jack and the gang performed their version of Sherlock Holmes “The Hound Of The Baskervilles.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle probably wasn’t figuring on this type of adaptation of his work. Both shows will tickle your funny bone! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Radio Daze: Jack Benny Is Alive And Kicking For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another episode of Radio Daze. This edition features the legendary Jack Benny during his years on the Jello Progam. These two episode are from 1940 and feature Benny with legends Orson Welles and Fred Allen. Allen, in particular is a funny counterpoint to Benny, as the two good friends had quite the radio feud that ran from the late 1930s all the way through the 40s. Both of these programs feature Benny at his best. Truly funny programs to listen two huddled up by the fire during the evening! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
