Random Thoughts

Posted on May 13, 2012 by David

Hello and Happy Mothers’ Day Everyone!

I just thought I’d slap up a post on what to expect these coming days and weeks, and just some overall random thoughts :)

First of all, Kristen over at Journey in Classic Films is giving away a copy of Bernard F. Dick’s book Hollywood Madonna – Loretta Young. All you have to do is email her at kristen@cc2konline.com with the subject Loretta Young Giveaway! You don’t need to give her your mailing address right away, just email her with your name and the right subject, and if you win you can give her your address then (U.S. and Canadians). Deadline is the 19th of May, so open up your email and give her a shout! Book is not only on Loretta Young’s life, but “also introduces the reader to the Golden Age of Hollywood from the 30-50s.” 

Hey, it’s free – go for it! Besides, if this giveaway is successful, she promises more – Thank you Kristen! Continue reading →

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I Love Lucy – Housewarming

Posted on May 11, 2012 by David

I Love Lucy – Housewarming. Enjoy!

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Protected: I Love Lucy – Lucy’s Club Dance

Posted on May 6, 2012 by David

Woops! Looks like you’ve come to a password-protected area of this site! Solution? Either enter the password down below or head over the scheduler at either the ‘films’ page or the ‘I Love Lucy’ page to schedule this post to view it sometime without the password, Enjoy!


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Family Theater 04-17-57 The Passion and Death of Christ

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Dan

The Family Theatre from April 17, 1957.
“The Passion and Death of Christ.”

Robert Young introduces
Dan O’Herlihy, narrator

Whle many of the recently posted radio shows have been comedies, this radio show is about the single most important topic in the history of the world–the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Taken from The Gospel According to Matthew, this show definitely deserves a hearing. Enjoy!

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The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Show — 5-10-42 — Special Guest Rosemary Clooney

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dan

The Edgar Bergan & Charlie McCarthy Show from September 17, 1944

Season 15, Episode 1

Starring:
Edgar Bergan (as Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd)
Ray Noble
Bea Benaderet
Jack Kirkwood
Gloria Gordon
Bill Baldwin
Ray Noble and his orchestra

Special Guest: Rosemary Clooney

Runtime: 30 minutes.

Opening his 15th season on radio, Edgar recalls his past while visiting his hometown of Decatur, Michigan. Meanwhile, Ray (Noble) and Charlie (McCarthy) do their best to discredit him in the eyes of the townspeople and the audience.
Rosie sings “If You Loved Me Half As Much As I Love You” and “Looking for a Boy.”
A truly hilarious episode and well worth a listen. Enjoy!

Definitely for Bailey.

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You Bet Your Life 05-12-58 Secret Word- “Table” Special Guests

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dan

An episode of You Bet Your Life from May 12, 1958,
Starring Groucho Marx!
With George Fenneman.
The secret word today is “table.”

Runtime: 21 min.

AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE! During the second half of this hilarious episode, Groucho takes on the role of contestant along with special guests Candy Bergen (Edgar Bergen’s daughter), Melinda Marx (Groucho’s daughter), and Edger Bergen!! Gladys Bentley is a contestant during the first half. Enjoy!
For Bailey.

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My Favorite Husband 11-13-48 Learning to Drive

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dan

My Favorite Husband from November 13, 1948
Starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning.
Season 1, Episode 18: “Learning to Drive” AKA “Liz’s Driving License”.
Lucille Ball … Liz Cooper
Richard Denning … George Cooper

Also starring: John Hiestand, Ruth Parrot, Herb Vigran, Bea Benaderet, and Frank Nelson.
Music by Wilbur Hatch.

Runtime 25 min.

For those of you who are familier with the “I Love Lucy” episode “Lucy learns to Drive” and who might not listen to this show because “they’re the same show”, think again. The two shows are as different as they could possibly be.

George teaches Liz to drive, and then Liz goes to get her driving license. Liz immediately gets in an accident, but through a communications mixup, George thinks Liz has intentionally run over George’s high school girlfriend, Myra Ponsenby. Enjoy!
For Bailey.

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Philco Radio Show 4-30-47 with Groucho Marx and Dorothy Shay

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dan

 The Philco Radio Show from April 30, 1947

Starring Bing Crosby with special guests Groucho Marx (“the Raucous Revenuer”) and Dorothy Shay (“the Park Avenue Hillbilly”)!

Bob Murphy is the announcer.
Music by John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

From a US Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Hines, Ill

Bing and Groucho are at their best, both in wit and music.

Bing sings “The Ballplayer Who Went to Albuquerque.” (?)
Bing sings “Guilty.“
Bing joins Groucho (“La, la, la-ing”) as Groucho sings “Lydia.”
Bing and Groucho join Dorothy Shaw to sing (a fantastic rendition of) “Fuedin, Fussin, and Fighting.“
Enjoy!
For Bailey.

Runtime 29 min.

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