Classic Radio 10-13-26 - Buck Privates and Double or Nothing

Comedy and a Quiz on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago,  Buck Privates starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.  The adaptation of the 1941 motion picture.  Two boys duck into a movie theatre to escape a cop, and find themselves in the pre-war Army. 

Then Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe , originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 77 years ago. The classic quiz.  The Grand Slam Question: In New York, after how many years is a bank account considered abandoned? One of the contestants is June Bryde Thale,  one of the Our Gang kids.  

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago, Accident Insurance.   The plot thickens, and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 13, 1948, 78 years ago,   Roger Stays The Day.  David's partner Roger has breakfast in Connecticut. .   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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