Classic Radio 10-16-26 - Barbells of Scotland, Jack's Cold, and Friendship

Comedy on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 16, 1953, 73 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland.  A set of weights and a derrick to lift them play havoc with the Harris household.

Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 16, 1949, 77 years ago, Recovering From a Cold.    Jack still has a cold (and sounds like his nose is really stuffed up). A yacht salesman is suing him for $49,000. 

Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 16, 1955, 71 years ago, Friendship.  Mrs. Davis uses her fortune-telling cards to predict that Miss Brooks will lose all her friends before nightfall. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 16, 1956, 70 years ago,Part 2 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.  Way down yonder in New Orleans.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 85 years ago, Miss Fredericks is dating.  While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks. 

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