Tag: Radio
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READERS POLL 1953!
January 20, 1953 A good natured, talented redhead from Butte, Mont.(**), has achieved greatness in the motion picture world, and greater stature in the world of television, walked off high awards in the Third Annual San Mateo Times TV Poll. By this time there should be little doubt as to referring. She is Lucille Ball,…
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GEORGE BURNS
January 20, 1896 George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum on January 20, 1896 in New York City, the ninth of 12 children born to Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century.…
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PIANO & VIOLIN LESSONS
January 14, 1949 “Piano and Violin Lessons” (aka “Professor Krausmeyer’s Talent Scouts”) is episode #26 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 14, 1949 on the Armed Forces Radio Network. Synopsis ~ Liz takes up the piano to win a radio talent contest. To get even, George starts playing the violin. Who will…
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LIZ TEACHES IRIS TO DRIVE
January 13, 1950 “Liz Teaches Iris To Drive” is episode #71 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 13, 1950. Synopsis ~ The Atterburys have bought a new car but Rudolph refuses to teach Iris how to drive. Liz readily volunteers to be Iris’s driving instructor. This was the 20th episode of…
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THE CUCKOO CLOCK CONSPIRACY
January 13, 1951 “The Cuckoo Clock Conspiracy” (aka ”The Cuckoo Clock”) is episode #114 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 13, 1951. This was the 16th episode of the third season of MY FAVORITE HUSBAND. There were 31 new episodes, with the season ending on March 31, 1951. Synopsis ~…
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OVER BUDGET – BEANS!
January 7, 1949 “Over Budget – Beans” (aka “Beans for Three Weeks”) is episode #25 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 7, 1949 on the CBS Radio Network. Synopsis ~ Liz goes over her budget again by buying six cases of beans that were on special so George cuts off her allowance. Soon…
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IS THERE ANOTHER WOMAN?
January 6, 1950 “Is There Another Woman” (aka “The Other Woman” aka “The Question of Another Woman”) is episode #70 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 6, 1950. Synopsis ~ Liz buys a book that lists the danger signs to look out for to tell if your husband is being unfaithful,…
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LIZ SUBSTITUES IN A CLUB PLAY
January 6, 1951 “Liz Substitutes in a Club Play” (aka “The Young Matrons League Play”) is episode #113 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on January 6, 1951. This was the 15th episode of the third season of MY FAVORITE HUSBAND. There were 31 new episodes, with the season ending on March 31, 1951.…
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LIZ HAS THE FLIMJABS
December 30, 1950 “Liz Has the Flimjabs” (aka “A Severe Case of Flimjabs”) is episode #112 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on December 30, 1950. This was the 14th episode of the third season of MY FAVORITE HUSBAND. There were 31 new episodes, with the season ending on March 31, 1951. …