First a look at the events of the day
Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 75 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland. A baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic hair tonic.
Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1946, 79 years ago, Brooklyn Pinafore starring Leo Durocher. Guest Leo Durocher joins Fred in a repeat performance of, "The Brooklyn Pinafore."
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 77 years ago. The program is preceded by a five-minute address by President Truman on behalf of the Security Loan Savings Bond Drive. Jimmy finds the Lost Chord. Then Jimmy helps Peggy Lee and Victor Moore try to find a place to live.
Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 12, 1942, 83 years ago, The Spring Festival Parade. Fibber and Molly will be leading the Wistful Vista parade on horseback!
Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 14, 1942, 83 years ago, Ulysses Wants a Toll Bridge. Squire Skimp tricks Lum into signing an agreement assigning control of the $10,000 to him.
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