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April 28, 2025 152 mins
Comedy on a Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 77 years ago.  Jimmy and guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 71 years ago, Gildy Swears Off Girls.  Gildy swears off dating women to save money. Peavy bets him a new hat that he can't do it. 

Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 72 years ago. Dean, Jerry, and guest Laraine Day do a sketch about a hillbilly baseball player.

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Tony’s Home Permanent. The Sam Shovel story is about a boy named Tony whose mother kept him locked in the closet. It's called "Tony's Home Permanent."

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 28, 1942, 83 years ago, Build Apartments for Free?  Gregory W. W. Dobbs, a friend of Squire Skimp, will build the "Wonderful World Apartments" for free!

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