Classic Radio 04-28-26 - Wife, Husband, and Friend; Jimmy and Lucy, and Gildy Swears off Girls

Classic Radio 04-28-26 - Wife, Husband, and Friend; Jimmy and Lucy, and Gildy Swears off Girls

Author: Wyatt Cox April 28, 2026 Duration: 2:35:16
Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 28, 1941, 85 years ago, Wife, Husband, and Friend starring George Brent, Priscilla Lane, and Gail Patrick.  An adaptation of a 1939 comedy film.  When a man's wife decides to resume her operatic career, she flops badly, but her husband succeeds in a big way!

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show,  originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago.   Jimmy and his guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry. 
  
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 72 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. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Night.  Mama has returned to New York. It's 7:30 in the morning and Claudia and David are driving to the train.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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