Classic Radio 05-13-26 - Anniversary Gift, She Loves Me Not, and the Record Salmon

Classic Radio 05-13-26 - Anniversary Gift, She Loves Me Not, and the Record Salmon

Author: Wyatt Cox May 13, 2026 Duration: 2:29:59
Comedy on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 13, 1949, 77 years ago, Anniversary.  George buys a nightgown for Liz’s anniversary present.  Mr Attebury buys his wife a mink coat.  But the gifts get mixed up.  

Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 81 years ago, She Loves Me Not starring Ria Montez and Tom Drake.  A campus comedy about the Princeton students with the Philadelphia nightclub singer hidden in their closet.  Bing Crosby and Miriam Hopkins starred in the original 1934 motion picture. 

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 13, 1941, 84 years ago, Record Salmon Dinner.  Otis Cadwallader, Molly's old boyfriend, is sending the McGees a salmon by air...or is he?

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 13, 1951, 75 years ago, Ramona Looking for Andy. The Kingfish is avoiding all those people to whom he owes money. Wealthy Ramona Thompson is looking for Andy, an old flame from twenty years ago. The Kingfish sees a way of brokering a deal. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 13, 1948, 78 years ago, An Evening Stroll.  A visit to Mama...and her butler.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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