Classic Radio 08-12-26 - Gold Rush Gracie, Gildy and Leroy at the Lake, and Assembly Line

Classic Radio 08-12-26 - Gold Rush Gracie, Gildy and Leroy at the Lake, and Assembly Line

Author: Wyatt Cox August 12, 2026 Duration: 2:29:22
Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 12, 1940, 86 years ago, Gold Rush Gracie.  George remembers his career in vaudeville and how he met Gracie. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 12, 1953, 73 years ago, Deciding on a Lake Cabin. Gildersleeve and Leroy are planning a week at a cabin by the lake...but which cabin by what lake?

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Assembly Line. Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Snakebite. Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Cleans the Closet.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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