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Classic Radio 05-16-26 - April Showers, Opportunity show, and Chili
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- May 16, 2026
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Summary
Variety on a Saturday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago, April Showers starring Jack Carson and Dorothy Lamour. A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie which starred Jack Carson and Ann Sothern, inspired by the early vaudeville career of Buster Keaton Followed by Opportunity USA , originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago. A variety program promoting the "Opportunity Drive" for the sales of Savings Bonds. The lineup includes Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Irene Dunne, Lionel Barrymore, Jo Stafford, Al Jolson, Roy Rogers, The Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 16, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Recipe for Chili. McGee's chili con carne. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html