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Classic Radio 05-23-26 - Charlie has a Fever, Bing's Life Story, and Marvin invited to a Party
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- May 23, 2026
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Summary
Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with Don Ameche , originally broadcast May 23, 1937, 89 years ago. Charlie McCarthy has a 102-degree fever. Dorothy Lamour sings, "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off." Mary Boland appears in a scene from "Cradle Snatchers." W. C. Fields recalls his youth in a stranger's cellar. He refers to Charlie as "A piece of grade B lumber" and threatens to "Saw his arm off." Followed by The Fred Allen Show , originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Bing’s Life Story. Fred, Bing Crosby, and an unidentified third voice do a fine version of "Bye, Bye, Blues." Fred does the opening monologue with Kenny Delmar. Then, The Harold Peary Show , originally broadcast May 23, 1951, 75 years ago, Marvin is invited to a party. Harold and Florabelle are going canoeing on the lake. A little girl invites Marvin to a party. Finally, Lum and Abner , originally broadcast May 23, 1935, 91 years ago, The Story of King Midas. The sales of the hogs have brought $2300 to Lum and Abner, which leads to the telling of the story of King Midas. Thanks to Debbie 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! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day