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Classic Radio 06-03-26 - Last CBS Radio News, Last 1951 Benny Show, and Birdie May Leave
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Special added attraction: The sounds of the final day of CBS News Radio from May 22, 2026. Preserved for history. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 75 years ago. The last show of the season. Jack reads one of Mary's lines and cracks up the cast. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the writer of all the singing commercials and music director of the program. The Sportsmen do not appear, so the rest of the cast sings the very clever commercial. Artie Auerbach is introduced as "Mr. Kitzel." Joseph Kearns is introduced as the vault keeper and one of the men from the Internal Revenue Department. Will Wright is the other tax man. Sheldon Leonard is introduced as the race track tout. Followed by the Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman , originally broadcast June 3, 1953, 73 years ago, Birdie may Move. Gildersleeve decides that Birdie would be happier working for Marjorie, but life isn't the same without her. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast June 3, 1947, 79 years ago, Citizenship Test. Fibber has no birth certificate, so he's going to study for his citizenship papers. Followed by Old Gold Comedy Theater starring Harold Lloyd , originally broadcast June 3, 1945, 81 years ago, Having a Wonderful Crime. A lawyer and two honeymooning friends are on the lam from a murder rap. Pat O'Brien, June Duprez, and Tom Conway star in this adaptation of a 1945 picture. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast June 3, 1948, 78 years ago, Dinner in the Kitchen. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 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.co…