Classic Radio 05-09-26 - My Man Godfrey and a salute to Fred Allen
Published: May 9, 2026
Duration: 2:30:51
ariety on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 9, 1938, 88 years ago, My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The classic screwball comedy of the Depression. Powell and Lombard are reprising their roles from the 1936 Oscar-nominated picture.
Followed by Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Portrait of Fred Allen. The life story of the famous radio humorist.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Gets Jury duty. Molly...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 9, 1938, 88 years ago, My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The classic screwball comedy of the Depression. Powell and Lombard are reprising their roles from the 1936 Oscar-nominated picture.
Followed by Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Portrait of Fred Allen. The life story of the famous radio humorist.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Gets Jury duty. Molly...