Classic Radio 05-12-26 - Rochesters Private Life, Leilas Boy Friend, and Should a Candidate Be Married
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration: 2:28:39
Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Private Life of Rochester Van Jones starring Eddie Anderson, dated May 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Audition Episode. In these unaired recordings, Rochester goes to call on his girl Suzy. He gets a part-time job at a finance company.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 12, 1946, 80 years ago, Leila’s Boy Friend. Gildersleeve conquers a rival for the hand of fair Leila.
Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast May 12, 1948, 78 years ago. Ji...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Private Life of Rochester Van Jones starring Eddie Anderson, dated May 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Audition Episode. In these unaired recordings, Rochester goes to call on his girl Suzy. He gets a part-time job at a finance company.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 12, 1946, 80 years ago, Leila’s Boy Friend. Gildersleeve conquers a rival for the hand of fair Leila.
Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast May 12, 1948, 78 years ago. Ji...