Fri, 25 December 2020
Part two of our annual Christmas spectacular begins with the holidays coming to “The Jack Benny Program.” The whole gang is gathering for big party at Jack’s, and there’s lots of laughs, despite some faulty tree lights. Then it’s a week later on “The Great Gildersleeve,” and Gildy doesn’t want to go to the town’s big New Year’s Eve bash if he can’t go with his best gal. EpisodesThe Jack Benny ProgramDecember 24, 1944“Trimming A Tree”2:17The Great GildersleeveJanuary 1, 1947“Big New Year’s Costume Ball”32:32
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Wed, 9 December 2020
"Dance of the Dead" UK Airing: November 17, 1967 US Airing: July 27, 1968 Normally, we include a brief synopsis of the episode to remind folks what it is we are talking about, but John and writer Jim Beard found themselves hard pressed to determine what exactly the plot was of this story. It appears that this is made up of several story threads that never really seem to come together in a satisfying way. Many argue that The Prisoner was weird for weird's sake and this episode could make a strong case for that.Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Sun, 6 December 2020
We begin a month of Christmas episodes with America’s favorite teen-ager, the titular “Archie Andrews.” Archie and Jughead go Christmas shopping. Unbeknownst to them, the rest of the Andrews family and all their friends are also at the department store, resulting in all sorts of predicaments. Then on “Big Town,” Edward J. Pawley replaces Edward G. Robinson as Steve Wilson, crusading managing editor of the Big Town “Illustrated Press.” In tonight’s episode, two refugees from a shattered post-war Europe are welcomed to America from their Displaced Persons camp, but the little immigrant girl gets lost in the big city just before Christmas. EpisodesArchie AndrewsDecember 17, 1949“Christmas Shopping”1:32Big TownDecember 21, 1948“Prelude To Christmas”30:24
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Thu, 26 November 2020
The radio series “Claudia” was a daily slice-of-life drama centering on the low-stakes problems of the newly-married Claudia and David Naughton. A typical post-war couple, their greatest difficulties involve finding an apartment, Claudia learning to drive, and (eventually) what to name the baby. In these two episodes, Claudia and David host an unorthodox Thanksgiving dinner and attend an auction. Then Bing Crosby celebrates Thanksgiving on “Philco Radio Time.” Guest 24-year-old Judy Garland is on hand for the festivities. She sings a song for her just-born daughter Liza Minelli and joins Bing for a turkey-hunting sketch. EpisodesClaudiaNovember 27, 1947“Thanksgiving Dinner”December 1, 1947“We’re Just Looking”2:30Philco Radio TimeNovember 27, 1946“Guest: Judy Garland”32:47
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Thu, 12 November 2020
Now we’re going to launch a whole month of Thanksgiving-related episodes. We start off with “The Jack Benny Program.” Jack and the gang are gathering at Mary’s place for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. There’s disagreements about Pilgrim history, Jack’s ancient tuxedo attracts attention, and the band displays uncouth table etiquette. Then on “The Abbott and Costello Program,” there are big plans for Bud to entertain the snooty set for Thanksgiving. EpisodesThe Jack Benny ProgramNovember 30, 1952“Thanksgiving Pilgrims”1:35The Abbott and Costello ProgramNovember 23, 1944“Thanksgiving Dinner at Bud’s House”31:42
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Sat, 31 October 2020
On “Let George Do It,” freelance detective and problem solver George Valentine is hired to prove that a spooky old house isn’t haunted. But is it? Then, it’s Election Day in Springfield on “The Great Gildersleeve,” and Gildy switches his allegiances back and forth between the two candidates for mayor. EpisodesLet George Do ItAugust 16, 1948“The Ghost on Bliss Terrace”1:51The Great GildersleeveNovember 1, 1950“Election Day”32:34
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Sun, 11 October 2020
Tonight, we present our first medical show, and it’s the classic “The Story of Dr. Kildare.” The stars of the popular movie series, Lew Ayres as Dr. James Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as his friend and mentor Dr. Leonard Gillespie, reprised their roles for radio. Together, they interacted with people from all walks of life who had all manner of difficulties, medical and other. Then we return to “Life With Luigi.” J. Carroll Naish plays the optimistic, yet naïve, Italian immigrant trying to adapt to a new life in America. Tonight, he’s hoping to use the new technology of television to drum up business.
EpisodesThe Story of Dr. KildareFebruary 9, 1951“Anthrax Infection”2:28Life With LuigiJanuary 24, 1950“Using Television to Increase Business”30:30
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Sun, 20 September 2020
“The Judy Canova Show” was one of those radio sitcoms with a stage and radio star playing a heightened version of herself living in Hollywood hoping to made good. In this episode, Judy is eager to become the New Year’s Rose Queen. That leads to dream sequence, featuring Mel Blanc handling multiple voices, with Judy in a Queen of the Klondike pageant. Then “The Quiz Kids” amaze with their general breath of knowledge and math skills. This episode includes an interview with a Kid who actually has gone to Hollywood and made good. Smylla Brind had appeared on the show a number of times, but, as we hear, she’s changed her name to Vanessa Brown and is now an actress under contract to 20th Century Fox. Episodes The Judy Canova Show December 14, 1946 “Queen of the Rose Bowl” 3:46 The Quiz Kids July 21, 1946 “If a Brick Weighs One Pound Plus One Half Brick, How Much Does The Brick Weigh?” 34:50
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Mon, 31 August 2020
"Many Happy Returns" UK Airing: November 10, 1967 US Airing: July 20, 1968
The Prisoner awakens in a Village that is completely empty with all power cut off. After making sure it isn't a trick, he sets out to escape and makes his way back to London where his only ally is the woman who now lives in his home and drives his car. John and writer Jim Beard discuss this unusual episode in detail, including a comparison with "The Chimes of Big Ben", the appeal of Georgina Cookson as Number Two and The Prisoner's Lotus Seven. Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Thu, 27 August 2020
We start off with the original old-time radio western, “Death Valley Days.” In this episode, a female prospector goes to extraordinary lengths to prevent claim jumpers. Then on “The Jack Benny Program,” Rochester is cleaning Jack’s den while Jack travels to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew his driver’s license. Episodes Death Valley Days June 16, 1939 “Shoo Fly” 2:11
The Jack Benny Program November 16, 1947 “Cleaning Jack’s Den” 28:32
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