Saturday Matinee - Abbott & Costello Show, The Mel Blanc Show, The Railroad Hour
Introducing "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio. Tune in every Saturday for a mix of comedy, music or romance from the golden age of radio that will keep you entertained.
Our debut lineup this Saturday includes:
1. "Bud and Lou are in a Play" - Abbott & Costello Show (Broadcast Date: June 21, 1945)
Comedy icons Bud Abbott and Lou Costello navigate through a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings as they find themselves unexpectedly involved in a theatrical production. A classic blend of slapstick and wordplay, this episode is an emblem of their timeless humor.
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Elvia Allman, Mel Blanc, and Sharon Douglas
2. "The Cake Contest" - The Mel Blanc Show (Broadcast Date: September 17, 1946)
In this fun-filled episode, Mel Blanc, famous for his various cartoon character voices, finds himself in a fix as he enters a cake baking contest. The catch? He doesn't know the first thing about baking! Brace yourself for laughs, surprises, and a few baking disasters along the way.
Cast: Mel Blanc, Mary Jane Croft, Joseph Kearns, Hans Conried, and Jim Backus
3. "Anything Goes" - The Railroad Hour
"Anything Goes" is a 1934 musical by Cole Porter, set on an ocean liner from New York to London. It follows the comedic exploits of stowaway Billy Crocker as he attempts to win the heart of engaged heiress Hope Harcourt, with the help of notable characters Reno Sweeney and “Moonface” Martin. Since its Broadway debut, this beloved musical, renowned for hits like "Anything Goes," "You're the Top," and "I Get a Kick Out of You", has been revived many times and was even adapted for "The Railroad Hour", a popular radio series that aired on ABC and NBC from 1948 to 1954
Cast: Gordon MacRae, Lucille Norman, and supporting cast
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