Saturday Matinee - His Girl Friday (Cary Grant), The Great Gildersleeve, Hancock's Half Hour
Vintage Classic Radio presents "Saturday Matinee". Tune in every Saturday for a mix of comedy, music or romance from the golden age of radio that will keep you entertained.
Our lineup this Saturday includes:
1. "His Girl Friday" - Screen Guild Theater (Broadcast Date: March 30th 1941)
Step into the fast-paced world of newspaper reporting with "His Girl Friday." Adapted from the hit 1940 film, this comedy-drama revolves around the life of Hildy Johnson, a talented and determined newspaper reporter. When her ex-husband and editor, Walter Burns, learns that Hildy is planning to leave the newspaper business and marry another man, he sets out on a mission to win her back. Prepare for witty banter, romantic entanglements, and a thrilling race against time as Hildy finds herself caught up in a high-stakes story that could change her life.
Full Cast:
Hildy Johnson: Rosalind Russell
Walter Burns: Cary Grant
Bruce Baldwin: Ralph Bellamy
Mrs. Baldwin: Abigail Adams
Sheriff Hartwell: Clarence Kolb
Murphy: John Qualen
Bensinger: Edwin Max
Duffy: Charles Seel
Peggy Grant: Janet Waldo
Williams: Paul Dubov
McCue: Tyler McVey
Reporter #1: Norman Field
Reporter #2: Frank Nelson
2. "Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack" - The Great Gildersleeve (Broadcast Date: August 30th, 1942)
Join the lovable and comical Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve on a memorable fishing trip to Lake Hackmatack. Gildersleeve, a bachelor and water commissioner, takes his nephew Leroy and housekeeper Marjorie along for a weekend getaway. However, things don't go exactly as planned when Gildersleeve's attempts at fishing are met with hilarious misadventures and unexpected challenges. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the humorous escapades that unfold in this delightful episode of The Great Gildersleeve
Full Cast:
Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve: Harold Peary
Leroy: Walter Tetley
Marjorie: Lurene Tuttle
Birdie: Lillian Randolph
Judge Hooker: Earle Ross
Floyd Munson: Arthur Q. Bryan
Peavey: Richard LeGrand
Mrs. Munson: Bea Benaderet
Charlie Anderson: Bill Goodwin
Announcer: Ken Carpenter
3. "The Radio Ham" - Hancock's Half Hour (Broadcast Date: June 9th, 1961)
Prepare for laughter and chaos as Tony Hancock, the iconic British comedian, takes center stage in "The Radio Ham." In this hilarious episode, Hancock becomes obsessed with amateur radio and dreams of making contact with someone from a distant land. However, his attempts are constantly thwarted by interference, technical difficulties, and his own comedic mishaps. With his loyal sidekick, Sid James, by his side, Hancock's ambitious pursuit of communication leads to uproarious situations that will leave you in stitches.
Full Cast:
Tony Hancock: Tony Hancock
Sid James: Sid James
Bill: Bill Kerr
Hattie Jacques: Hattie Jacques
Kenneth Williams: Kenneth Williams
Announcer: John Snagge
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