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EPISODE INFORMATION FOR ''098 Fred Allen'' OLD TIME RADIO SHOW

Title:098 Fred Allen
Air Date:December-20-1943
Plot:span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">+ Program #98. AFRS origination. The date above is the recording date. The program was distributed in early 1944. The show originates from New York City. The first tune is, "No Love, No Nothing." Fred starts the show with lots of Jack Benny jokes. Tibbett imitates Crosby and Sinatra. Fred and Gypsy Rose discuss the fine art of stripping. Fred Allen (m. c.), Paul Douglas (announcer), Ginny Simms, Lauritz Melchior, The Golden Gate Quartet, Gypsy Rose Lee, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.
File:CPUSA 431220 098 Fred Allen.mp3
File Size:13.99 MB
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