RADIO VAULT SPECIAL EDITION FOR May 3rd 2022,,,
In our never ending quest for stuff that is unusual, interesting and entertaining (pick one!), this weeks show is no exception.
We kick it off with the only ventriloquist act that was actually successful on radio. We speak of Edgar Bergen and his very wacky dummies, Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd in a show from 1945.
Singer Rosemary Clooney then joins Dennis Day in the first episode of his comedy variety show from 1954. Dennis was also a cast member on Jack Benny's show on both radio & TV.
Jack Benny's supposed arch enemy was Fred Allen (They were actually friends in real life). Fred was famous for his political humor and visits with characters on "Allen's Alley." When Fred passed away in 1956, NBC's "BIOGRAPHY" dedicated a show to him, with many clips. We'll hear that entire show from 1956.

Finally, saving the REALLY curious stuff for last, we take a listen to an unusual drama "Report on ESP" from the "CBS Radio Workshop" also from 1956. All that plus much much less with "the keeper of the archives..." See you on the radio! **** RADIO VAULT 10AM-1PM ET 89.3 streamed at whfr.fm ***