December 17, 1950 – Jack Buys Golf Tees For Don
References include Kukla Fran and Ollie, Buck Rodgers in the 25th Century, The Ed Sullivan Show, Martin Kane Private I, Faye Emerson, Clark Gable, Victor Mature, Burt Lancaster, Admiral Bird, and the Phil Harris song “The Thing”.
December 6, 1942 – Phil Harris’ last show before joining the Merchant Marines.
They References include Captain Kidd, Joan Bennett, Ann Sheridan (George Washington Slept here), Emperor Hirohito, and President Roosevelt’s plan that no American make more than $25,000 after taxes.
November 29, 1942 – Going after Rommel. In this episode Jack Benny and the gang are broadcasting live for a group of soldiers.
References include Spike Jones (Der Fuhrer’s Face, Sheik of Araby, Love in Bloom), Dennis Day in the movie “The Powers Girls”, shipbuilder Henry Kaiser, and Nazi General Erwin Rommel.
November 29, 1953 – Jack Buys a Turkey.
References include Phil Harris, Bing Crosby and his Minute Maid Orange Juice sponsorship, Mel Blanc the voice of Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker, Dinah Shore, Jimmy Wallington, Harry Von Zell and Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound.
November 18, 1945 – Broadcasting From Birmingham hospital in Van Nuys, California. Prize fighter Joe Louis returns.
References include Phil Spitalny and his all girl orchestra, Dr. Kildair and Dr. Gilespie, dancing the jitterbug, point rationing on butter and clothing made from milk wool.
