WCCR presents comedy, variety and Dixieland Sept. 20
Published 3:38 pm Friday, September 10, 2010
Comedy highlights from radios Golden Age will be presented at the Western Carolina Classic Radio Club meeting on Monday, September 20 at 2 p.m. in Studio 118 on the ICC Polk campus.
Included will be excerpts from the programs of Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, Burnes and Allen, Jimmy Durante, Abbott and Costello, Baby Snooks and more. Examples of funny sound effects will also be heard. In addition, audio excerpts will reveal how many comedians supported the WWII effort.
During intermission, professor Hoyt will try to outguess the audience with an olde tyme radio trivia quiz.
The radio/TV portion of the meeting will be a Jack Benny TV program where Jack and his gang prepare for a train trip to New York City. Many supporting actors contribute to the mirth by poking fun at Mr. Cheapskate.
After the Western Carolina Classic Radio program, around 3 p.m., the Summer Jazz Series will entertain you with Red Nichols and the Five Pennies playing Dixieland.
As always, no officers, committees, dues, minutes, reports or meetings. Everyone is welcome and it is free.