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