Grab It or Leave It

The premiere of Allen's new variety show is repeatedly disrupted by chaotic auditions, music, debate and an intentionally strange quiz segment.

This The Fred Allen Show broadcast aired on October 2, 1940. It is listed as episode 314 in the archive.

Long-running topical comedy-variety vehicle for Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa under multiple historical titles.

Listeners can expect comedy, variety show in format, and satirical and humorous in tone.