Allen returns with guest Ned Sparks, a new singer and a chaotic audience quiz before launching an ill-fated comic expedition in search of Dr. Livingstone.
This The Fred Allen Show broadcast aired on October 4, 1939. It is listed as episode 275 in the archive. NBC Radio Network carried the broadcast. The cast includes Fred Allen, The Merry Macs, Wynn Murray, Peter Van Steeden and His Orchestra, and Portland Hoffa. Other credited names include Harry Von Zell as announcer.
The surviving recording runs about 59 minutes. The broadcast is also associated with Sal Hepatica and Ipana.
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.
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