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    Explore "ourmissbrooks" with insightful episodes like "Episode 238 – Jeff Chandler (Part 2)", "BONUS - An Apple for the Teacher (Our Miss Brooks)", "BONUS - Still Smiling One Year Later (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)", "BONUS – Dropping the Ball (Alan Young Show & Our Miss Brooks)" and "BONUS - Jingle All the Way (Our Miss Brooks & My Favorite Husband)" from podcasts like ""Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)", "Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)", "Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)", "Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)" and "Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)"" and more!

    Episodes (13)

    Episode 238 – Jeff Chandler (Part 2)

    Episode 238 – Jeff Chandler (Part 2)

    Jeff Chandler returns to the podcast in another pair of old time radio thrillers. First, he stars in a story set to the lyrics of a haunting ballad in "My True Love's Hair" (originally aired on CBS on October 19, 1953). Then, Chandler is on trial for crimes committed to preserve the anti-Nazi underground in "Death at Skirkerud Pond" (originally aired on CBS on February 8, 1954). Then, he shows off his comedy chops in Our Miss Brooks as Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton join the Conklins for a weekend getaway (originally aired on CBS on August 21, 1949).

    BONUS - An Apple for the Teacher (Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS -  An Apple for the Teacher (Our Miss Brooks)

    The brilliant comedienne Eve Arden brought wit and charm to the role of Connie Brooks, Madison High School's favorite English teacher. She stood at the center of one of radio's best casts, and her performance makes Our Miss Brooks one of the best sitcoms of the era. In honor of her birthday, we'll hear a pair of episodes - first, there's a cafeteria boycott in the works at Madison (originally aired on CBS on March 13, 1949). Then, Miss Brooks joins her students in a summer job (originally aired on CBS on June 19, 1949).

    BONUS - Still Smiling One Year Later (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS - Still Smiling One Year Later (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    We mark the first anniversary of our bonus comedy episodes with the shows that kicked off the series. First, Jack Benny and his gang try and solve a murder with an all-star cast of suspects (including Gene Kelly, Rosalind Russell, and Frank Sinatra) in The Jack Benny Program (originally aired on CBS on January 8, 1950). Then, Eve Arden stars as Our Miss Brooks. She's placed in charge of Madison High School's new student banking system (originally aired on CBS on January 30, 1949).

    BONUS – Dropping the Ball (Alan Young Show & Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS – Dropping the Ball (Alan Young Show & Our Miss Brooks)

    We sign off for the year with two New Year's comedies from the golden age of radio. First, Alan Young tries to keep the plans for a Rose Bowl parade float a secret (originally aired on NBC on December 27, 1946). Then, Eve Arden's Our Miss Brooks is stuck babysitting on New Year's Eve (originally aired on CBS on January 1, 1950).

    BONUS - Jingle All the Way (Our Miss Brooks & My Favorite Husband)

    BONUS - Jingle All the Way (Our Miss Brooks & My Favorite Husband)

    The countdown to Christmas continues with more old time radio holiday comedies. First, Eve Arden hosts a Christmas party with yuletide magic in the air in Our Miss Brooks (originally aired on CBS on December 25, 1949). Then, Lucille Ball rounds up a gang of carolers to take a musical sleigh ride on My Favorite Husband (originally aired on December 23, 1949).

    BONUS - Tricks and Treats (Our Miss Brooks & Life with Luigi)

    BONUS - Tricks and Treats (Our Miss Brooks & Life with Luigi)

    Our month of Halloween comedy kicks off with Eve Arden and J. Carrol Naish in a pair of trick-or-treating tales to keep you smiling like a jack-o-lantern. First, the Madison High gang is preparing for a Halloween party on Our Miss Brooks (originally aired on CBS on October 30, 1949). Then, Luigi celebrates his first Halloween in the USA in Life with Luigi (originally aired on CBS on October 30, 1951).

    BONUS - Back to School (Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS - Back to School (Our Miss Brooks)

    School is back in session across the country, and this week we'll head to class at Madison High with Eve Arden in Our Miss Brooks. The faculty and students star in a pair of comedies: first, the school's star basketball player has to pass Connie's exam or he can't play (originally aired on CBS on February 13, 1949). Then, Miss Brooks has to sneak out for traffic court without Mr. Conklin finding out about her case (originally aired on CBS on May 28, 1950).

    BONUS - Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS - Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    In this week's bonus comedy show, we celebrate the return of baseball with a pair of shows featuring stars enjoying America's pastime. First, Jack Benny and his gang listen to the World Series (originally aired on October 10, 1948). Then, Eve Arden's Our Miss Brooks tries to come up with money for uniforms for the school's baseball team (originally aired on CBS on March 26, 1950).

    BONUS - Summer School (Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS - Summer School (Our Miss Brooks)

    School is back in session with the faculty and students of Madison High School in Our Miss Brooks. In this week's midweek bonus comedy show, Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, and Jeff Chandler star in two episodes of one of the funniest shows from the golden age of radio. We'll hear Connie Brooks' attempts to become head of the Madison English department (originally aired on CBS on January 23, 1949) and the school's efforts to close down on the hottest day of the year (originally aired on CBS on August 7, 1949).

    BONUS - Keep Smiling (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    BONUS - Keep Smiling (Jack Benny & Our Miss Brooks)

    After a few weeks of quarantine and social distancing, I could use a few laughs and I bet you could too. So enjoy a midweek comedy break with two of the radio era's funniest shows. Listen as Jack Benny opens a new season of his program (originally aired on NBC on September 29, 1946). Then, as Our Miss Brooks, Eve Arden tries to steer clear of Mr. Conklin's "carelessness code" (originally aired on CBS on July 17, 1949).

    Our Miss Brooks 490102 Old Clothes For Party. (retro299)

    Our Miss Brooks 490102 Old Clothes For Party. (retro299)

    Connie Brooks talks about her let down over her New Years Eve celebrations. As she remembers, and goes into flashback, she talks with Mrs Davis. Mrs Davis is to visit her absent minded sister, Angela. Connie makes plans to go out with Mr Boynton. Minirva, the cat gets in on the absent minded fun.
     
    The French teacher pops in. He wants to include Connie with the party that he and his wife are planning. The admission will only be a few old clothes to donate to help needy people in France continue to recover after the war. Through it all, Mr Monet tries out his EnglishConnie phones Mr Boynton on her party line to invite him to the party as well. Oh, the joys of having a party line. I wonder why Lum and Abner never had trouble like Connie does? Eventually, after some butting in, Connie asks Boynton out, but he doesn't quite get all the details.
     
    As Connie gets ready, Mrs Davis tells her that the closet was already cleaned out for Goodwill. So now Connie is off to the Conklins where Harriot and Walter are. The two favorite teens help Connie try to collect old clothes from the Conklins. They gave away most of their old things to the Salvation Army, but Harriot finds an old tux of her dad's. I have a feeling he may be needing that before the show is over.
     
    Back at Connie's apartment, she and Mr Boynton get ready, and iron out the details of their evening. Boynton changes into the borrowed tux while Connie fixes her hair. Mr Conclin has a hypertensive moment when he comes over and discovers Boynton in hjis tux.
     
    The details manage to work themselves out, and Connie has a nice time at the party, although without Mr Boynton. As an epilog, she tells about her date the following day at the zoo.
     
    Bonus Track.
    Fats Waller, 1943. Feet's Too Big.
           
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    Our Miss Brooks 550306 Project X

    Our Miss Brooks 550306 Project X
    Connie opens by recounting her adventure with nearly falling down an elevator shaft. She tries to tell Mrs. Davis about it, but she's oblivious, as she usually is. Of course, Mr. Conklin is more observant, and a little upset that his rival principal might learn of his secret weapon in the education world, Project X. It doesn't help that his rival recieved all the limelight for being a hero. Connie and Mr. Boynton plan to boost Mr. Conklin's ego, if only they can get away from Project X. Harriot and Walter develop their own plans. In trying to impress, and make Mr. Conklin look good the hero thing gets a little over done. Just how many people need rescuing today?
     
    Bonus Track:
    The Cheers. 1955. Black Denim Trousers.