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From Hollywood, Colgate Tooth Powder for A Breath That's Sweet and Teeth That Sparkle presents The Mel Blank Show. Colgate Tooth Powder for A Breath That's Sweet and Teeth That Sparkle brings you The Mel Blank Show with Mary Jane Croft, Earl Ross, Bea Benadera, Joe Kern, Zuckey, and Victor Miller and his orchestra. Now ladies and gentlemen you've heard Mel Blank as the happy postman. Hello Mrs. Burns, here's your mail. Well, goodbye Mrs. Burns, remember, keep smiling. You've…

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Synopsis

In the inaugural episode of The Mel Blanc Show, Mel Blanc introduces us to his Fix-It Shop, where he aims to attract more customers through the clever idea of sending personalized birthday cards. With his fiancée Betty encouraging him to build goodwill in the community, Mel is excited about the potential for new business. However, his uncle Rupert and the bumbling assistant Zuckey complicate matters with their antics, setting the stage for a comedic adventure.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bea Benaderet

E

Earle Ross

Joseph Kearns

M

Mary Jane Croft

M

Mel Blanc

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Mel_Blanc_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

The_Mel_Blanc_Show_46-09-03_ep01_Birthday_Cards.mp3

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 1

Birthday Cards

Tuesday, September 3, 1946 · 24:16

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Birthday Cards

Tuesday, September 3, 1946 · 24:16

Summary

Mel Blanc tries to boost business for his Fix-It Shop by sending personalized birthday cards, but a mix-up leads to unexpected complications.

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