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From Hollywood, Colgate Tooth Powder for a Breath that's Sweet and Teeth that Sparkle presents the Mel Blank Show. With Mary Jane Croft, Earl Ross, Dee Benadarret, Leora Thatcher, Zookie, and Victor Miller in his orchestra. You've heard Mel Blank is the happy postman. You've heard him as the famous train caller. You've heard him as the lovable character Zookie. You've heard him as the famous Warner Brothers cartoon character Buzz Bunny. You've heard him as the star in his ow…

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Synopsis

In The Cake Contest, Mel Blanc is excited about participating in a local fair, where his beautifully crafted cake is set to represent the YWCA. Mel, known for his comedic talents and various character voices, takes pride in his baking skills, believing that this cake could be his ticket to glory at the fair. However, unbeknownst to him, a critical mistake is about to turn his baking endeavor into a comedic disaster.

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B

Bud Hiestand

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E

Earle Ross

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Leora Thatcher

M

Mary Jane Croft

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Mel Blanc

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Colgate tooth powder

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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).

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The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 3

The Cake Contest

Tuesday, September 17, 1946 · 23:40

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 3

The Cake Contest

Tuesday, September 17, 1946 · 23:40

Summary

Mel bakes a beautiful cake for the YWCA fair, but he accidentally uses putty instead of dough, leading to unexpected chaos.

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