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from Hollywood Colgate to powder presents the Mel Blank show written by Mac Mendoff with Mary Jane Croft Joe Kerns Hans Connery the sportsman Victor Miller in his orchestra and starring the creator of the voice of bug bunny what's up Jack? Colgate to powder for a breath of sweet and teeth of sparkle brings you the Mel Blank show with Mel playing his new character Zookie hello every baby baby hello every baby baby yeah hi and starring himself in person Mel Blank hi folks all…

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Synopsis

In Mel's Birthday, Mel Blanc finds himself in a dire situation on what should be a celebratory day. The bank has decided to foreclose on his Fix-It Shop, a place that holds both his livelihood and memories. As he reads the letter from the bank, he learns that the auction is set for his birthday, a fact that deepens his sense of despair. Mel feels that the world has forgotten him, and he is overwhelmed by the thought that no one will care if he is gone.

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Bud Hiestand

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Alan Reed

Hans Conried

Joseph Kearns

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Mary Jane Croft

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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.
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The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 24

Mels Birthday

Tuesday, February 11, 1947 · 23:57

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 24

Mels Birthday

Tuesday, February 11, 1947 · 23:57

Summary

On Mel's birthday, he faces the foreclosure of his Fix-It Shop, prompting him to pretend to be dead to see if anyone cares about him.

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