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Synopsis
In the April Fools episode of The Mel Blanc Show, Mel is in high spirits as he prepares to celebrate April Fool's Day. He revels in the tradition of playing practical jokes, and his first target is none other than Mr. Colby. Mel concocts an elaborate scheme, claiming that Mr. Colby has inherited a fortune from a fictitious uncle in England. As he makes the call, he adopts a posh accent, setting the stage for a comedic misunderstanding that is sure to unfold.
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