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From Hollywood, Colgate Toothpawder presents the Mal Blank Show written by Mack Benoff with Mary Jane Croft, Joe Kearns, Hans Conrad, Alan Reed, Jill Walker, the sportsman Victor Miller and his orchestra and starring the creator of the voice of Bugs Bunny. What's up, Doc? Yes, Colgate Toothpawder for a breath that's sweet and teeth that sparkle brings you the Mal Blank Show with Mel playing his new character, Zookie. Hello, hello, hello. Hi! And starring himself in person, M…

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Synopsis

In the Easter Egg Hunt episode of The Mel Blanc Show, Mel is in a tight financial situation, struggling to keep his fix-it shop afloat. With business dwindling, he decides to participate in the town's annual Easter egg hunt, where local merchants offer cash prizes for finding their eggs. Mel, in a moment of desperation, announces a $100 reward for anyone who finds his egg, not realizing the implications of such a hefty sum.

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Bud Hiestand

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Hans Conried

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Jill Walker

Joseph Kearns

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Mary Jane Croft

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Mel Blanc

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The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 32

Easter Egg Hunt

Tuesday, April 8, 1947 · 24:46

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 32

Easter Egg Hunt

Tuesday, April 8, 1947 · 24:46

Summary

Mel Blank struggles to find a way to pay a $100 reward for an Easter egg hunt in his town, where local merchants offer cash prizes for finding their eggs. As he navigates his financial woes, he faces humorous challenges and misunderstandings.

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