7:00 p.m. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar “The Rilldoe Matter” Johnny goes fishing for a catch — and catches a body. (Original air date July 8, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 21:08)
7:30 p.m. The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny A true variety show, with a salute to Mother. (Original air date April 2, 1950. CBS network.)(29:48)
8:00 p.m. Gunsmoke “Two Mothers” Two mothers lose two sons, and struggle with forgiveness and closure. (Original air date September 18, 1960. CBS network.) (Running time 24:59)
8:30 p.m. Dragnet Program #37. “The Big Grifter” A con-man gives the L.A. Police the run around. (Original air date February 23, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:24)
9:00 p.m. Escape “The Vanishing Lady” A daughter recounts the tale of her mother’s disappearance in Paris. (Original air date February 7, 1948. CBS network.)(Running time 28:47)
9:30 p.m. The First Nighter Program “Mother’s Angel Children” A war widow finds new love for herself, and her two children. (Original air date May 4, 1944. Mutual network.)(Running time 24:58)
10:00 p.m. On A Note Of Triumph Norman Corwin’s masterpiece marking V-E Day; inducted into the Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry 2022. (Original air date May 8, 1945. CBS Network. )(Running time 58:43)
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Happy Mother’s Day All...an early Ping as I’m off to a family event.
We have a Jack Benny...Escape...never heard of The First Nighter Program...and ending with a V-E Day show...
How are you?