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A woebegone old car, a harried department store clerk, a monosyllabic man in a sombrero, and a train announcer whose line ran somewhere between Orange County and the Twilight Zone are all memorable characters from The Jack Benny Program, and all the products of a single talented throat: Mel Blanc. "The Man of a Thousand Voices" was Carmichael the Polar Bear, who lived improbably in Jack's cellar.

The "Dennis Day Show," also known as "A Day in the Life of Dennis Day," was a popular Old Time Radio (OTR) comedy program starring Dennis Day, a singer and actor best known for his work on the "Jack Benny Program" where his character was Benny's naive but good-hearted valet. Day's own show provided him an opportunity to step into the spotlight and was built around his wholesome, boyish persona.Concept and BackgroundThe show debuted in 1946 and ran until 1951, capitalizing on Day's fame and distinct tenor voice that had made him a favorite on the "Jack Benny Program." The premise of "The Dennis...

Life Happens to Everyone! These events can force changes in how and where you live. How you react and manage those events is what matters. Join Judy Gratton and Dennis Day, two agents with over 22 years combined experience in real estate, as they provide you insights into managing the twists and turns life throws at you, so you can land on your feet and in the right place. Whether you need to downsize from the forever home, upsize to handle a growing family, or moving an aging parent into a safer setting, the “Rightsizing” Podcast will share the information you need to “rightsize” your...