T H E M E L B L A N C S H O W ----- ----- --------- ------- 1946 - 1947 First Show: Sep 03, 1946 Last Show: Jun 24, 1947 Number Shows: 43 Audition Show: none Series Description: Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, had been heard on many radio shows, such as THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE JUDY CANOVA SHOW, BURNS AND ALLEN, THE ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW and POINTE SUBLIME prior to his own show. He even appeared as Pancho in an episode of THE CISCO KID, "The Ransom". On Sept. 3, 1946, Mel Blanc got a comedy show of his own, THE MEL BLANC SHOW. It was heard over the CBS radio network, sponsored by Colgate, on Tuesday at 8:30 P.M. It, unfortuantely, ran for only one season. Log Comments: Like most comedy shows, these shows were untitled. Fortunately, most catalogs have show dates. I have taken the various show titles and arrived at a common title based on them. Where this couldn't be done, two or more titles are given. When searching these catalogs, look for the date instead of the title. Chronological Log: Date Num Title Avail ------------ --- ------------------------------------ ----- ... all shows aired on Tuesdays .... Sep 03, 1946 1 The Fix-It Shop For Sale yes Alt: Pucker Candy Alt: Birthday Card Promotion Alt: Birthday Card Mix-up Sep 10, 1946 2 The Efficiency Expert yes Sep 17, 1946 3 Mel Bakes A Prize Winning Putty Cake yes Sep 24, 1946 4 Colby's Water Heater yes Oct 01, 1946 5 Mr. Owens' Visit yes Alt: Muscle Man Mel Enters Contest Oct 08, 1946 6 The Fishing Rod yes Alt: Mel, The Casanova Alt: Betty Thinks Mel Is In Love Alt: Sally And Mary Lou Oct 15, 1946 7 Two Ballgame Tickets yes Alt: Two Tickets To The Postman's Ball Alt: Mel Wants To Take Betty To Ball Oct 22, 1946 8 Betty Rhodes, Movie Actress, In Shop yes Alt: Songwriter Oct 29, 1946 9 Community Chest Fund Drive Show yes Nov 05, 1946 10 Mel Breaks The New Radio yes Nov 12, 1946 11 Mel Imitates Actors yes Alt: Initiates Colby Into Lodge Alt: Lodge Invitation Nov 19, 1946 12 Mel Impersonates Mr. Colby yes Alt: Astrologer Nov 26, 1946 13 The Thanksgiving Show yes Dec 03, 1946 14 The Elopement yes Dec 10, 1946 15 Betty's Christmas Present yes Alt: Mr Colby's Radio Show Alt: Mel Needs Money For Xmas Presents Dec 17, 1946 16 Exchanging Gifts yes Alt: Mel Buys Gifts For Betty Alt: Christmas Shopping Dec 24, 1946 17 Mel Plays Santa Claus yes Dec 31, 1946 18 Man/Zebra Of The Year yes Jan 07, 1947 19 The Broken Prize Record Of Caruso yes Jan 14, 1947 20 A Rich Foreign Relative yes Alt: Foreign Relatives Jan 21, 1947 21 ... title not known ... Jan 28, 1947 22 The Masquerade Costume yes Alt: Masquerade Ball Feb 04, 1947 23 The Man To Marry Betty yes Alt: Betty Has Three Dumb Suitors Alt: Betty's Suitors Feb 11, 1947 24 The Fix-It Shop Is Sold yes Alt: Everyone Forgets Mel's Birthday Alt: Mel's Birthday Feb 18, 1947 25 Case Of The Missing Slice Of Bread yes Feb 25, 1947 26 The Comedy Team yes Alt: Mel Impersonates Movie Star Alt: Vaudeville Team Mar 04, 1947 27 The Stuffed Pheasant yes Alt: Councilman Colby Mar 11, 1947 28 Mel Sells Colby's Valuable Painting yes Alt: Art Clitic Mar 18, 1947 29 Mel Is Engaged To Two Women yes Alt: Cousin Dottie Visits Lat: Two Loves Has Mel Mar 25, 1947 30 Miss Uga-Uga-Boo Beauty Contest yes Apr 01, 1947 31 The April Fool's Inheritence Joke yes Apr 08, 1947 32 The $100 Easter Egg Hunt yes Apr 15, 1947 33 Crashing The Colby's Society Party yes Apr 22, 1947 34 Mel, The Literary Expert yes Apr 29, 1947 35 James Mason Gets Mel's Role In A Play yes Alt: Mel Plays James Mason May 06, 1947 36 Mel Buys Phoney Oil Stock yes May 13, 1947 37 Supermarket Journel Editor yes Alt: Colby Gets A Quick Education May 20, 1947 38 Mel And Betty, Trial Seperation yes May 27, 1947 39 The French Interior Decorator yes Alt: Mel Paints Colby's Supermarket Alt: Zookie Paints The Supermarket Jun 03, 1947 40 Mel And Benson Compete For A Summer yes Cottage By The Sea Jun 10, 1947 41 The Chinese Philosopher yes Alt: Graduation Speech Alt: Dr. Lao Is Insulted By Zooky Jun 17, 1947 42 Mel And Benson Compete To M.C. A yes Show At Colby's Supermarket Jun 24, 1947 43 The Missing Bread Slices yes (Last Broadcast) References: * "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows", by Jay Hickerson, 27436 Desert Rose Ct., Leesburg, FL 34748 * OTR club and vendor catalogs or web sites: * Radio Memories, Ted Davenport, 1600 Wewoka St., North Little Rock, AR 72116 * Edward J. Carr, 216 Shaner Street, Boyertown, PA 19512 * University of Memphis Radio Program Archive, Microforms Dept., McWherter Library, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 * Radio Showcase, Steve Kelez, PO Box 4357, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 * Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety And Comedy, PO Box 7177, Van Nuys, CA 91409-7177 * Radio Historical Association of Colorado, PO Box 1908, Englewood, CO 80150 * Jerry Haendiges Productions, Jerry Haendiges, 13808 Sunset Dr., Whittier, CA 90602 Other Logs or Books: * THE MEL BLANC SHOW log, Jerry Haendiges Productions, 13808 Sunset Dr., Whittier, CA 90602 (http://www.otrsite.com) Last Update: Jul 25, 2007 This log is informational only. It does not imply that I or my references have these shows for trade or sale. The shows may still be protected under copyright law and should be obtained only from authorized dealers. The log may be freely reproduced and published on a no-profit basis. 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