Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

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BOB HOPE Judy. — You did. I even liked you when they put the net up! Say, why did Mr. Ennis keep holding his tennis racket up to his face? Hope.— Judy, Skinnay had that racket built special. It’s got smelling salts in the handle. I thought I was really good in my match with Mickey Rooney. Judy. — That was exciting. Hope. — I smashed the ball as hard as I could. Mickey smashed it right back. Boy, can he hit ! He drove it so hard, when it stopped bouncing, the ball said, “Listen, fellers, can’t we settle this thing some other way” ? Judy. — We did have a good time, didn’t we ? But I’m so sorry the swimming pool didn’t have any water in it. Hope. — Yes. It was nice of Mickey Rooney not to tell me! Judy. — Did you get hurt? Hope. — Of course not. It was all in fun. I can pick up a new shoulder blade anyplace. Judy. — Maybe if I sing my favorite song, you’ll feel better. Hope. — Your favorite song? Who wrote it? Judy. — It’s from “Babes in Arms.” Mickey wrote it in the picture. Hope. — Ouch! Sing, Judy. Music. — ( Orchestra and Judy). “ Good Morning.” ( Applause ) Hope. — That was Judy Garland singing “Good Morning” from “Babes in Arms,” and here’s that man again. Brundage. — All this week the druggists of the United States are celebrating National Pharmacy Week. The purpose of this annual event is to acquaint you with the many services rendered by your near-by drugstore. In your druggists’ windows you will find many attractive values and many items which you need in your everyday life. Among these items you will always find new Pepsodent liquid dentifrice, Pepsodent tooth paste, Pepsodent tooth powder, and Pepsodent antiseptic — the team mates of mod¬ em mouth hygiene. Perhaps your supply of these products is 193