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The Mel Blanc Show
42 episodes Aired 1946-1947
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1. Birthday Cards
   24mins Aired 1946-09-03
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2. Efficiency Expert
   25mins Aired 1946-09-10
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3. The Cake Contest
   24mins Aired 1946-09-17
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4. Mel Tries to Fix a Water Heater
   26mins Aired 1946-09-24
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5. Muscle Man Contest
   24mins Aired 1946-10-01
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6. Sally and Marylou
   24mins Aired 1946-10-08
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7. Postman's Ball
   24mins Aired 1946-10-15
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8. Songwriter
   25mins Aired 1946-10-22
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9. Community Chest Show
   24mins Aired 1946-10-29
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10. The New Radio
    24mins Aired 1946-11-05
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11. Lodge Invitation
    24mins Aired 1946-11-12
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12. The Astrologer
    24mins Aired 1946-11-19
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13. Thanksgiving Party
    25mins Aired 1946-11-26
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14. The Elopement
    23mins Aired 1946-12-03
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15. Christmas Present
    28mins Aired 1946-12-10
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16. Christmas Shopping
    24mins Aired 1946-12-17
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17. Mel Plays Santa Claus
    23mins Aired 1946-12-24
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18. Zebra of the Year
    24mins Aired 1946-12-31
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19. The Broken Caruso Record
    23mins Aired 1947-01-07
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20. Foreign Relatives
    23mins Aired 1947-01-21
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21. Masquerade Ball
    23mins Aired 1947-01-28
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22. Betty's Suitors
    24mins Aired 1947-02-04
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23. Mel's Birthday
    24mins Aired 1947-02-11
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24. The Missing Slice of Bread
    25mins Aired 1947-02-18
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25. Vaudeville Team
    25mins Aired 1947-02-25
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26. Councilman Colby
    25mins Aired 1947-03-04
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27. The Art Critic
    23mins Aired 1947-03-11
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28. Two Loves Has Mel
    25mins Aired 1947-03-18
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29. Miss Ugga Ugga Boo
    24mins Aired 1947-03-25
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30. April Fools
    24mins Aired 1947-04-01
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31. Easter Egg Hunt
    25mins Aired 1947-04-08
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32. Society Party
    25mins Aired 1947-04-15
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33. Literary Discussion
    25mins Aired 1947-04-22
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34. James Mason Movies
    24mins Aired 1947-04-29
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35. Oil Stock
    25mins Aired 1947-05-06
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36. Supermarket Journal Editor
    23mins Aired 1947-05-13
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37. Trial Separation
    25mins Aired 1947-05-20
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38. The French Interior Decorator
    25mins Aired 1947-05-27
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39. To Rent a Summer Cottage
    25mins Aired 1947-06-03
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40. The Chinese Philosopher
    25mins Aired 1947-06-10
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41. Show at the Market
    25mins Aired 1947-06-17
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42. The Missing Bread Slices
    25mins Aired 1947-06-24
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The Mel Blanc Show is a radio situation comedy that features Mel Blanc as the main character playing a hapless fix-it shop owner. In this show, he does not perform any character impersonations or use any of his famous cartoon voices, instead using his natural voice. The comedy revolves around Mel's misadventures with his girlfriend Betty Colby and the interactions with the other wacky characters on the show. These recurring characters include Zookie, a stuttering helper, Mr. Colby, Betty's father, Mr. Cushing, lodge president, Mr. Potchnik, piano teacher, and various others who pop up from time to time, giving ample opportunities for Mel to display his comedic talents.

The Mel Blanc Show aired on the CBS Radio Network from September 3, 1946 to June 24, 1947. A total of 42 episodes are known to exist today. The show was sponsored by Colgate Tooth Powder and featured talented actors such as Mary Jane Croft, Joseph Kearns, Hans Conreid, Alan Reed, Earle Ross, Jim Backus, and Bea Benaderet. Mel Blanc, best known for voicing popular cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, brought his unique talents and versatile voice acting to the show, making it a memorable part of radio history.

Performers: Mel Blanc, Mary Jane Croft, Joseph Kearns, Hans Conreid, Alan Reed, Earle Ross, Jim Backus, Bea Benaderet, The Sportsmen Quartet

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