Owen Patrick McNulty, aka "Dennis Day," was the second son born to Irish immigrant parents who settled in New York City. Brimming with talent and a passion for entertainment, he joined the Glee Club of Manhattan College. To make ends meet, Day began moonlighting as a singer and it was by chance that he was discovered by Mary Livingstone, the wife of infamous comedian, Jack Benny. In 1939 Dennis Day got his first big break, bagging a guest appearance in the Jack Benny Show. However, soon after his debut, Day's career was forced to take a backseat as he enlisted to serve in the US Navy from 1944 until 1946. Once out of service, he was back in the spotlight andmade sure that he would remain there for a long time. Most notable amongst his old radio shows was his presence as a mainstay in the Jack Benny Show. It was also around this time that he was granted the opportunity to star in his own old time radio program titled "A Day in the Life of Dennis Day," which focused mainly on his supposed relationship problems with his girlfriend Mildred Anderson. In 1954, Day began starring in a short-lived live show called "The Dennis Day Show." Click here to read more about Day In The Life Of Dennis Day, A
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Please enjoy these 62 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.21.1948 | a job with the post office |
+ We refer to Dennis Day as our young hero and it’s true of course that he’s young but never has... | |
| 01.22.1947 | amnesia |
+ It’s late afternoon as we look in at the Anderson Boarding House in Weaver Ville where our young... | |
| 03.17.1948 | baby picture contest |
+ Dennis Day has won $300 in a baby competition. Only trouble is the picture he entered was of Mildr... | |
| 06.19.1948 | bill calhoun and old shipmate visits |
+ Last Saturday night when a traveling Vaudeville show opened at the Bijoux thaeter circumstances pr... | |
| 04.16.1949 | campaigning for assembly |
+ if you work for an individual it doesn’t take him long to work out if your worth the salary he p... | |
| 01.15.1949 | canceled invitation |
+ Dennis Day opens the show by singing I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm. Tonight Mrs Anderson is g... | |
| 05.05.1948 | choose acting career or girlfriend |
+ Culture has come once again to the town of Weaverville. This time in the form of a touring theatri... | |
| 01.08.1949 | city manager job |
+ Every year countless young men leave small towns to seek their fortune in the cities but when our ... | |
| 06.25.1949 | crook shakes down gikoby |
+ Once upon a time there was a young girl by the name of Mildred Anderson who had a tremendous probl... | |
| 08.27.1949 | dennis and mildred have a falling out |
+ Show opens and closes with a song from Dennis Day. For many of us it's still good old vacation ti... | |
| 02.12.1949 | dennis and mildred plan to elope |
+ Today is Lincoln’s birthday and the day after tomorrow is St Valentine’s Day. Ironic isn’t i... | |
| 09.18.1948 | dennis and mr anderson go out on the town |
+ Dennis Day opens the show by singing Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue. Announcer: Verne Smith | |
| 02.12.1947 | dennis and the other woman |
+ It’s the dead of night now as we look in on the little town of Weaverville. It’s nearly 10 pm ... | |
| 02.26.1947 | dennis asks for a raise |
+ It’s breakfast time as we look in at the Anderson Boarding House in Weaver Ville where our young... | |
| 06.23.1948 | dennis bets on the horses by mistake |
+ In his relatively short lifetime our young hero Dennis Day has held a great many jobs and up until... | |
| 01.29.1948 | dennis does a radio show |
+ For months Dennis Day has been looking for a job in his spare time in addition to the one he alrea... | |
| 06.30.1948 | dennis donates for a new gym |
+ Success is a matter of psychology, a state of mind. Act like a man of affairs and you’ll soon be... | |
| 06.11.1949 | dennis finds the morgan treasure | ||
| 09.25.1948 | dennis gives up his room for a new border |
+ When Mr Anderson was called out of town suddenly on business yesterday his wife was heard to remar... | |
| 04.23.1949 | dennis helps mrs anderson get a part in a play |
+ Dennis Day opens the show by singing Cruising Down The River. Every spring the Weaverville women'... | |
| 09.03.1947 | dennis runs for mayor |
+ It’s breakfast time now as we look in at the Anderson boarding house in Weaverville where our yo... | |
| 11.14.1946 | dennis writes a radio script |
+ Well, as you know Dennis Day rooms at the Anderson Boarding House in Weaverville, which is run alo... | |
| 11.13.1948 | dennis writes an advice column |
+ Fibber McGee & Molly was first broadcast in 1935 and ran in a variety of formats until the final b... | |
| 08.27.1947 | drama critic |
+ Dennis Day, the story of a loveable young boy and his uphill struggle to become average! Last June... | |
| N/A | first song never see maggie alone |
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