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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15.1947 | mrs anderson opens a dress shop |
+ There’s quite a stir at the Anderson boarding house in Weaverville this morning. We find our you... | |
| 12.04.1948 | mr andersons love letters |
+ Once every couple of years some touring theatrical troupe decides to play the town of Weaverville.... | |
| 02.19.1949 | mistaken for an heir |
+ This coming week the high school class of our young hero is holding its annual reunion and as this... | |
| 03.05.1947 | mistaken for a bank robber |
+ Well they say truth is stranger than fiction, but maybe you better hold on to your hats for this o... | |
| 04.09.1947 | miss courtneys romance |
+ Some months ago when it first became apparent that our young hero Dennis Day and Mildred Anderson ... | |
| 04.21.1948 | misquoted in newspaper |
+ As you needn’t be told there are numerous ways for people to get in to trouble. Some folks go ou... | |
| 10.03.1946 | masquerade ball |
+ Mildred is determined to win the $25 at the masquerade ball that night so that she can help her bo... | |
| 04.07.1948 | keeping the radio station on the air |
+ As you know in the whole town of Weaverville there is no one quite like our young hero Denis Day a... | |
| 01.08.1947 | income tax mixup | ||
| 04.18.1946 | guest star jack benny | ||
| 01.01.1947 | guest speaker at the ladies aid meeting |
+ The dawn of a new year hasn’t found any changes at the Anderson boarding house in Weaverville wh... | |
| 10.09.1948 | football plays |
+ Excitement mounts at fever pitch in the little town of Weaverville for tomorrow is the traditional... | |
| 08.27.1947 | drama critic |
+ Dennis Day, the story of a loveable young boy and his uphill struggle to become average! Last June... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 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'... | |
| 09.25.1948 | 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... | |
| 06.11.1949 | dennis finds the morgan treasure | ||
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 06.23.1948 | 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 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 ... | |
| N/A | first song never see maggie alone |
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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DENNIS DAY.....(aka THE DENNIS
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