Historic Radio Comedy: Holiday Cooking Disasters

The Edmond Historical Society and Museum virtually presents Radio Comedy Theater: Holiday Cooking Disasters, for free on Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:00pm.

Join a cavalcade of great comedy acts from seven popular radio shows that actually aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Each skit features holiday food or cooking, and of course, none go quite smoothly. Watch actors read the roles of Fibber McGee, Betty Crocker, Mel Blanc, Henry Aldrich and more as they share revolting recipes and indelicate delicacies!

Re-enacting these radio shows is an entertaining way to experience history. Not only will you hear how people celebrated the holidays back then, you will hear about how they managed through moments in history, like World War II. Despite the changes over time, one thing that all generations can relate to is the universal theme of food. So, gather the family around the radio, or your modern equivalent, and prepare to laugh your way through “Holiday Cooking Disasters!”

It’s all part of a historical celebration of the museum’s Back to the 1950s exhibit which runs until Mar 2021 and What’s Cooking, Edmond? exhibit which runs until Aug 2021.

The radio show is directed by Barrett Huddleston, who has directed more than 50 professional and academic productions, including five previous 1940s Radio Comedy Theater productions for the museum.

Make your reservation at https://www.edmondhistory.org/ product/historic-radio-comedy-holiday-cooking-disasters/ to receive a Zoom invitation and password. This show is free, but donations are appreciated.

Exhibit Information:

Back to the 1950s is an exhibit about the era of the bebop, the sock-hop and bibbity-bobbity-boo! New technological advancements were sweeping the country as men were returning from the war to their wives to start families. With the economic boom that followed the war, money was being spent on cars, homes, and everything in-between. Families moved to the suburbs and began living the American dream. Under the perfect façade, unrest was beginning, the Civil Rights movement was gaining traction, the Cold war was on everyone’s minds, and the polio epidemic was reaching its peak. The 1950s were a groundbreaking time for many reasons, and Edmond residents experienced all the energy, wealth and unrest in ways that were uniquely Edmond.

What’s Cooking, Edmond? is on exhibit until Aug 2021. We didn’t “cook up” the story of how Edmond cooking has evolved from the Land Run of 1889 to the present—it’s all true! The exhibit starts with the pioneers who cooked over cast-iron pots, progresses through wartime rationing and the TV dinner and casseroles of the 1950s, ending with a look at today’s food trends. Enjoy this exploration of the history of cooking in Edmond, from squirrel stew to avocado toast.

Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:30 Tuesday – Friday, and occasional Saturdays from 1-4:00pm. Visit the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078 to learn more about how the museum operates during Covid-19. Admission is free.