THE BEST Husbandhit the CBS Radio airwaves in 1948, starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denningas Liz and George Cugat-who later became Liz and George Cooper when confusionwith bandleader Xavier Cugat prompted a name modification. Occur the fictitious townof Sheridan Falls, the show follows the gladly married couple, residents of 321 Bundy Drive, through mischief and various predicaments, from faked ailments to trouble withexes. George, a banker, and Liz, a housewife, had been billed as “twopeople who live jointly and like it.” The beloved series ultimately transitionedto television in 1953, recast with Joan Caulfield and Barry Nelson, as LucilleBall was active filming the megahit I LoveLucy with her real-life husband Desi Arnaz.

Episodes include “The Quiz Display,” “Katy and Roscoe,””Piano and Violin Lessons,” “Apr Fool’s Day time,” “Liz and George Reminisce,” “TheSurprise Halloween Party,” “Vacation Time,” “Learning to Drive,” “Selling Dresses,” and “George Is Messy.”