If I Were Too

Settle into your favorite chair and prepare for an evening of magnificent absurdity as Fred Allen spins a delightful tale of wish-fulfillment gone wonderfully wrong. In "If I Were Too," our sharp-tongued master of ceremonies takes listeners on a comic romp through a world where everyone gets exactly what they think they want—with spectacularly disastrous results. From the moment the orchestra strikes its opening notes, you'll be transported to Allen's ingeniously imagined scenarios: a pompous politician finally gets his wish to be taken seriously, only to discover the costs of actual responsibility; a society matron achieves her dream of eternal youth, but finds herself adrift in a modern world she no longer recognizes. Allen's rapid-fire dialogue crackles with the kind of intelligent humor that made him a household name, while his supporting cast—including the incomparable Portland Hoffa—delivers perfectly timed comic interjections that punctuate the mayhem.

By 1938, Fred Allen had become the thinking person's comedian, proving that radio comedy could be both uproariously funny and genuinely clever. While other variety shows relied on slapstick and tired gags, Allen wielded satire like a surgeon's scalpel, skewering pretension and human nature itself. His willingness to tackle social absurdities made his program essential listening for audiences hungry for something smarter than the typical vaudeville routine translated to microphone and speaker.

Don't miss this gem from radio's golden age. "If I Were Too" reminds us why Fred Allen remains the standard against which all comedy programs are measured. Tune in and discover the wit, warmth, and wisdom that kept millions of Americans laughing through the Great Depression and beyond.