| Melody and Madness | | 1939-01-22 | Robert Benchley lectures on the phenomena of swing music. He also describes, "How To Redecorate Your House." Benchley's airship, "The Bounding Broomstick," is flying over France (a very witty routine) and he describes the sights of Paris. The first tune is, "Rose Room." Downbeat Magazine presents an award to Artie Shaw as, "Monarch Of Swing For 1939." |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-03-05 | Benchley reads a murder mystery titled, "The Moonlight Sonata," or "I Must Kill Annie Tonight." Artie's first tune is, "Rosalie." The band also plays, "Jungle Drums," "I Want My Share Of Love" and "Non-Stop Flight." |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-04-02 | Robert Benchley tells about "The Rinderbau Scientific Formula." How to eat in a cafeteria. Aboard "The Bounding Broomstick" and a visit to Cuba." The first tune is, "One Foot In The Groove." The last show of the series from New York City; the show is moving to Hollywood next week. |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-06-06 | Robert Benchley tries to start a feud. The first tune by Artie Shaw is, "Blue Skies." This is followed by the "introduction" of "Octoroon." Helen sings, "Don't Worry 'Bout Me." Benchley tries to return a radio in a department store. Tony sings, "Indian Love Call;" the Shaw band never sounded better. |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-06-13 | "The Palsy Walsy What's New With You Benevolent Association." The first tune by the band is, "Segoiner." A trip aboard Benchley's boat. Helen Forest and Artie does a great, "Comes Love." Benchley at the barber shop. |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-06-27 | Artie Shaw's first tune is, "I Never knew Heaven Could Speak." Benchley talks about vacations. This is the last show of the season (and possibly the last show of the series). The band plays, "Copenhagen" (possibly without Artie Shaw). Benchley says Artie has just had his tonsils out. Radio Guide has declared Artie Shaw as having the most popular swing band. The Artie Shaw Orchestra is to be Benchley's summer replacement. Part of the first tobacco advertisement in the U.S. was published May 29, 1789, (by P. Lorilard) is read. |
| Melody and Madness | | 1939-08-22 | The first tune is, "The Donkey Serenade." The first 14:22 of the program only. |
