Fred Allen as Rip Van Winkle

One of the best done and funniest radio programs ever done was the U. S. Steel-sponsored version of Rip Van Winkle with Fred Allen as the star. It totally destroys the original story - in a hilarious manner. (For example, have you ever heard of a man named Galveston Beethoven Sumac? Also, did you know that when Alfred Lunt snored, he does so with "organ tones"?)

HERE is the link to listen to the program. Well worth the time. A classic of comedy entertainment at its best.