Answer: calabash

AnswerCrossword Clue
CALABASH

Durante's Mrs. ..

CALABASHDurante's "Mrs."
CALABASH

Name in a Durante's signoffs

CALABASH

Large gourd or a pipe made from it

CALABASH
North Carolina town for which a noted Mrs. is reputedly named
CALABASH
Lady to whom Jimmy Durante always says, "Good Night, wherever you are."
CALABASH"Good night, Mrs. ..., wherever you are."
CALABASHJimmy Durante's mythical Mrs.
CALABASHJimmy Durante's Mrs.
CALABASHBottle gourd.
CALABASHGourd
CALABASHName from 50's TV
CALABASHLarge gourd used for pipes
CALABASHMelon