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Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

Posted by By Keith November 10, 2021Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – What Happened at Church. 460902

Posted by By Keith November 10, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner works at the coffee machine, and Lum talks to him about the happenings at church. Abner tells about the folks in the Sunday…
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Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – Dwellers In Silence. ep24, 551110.

Posted by By Keith November 10, 2021Posted inScience Fiction, X Minus One
A classic story by Ray Bradbury. Travelling astronauts find a well known doctor, and are welcomed to the feast the old gent has prepared for them. Doc Hathaway, and his…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Dad’s Army (BBC) Broadcast to the Empire. 721225

Posted by By Keith November 10, 2021Posted inComedy
The Christmas broadcast is about to go out, and the Home Guard members get ready to do their part in relaying greetings to and from troops serving across the Channel.…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Phil Harris – Dishwasher And Garbage Disposal. 491211

Posted by By Keith November 9, 2021Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
After being shown a blue mink coat, Phil tries to decide whether to buy it for Alice. With Remley by his side, they are more interested in the model who…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Coins. ep273, 541109

Posted by By Keith November 9, 2021Posted inDetective and Mystery, Dragnet
Joe Friday works the burglary detail, and has to investigate a house fire. When Joe looks through the burned out place with the homeowner, it may be a case of…
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Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes Chili Sauce. ep377, 431109

Posted by By Keith November 9, 2021Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
At the dinner table, with elbows on the table, the McGee's discuss giving 10% to the war effort. They also mention support by donating food to send out of the…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

You Are There (CBS) Charlemagne Crowned, 800AD. ep83, 491225.

Posted by By Keith November 8, 2021Posted inDrama, You Are There
Charlemagne is to be crowned Emporer of Rome on the Christmas holiday, but he is missing. CBS reporters take you back to relive those moments at the big coronation ceremony.…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Destroys the Church Piano. 460829

Posted by By Keith November 8, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
It's late at night, and Lum and Abner skulk around inside the church. What are they up to? Lum has some directions from Mr Taggert, his tutor for learning how…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Eddie Cantor – Guest Jack Benny. ep91, 481217

Posted by By Keith November 7, 2021Posted inComedy, Eddie Cantor
A classic show with two classic comedians. Prior to the show, Eddie Cantor makes a phone calls to get Jackk Benny on his show. He has to wait until Jack…
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