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"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Young Love. ep146, 550129

By Keith January 29, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

There's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a US Marshall, and the smell of gunsmoke. A couple of cowhands with guns confront the…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American History Through the Eyes of Radio Episode 34 Leatherstocking tales last of the Mohicans part 10. 1932

By Keith January 29, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

still posing as medicine men, Hawkeye and major Duncan do their best to get Cora out of the Huron camp. They meet Ganga Cook, their Mohican friend in the woods…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum To Build Doctors Office. 461029

By Keith January 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum tried to avoid Mr Duncan, he thinks that he missed out on the money that would have paid his way out of his legal entanglements. Squire Skimp phones,…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Windfall. 440128 (Retro Plus)

By Keith January 28, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature from Amos and Andy. First Show: Madam Queen Gets Engaged. 02-22-1933. Andy tells Amos and Kingfish about his conversation he had earlier with Madam Queen. The Efficiency…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George’s Birthday Just Around The Corner. 490127

By Keith January 27, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Features Gene Kelley. Gracie visits her friend Blanche to talk about George's upcoming birthday. (Actually, I think Georges birthday was a week ago, on January 20.) Blanche tries to help…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio Episode 33 Leatherstocking tales last of the Mohicans part 9. 1932

By Keith January 27, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Just as Hawkeye and his halfwit friend David are about to enter the Indian camp, Sly Fox comes back with Onka, the son of Gingacook the Mohican. Being mortal enemies…

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 – New Man In the Water Department. ep312, 490126

By Keith January 26, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In floyds barber shop, Gildersleeve gets a tuch up on his appearance before heading off to the office. Gildy seems securely set in his job, so why hurry? Floyd convinces…

Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Good Samaritan. ep53, 480126

By Keith January 26, 2022Drama, Greatest Story

Most days, Jerusalem is a quiet town, but on a day when the Master is there, excitement is in the air. Is the message of eternal life true? Religious leaders heckle, and to answer the question of what must be done to inherit eternal life, a parable is told that becomes the feature of today’s radio drama. Love God, and love your neighbor, but who is my neighbor? Esther worries about her husband, Samuel, and the journey his to make. His son Jonathan has a suggestion, but when Samuel learns the friends are Samaritans, dad has to set his boy straight on why those darned, dirty, Samaritans are to be avoided.

Lum and Abner – Duncan Can Get GI Loan. 461028

By Keith January 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is upset that his priority for his building project was turned down. If he were a war veteran he might qualify, a matter which leads into Lum talking about…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Dining Out. ep388, 440125

By Keith January 25, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The phone lines are busy at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber is celebrating, and wants to invite all his friends over. What makes him the luckiest person in town? Nobody can make it, so the McGees plan on stepping out. The new cook for the Tupe's arrives, but Beulah tells how she came to the neighborhood. After a quick run in with the hall closet, Fibber leaves, and Billy Mills plays, My Heart Stood Still.