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A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Jack Camps With The Beavers. ep688, 490327

Posted by By Keith June 21, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
in Jack’s home, Rochester sings as he does the spring cleaning. We discover an unfortunate love affair between Polly and his feather duster. Mary arrives to share a letter from…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Mothers Best Flour – There’s Nothing As Sweet As My Baby. ep28, 510214

Posted by By Keith June 21, 2026Posted inMothers Best, MusicNo Comments
Playlist: Hank leads off by singing, There's Nothing as Sweet as My Baby. Hank calls on a couple of his band members to share a word. The band goes into…
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Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Flash Gordon – Befriending The Lionmen. ep2, 350428

Posted by By Keith June 20, 2026Posted inAdventure, Flash GordonNo Comments
Previously Flash and Dale have become marooned on the planet Mongo, and after a narrow escape from Ming, they have been captured by the Shark men, and after more adventures…
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antique pocket watch

Down Our Way – A Rival Singing Group Forms. ep6, 1932

Posted by By Keith June 20, 2026Posted inDown Our Way, DramaNo Comments
Some background. The show centers on a small-town choir, and happenings in the life of folks in town. It's not only a church choir, but one that also sings at…
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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 Wants A Statue Made In His Honor. 350516

Posted by By Keith June 19, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that photos of Lum and Abner are in limited supply. He is even armed with a letter from a fan, praising the picture. Lum and Abner…
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A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Stand By For Crime – The Communist Menace. ep1, 1953

Posted by By Keith June 19, 2026Posted inDetective and MysteryNo Comments
Every show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it's a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

21st Precinct – Barge Sinking in East River

Posted by By Keith June 18, 2026Posted in21st Precinct, Detective and MysteryNo Comments
The call comes in about a gravel barge that's sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…
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Close-up of a microphone.

Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225

Posted by By Keith June 18, 2026Posted inComedy, Fred Allen, Retro OriginalNo Comments
This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…
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A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Boston Blackie – Marked Money. ep195, 481006

Posted by By Keith June 17, 2026Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and MysteryNo Comments
A gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It's big enough to lead to…
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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 – Squire Will Take Hogs To Chicago. 350515

Posted by By Keith June 17, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the limited supply of photos of Lum and Abner, and how to send for one. Down in Pine Ridge Grandpap plays checkers with Abner, and…
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