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Phil Harris, dressed in a suit and tie, holding a vintage microphone. He appears to be speaking or singing into the microphone. The background is a solid warm orange color. Text on the image reads "Phil Harris." the overall style evokes a classic or retro radio broadcast or performance setting.

Phil Harris (Coconut Grove) My Extraordinary Gal. 1933

Posted by By Keith August 16, 2026Posted inMusic, Phil Harris
Enjoy a few big band moments with Phil Harris and his Cocoanut Grove Orchestra, straight from San Francisco, California, during his days before joining up with Jack Benny. Playlist: Phil…
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Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – They Which See Not, Shall See. ep16, 470511

Posted by By Keith August 15, 2026Posted inDrama, Greatest Story
A drama of spiritual vision. Peter and John discuss healing both the physically blind and the spiritually blind. Elsewhere, we join a boy named Paul and his father, Joshua, who…
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Flash Gordon – Death Battle. 350518

Posted by By Keith August 15, 2026Posted inAdventure, Flash Gordon1 Comment
To recap: after a series of entanglements with Ming the Merciless and the lovely Princess Aura, Flash, Dale, and Doctor Zarkoff have struggled through several bouts of captivity, marriage proposals,…
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Candy Matson – The Donna Dunham Case (Audition). ep1, 490404

Posted by By Keith August 14, 2026Posted inCandy Matson, Detective and Mystery
Private investigator Candy Matson takes on the Donna Dunham case, diving headfirst into an investigation to uncover what happened to the missing hat-check girl. Her leads quickly take her into…
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A crumpled, coffee-stained piece of paper lying on a wooden surface. The paper has typed text about legal matters and a handwritten note at the bottom that reads: "GRANDPAP VOID? Lum + Abner discuss." To the left of the paper, there is a pair of round glasses and a container labeled "HORLICKS." In the background, several folded and stacked papers or newspapers are partially visible. The overall tone is sepia, giving a vintage feel.

Lum and Abner – Grandpap And Dick Demand Squire’s Arrest. 350619

Posted by By Keith August 14, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: Horlicks can help relax you and aid in getting a good night’s rest. Down in Pine Ridge, Squire has been operating his theater in violation of a fire hazard…
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Casey, Crime Photographer – Music To Die By. 480205

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2026Posted inCasey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery
As the hour grows late in the apartment building, a married couple complains about a neighbor who likes to play the radio a bit too loud. Other neighbors share the…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original
Audio Note: The audio is a bit scratchy with a few skips, and the musical numbers have been snipped, but overall it remains a fun listen. Don teases Jack about…
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Crime Club – Murder Makes A Mummy. ep27, 470529

Posted by By Keith August 12, 2026Posted inCrime Club, Detective and Mystery
The librarian has the book waiting for you, so come right over for the absorbing story of a corpse who wouldn't be bound by the rules. Barney, an Egyptology enthusiast…
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A crumpled, coffee-stained piece of paper lying on a wooden surface. The paper has typed text about legal matters and a handwritten note at the bottom that reads: "GRANDPAP VOID? Lum + Abner discuss." To the left of the paper, there is a pair of round glasses and a container labeled "HORLICKS." In the background, several folded and stacked papers or newspapers are partially visible. The overall tone is sepia, giving a vintage feel.

Lum and Abner – Lum Wont Arrest Squire. 350618

Posted by By Keith August 12, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: A special drink for young folks to keep their energy level up. Drink it as a cold summer beverage, and tell mom it's good for you! Down in Pine…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Mad Men Strike Swiftly. 470105

Posted by By Keith August 11, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield
A man sits on death row for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Believing his story, Doc Danfield sets out to gather hard evidence before time runs out. Standing…
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