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A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Peavey Disappears. ep251, 470514

Posted by By Keith May 14, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Miracle. ep220, 480115

Posted by By Keith May 13, 2026Posted inCasey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery
Mr. Blain is a wealthy 55-year-old man, but he is dying of a terminal disease. His only hope is a miracle cure, but it's doubtful if it will work. Is…
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A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Circus Appearing In Mt Ida. 350408

Posted by By Keith May 13, 2026Posted inComedy
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen- George Should Be a doctor. 490224

Posted by By Keith May 12, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Gracie’s latest fad is analyzing handwriting. She shares with her doubtful neighbor, Blanche that the expert claims that George should get out of radio. Now Blanche is a little less…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Crime Club Epitaph For Lydia. ep23, 470501

Posted by By Keith May 12, 2026Posted inCrime Club, Detective and Mystery
Take the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party…
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Loan Ranger and Silver, 1965.

Lone Ranger – Proven Innocent(The Man Least Suspected). ep828, 380518

Posted by By Keith May 11, 2026Posted inLone Ranger, Western
The Masked man rides off to a town called, Green Tree to investigate a rash of robberies. The sheriff makes plans to ensure the safety of the cash in the…
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A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Lum To Travel With Circus. 350405

Posted by By Keith May 11, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a testimonial letter to tell how a baby girl was able to gain weight and get well after being on Horlicks. Lum is impressed with Zenora,…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) John Laurenz. ep18, 480130

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inMusic, Spike Jones
It's time for another Spotlight Review, featuring Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Playlist: Spike Jones starts off by playing, Hindustan. Dorothy talks with…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jack Test Drives A Car. 360510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Mather Field, California. ep446, 420510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…
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