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Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Detective Mousey. 420327

By Keith April 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Lum and Cedric are still missing without a trace. Squire Skimp talks with Mousey Gray in the Jot 'Em Down store about the situation. Is the manhunt in the hills…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Rival, Dr. Olsen. ep335, 491026

By Keith April 10, 2025Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford’s house on the way…

Crime Club – The Topaz Flower. ep22, 470424

By Keith April 10, 2025Crime Club, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

The exciting story of a flower that was plucked from the hand of death. Mr Sloan is found murdered when Wally finds Natalie running out of the room. As the…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Nola Jerrolds Wants to Kill Her Husband. ep5, 460915

By Keith April 9, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor DanfieldNo Comments

The body of Victor Jerrold is found, and his wife claims to have amnesia due to trauma, but before he even arrives, Dan fills in Miss Fairfax with the profiles…

Lum and Abner – Abner Arrested. 420326

By Keith April 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Great excitement has Pine Ridge all abuzz. Lum and Cedric were to stand trial, but both have broken out of jail, and fled. Today Squire Skimp talks to Abner in…

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 – Molly’s Twisted Ankle. ep511, 470408

By Keith April 8, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and MollyNo Comments

Molly twists her ankle, and Fibber overacts to the point of acting like she is in the most delicate of injuries. Lena the maid offers some first aid advice, but…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Small. ep334, 560110

By Keith April 8, 2025Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

An expert forger has been taking advantage of local businesses, and it's up to Joe Friday to get her. When Joe Friday, and Frank Smith head out to question the…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Mass Murder. ep5, 1942

By Keith April 7, 2025Documentary and InterviewNo Comments

Probably the most well-known aspect of Nazi domination was the mass murder of the Jews. This episode takes a look at the treatment of the Jews, as people saw it…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Escapes From Jail. 420324

By Keith April 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Lum's worry deepens as he complains over being framed. Abner gets confused and thinks Lum means having his picture hung in the post office. More old Edwards sayings emerge to…

The Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Hopping Lucy. ep40, 1939

By Keith April 6, 2025Hillbilly Boys, MusicNo Comments

Playlist: Mickey Wickey starts off with a breakdown, Hopping Lucy. Pat plugs the sponsor product, and reads a fan letter. Leon sings, Changes. Grandpappy plays his mandolin, Coterie. Pat has…