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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 – Leila’s Party for Joanne. ep248, 470423

Posted by By Keith April 23, 2026Posted inComedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments
after an encounter with a bully named Snyder, Judge Hooker stops to tend to Leroy. Taking the boy home, the judge is a calming presence as Marjorie in Gildersleeve panic.…
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A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Casbah. ep192, 451203

Posted by By Keith April 23, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sherlock HolmesNo Comments
The place of winding streets, and colorful cafe's is the setting for a murder mystery. Douglas Milton had run away to escape blame for a crime. His fiancé hires Holmes…
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Lum and Abner 1935 Horlick's Flashlight.

Lum and Abner – Abner Buys A Cheap Pair Of Glasses. 350326

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: Planning an evening party? Serve a cup of hot Horlicks malted milk. It makes a welcome change for your guests. When we left Lum and Abner yesterday, they were…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Whitehall1212 – Case Of The Late Mrs Harvey. 520217

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Whitehall1212No Comments
Scotland Yard inspectors discuss the matter of murder, and a missing housewife. Calling on professor Harvey, the soft-spoken man is asked questions about his wife, and her singing talent, or…
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Sidney Rykoff Matter (Rehearsal). ep49, 500516

Posted by By Keith April 21, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny DollarNo Comments
Join in to enjoy this rehearsal where the transitional music is gone, but the drama remains. Johnny finds himself in a matter that's delicate and requires extreme caution. Sidney Rycroft…
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"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Bye Bye Boynton. 550710

Posted by By Keith April 21, 2026Posted inComedy, Our Miss BrooksNo Comments
Some people are naturally shy, and retiring, but according to Connie Brooks, Mr. Boynton overdoes it. Connie has decided to break it off with the slow-moving boyfriend and stop thinking…
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Lum and Abner montage, square.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose Money In Circus. 350325

Posted by By Keith April 20, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: Having trouble sleeping? Try Horlicks, just make a hot cup of malted milk before bed time. You won’t regret it. In the Jot -em Down store, Grandpap talks to…
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"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – The Road Agents at Red Rock. ep9, 510722

Posted by By Keith April 20, 2026Posted inWestern, Wild Bill HickockNo Comments
Hold onto your hats, because here comes another adventure with Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickock, and his pal Andy Devine as Jingles. Red Rock lays in some of the…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep14, 480102

Posted by By Keith April 19, 2026Posted inMusic, Spike JonesNo Comments
Introduced by Mike Wallace, Spike opens with, Yes, We Have No Bananas. Spike introduces radio's Woman of the Year, and park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike jokes with her about…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Don Writes a Jello Play. ep443, 420419

Posted by By Keith April 19, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
Don Wilson rolls back the clock and we joined Jack and again grabbing a sandwich at the local lunch counter. Jack and Mary joke about menu selections, and service by…
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