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Mr. and Mrs. North – Touch Of Death

By Keith January 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

Jerry has been away on business, and to keep herself busy Pam has been taking fencing lessons. Her fencing instructor was a world class sportsman in his younger days, but…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – The Big Rematch. 420109

By Keith January 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…

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 – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music

OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy (NBC) Mr 1943, with Edward G Robinson. 431231

By Keith December 31, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being charged a higher rate.

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Great Gildersleeve – New Years Eve At Home. ep191, 451230

By Keith December 30, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

All week long after Christmas, Gildersleeve has had to put up with noise from Leroy, and his new drum set. Since Marjorie cooperated in the Christmas tradition to stay home,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bing Crosby Kraft Music Hall (NBC) Cass Daley. 431230

By Keith December 30, 2024Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing opens with, Holiday Inn. To help the war effort, Bing pitches saving paper and other materials. Ueki is on hand, with hopes of a better year to come.…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, I’m Her Joy. ep33, 1939.

By Keith December 29, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Mickey Wickey is joined by the boys as they play, I'm Her Joy. Pat pauses to read a letter from a fan. Horace and Leon harmonize with, Home on…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Quiet Please – Rain on New Years Eve. ep30, 471229

By Keith December 29, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack, Mary, Gladys and Dennis Go to a Nightclub. ep602, 461229

By Keith December 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…

Archie Andrews – The Red Cross Benefit. 470315

By Keith December 28, 2024Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Dad is happily reading his newspaper, and doesn't want to share any of the sections with Archie. To get rid of him, dad slips Archie some cash to see a…