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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Norman Corwin (CBS) The Plot To Overthrow Christmas. 421224

By Keith January 3, 2022Drama

In poetic form, this story begins with Nero, who is being summoned for an unholy council. A plot is being formed to overthrow the most favored of holidays. The meeting…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Leaving For San Francisco Next Week. ep278, 380102

By Keith January 2, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Don talk about their recent Christmas holiday, and the gal that Jack went out with on New Years Eve. It seems that Phil set him up with a…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Radio Hall Of Fame – Burns & Allen, Milton Berle. 440102

By Keith January 2, 2022Music

Among other guests are Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, and featuring Paul Whiteman. Paul Whiteman and vocalists open with an arrangement of, Valencea. Willie Howard does a comedy act as…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep22 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 13. 1932

By Keith January 1, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

A desparate fight broke out after an ambush on the houseboat. The distraction gave Deerslayer the chance to escape from his captors, but it was short lived. Heddy has a…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – The Cat That Killed. ep180, 391231

By Keith December 31, 2021Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Most likely the wrong date, probably from 1949 instead. Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane are on a scavenger hunt on a foggy, creepy night. A scream from a warehouse has…

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 – Tinkering with The Blueprint. 461008

By Keith December 31, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has the blueprints of the new house he plans to build for a family in need. He has some trouble telling Abner about them, and how the blueprints are…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Finishing School. ep72, 431230

By Keith December 30, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

It's an all female cast of stars that present tonights drama. The Nash Institution is a finishing school where the rumor mill has it that a young lady has killed…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep21 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 12. 1932

By Keith December 30, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Chingacook warns it won't be safe to return to their houseboat. Shouldn't they be concerned at the sight of a mocassin floating near a log in the lake? Harry declares…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – Wedding Imminent. ep308, 481229

By Keith December 29, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve faces the New Year with a problem. He is to be married, and is having second thoughts. It was all just to be able to adopt the baby, but…

Lum and Abner – Build A House For the Childers Family. 461007

By Keith December 29, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The large and rowdy Childress family has been living with Lum, after he agreed to help them find a place to stay. His house was the only place he could…