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Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Cloak of Kamehameha. ep30, 490423

By Keith August 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A dutchman and the trail of money has Marlowe seeking after a Cloak of golden feathers. the cloak is over 100 square feet, and worth a fortune. A suspicious character…

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 – Receiving Threats. 420707

By Keith August 27, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Another day passes without word from the woman who left her baby in the care of Lum and Abner. They have decided to take the child to the county seat,…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Before a Western Camp Fire. ep393, 440229

By Keith August 26, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little muffled, but OK. Molly gets confused as Fibber reads to her from a Western novel about cowboys and gunslingers. The old West is in Fibber's blood…

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

Richard Diamond – Brown Envelope Case. ep112, 511207

By Keith August 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

It was a dark and stormy night, with a sultry dame and a hardboiled detective. The resulting fender vender sets Dick Diamond off to a repair shop, and a mystery.…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley Seeks Knowledge. ep216, 481029

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley seeks to improve his mind, but his ideas don't come from books. It's more his speed to get his information from listening to radio shows. I wonder if he…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Takes Care Of The Baby. 420706

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

When a baby has been left in the care of Lum and Abner, the gents are worn to a frazzle. We learn how Lum has been dealing with the fussy…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – At The Race Track. ep907, 550123

By Keith August 24, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Flashback to the previous Thursday to Jack's home in Beverly Hills. Jack learns that Rochester wants to have his own phone line installed. He needs it for emergencies, and to…

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.

Command Performance – Frank Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Sisters. ep159, 450125

By Keith August 24, 2025Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Frank Morgan. He talks to announcer Ken Carpenter about girls, then brings out the Andrews Sisters to join in with the cutting up. The sisters dedicate their song,…

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

Archie Andrews – Archie Fights a Cold. 480612

By Keith August 23, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the kitchen at the Andrews home, Mary gets breakfast ready for Fred. Dad's a little groggy after their late-night party. Archie isn't doing so well himself. Doctor mom declares…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – The Road To Morocco (Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ginny Simms). 430405

By Keith August 23, 2025Drama, Lux

After a ship wreck, Bing and Bob talk about their ordeal on a life raft, before coming aground, and finding a camel. They ride and sing, the Road to Morocco.…