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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – The Sponsor Drops By. 401202

By Keith December 2, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Fashion and style are the theme for the day. The sponsor is coming, and Gracie is joined by Senor Lee and Artie Shaw to make fun of George's suit. The…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jack Smith and the Clark Sisters. ep9, 471128

By Keith December 1, 2025Music, Spike Jones

It's another installment of the Spotlight Revue. With announcer Mike Wallace, Spike Jones and the City Slickers, and Dorothy Shey the Park Avenue Hillbilly. Spike starts out with, Running Wild.…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

In Review (MBS) 1945 In Review. 451225

By Keith December 1, 2025Documentary and Interview

William Lang narrates the news headlines. The top feature has been the first Christmas not at war, and GI's were coming home A year of victory. A middle aged man…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Professor Slone. 420917

By Keith December 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The school board is looking to hire Mousey Gray as the new school teacher. Today, Lum tells Abner how the meeting went, and that the board is looking to get…

Bing Crosby (Kraft Music Hall) Guest, Lucille Ball. 431007

By Keith November 30, 2025Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing gets patriotic in supporting the war effort by kicking off with the song, Get on The Road to Victory. Bing pitches the glories of the WAC (Women's Army…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. ep423, 41-11-30

By Keith November 30, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

With only 24 shopping days left until Christmas, Don introduces the comedian with a heart of gold. Jack sees through the buttering up, but asks Don what he would like…

The Hall of Fame – The Christmas Stocking – Walt Disney and Friends. 341223

By Keith November 29, 2025Juvenile, Music

Walt Disney and most of his cartoon friends are on hand to sing and have some Christmas fun. Playlist: The Three Pigs sings, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.…

Smiling Ed’s Buster Brown Gang – Melon Patch Murder. 520906

By Keith November 29, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

The pattern of this children's show is to have an adventure drama, followed by silliness from Smiling Ed McConnel and his friends. All throughout, commercial breaks for the sponsor are…

Nick Carter – Corpse In The Cab. ep43, 440205

By Keith November 28, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

While out on the town with Patsy, Nick Carter encounters a cabbie with a corpse in his back seat, and in fear of being blamed. Riley agrees to turn his…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Gray Wants To Be A Teacher. 420916

By Keith November 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since Lum is president of the school board, he volunteers to teach the scholars. At least until a regular teacher can be hired in. He tells Abner all about his…