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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 – Squire Is The Main Suspect. 350409

Posted by By Keith May 15, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: There are many who can't drink milk or coffee. Try getting your good nourishment with Horlicks malted milk drink for breakfast. The circus business has been improving, but yesterday,…
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Close-up of a microphone.

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Room Rent Due. ep88, 480925

Posted by By Keith May 14, 2026Posted inComedy, Dennis DayNo Comments
Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…
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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 – Peavey Disappears. ep251, 470514

Posted by By Keith May 14, 2026Posted inComedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments
it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…
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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 – Circus Appearing In Mt Ida. 350408

Posted by By Keith May 13, 2026Posted inComedyNo Comments
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen- George Should Be a doctor. 490224

Posted by By Keith May 12, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, ComedyNo Comments
Gracie’s latest fad is analyzing handwriting. She shares with her doubtful neighbor, Blanche that the expert claims that George should get out of radio. Now Blanche is a little less…
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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 – Lum To Travel With Circus. 350405

Posted by By Keith May 11, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a testimonial letter to tell how a baby girl was able to gain weight and get well after being on Horlicks. Lum is impressed with Zenora,…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jack Test Drives A Car. 360510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Mather Field, California. ep446, 420510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
Don introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…
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A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Lum Falls In Love With Zenora. 350404

Posted by By Keith May 8, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: What would overweight folks do without Horlicks? Just try a hot drink in place of your usual heavy meal. You'll cut down your calories, and cut down on your…
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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 – Campaign Gets Hot. ep125, 440507

Posted by By Keith May 7, 2026Posted inComedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments
Relaxing in his office, Gildy puts up his feet and read love letters from his fiancée, Eve Goodwin. In voiceover, we hear the sweet nothings from Eve. His day dreams…
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