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

Jack Benny – Don’s Commercial. ep441, 420405

Posted by By Keith April 5, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny1 Comment
Don teases Jack about the recent accident he had during the Easter parade. Despite wardrobe malfunctions, Jack still gets compliments. Phil Harris enters. Does his fashion said match up to…
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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 – Using Feed To Pay Admission To Circus. 350314

Posted by By Keith April 3, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: Do your youngsters a good turn by letting them drink Horlicks for nourishment, strong bones, and teeth. And Kids like the delicious flavor. Carlton Bricker announces that the flashlight…
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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 – Evening with Miss Piper. ep245, 470402

Posted by By Keith April 2, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
we join Floyd in his barbershop, as he relates his perspective on people in town. We roll back the clock to witness Gildersleeve talking with the local pastor. Can he…
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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 – Back In Partnership. 350313

Posted by By Keith April 1, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlick's: Take part in the upcoming First Aid Awareness Weekend, and remember to buy the highest quality products from your druggist, namely Horlicks. Hey, do they still have First Aid…
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"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks- The Frog. 490220

Posted by By Keith March 31, 2026Posted inOur Miss Brooks
Connie Brooks complains about her day at school. It seems that Mr. Boynton is more interested in his frog, science projects in the basketball team ahead of her. She speaks…
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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 – Abner Forecloses On Circus. 350312

Posted by By Keith March 30, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: The original malted milk. Take it as part of the Horlick weight control plan. Satisfying, but without the extra calories. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners who requested flashlights to patiently…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Doc Benny’s Minstrel Show. ep440, 420329

Posted by By Keith March 29, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
the show opens with Jack and Rochester still looking for his golf ball from last week. Mary arrives to rush them off to the studio after a week of their…
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A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Costello Pays Income Tax. 480310

Posted by By Keith March 27, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
audio quality could be better. Abbott remarks on a few family photo that Costello brought. He warns Lou that income tax time is right around the corner. They discuss the…
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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 – Almost All Of Abner’s Merchandise Is Gone. 350311

Posted by By Keith March 27, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Horlicks: Invented by William Horlick, over 50 years ago (1880's) to serve a need for sick people who are convalescing from illness. In Pine Ridge, Abner is running out of…
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A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Television Comes to Summerfield. ep440, 520326

Posted by By Keith March 26, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
in all new transmitter in the hills near Summerfield has the citizens buzzing about television reception. Gildersleeve enters Peavy’s drugstore, and the two talk about having no time to watch…
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