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Bob Hope (Pepsodent) ep158, Hollywood Canteen, Betty Davis. 421013

By Keith March 7, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Hollywood Canteen" Hope. Has returned home after touring military bases. He stills has a few military related jokes. Starlets, dating, uniforms, dancing, and military life are topics. Life in…

Burns and Allen – Hats Off To Gracie. 400306.

By Keith March 6, 2018Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie's presidential campaign is going on, and she talks with the cast about being on the Jack Benny show the previous Sunday. Comparisons are made to the performers on each…

Lum and Abner – Abner Can’t Tell Lizabeth About Phinus. 440522

By Keith March 5, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner's father is expected in Pine Ridge any day, but he hasn't arrived yet. Today we find Lum on the phone, taking orders. The beaded handbags are a way of…

Our Miss Brooks – The French Teacher. ep121, 510304

By Keith March 4, 2018Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Reviewing the events of her date, Connie Brooks tells Mrs Davis about seeing the movies with Mr Boynton. Will Connie be able to hire herself out as a tutor for…

Phil Harris – Waiting For Darryl Zanuck’s Call . ep170, 510304

By Keith March 4, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris

After making his film Wabash Avenue, a year and a half ago, Phil waits by the phone, hoping for word about making another. From their discussion of her duties on…

Lum and Abner – Phinus’s Eccentricities. 440518

By Keith March 2, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

The secret of most of the museum pieces has been explained as coming from Abner's papa. Proud of the postcard he received, , Lum tires of hearing the note from…

Abbott and Costello – Going Back to School. ep89, 450301

By Keith March 1, 2018Abbott and Costello, Comedy

After a slight wardrobe malfunction, and anticipating their guest, Lou breaks out the skinny jokes. Does Lou compare to Sinatra as a singer? What about in the department of style,…

Burns and Allen – Government Jobs. 400228

By Keith February 28, 2018Burns and Allen, Comedy

Announcer: Truman Bradley. Ray Nobel Orchestra. Tenor: Frank Parker. It's all over the newspaper, and newsreels... Send Gracie to Washington! She explains too George why she's going to run for…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Papa Is Coming For A Visit. 440517

By Keith February 28, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

The grand opening of the museum is arriving, and Abner discusses the elaborate refreshments with Cedric. He also reveals to Cedric that he discovered yesterday that he was a king.…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Great Lakes Training Baset – Claudette Colbert. ep148, 420505

By Keith February 27, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob Priorities" Hope jokes about his reception to Great Lakes Naval Base, camp fire girls, sailors, fights, hammocks, and more. Chicago, wind, baseball, traveling, and rubber shortages are also topics.…