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AI generated vintage-style illustration titled "Lum and Abner: Movie Mahem," subtitled "Argument Over How to Run the Picture Show." It shows three men in a store called "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man behind the counter holds bingo cards and points to a chalkboard titled "Cinema Bingo" with written rules. Another man in a suit looks confused with question marks above his head. The third man in a plaid vest stands near a door labeled "Picture Show Now Playing." Various old-fashioned items like apples, bottles, and boxes are visible.

Lum and Abner – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712

By Keith September 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

A sepia-toned illustration framed in an ornate oval. It shows a serious man in 1940s attire (images based on AI rendition of Orson Welles from this.) holding a letter, while a gloved hand points at it. The background depicts a cityscape through windows and a large bank vault door. Text at the top reads "THE BLACK MUSEUM - A LETTER ep24, 520612." At the bottom, it says "STARRING ORSON WELLES." The overall style is vintage, evoking a noir or old-time radio drama theme.

Black Museum – A Letter. ep24, 520612

By Keith September 23, 2026Black MuseumNo Comments

When a master forger uses innocent Londoners to cash bogus checks, Scotland Yard must untangle a web of deception and a mysterious letter to catch a killer.

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – real gone. ep90, 570227

By tom September 22, 2026Contributors, Science Fiction, X Minus One

the secret life of an artist who produces amazing miniature statuary.

Boston Blackie – The Wentworth Diamonds. ep16, 450425

By Keith September 22, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and MysteryNo Comments

Framed for a daring diamond heist and the murder of security guards, Boston Blackie must outsmart a ruthless criminal gang and convince Inspector Farraday of his innocence before it's too late.

Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Cedric To Be A Clerk In The Store. 350711

By Keith September 21, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With the partnership officially dissolved, Lum takes full control of the movie theater while Abner runs the Jot 'Em Down Store. After announcing the split over the party line, Abner attempts to train Cedric as his new clerk—leading to a hilarious role-playing confusion before Dick Huttleston stops by to catch up on the news.

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – The Confidence Game. ep11, 510827

By Keith September 21, 2026Western, Wild Bill HickockNo Comments

Wild Bill and Jingles track down a slick confidence man disguised as a stage magician after a local widow's life savings goes missing in Pleasantville.

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Skit, Duel In The Graveyard. ep116, 340304

By Keith September 20, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

Jack Benny's bravery is put to the test in a midnight graveyard duel against Frank Parker, while Mary Livingstone returns from Florida in this classic 1934 episode.

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. ep93, 431120

By Keith September 20, 2026Command Performance, MusicNo Comments

Host Garry Moore leads an all-star WWII radio broadcast featuring Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, and Gracie Fields entertaining troops overseas in this classic November 20, 1943 episode of Command Performance.

AI generated, vintage-style comic book cover titled "The Blue Beetle: The Sea Serpent," described as a two-part adventure. It depicts the Blue Beetle holding a glowing object, staring at a large green sea serpent with glowing eyes emerging from the water near a boat and a pier with two people standing on it. The background shows a full moon and rocky cliffs. A newspaper clipping at the bottom right reads, "Joan Mason Kidnapped!" with a date of June 7, 1940.

The Blue Beetle – The C Serpent (parts one and two). ep15-16, 400607

By Keith September 19, 2026Adventure, Blue BeetleNo Comments

The Blue Beetle investigates a slimy offshore mystery using Dr. Franz's "Poison Detector Ring" and races to save kidnapped reporter Joan Mason in "The Sea Serpent" (Episodes 15 & 16, originally broadcast June 7, 1940).

A group of five people standing in front of a large American flag. They appear serious and are all dressed in white tops, symbolizing unity or patriotism. The group consists of two men, two women, and one young boy. They are looking slightly upwards and ahead, possibly symbolizing hope or determination. The American flag behind them is prominently displayed, with visible stars and stripes occupying the entire background. The lighting is bright and even.

American Trail – The Louisiana Purchase, 1803. ep03, 1953

By Keith September 19, 2026American Trail, DramaNo Comments

President Thomas Jefferson faces a high-stakes decision as he negotiates the Louisiana Purchase from France, seeking to secure America's western border and avoid a European war in this 1953 episode of The American Trail.