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A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Quiet Please – Rain on New Years Eve. ep30, 471229

By Keith December 29, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

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A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack, Mary, Gladys and Dennis Go to a Nightclub. ep602, 461229

By Keith December 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – The Red Cross Benefit. 470315

By Keith December 28, 2024Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Dad is happily reading his newspaper, and doesn't want to share any of the sections with Archie. To get rid of him, dad slips Archie some cash to see a…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – The Last Of 1941 (Book 40 Chapter 13 ). 411228

By Keith December 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

On a rain drenched night, and with the Golden gate Bridge hidden behind weather, New Year’s Eve is approaching. Sharp winds and freezing air sweeps through the whole area, uprooting…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Mask Part 1. ep332, 551227

By Keith December 27, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Joe Friday goes out to investigate a robbery at a grocery store. A story of a masked bandit is told, and the details of how he robbed the place. In…

Mr Keen – The Case Of The Absent Minded Professor 450315

By Keith December 27, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A Harvard professor, and his step daughter enjoy an evening at home. When some sleeping medicine gets mixed up, the mom is given the wrong bottle, and dies. A week…

Crime Does Not Pay – Glossy Finish. ep12, 491226

By Keith December 26, 2024Detective and Mystery

Murder is a crime that crosses the boundaries of wealth and poverty. In the mansion, dear old dad wants his children to be able to handle money. He tells how…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Bronco And Marjorie Engaged. ep344, 491221

By Keith December 26, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…

Our Miss Brooks – Magic Christmas Tree. 491225

By Keith December 25, 2024Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn't think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

By Keith December 25, 2024Command Performance, Music

A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…