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A vintage-style poster for "Lone Ranger: When Death Waits," subtitled "A Retro OTR Presentation." The text promises "Adventure, Danger, and courage”. The scene shows a tense, dramatic Western landscape with stormy skies, a train and covered wagon in the background, and two children hiding behind rocks looking scared. Two horses stand nearby, while two men on horseback—one dressed like a cowboy and the other as a skeleton figure—ride toward the children, adding an eerie, suspenseful tone.

Lone Ranger – When Death Waits. 400731

Posted by By Keith July 27, 2026Posted inLone Ranger, WesternNo Comments
Pioneers faced many dangers that combined to fill their lives with hardship, but it was the Lone Ranger—more than any other man—who made the West a safe place to live.…
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Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef, Part 5. ep1580, 401227

Posted by By Keith July 18, 2026Posted inAdventure, Jack Armstrong
Jack Armstrong, that All American boy is still on the Spindrift as the crew fights their way through towering waves, and typhoon winds. Jack and the rest are below decks…
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Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef, Part4. ep1579, 401226

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2026Posted inAdventure, Jack Armstrong
On the storm swept China Sea, the Spindrift sails bravely on towards the Sulu Sea where their treasure of uranium lies. The crew all do their parts in battling the…
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

Blue Beetle – Death Rides On Horseback Pt 1 and 2. ep11-12, 400531

Posted by By Keith April 25, 2026Posted inAdventure, Blue Beetle
Fox Features syndication. "Death Rides On Horseback" Part one. Commercials added locally. A masked horseman has shot six policemen. The Blue Beetle "borrows" a horse and gives chase. A girl…
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Close-up of a microphone.

Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006

Posted by By Keith April 11, 2026Posted inBehind the Mike, Documentary and Interview
One of the most versatile voice actors in radio is featured, Charlie Cantor. Charlie demonstrates a few of his dialects, and range of characters. He also demonstrates a few unusual…
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The front view of a classic vintage car with a wide, intricate chrome grille and four round headlights, two on each side. The car is white with red accents around the headlights and the top edge of the grille. The chrome bumper is prominently visible at the bottom. The background is dark with a blurred, dramatic cloudy sky, creating a striking and moody atmosphere that emphasizes the car's design.

Green Hornet – Votes For Sale. 400927

Posted by By Keith March 14, 2026Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
A candidate for mayor plots to do anything it takes to win the votes of the 5th Ward. A pivotal section of swing voters in town. Scoffing at the ethics…
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A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Green Hornet – Poor Substitutes. 400717

Posted by By Keith March 7, 2026Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
A man from a charity fund, sponsored by the Daily Sentinel, talks with Miss Casey about a list of poor families to help for Christmas. Certain ones who have been…
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Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef. ep3, 401225

Posted by By Keith February 28, 2026Posted inAdventure, Jack Armstrong
Jack, Billy, Betty, and uncle Jim is on the Spindrift and a storm rage as they sail towards their goal in the Sulu Sea. Uncle Jim issues the orders, and…
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Loan Ranger and Silver, 1965.

The Lone Ranger – The Osage Bank Robbery. ep763, 371217

Posted by By Keith February 9, 2026Posted inLone Ranger, Western
Adventure awaits at the end of the trail for the masked man. In a smoky saloon, plans are made to rob the Osage bank. It's the Brougan gang. When the…
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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.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

Posted by By Keith December 23, 2025Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…
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