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The SI image is a vintage-style illustration for "Suspense – The Burning Court," Episode 1 from 1942. It depicts a courtroom scene with a solemn judge, an older white-haired man, and two younger individuals, a man and a woman dressed in early 20th-century attire. In the background, a large painting of a woman in period clothing hangs on the wall. The setting is dim and dramatic, illuminated by candles, creating a tense, mysterious atmosphere. The text is bold and prominently displayed at the top.

Suspense – The Burning Court. ep1, 420617

Posted by By Keith October 23, 2026Posted inSuspense, Suspense and HorrorNo Comments
When a 17th-century portrait of a convicted poisoner bears a striking resemblance to his young bride, Ted Stevens is pulled into a dark web of murder, superstition, and suspense.
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AI generated vintage-style promotional graphic for a retro radio podcast called "Nick Carter: An Angle on Murder," episode 29. It features a man in a 1940s detective outfit holding a revolver, with a cityscape in the background. Text includes "Fixed Fight," "The Champs Kid," and mentions Joe Collins and Simon Templar. A classic microphone and a magnifying glass with "The Angle" inside it are also depicted. The overall design has a sepia tone with bold lettering.

Nick Carter – An Angle On Murder ep29, 431025

Posted by By Keith August 28, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nick Carter
When a secret turns deadly, detective Nick Carter and Patsy uncover a fresh murder victim behind locked doors, plunging them into a high-speed world of gunplay, dangerous clues, and relentless car chases.
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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 – Charity Takes It On The Chin. 420221

Posted by By Keith August 8, 2026Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
Here is a review of your draft for Green Hornet – Charity Takes It On The Chin. 420221: ________________________________________ 💡 Spelling & Grammar Fixes dispencing → dispensing ("...worry over the…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – 99 Year Lease. 421027

Posted by By Keith July 14, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…
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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 – Clifton Fadiman. ep8, 420416

Posted by By Keith July 5, 2026Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Well known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today's host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding…
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Close-up of a microphone.

Baby Snooks – Abnormal Psychology. (retro236). 420528

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro Original
This is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Pooling Resources. 421020

Posted by By Keith June 16, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Gracie is having the first meeting of her Beverly hills up lifters club. George is determined to break up the meeting, but first he gets the inside scoop of the…
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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 – Reservoir For Murder. 420207

Posted by By Keith June 13, 2026Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
An urgent phone call from newspaper reporter, Lawery, comes in to Brit Reed about cracks forming in the dam at the reservoir. If the dam breaks, the valley could be…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Camp Collins, California. ep449, 420531

Posted by By Keith May 31, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Successful Marriage Manual. 421013

Posted by By Keith May 26, 2026Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
as George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…
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