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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Fred Allen to Broadcast on Sundays. ep433, 420208

Posted by By Keith February 8, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.

Posted by By Keith February 1, 2026Posted inJack Benny
Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 1. ep431, 420125

Posted by By Keith January 25, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Mary and Dennis informed Don that Jack has not arrived yet. He’s on the telephone to talk to his lawyers. Mary opens the door so we can listen in on…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jack Benny – Carole Lombard’s Death. ep430, 420118

Posted by By Keith January 18, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
This is a rare episode where Jack Benny does not appear. After the tragic passing of Carole Lombard, wife of Clark Gable and recent costar in Jack Benny’s latest film,…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From March Field, CA. ep429, 420111

Posted by By Keith January 11, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don Wilson introduces the eminent authority on aviation and flying, Jack Benny. Jack brags to the soldiers at Marshfield about his part in inventing the airplane. Mary arrives to tease…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – New Year’s Eve Party at Biltmore Bowl. ep428, 420104

Posted by By Keith January 4, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don Wilson rolls back the clock, and we join Jack in Rochester as he prepares for the new year celebrations. Jack learns the bad news about how Rochester lost his…
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Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Finding The Location. 421006

Posted by By Keith January 2, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lum has been cold towards Professor Sloane, but since the new observatory is to be named for him, Lum's attitude has changed. In the store, Abner helps Lum pack for…
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Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – The Edwards Observatory. 421005

Posted by By Keith December 31, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Love letter woes have corrected themselves, but Lum is still cooking up ideas on making the widow Abernathy fall in love with Prof Sloane. With Grandpap’s help, Abner writes a…
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Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – A Love Letter. 420930

Posted by By Keith December 29, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Out to get rid of the new school teacher, Prof Sloane, Lum thinks the schoolmaster would flee if the widow Abernathy was after him with romantic intentions. Today he and…
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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.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Chemistry Set. ep62, 421227

Posted by By Keith December 24, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In the lull between Christmas and New Years Day, Leroy is bored. Though he has some pretty cool toys, chemistry set, and wood-burning kit, he seems to find ways to…
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