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Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Tattooed Beaver And Baby Food For Pare Pare. ep15, 471009

By Keith May 16, 2026Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Taking their first dip below the equator, ship and crew pull into harbor. With no contact from Kang, Philip and Red look for some cargo to haul to bring a…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Peavey Disappears. ep251, 470514

By Keith May 14, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…

Crime Club Epitaph For Lydia. ep23, 470501

By Keith May 12, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

Take the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party…

The Great Gildersleeve – The Great Tchaikovsky Love Story. ep249, 470430

By Keith April 30, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

after Leroy’s piano lesson, judge Hooker is on hand to offer to walk Miss Piper home. When Gildersleeve sends him away, Miss Piper notices that each time he walks her…

The Great Gildersleeve – Leila’s Party for Joanne. ep248, 470423

By Keith April 23, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

after an encounter with a bully named Snyder, Judge Hooker stops to tend to Leroy. Taking the boy home, the judge is a calming presence as Marjorie in Gildersleeve panic.…

The Great Gildersleeve – The Whole Town Is Talking (AFRS #113). ep247, 470416

By Keith April 16, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s Saturday morning, and Leroy heads outdoors. At least until Gildersleeve stops him to clean his room, and practice his piano first. As Ben a rise for a visit, Gildy…

The Great Gildersleeve – Bird Watchers. ep246, 470409

By Keith April 9, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

once again, it’s the day for Leroy’s piano lesson in Gildersleeve is home early to talk to Miss Piper. Gildy manages to get rid of Leroy so he can have…

Crime Club – Death Swims At Midnight. ep40, 470828

By Keith April 9, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The very exciting story of a beach where the tide goes out, and murder comes in. Maxie is forced to take a swim with his friend Bill. They are warned…

The Great Gildersleeve – Evening with Miss Piper. ep245, 470402

By Keith April 2, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

we join Floyd in his barbershop, as he relates his perspective on people in town. We roll back the clock to witness Gildersleeve talking with the local pastor. Can he…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Francis Craig. ep7, 471114

By Keith March 8, 2026Music, Spike Jones

It's time for another Spotlight Review, starring Spike Jones, Dorothy Shea, Doodles Weaver, and featuring Francis Craig. Playlist: Spike and the City Slickers play, Pans. After a few words with…