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Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622

Posted by By Keith July 9, 2026Posted inComedy, Father Knows Best, Retro Original3 Comments
In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…
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Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Fox’s Tail. ep85, 500523

Posted by By Keith June 26, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
Responding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…
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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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Port-au-Prince Haiti. ep51, 500530

Posted by By Keith June 23, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Protecting the interests of his insurance company, Johnny is on the way to the island nation of Haiti. He has to investigate the case of a man dying of a…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Candy Matson – The Fortune Teller. 520921

Posted by By Keith June 12, 2026Posted inCandy Matson, Detective and Mystery1 Comment
Candy has been out of town, and has a desperate caller that needs her help. A woman is afraid that her husband is losing his mind. Candy goes to interview…
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"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Dyeing Easter Eggs (retro232). 500409

Posted by By Keith June 4, 2026Posted inComedy, Our Miss Brooks, Retro Original
Saturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…
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Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Hiding Place. ep83, 500509

Posted by By Keith May 28, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
The opening scene brings bad news for Martha Bryant. Philip goes into flashback mode to tell how the sweet, gray-haired lady came to ask his help with her son. Chip…
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A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Earl Chadwick Matter. ep50, 500523

Posted by By Keith May 20, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
A man who has been claimed to be dead four years ago is seen alive. Now the insurance company needs to verify the matter and either prove fraud, or learn…
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Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The High Collared Caper. ep81, 500425

Posted by By Keith April 29, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
A dame needs Marlowe's help. The mystery deepens to involve a damaged car, a hit and run, and just exactly who is the man in the high collar? Gunshots lead…
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Sidney Rykoff Matter (Rehearsal). ep49, 500516

Posted by By Keith April 21, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Join in to enjoy this rehearsal where the transitional music is gone, but the drama remains. Johnny finds himself in a matter that's delicate and requires extreme caution. Sidney Rycroft…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons- The Eccentric Millionaire Murder Case. 500413

Posted by By Keith March 25, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Mr Keen
Spend the night in a spooky mansion with Mr Keane, and the eccentrics in the family to solve a murder mystery.
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