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A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Where Should Mcgee Have Lived. ep1421,571012

By Keith November 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

If Fibber had gotten out of this little town as a youngster, just imagine where he might have been by now. He daydreams about what life in Texas, as a…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Love Comes to Gilbert the Boy Trapper. 470429

By Keith August 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's time for the first air date of radio station VPR, andthe the gang take their places around the mike. They're going to do a dramatic play about Gilbert the…

Lum and Abner – Everyone Sells the Same Hour. 470428

By Keith August 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn't catch a lot of that, though the flow…

Lum and Abner – The 16Th Anniversary on the Radio. 470424

By Keith August 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner7 Comments

Lum is busy selling advertising time on the Voice of Pine Ridge when Abner enters with news. He has been making advertising sales as well. Now it's time to figure…

Lum and Abner – Learning to Be a Radio Announcer. 470423

By Keith August 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner seems to be having some regrets at the rearranged division of labor at the new radio station. Lum has taken control, and it's only moments before Cedric and Abner…

Lum and Abner – Singing Commercials. 461204

By Keith March 11, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The restaurant business seems to be a roaring success, and even the local trade is coming in. However, Abnr shares how business might not be as well as Lum wants…

Fred Allen – The Slogan. 360429.

By Keith April 29, 2021Comedy, Fred Allen

It's Town Hall Tonight! Fred gathers his usual cast of characters together, then the Merrymacks sing, Give My Heart to You. The Town Hall News touches on topics including: Activities…

Stan Freeberg – Sponsored By Freeberg. ep14, 571013

By Keith October 13, 2019Comedy, Stan Freeberg

As the title indicates, Stan is sponsoring his own show. What kind of commercials will he do on the show? The fanfare begins as the Rhythmaires sing a jingle made…

X Minus One – The Parade. ep2, 550501.

By Keith May 15, 2019Science Fiction, X Minus One

A strange and thrilling story by James Lepperts. A man claiming to be a Martian comes into an advertising agency. The agent thinks its a gimmick, he thinks the man…

My Little Margie – Station KREJ. 550731

By Keith September 28, 2013Comedy, My Little Margie

Vern Albright is thrilled over his new account at the office. Mrs Odet arrives as the conversation turns to joking about Freddie. What other juicy gossip is buzzing around the…