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Our Miss Brooks- The Frog. 490220

By Keith March 31, 2026Our Miss Brooks

Connie Brooks complains about her day at school. It seems that Mr. Boynton is more interested in his frog, science projects in the basketball team ahead of her. She speaks…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Garden. ep439, 520319

By Keith March 19, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

the sights and sounds of spring or all-around. Gildersleeve’s and Leroy sit on the porch commenting about their neighbor Mr. Bullard who is doing his gardening. Gildy is suddenly motivated…

Lum and Abner -More Mail For Matrimonial Bureau. 350205

By Keith February 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert reminds the listeners of 1935 about the flashlight promotional. Abner thinks they have too many flashlights for the promo. Cedric brings in more mail, since he started working…

Lum and Abner – Reading Matrimonial Bureau Mail. 350122

By Keith January 19, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks, the original malted milk. When you're just too tired to fix a snack, a lump of Horlicks served hot in a cup makes a good bedtime treat for the…

Lum and Abner Matrimonial Bureau Swamped With Mail 350121

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks, ideal for invalids and convalescents. Just the kind of food a sick person needs. The announcement has gone out over the party line. Match making and advice to the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George Tries To Impress Fifi. 401104

By Keith November 4, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

It's the day before election day in 1940, and the day where we pick the man, we want to live with for the next four years... but not the way…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley Seeks Knowledge. ep216, 481029

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley seeks to improve his mind, but his ideas don't come from books. It's more his speed to get his information from listening to radio shows. I wonder if he…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Takes Care Of The Baby. 420706

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

When a baby has been left in the care of Lum and Abner, the gents are worn to a frazzle. We learn how Lum has been dealing with the fussy…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – The Hiccups (A Good Nights Sleep). 480515

By Keith August 16, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

It's Friday night in the Andrews home when mom is harshly awakened by a sound in the night. Upon investigation she finds Archie sound asleep, except for a sudden outburst…

Lum and Abner – Peace for Abner And Lizabeth. 420622

By Keith August 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Helping Cedric out of trouble in his love life, Abner has gotten himself into the doghouse in his own. Today, he reviews his confused situation with Lum. The bachelor is…