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

Jack Benny- From the Presidio in San Francisco. ep435, 420222

Posted by By Keith February 22, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
in honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…
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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- Who Will Keep the Baby. 420720

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
the mysterious ghost at Abner’s house is turned out to be his wife and daughter returning home. As we visit the Jot ‘Em Down store we find a very happy…
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Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Blooms Brood – Yetta’s Lesson. ep10, 1934

Posted by By Keith April 15, 2024Posted inDrama, Mama Bloom
In the kitchen, Mama prepares the meal and calls for Yetta to help with the table. The slightly rebellious Yetta wants to change her name and be called Yvette. Mama…
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A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Husband Who Was To Mind The House. 521227

Posted by By Keith August 5, 2023Posted inJuvenile, Lets Pretend
Join the pretenders and take a submarine ride under the waves to storyland today. It's that classic story from Grimm's Fairytales about a Scandanavian family. Both husband and wife complain…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – The New Justice Of The Peace. 460312

Posted by By Keith April 15, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
When all the men in the town leadership walked out on Lizabetgh, she replaced them all with women. The rift between men and women puts Lum in a bad light…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – An All Woman City Council. 460311

Posted by By Keith April 13, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After his treatment in preparing dinner for his wife, Abner is more determined than ever to convince Lizabeth to leave office. Today, Lum gets onto Abner as he comes to…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Abner Cooks Dinner. 460307

Posted by By Keith April 12, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lizabeth has crushed Abner's plan of being her secretary when she made her appointment. Instead, Abner has to fend for himself at home, since his woman is busy running the…
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Lum and Abner – New Years Day At Abner’s. 450101

Posted by By Keith May 17, 2019Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
A new year begins, with Lum and Abner gathered with some of their friends to discuss the new year. Ulysses S Quincy is on hand to help identify photos in…
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Lum and Abner – Lum Appreciates Everything At Home. 440927

Posted by By Keith October 31, 2018Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
With the trial coming to a dramatic, and happy result for Lum, we find him in high spirits in the Jot Em Down store. He never realized how much this…
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Jack Benny – From San Francisco. ep845, 530503

Posted by By Keith May 3, 2015Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Live from San Fransisco, Don wins himself a threat of being fired, after his announcement of Jack. Bob Crosby tells how he has been missing his family. Will Jack spring…
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