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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers. 490704

Posted by By Keith December 5, 2025Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Exploring the family members in this complex family. Who are they, and how are they related to each other? This episode from 1949, som 18 years after the show has…
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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 – Movie To Be Shot At Pine Ridge. 400313

Posted by By Keith March 13, 2024Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
A talent scout has taken an interest in making a movie in Pine Ridge. Cedric is in the Jot 'Em Down store to talk with Abner about it. They discuss…
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Mel Blanc – Man, Zebra, Of The Year. 461231

Posted by By Keith December 31, 2023Posted inComedy, Mel Blanc
The Loyal Order of Benevolent Zebras hold their annual meeting that has all the members getting dressed up in formal attire. Mel has to rush off to the Lodge Hall…
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Vic and Sade – Ike Kneesuffers Snapshots. 431115.

Posted by By Keith November 15, 2016Posted inComedy, Vic and Sade
Russel enjoys a treat as he greets Vic on his way home. Vic has a prank to pull on Sade and ropes in Russel to help out. Usually Sade brings…
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Retro OTR Diary 18 First, And Favorites Of the Great Gildersleeve, 1942

Posted by By Keith November 4, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve, Retro Original
Though this is the second season of the Great Gildersleeve show, it starts off with a lot of firsts, and features that have come to define the show. The first…
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One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers (retro488)

Posted by By Keith February 24, 2015Posted inDrama, One Mans Family, Retro Original
Exploring the family members in this complex family. Who are they, and how are they related to each other? This episode from 1949, som 18 years after the show has…
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Retro OTR Diary 10 Gunsmoke – Little bird 580511

Posted by By Keith July 10, 2014Posted inRetro Original
Before getting started, Keith shares a story about how, in a later interview, William Conrad tells of an autograph seeker and fan of Gunsmoke. The obliging voice actor stopped on…
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SPERDVAC – George Balzer, Part 2. 1983

Posted by By Keith August 25, 2013Posted inDocumentary and Interview
Continueing his presentation, George shares a clip of a classic moment to highlight the crazy humor that Dennis Day brought to the Jack Benny show, a bit about some false…
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Amos and Andy – Charles Boyers Valet. 440121 (Retro Plus)

Posted by By Keith January 21, 2013Posted inAmos and Andy, Comedy
Another double feature of a classic from thei earliest days, and a later show from Amos and Andy. First Show: Andy Works the Hotel Desk. 01-09-1933. Andy gets some instruction…
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