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A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Car Pooling. 420507

Posted by By Keith June 6, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Getting clear of the apartment building plan, Lum and Abner are once again faced with how to spend that $10K that Diogenes left for them. The whole situation of the…
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American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

You Are There – The Election Of Thomas Jefferson. ep48, 481031

Posted by By Keith March 10, 2025Posted inDrama, You Are There
After deadlocks in counting the ballots, we find ourselves back in time , and the date, February 17, 1801. Who will emerge the winner, and next president of the United…
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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 – Escaped Convicts – Fibber Joins a Posse. ep498, 470107

Posted by By Keith January 7, 2025Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
Word comes in that a criminal is on the loose in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is torn between joining the posse, or staying home to protect his lovely bride. Wallace…
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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.

21st Precinct – The Platform. ep27, 540113

Posted by By Keith January 13, 2022Posted in21st Precinct, Detective and Mystery
On the busy night shift, a tip comes in about a dice game. The phones keep ringing when a woman enters to talk with Captain Canelli. Mrs. Tarban has a…
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Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Black Market Meat. ep362, 430427

Posted by By Keith April 27, 2021Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
The rationing program has been going on for close to a year, and particularly heavily in the past few months. The shortages have Fibber's mouth watering for a big, juicy…
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Green Hornet – Invasion Plans For Victory 420516

Posted by By Keith May 16, 2020Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
Due to his unorthodox methods of vigilante justice, the news headlines have been calling out with more force lately that the Green Hornet be brought down and taken off the…
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Drawing, map of downtown Pine Ridge.

Lum and Abner – Everything is OK. 451009

Posted by By Keith April 8, 2020Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
It's up too Lum to talk to Miss Emaline about her resignation letter, an injunction against him or not. Today in the Jot Em Down Store, Abner and grandpap discuss…
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Phil Harris – Phil And Remley Donate Blood. ep165, 510128

Posted by By Keith January 28, 2018Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
After a visit from Alice's brother Willie, she insists that Phil do his civic duty and give blood to the Red Cross. The situation is set for Phil to recruit…
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Great Gildersleeve – Election Day Bet. ep142, 441105

Posted by By Keith November 5, 2017Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Summerfield is on the eve of an election, and all the buzz is on the race for mayor. In fact, Gildersleeve and the Judge make a bet on the outcome.…
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Lum and Abner – Ellie Poses As Lum’s Niece. 430729

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2017Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Determined to get Ellie Conners clear of town, and the state police who want to take her back to the orphanage, the gents have gotten as far as the county…
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