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Sherlock Holmes – The Great Gandolfo. ep186, 451022

Posted by By Keith November 7, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes
Though always an energetic lad, Sherlock's older brother Mycroft had always been plump and slow. We find Mycroft dealing with word of a spy, in his characteristic laid back way,…
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Down Our Way – The Horseshoe Contest. ep3, 1932

Posted by By Keith May 16, 2025Posted inDrama
While talking to a little girl in his store, Ben gets defensive about his horseshoe tossing abilities. It seems that rumors have it that his friend, and choir partner, Eli…
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Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Carnival. ep337, 491102

Posted by By Keith April 18, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Preparing to go out, Gildersleeve plans to give his rival, Dr Olsen, a run for his money with nurse Milford. Marjorie and Birdie stroke his ego to encourage him. At…
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Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Rival, Dr. Olsen. ep335, 491026

Posted by By Keith April 10, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford’s house on the way…
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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 – Lum Is Wearing Diogenes Clothes. 420309

Posted by By Keith March 17, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After Diogenes has left town, he left both Lum and Cedric in charge. Lum tries out his new position by wearing Diogenes clothes. The clothes make Lum feel like the…
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Archie Andrews – Double Date. 461019

Posted by By Keith February 1, 2025Posted inArchie Andrews, Juvenile
To summarize in verse: The parents expect a quiet evening at home; A relaxing night, that doesn’t run late. Then Archie answers the ring of the phone; Two girls at…
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Lum and Abner – Lum Orders Book On Salesmanship. 410929

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2024Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
As Lum and Abner try to think of ways to make the store more efficient, Lum wants to order a book on salesmanship. In the process, Abner gets confused at…
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Frank Merrywell – Unreasonable Aunt. 480626

Posted by By Keith May 28, 2024Posted inDetective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell
Facing pressure to commit to a big business deal with Mr. Maxwell, Norman has only a few days to convince his aunt to let him leave the family business. Is…
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Mel Blanc – Betty’s Christmas Present. 461210

Posted by By Keith December 10, 2023Posted inComedy, Mel Blanc
Mel warms up the audience with a song that may be somewhat biographical for him, A Face Made for Radio. At least he gets the chance to showcase the various…
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Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie the Dramatic Actress. 361202

Posted by By Keith December 2, 2023Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Adventures of Gracie - Gracie as A Dramatic Actress. 361202. Announcer, Ken Niles does the usual announcer things and delivers the opening commercial and introduces the players in the show.…
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