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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – What’s Wrong with Gracie. 401014

By Keith October 14, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

George tells about his appearance on stage earlier in the week with Jack Benny and others. He gets teased about his appearance and clothes, and Bud is upset because he…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Danny Thomas, Dick Haymes, Ginny Simms. ep163, 450222

By Keith October 12, 2025Command Performance, Music

John Garfield hosts, and after teasing with Ken Carpenter about girls, he introduces Ginny Simms. Ginny sings, Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week. John is joined by…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – ep160, 45-02-01

By Keith August 31, 2025Command Performance, Music

Today's host is a newcomer to the Hollywood scene, Gloria DeHavilland. She's looking for a trustworthy man to guide her around town. She sings; the Man I Love. Jack Carson…

Command Performance – Frank Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Sisters. ep159, 450125

By Keith August 24, 2025Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Frank Morgan. He talks to announcer Ken Carpenter about girls, then brings out the Andrews Sisters to join in with the cutting up. The sisters dedicate their song,…

On Stage – Eddie. ep11, 530319

By Keith August 16, 2025Drama, On Stage

Elliot is Eddi, and Cathy is melba. She's a working girl in a lunch counter, and rejects his advances at trying to pick her up. The determined Eddie won't take…

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 – Cedric Needs A Date. 420605

By Keith July 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is mad, and tells Abner how he hates and despises that, Gomer Bates. He can't even keep his mind on his pinball game. Has he been taken advantage of…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Day After Christmas – Dennis Has a Cold. 541226

By Keith June 15, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester and his friend Roy clean up after the big Christmas party. Their talk turns towards dating and New Years Eave. They also discuss Jack's age. The…

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 – Leroy Meets Brenda. ep319, 490302

By Keith June 12, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve pops into Peavey's he spies on Leroy sitting with Brenda. She's a niece who has been visiting the Bullard’s. The two share a soda, but when Leroy spots…

The Great Gildersleeve – Bronco Bows Out. ep342, 491207

By Keith May 22, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Marjorie and Bronco are given space in the parlor to do what young lovers do, Gildy, Leroy, and Birdie discuss the love stuff happening in the other room. Though…

Great Gildersleeve – The Carnival. ep337, 491102

By Keith April 18, 2025Comedy, 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…