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Our Miss Brooks – Babysitting On New Years Eve. 500101

By Keith January 1, 2023Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Flashback to the day before, when Connie and Mrs Davis talk about their new Years Eve party plans. Miss Brooks is hopeful that Mr Boynton will take her out. Too bad he has to drop in and break his date. Boynton will be attending a Biologist convention, and only has money for one ticket.

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Tyrone Power. 491204

By Keith December 4, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At rehearsal Jack gets on the nerves of the cast as he complains over their poor performance on the previous show. Phil, Mary, and Dennis all get in their jokes…

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

Jack Benny – From Mitchell Field. 450128

By Keith November 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

In front of a military audience, Don teases Jack about his leadership ability,and a matter of slang. The jokes continue to reflect the culture of the Air Force training base.…

Our Miss Brooks Weighing Machine. 481205

By Keith July 10, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Miss Brooks recounts an event that she experienced recently when weighing herself on a penny scale. The card it spit out, promised that she would meet a tall dark man…

Jack Benny – Mary And Van Johnson Are Late. 490320

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don goes into flashback mode to Jack's house where the gang are getting ready for Easter, and waiting for guest, Van Johnson to appear. Rochester goes to make a phone…

Our Miss Brooks – Weekend At Crystal Lake. ep7, 480919

By Keith June 12, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

There's something peaceful about a lake. On the surface, clean, shimmering water, with wind kicking up little ripples on the surface. Ducks swimming, or waddling near the shoreline. A row…

Red Skelton – Impressing Others. ep34,,, 420526

By Keith May 26, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The topic of the day is movies, and screen tests that Red and the cast have been involved in. Ozzie and Harriot sing, I Really Like You. Deadeye drives the…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Baby Sitting Job. 480428

By Keith April 28, 2022Abbott and Costello, Comedy

After a wardrobe malfunction, the guys joke about horse races. Lou tells about his date with Susan Miller, then about the nose on Bud's wife. Melonhead is on hand to…

Judy Canova – Trip To The Hollywood Canteen. ep36, 440321

By Keith March 21, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy recounts how she visited the Hollywood Canteen to entertain the soldiers. In a patriotic moment she claims to be willing to join the WAC if she could get a…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Last of the Double Features, Sign On The Dotted Line. 1939 and 440310 (Retro Plus)

By Keith March 10, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy, Retro Original

The absolute last of my Amos and Andy double features. I mean it this time. Until I find more of the old classics from before the 1940's. First Show: Singing…