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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

The Mel Blanc Show (CBS) Exchanging Gifts. 461217

Posted by By Keith December 26, 2025Posted inComedy, Mel Blanc
It's the week before Christmas and all through the town, people drop happy hints at what they're giving to one another. All except for the thing being exchanged between Mr…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lux Radio Theater – Miracle On 34th Street(Maureen O’Hara). 481220

Posted by By Keith December 6, 2025Posted inDrama, Lux
Features Maureen Ohara in a Christmas classic for the whole family that tries to prove there is a Santa Claus. The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Jack Learns Don Has Metal Tip Shoelaces, So He Exchanges Gift. ep600, 461215

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny2 Comments
As Christmas draws near, all is quiet in the house with Rochester and Jack, but it's not what you might think. After some Christmas card fun, Jack gives a call…
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Christmas Wreath on Door.

Jack Benny – Jack Buys Don Shoelaces for Christmas. ep599, 461208

Posted by By Keith December 8, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny2 Comments
Audio isn't particularly clear, still good, but not the best. In the department store all week, Jack has had trouble making up his mind over what to buy Don for…
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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 – Fibber Shops For New Shoelaces. ep487, 461022

Posted by By Keith October 22, 2024Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
Audio is noisy, skips in spots, and resolution is low. Discussion about style and fashion finds the McGee's being visited by Elsie the gal from the beauty parlor. She gets…
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Christmas Wreath on Door.

Jack Benny – Christmas Shopping. 541205

Posted by By Keith September 1, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
The scene is set in the apartment of a department store salesman as he wakes, and faces the day. After waking from his nightmare, his wife offers Som assurance. Meanwhile…
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Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – One Hundred Seventy Five Dollar Dress Bargain. ep17, 1934

Posted by By Keith May 1, 2024Posted inDrama, Mama Bloom
Today is the day for buying Sara's wedding dress. Mama tries to reason with her on how to get a bargain, but Sara is still embarrassed over the plans to…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Skit, My Life As A Floorwalker. 340225

Posted by By Keith February 25, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Audio is a bit on the mushy side, and the show starts already in progress. Just in time for a commercial and a clipped song from Frank Parker. Jack tries…
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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.

Candy Matson – Jack Frost. 491219

Posted by By Keith September 8, 2023Posted inCandy Matson, Detective and Mystery
While shopping, Candy runs into an old friend who is working as a department store advertising manager. She needs Candies help with the case of the missing Santa Claus Helper, Jack Frost. What's Candy to do? Her soft heart for the kiddies has gotten her into another tight spot.
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Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Exchanging a Paper Weight. 481226

Posted by By Keith September 4, 2023Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Today, our show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1948. It’s back to the -brand new comedy show” format for this closing edition of 1948,…
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