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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 A Ghost in Abner’s House. 420715

Posted by By Keith September 10, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The old fellows are happily engaged in playing nursemaid to their new baby. With the baby napping, the gents keep their voice low as they discuss what they should name…
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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 – Mystery Girl On The Bus. ep326, 490504

Posted by By Keith August 22, 2024Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
After the last episode, it has come about that Gildersleeve’s actually did capture a burglar, and has a brief moment of glory in the radio. He is proud of the…
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"Let George Do It" radio show logo featuring a man in a fedora holding a smoking gun, with the show title displayed in bold red letters above him and a red microphone below him against a blue background.

Let George Do It – The Man Under the Elm Trees. ep153, 490926

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2023Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
A man has a wealthy sister, and a family conflict. George and Brooksie go to get all the family secrets, and the dirt on the skeletons in the closets. Who…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Murder In The Movies. 381204

Posted by By Keith December 25, 2022Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don and Jack joke about the cold weather in New York, compared to sunny California. Jack gets in some wisecracks about his famous rival, Fred Allen. The rest of the…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Blair of the Mounties – The Feminine Touch, Part 1. ep27, 380801

Posted by By Keith September 29, 2022Posted inBlair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery
Inspector Blair has retired to the rural life, and finds himself in a new realm of home life. At home, his wife, Margret awaits him in his London home. He…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Blair of the Mounties – Incident At Long Cooley. ep2, 380207

Posted by By Keith September 1, 2022Posted inBlair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery
Local store owner, Belle has been robbed and her best sled dog killed. She comes to Blair for help and the bad guys are nabbed before the distraught, but tough…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Blue Beetle – Jewel Mystery Of Channel Island eps47, 48. 400911

Posted by By Keith September 11, 2021Posted inAdventure, Blue Beetle
Rookie patrolman, Dan Garret. Loved by everyone, but suspected of no one of being the Blue Beetle. Part 1: Trouble with jewel robberies plagues an upscale resort hotel, located on…
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-Lum and Abner – Detective Lum Explains. 450627

Posted by By Keith January 6, 2020Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Upon Lum's return, he revealed in detail what really happened with Ira's prize bull, and is now applying his detective expertise to find Cedric's lost wallet. Abner insists on making…
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Dick Tracy – Case Of The Low Hi-Jack. 470904

Posted by By Keith September 4, 2019Posted inAdventure, Dick Tracey
Stand by for action! Let's go men! But first a word on that hero of baseball, Babe Ruth. Listen up for a few tidbits of trivia on the champ, and…
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Big Town – Wilson Is Shot. 371019 (retro 542)

Posted by By Keith October 28, 2016Posted inBig Town, Detective and Mystery, Retro Original
Good audio quality. At a big town newspaper, Edward G Robinson plays a relentless editor out for the news at any cost. His social columnist, played by Claire Trevor, tries…
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