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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 Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

Posted by By Keith March 27, 2025Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
In the Gildersleeve home, Leroy and Gildy harmonize his unnamed song as Marjorie accompanies on piano. After a quick comment from Birdie, Gildy heads out to meet his newest gal,…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Lux Radio Theater (CBS) Pinocchio. 391225

Posted by By Keith November 24, 2022Posted inDrama, Lux1 Comment
Walt Disney's classic movie, brought to the radio. Featuring Gepeto, the wood carver who wants a boy so badly, he carves one out of wood. A visit from the Blue…
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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.

Dragnet – The Big Father. ep290, 550308

Posted by By Keith March 8, 2022Posted inDetective and Mystery, Dragnet
A gentleman is in the police station to give the details of the burglary. Joe and Frank hit the streets, and interview people in the neighborhood. The people aren't very…
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Cowboy standing next to his horse.

Six Shooter – Sheriff Billy. ep11, 531129

Posted by By Keith November 29, 2020Posted inSix Shooter, Western
On the way to another ranching job, Brit stops in at a small town. Things seem to be running down, although the jail is in good shape with new improvements.…
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Halls of Ivy – His Fathers Image. ep55, 510314

Posted by By Keith October 23, 2018Posted inComedy, Halls of Ivy
Audio quality is OK. Sounds like it was recorded over open speakers, and has some scratchiness. The Halls discuss hero worship. How does it impact development of the younger generation?…
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Lum and Abner – Phinus’s Eccentricities. 440518

Posted by By Keith March 2, 2018Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The secret of most of the museum pieces has been explained as coming from Abner's papa. Proud of the postcard he received, , Lum tires of hearing the note from…
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Greatest Story Ever Told – Call Not Any Man a Fool. ep31, 470824

Posted by By Keith November 13, 2016Posted inDrama, Greatest Story
Not one for kind words, Sampson complains to his wife, Rachel, about his son. Is he coming across too harsh, when all he wants is for his boy to be…
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Lone Ranger – Mad Murdock. 450627.

Posted by By Keith June 27, 2014Posted inLone Ranger, Western
Jim Murdock was a strange man, and his number of friends were rapidly in decline. His entire life was for his general store, and his daughter Jessie. He was unconcerned…
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Gunsmoke – Target. 580622

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2014Posted inGunsmoke, Western
A note from young Danny gets the attention of Matt Dillon. The boy has hard feelings between himself, and his dad. What kind of trouble is going on at the…
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Jack Benny – House Of Rawchild. 340824

Posted by By Keith September 9, 2012Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Audio condition is fair to poor. Don introduces that master golfer and violinist, who tells about being back in New York. Listen and learn about his trip to Atlantic City…
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