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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 – Marys Chiss Wheeze Sandwich, Jack Shoots the Sportsmen. 461027

By Keith October 27, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to the moments right after last week's show. Jack relives a moment from his role as the Fiddler, and his spoof murder mystery. He and…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Blooms Brood – Finding a Place. ep7, 1934

By Keith April 8, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's Sunday morning, and the Blooms are on their way to their long-planned picnic. As the girls chatter happily, Papa seems a little grumpy. What could go wrong on such…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mushrooms. ep422, 450109

By Keith January 9, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Trying to do a good deed, and surprise his wife, Fibber brings home a bag of mushrooms he picked himself. Molly suspects the little button mushrooms might be toadstools. What…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – In Jail Because of Peculiar Behavior. 480809

By Keith March 13, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner sit in jail, they discuss grandpap's mix up that landed them there. Cedric returns with the worthless horse that Lum traded from the Gypsies. So far,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Going On A Picnic. 480821

By Keith February 25, 2023Archie Andrews, Juvenile

On a sunny Saturday morning in Riverdale, Mary Andrews works in the kitchen. She has a picnic all planned, but Fred Andrews is starving right now. Archie is just a…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch – Murdering Art Richards. ep95

By Keith February 15, 2023Gene Autry, Western

The opening songs are: I Got Spurs that Jigle Jangle Jingle. If You Love Me Half As Much As I Love You. In the bunkhouse, Gene talks with Pat Buttram…

Close-up of a pair of spectacles or eyeglasses designed to improve vision, with silver frames and clear lenses.

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Book. 500531

By Keith May 31, 2022Comedy, You Bet Your Life

Groucho Marx handles the questions, and the contestants include: A consession seller at ball parks is teamed with a nightclub girl at Cerro's. Groucho learns a little about the duties…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – How to Make Lumburgers. 461218

By Keith March 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The restaurant crowd clamours for a Lumburger, but after Lum fainted and hit his head on the stove, he can't remember the ingredients. Maybe recreating the scene in the kitchen…

Lum and Abner – Duncan Hines Arrives. 461216

By Keith March 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Doc Ben Withers mans the Jot 'Em Down store when a bum pops in at the referral of Willie DeBoozler. Will the bum get a hand out from Doc? Lum…

Lum and Abner – Mr Hines Arrives Monday. 461212

By Keith March 23, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire is on hand to ask about Duncan Hines arrival in Pine Ridge so he can write up an article for the newspaper. Lum tries to explain that the way…