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A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…

Down Our Way – Bens Talking Pigeon. ep5, 1932

By Keith June 9, 2025Down Our Way, Drama

As the group arrive for choir practice, ben is all excited over his talking pigeon. The group starts practice with a song for the Farm Bureau picnic. Eli and Ben…

Black Museum – A Jar Of Acid. ep20, 520515

By Keith June 5, 2025Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

The story of crime begins in the echoing halls of the Black Museum. Then we have Orson Wells transition us to a scene of two women who wait for a…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – Melilot. 470823

By Keith May 24, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

The Pretenders take us to storyland by a fast ride in a convertible sports car. Three brothers find themselves in trouble with an evil witch. They contemplate the horrible fate…

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 – Molly’s Old Friend Thelma Visits. ep514, 470429

By Keith April 29, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Word comes that a happy go lucky friend of Molly's is coming to town. Though Fibber would rather not meet her, Molly flatters him by wanting to show him off…

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 – Birthday Tea For Marjorie. ep338, 491109

By Keith April 24, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At the breakfast table Marjorie gets a little upset. Leroy's teasing doesn't help, but after she storms away Birdie points out that Marjorie just needs a mom to have someone…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Worry About Jail. 420323

By Keith April 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum caught Abner and Cedric cranking out counterfeit ten-dollar bills, he convinced them it wasn't due to any magic in the printing press. Today Abner groans at the thought…

The Great Gildersleeve – The Old Tom Cat. ep335, 491019

By Keith April 3, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Marjorie has a complaint that Leroy is bringing home all the stray animals he can find for pets. The latest addition is a Tom cat that even has Birdie up…

Great Gildersleeve – The Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

By Keith March 27, 2025Comedy, 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,…

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – Outlaws Bargain. ep7, 510513

By Keith March 17, 2025Western, Wild Bill Hickock

Featuring Guy Madison as Wild Bill, and Andy Devine as Jingles. Among western outlaws there was none so dangerous as Faro Stroud. Though the outlaw has been captured, and is…