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Our Miss Brooks – Mister Boynton’s Parents. ep40, 490508

By Keith February 24, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks1 Comment

A few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin's knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…

Our Miss Brooks – Take Him or Leave Him (Cow In The Closet). 550424

By Keith February 17, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie talks about her latest adventure with her bashful biologist boyfriend, Mr. Boynton to Mrs. Davis. He has recently gotten for himself a new pet dog. The two gals compare…

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 – Man Of The Year Swindle. 491213

By Keith December 23, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is told that he has been selected as a potential man of the year, much to Molly's surprise. Frank nelson is Mr. Grift, the man who wants to sell…

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 – Rent Spare Room To War Worker. ep372, 431005

By Keith July 15, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Cleaning out the spare room for a war worker, Molly has to keep Fibber calmed down after reading old news headlines. Fibber has trouble parting with sentimental, old items. Who…

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 – The Juniper Tree. 410419

By Keith July 12, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Come one, come all, and let's pretend. Listen and enjoy the week's children's story. Mount up on horses as we ride off to storyland. The Juniper Tree is a story…

Fibber McGee and Molly – The New Fire Truck. ep584, 490419

By Keith July 1, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The Wistful Vista Fire Department has just ended their clothing drive, and the winner of the drive for bringing the most clothes get a free ride through town on the…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Old Family Recipe – Shrimps McGee. ep518, 470527

By Keith May 27, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has gone shopping and left Fibber home alone. With time on his hands, Fibber has decided to cook a special treat for dinner. Shrimps McGee, from an old family…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Shops For New Shoelaces. ep487, 461022

By Keith October 22, 2024Comedy, 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…

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 – Gildy Sues Bullard. 490525

By Keith October 3, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Special guest tonight is Kay Star. As Gildy pulls into his driveway, he gives neighbor, Bullard the right of way. In a moment of double politeness, Bullard takes the opportunity…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George Goes Rabbit Hunting. 450402

By Keith April 2, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

This is an AFRS presentation, so commercials have been replaced with dance music. Get ready to do some ball room dancing in between the comedy. Today we find George and…