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Let George Do It – The Elusive 100 Grand. ep130, 490418

Posted by By Keith October 22, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
George and Brooksie are on the way to an all expenses paid vacation. A man named Haney offers George all of his life savings, $15,000 to buy some artwork to…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Returning To Hollywood. ep417, 411019

Posted by By Keith October 19, 2025Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don Wilson sets the stage to roll back the clock, and we join the gang as they travel by train back to Los Angeles. Rochester and Mary are on hand…
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A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Gets A Million dollar policy on Jack. ep909, 550206

Posted by By Keith August 17, 2025Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Flashback to Jacks home in Beverly Hills. As Rochester sleeps in, Jack is in the kitchen making breakfast. His chores in the kitchen are interrupted by a phone call. It's…
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A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley The Bookie. ep256, 491202

Posted by By Keith August 11, 2025Posted inComedy, Life of Riley
Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his imminent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…
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Damen Runyon Theater – The Lacework Kid. ep39, 490925

Posted by By Keith July 28, 2025Posted inComedy, Damen Runyon, Drama
Today's story is about a character known as the Lacework Kid, because of his expertise at handling the playing cards. He meets Broadway, and relates this story that takes place…
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Blue Beetle – The Invisible Ghost (Parts 1 and 2). ep9,10, 400529

Posted by By July 5, 2025Posted inAdventure, Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle. May 29, 1940. Program #9 & #10. Fox Features syndication. "The Invisible Ghost" Part one. Commercials added locally. The Blue Beetle tackles a crooked slot machine gang. Dr.…
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Nero Wolfe – Calculated Risk. ep14, 510119

Posted by By Keith May 8, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe1 Comment
Killers seem to be throwing themselves at Nero Wolfe, when a man with a date with murder won't take no for an answer. The large, red bearded man claims to…
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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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Hot 100 Grand. 480919

Posted by By Keith February 3, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sam Spade
A report of a robbery case is where Sam starts, as he dictates his report to his secretary. A wealthy family wants to keep their recent loss private, and out…
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Nero Wolfe – The Killer Cards. ep13, 510112

Posted by By Keith November 28, 2024Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe
A ring of gamblers has had enough of each other, and in disbanding, the lights go out, a gunshot blasts, and one of them ends up as a corpse. Not…
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Boston Blackie – Disappearing Fourth Floor. ep208, 490105

Posted by By Keith June 12, 2024Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and Mystery
You may be asking, "Didn't you already post this one?" It's very similar to an episode involving a missing office building, but a little different. It does involve Blackie's friend…
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