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A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Abner to Write Pamphlet. 420212

Posted by By Keith February 14, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The feed room is all set up for Diogenes Smith to move in with his printing press. The contest to find the most honest man in Pine Ridge continues. Lum…
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The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Annie And Joe Are Going On The Trip. ep1069, 1936

Posted by By Keith August 31, 2024Posted inJuvenile, Little Orphan Annie
As Ma and Pa Silo pack for their trip to the Mississippi River, they get sentimental about how close they've grown together over the years. Pa marvels at the precious…
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The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Goes To Work. ep919, 351023

Posted by By Keith May 18, 2024Posted inJuvenile, Little Orphan Annie
After the announcer reminds the kiddies of 1935 Dow to get their special birthstone ring, just like Annie's, we revisit Mr. Kissling and Jake. Annie and Joe are called upon…
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The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Jake Is Sick. ep918, 351021

Posted by By Keith May 11, 2024Posted inJuvenile, Little Orphan Annie
The announcer reminds the kiddies how to get their very own birthstone ring, just like Annie got for her birthday last week. Just send in the required labels from the…
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American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – Morbid Wal Paper (The Kangarooo). ep93, 490306

Posted by By Keith March 6, 2022Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Alice talks to the girls about her idea to redecorate. It seems that part of the show has been snipped, as it switches abruptly to the following scene. Remley is…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Labels Cleaned off Canned Goods. 460430

Posted by By Keith June 2, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Grandpap and Abner discuss Lum, and his showing off by giving out autographs. According to Lum, the concert that Kaye Kyser just gave was all due to their long time…
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Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – A Dress For Molly. ep361, 430420

Posted by By Keith April 20, 2021Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
It's the kind of blustery day that makes a man want to stay indoors. When Molly shows off her dress pattern, Fibber thinks it's not so hard. Has he fallen…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Help Wanted. ep981, 790521.

Posted by By Keith May 21, 2020Posted inCBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror
A killer is on the streets, preying on elderly women. Mrs Colfax is one of the lonely, older women who misses her adult son, and lives a lonely existence. Aunt…
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Cinnamon Bear – The Wintergreen Witch. ep13, 371211.

Posted by By Keith December 11, 2019Posted inCinnamon Bear, Juvenile
The kids need help getting out of the forrest, but Crazy Quilt accidentally swallowed their whistle to summon the giant. When a fortunate case of hiccups strikes, they still manage…
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Cinnamon Bear – Fee Foo The Gentle Giant. ep11, 371209.

Posted by By Keith December 9, 2019Posted inCinnamon Bear, Juvenile2 Comments
Our heroes are afraid as the giant approaches, but soon find out he is a gentle and kind giant. He carries all his new friends to find some food to…
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