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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jack Test Drives A Car. 360510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack BennyNo Comments
Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…
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A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation. ep430, 520116

Posted by By Keith January 16, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve’s is feeling great after his stay in the hospital. He enjoys a big breakfast before starting his day. He starts his morning by telling his young neighbor Babs about…
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A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Has Disappeared – In Hospital. ep429, 520109

Posted by By Keith January 9, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
the family gathers for dinner, but the great Gildersleeve’s is missing. As the family head to the dinner table, they wonder why Gildersleeve’s didn’t at least telephone? Judge Hooker arise,…
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 48 Chapter 5 The Strength and The Glory Of The Human Spirit 431107

Posted by By Keith August 9, 2025Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Opening Line: The spirit of the Barber family has been subdued at their great loss. Joan has had pneumonia, and recovered almost before anyone knew what happened in the face…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Impossible. ep343, 560313

Posted by By Keith July 24, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Dragnet
A hold up man has been making short work of grocery stores in town, and it's up to Joe Friday to bring him down. Ride along as the cops interview…
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Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Trip to the Hospital. 481205 (Retro Extra)

Posted by By Keith August 14, 2023Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original
Today's show notes are provided from the Jot'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Charlie Redfield is hospitalized in Mena! His problem? He is nearsighted_ How does that land him in…
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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 – From Fitzsimmons Hospital, Denver. ep541, 450225

Posted by By Keith May 14, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
The show starts with a bit of a flip flop. Jack opens, and introduces Don wilson as the star of the show. what's the story behind that? Did Jack lose…
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family Book 43 Chapter 10 – The Rest Of The Night

Posted by By Keith February 19, 2023Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Title: The Rest of the Night. Multiple explosions in the area have the Barbers upset. A stranger is found running across the stubble field, who needs hospital care. Authorities have…
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Big Town – Angel of the Street. 481019

Posted by By Keith October 19, 2018Posted inBig Town, Detective and Mystery
The power of the press is a flaming sword. Hold it high, guard it well. One chilly night, Violet sells flowers on the street in the theater section of town.…
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Superman – Nita, the Leopard Woman 2of12. 420114

Posted by By Keith January 14, 2015Posted inAdventure, Superman
Max Heller is on the loose again, and has joined forces with the Leopard Woman and her cohort. A plan to poison Lois Lane with a box of candy is…
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