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Archie Andrews – Archie Fights a Cold. 480612

By Keith August 23, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the kitchen at the Andrews home, Mary gets breakfast ready for Fred. Dad's a little groggy after their late-night party. Archie isn't doing so well himself. Doctor mom declares…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Day After Christmas – Dennis Has a Cold. 541226

By Keith June 15, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester and his friend Roy clean up after the big Christmas party. Their talk turns towards dating and New Years Eave. They also discuss Jack's age. The…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is Hospitalized. ep108, 440109

By Keith January 9, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

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 – Mousey Fights Iron Ike. 420102

By Keith December 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today is the day that Mousey is to fight Iron Ike, but he's at home, and is sick with the mumps. As Lum pouts over it, Cedric enters to show…

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 – Claudia Says Goodbye To Her Family (Book 47 Chapter 8). 430829

By Keith November 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Claudia Says Goodbye to Her Family. Claudia has everything all packed up that she won't need as she goes to visit Nick. She says a few words of goodbye…

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 – Fibber Is Sick. ep484, 461001

By Keith October 1, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the season opener, and we learn that Fibber is feeling under the weather. Doc Gamble arrives to hear Fibber's story, and diagnose the problem. He prescribes a new kind…

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Cold He Caught At Dons House. ep898, 541121

By Keith August 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don summarizes the events of last week's show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over to…

Lum and Abner – Lum Likes Widder And Kids. 400129

By Keith January 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and grandpap talk about the mess that has come about from the widow's ad for a husband, and the bunch of sick kids that are filling Lum's house. They…

Lum and Abner – Widder And Kids. 400126

By Keith January 26, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has decided not to marry the widow, but it looks like she's going to be in town for a little while with sick kids. Today Abner worries to Cedric…

One Mans Family – Book 72, Chapter 9 – Dr. Thompson Opens Paul’s Eyes 491127

By Keith November 27, 2023Drama, One Mans Family