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Lum and Abner – Must Close the Bank. 410916

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner fills…

Frank Merrywell – Unwelcome Rescue. 480703

By Keith July 29, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Frank and Bart are spending their summer working as lifeguards at Coney Island. The amusement park attractions feature a human cannonball, and Frank needs to stay in the water as…

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

By Keith May 18, 2024Juvenile, 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…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…

Close-up of a pair of spectacles or eyeglasses designed to improve vision, with silver frames and clear lenses.

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Window. 491130

By Keith November 30, 2023Comedy, You Bet Your Life

That sterling American, Groucho Marx returns to interview the contestants. If someone says the secret word, they could win a bonus $100. First up, a bachelor and a Spinster. A…

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Sally Finds An Apartment. 481111

By Keith October 5, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Leaving the small town where she always lived, Sally moved to Capital City to be with her husband, Jim. He left the job he took only after having it a…

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 – Sandwich Parlor. ep195, 390307

By Keith March 7, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has a hamburger stand, and we get to se his skill at customer service. He has a cook to whip up the goodies as he mans the cash register…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Clay City English Test. ep34, 490327

By Keith September 18, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie tells about the hypertensive Mr Conklin, and the assignment he gave to her. Mrs Davis sticks up for Connie, and feels she should be paid for the extra work.…

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 – Edward My Son. 490918

By Keith August 7, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Don and Jack joke, Jack gets his feelings hurt, and makes a phone call to have Don fired. Phil and Mary enter, and Don points out that Mary just…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Ben Prepares to Leave Town. 470320

By Keith July 11, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Making preparations to leave town, Ben Withers talks with Abner. Is there something Lum can think of that will keep the man in town? Is there a new vocation tthey…