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A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Opening A Gas Station. 451129

Posted by By Keith March 6, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Abbott complains to Costello that he is not doing any work at their new gas station. Will Costello get sued for the work he’s done to a car? Lou has…
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Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – A Trip And A Trap. ep1, 480716

Posted by By Keith August 2, 2025Posted inGasoline Alley, Juvenile
Just as you've found them in newspaper comics from coast to coast, all the gang from Gasoline Alley are now on the air. This first episode has audio quality that…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Strip. ep337, 560131

Posted by By Keith May 22, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Dragnet
An auto theft ring is operating in town, and it's up to Joe Friday to bring it to a stop. Travel step by step on an actual case with your…
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Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – The Adventure Of The Sweet Scented Sergeant. ep12, 481001

Posted by By Keith January 6, 2024Posted inGasoline Alley, Juvenile
Audio is mushy and weak, hold off until you can listen in a quiet place with headphones. Sometimes the only difference between a blonde and a brunette is the corner…
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Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – The Adventure of the Unaccustomed Public Speaker. ep11, 480924

Posted by By Keith September 16, 2023Posted inGasoline Alley, Juvenile
Audio is poor and muffled. Visit with your favorite friends from Gasoline Alley. The garage is a beehive of activity. As they work, Wilmer brags about his prowess at public…
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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.

Dragnet – The Big Deal. ep296, 550419

Posted by By Keith April 19, 2022Posted inDetective and Mystery, Dragnet
Auto Theft detail, Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case to stop the crime spree. Joe and Frank talk with a mechanic friend who is an ex-con, and…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Box 13 – Speed To Burn. 490626.

Posted by By Keith June 26, 2020Posted inBox 13, Detective and Mystery
It's a high speed adventure from the start when Dan Holiday gets his instructions for meeting his next client. The mystery woman meets Dan at top speed on a wide…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Philip Marlowe – The Key Man. ep39, 490625

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2020Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
A client meets with Marlowe to find a man named Kovack. It's to ensure that nobody will stand in the way of a big budget sales deal. Why is the…
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Wild Bill Hickock – The Tinkers Revenge. ep109, 521205

Posted by By Keith January 25, 2020Posted inWestern, Wild Bill Hickock
Saddle weary from their travels, Jingles wants to relax in the shade when a tinker rides down the road in his wagon. Elmer is a jack of all trades when…
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Adventures in Research – The Paper Invention That Worked. ep185, 460806

Posted by By Keith August 6, 2019Posted inAdventures in Research, Documentary and Interview
In the early days of automobiles, Rudolph Diesel came up with a new kind of engine to power the machines that would be more efficient than steam. We learn that…
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