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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

By Keith May 10, 2026Comedy, 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…

Fred Allen (Town Hall Tonight) The Mumbo, Or Who Stole The Elephant From Billy Nose. ep68, 360122

By Keith December 30, 2025Comedy, Fred Allen2 Comments

The show opens with the crowds entering the Town Hall, and the Ipanna Singers singing, I Feel a Song Coming On. Fred reads from the Town Hall Bulletin, making note…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Thanksgiving Show. 401118

By Keith November 18, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

As George tries to get the show started, we learn that Gracie is missing. We learn that she's busy at home, trying to take care of sick relatives. The whole…

Burns and Allen – George Tries To Get out of the Broadcast. 401028

By Keith October 28, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie tries to tell George about her big date with Spencer Tracey, but George isn't listening. He is trying to pretend to be sick so he can take time off…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley’s Tonsillectomy. 481112

By Keith September 1, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

After lunch in the Greasy Grotto, Riley has a fish bone stuck in his throat. The doc in the company infirmary finds something a little more serious, tonsil troubles. Chester…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Gets A Million dollar policy on Jack. ep909, 550206

By Keith August 17, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jacks home in Beverly Hills. As Rochester sleeps in, Jack is in the kitchen making breakfast. His chores in the kitchen are interrupted by a phone call. It's…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater Dark Victory(Barbara Stanwyck). 380404

By Keith November 14, 2024Drama, Lux

The strongwilled Judith bounces back, and is soon back to her horseback riding.

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

By Keith May 11, 2024Juvenile, 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…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Cisco Kid – Dishonor Among Thieves. ep64, 530226

By Keith February 26, 2024Cisco Kid, Western

A couple of hardcases ride the trail in search of a partner of theirs who grabbed their stolen goods and ran off. Meanwhile, Cisco and Pancho ride into an ambush…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Relative Stabs June Anderson In Hospital. 400306

By Keith June 16, 2023Adventure, Superman

Superman - Relative Stabs June Anderson In Hospital. 400306. While Clark Kent is in the hospital waiting for the girl that Superman saved to awaken, two thugs drive a black…