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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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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

GI Jive – Tommy Dorsey, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. ep271, 1943

Posted by By Keith May 9, 2023Posted inGI Jive, Music
The jukebox of the air by and for enlisted men. Playlist: Tommy Dorsey plays, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. News item, In Allaskan waters a downed bomber is kept afloat…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From St Joseph Missouri. 450218

Posted by By Keith May 7, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
In flashback, Don takes us back to a scene where Rochester sings as he cleans Jack's home. Then Jack takes the stage to speak to the gathered troops where they…
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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 – Birthday From Glenview NAB Illinois. 450211

Posted by By Keith April 30, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Jack is celebrating his birthday as he makes the rounds on his circuit of military bases. Don teases Jack about his toupee, and tries to get Jack to admit his…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From St Albans Naval Hospital In New York. 450204

Posted by By Keith April 16, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
The Naval hospital is another base near New York. Jack brags about being from Waukegan, and his education. Being a Naval base, he also jokes about being drafted into the…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Whitehall1212 – Murder Of Little Philip Avery. 520127

Posted by By Keith April 11, 2023Posted inWhitehall1212
A couple of inspectors review an exhibit in the Black Museum, namely a handkerchief and a red leather bag that was the key evidence in a murder cae. The case…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Jubilee (AFRS) Louis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers. ep58, 431227

Posted by By Keith March 31, 2023Posted inJubilee, Music
Host Ernie Whitman lays on the jive to call out Louis Armstrong to sing, Ain't Misbehaving. The Mills Brothers are joined by Louis Armstrong to sing, Paper Doll. Next, Barney…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – First Song, San Fernando Valley. ep81, 390111

Posted by By Keith March 24, 2023Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music1 Comment
Note: I'm not sure the date is correct, but it's the one that is on the file name. From Long Beach naval Operating Base, the Maestro Kaye Kaiser cracks jokes…
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Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Dimension X – Report On Barnhouse Effect. ep3, 500422

Posted by By Keith March 8, 2023Posted inDimension X, Science Fiction
In the far flung year of 1958, at a university, Professor Barnhouse talks with his assistant, Clinton. Robots are being used as drones for military service, but sometimes their brains…
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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 – Military Advisor. ep190, 390131

Posted by By Keith January 31, 2023Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
When the Army has decided to practice their combat maneuvers in Wistful Vista, the whole town is buzzing, and in a military mood. Fibber is off to see the General…
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