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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.

Posted by By Keith February 1, 2026Posted inJack Benny
Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…
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A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Has Disappeared – In Hospital. ep429, 520109

Posted by By Keith January 9, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
the family gathers for dinner, but the great Gildersleeve’s is missing. As the family head to the dinner table, they wonder why Gildersleeve’s didn’t at least telephone? Judge Hooker arise,…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder And The Star Of Death. 490609

Posted by By Keith October 17, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Mr Keen
A matter of murder has Mr. Keen on the case, over a sapphire known as the star of death. A Sapphire is missing; the jeweler is murdered. What happened to…
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Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Escape – The Orient Express. ep56, 490219

Posted by By Keith September 13, 2025Posted inDrama, Escape
You are racing through the night on the Orient Express with a murderer on the train with you, and in a hotbed of political contention. In 1932, a man takes…
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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

Posted by By Keith August 17, 2025Posted inComedy, 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…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Boston Blackie – Fred Palmers Dock Racket. ep214, 490216

Posted by By Keith August 5, 2025Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and Mystery
Down on the waterfront a mobster runs the dock, and people who don't have his approval end up dead. Blackie had been planning a cruise, but as Farraday sees him…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Crime Club – The Gray Mist Murders. ep20, 470410

Posted by By Keith July 25, 2025Posted inCrime Club, Detective and Mystery
The librarian has the book all ready, and it's about a pleasure cruise that turned to horror. A cruise ship is destined for Hawaii, with three couples aboard. Kay is…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113

Posted by By Keith July 10, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Mr Keen
CBS net. "The Case of The Missing Witness". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kalymnos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. A famous fashion designer has killed her daughter's lover...or has she? Bennett…
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A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – The Phantom Authors Identity. 420529

Posted by By Keith July 7, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The phantom author has been secretly delivering chapters of a mystery manuscript to Lum and his new publishing house. Today he has promised to reveal his identity if Lum will…
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A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Abner Is Scared. 420528

Posted by By Keith July 4, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Mysterious events are afoot in Pine Ridge. A phantom author is leaving chapters of a manuscript in the Jot 'Em Down store. A mystery where the events in the story…
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