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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 – Editor Of The Mena Star. 420728

Posted by By Keith September 26, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After finding an ad in the want ads with the coat of arms found with the baby, Lum and Abner discuss what to do next. Lum is worried that they'll…
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Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – A Quiet Evening at Home. ep48, 1934

Posted by By Keith July 12, 2024Posted inDrama, Mama Bloom
A few weeks of pass, and Jake Bloom is becoming more comfortable with his new movie studio business. He and Becky look forward to a quiet night at home. Becky…
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Bill Foreman as the Whistler in 1948.

Whistler – Witness At The Fountain. ep224, 460909

Posted by By Keith September 10, 2023Posted inSuspense and Horror, Whistler
Cynthia is the harried wife of a high powered and demanding man, Randy. He's the kind of man to plan things to the minute, and worry over details of his…
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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 – Fire In Sterling Building Girl Trapped. 400304

Posted by By Keith June 14, 2023Posted inAdventure, Superman
In today’s adventure, Mike, one of the newspaper's photographers, tells Perry White about a girl being trapped in a fire in the Sterling Tower Building. Despite Lois Lane's sarcasm, Clark…
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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 – Yellow Mask Throws Lois Out Of Plane. 400301

Posted by By Keith June 10, 2023Posted inAdventure, Superman, Western
The atomic fuel cell has been stolen and leaves Clark and the professor to wonder what to do next. The clock is ticking towards the time for the Daily Planet…
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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 – Dr Dalgrins Atomic Beam Machine. 400226

Posted by By Keith June 7, 2023Posted inAdventure, Superman
As our story opens we find ourseles far from the doomed offices of the Daily Planet, which has recieved a bomb threat. Doctor Dahlgren talks with his assistant about his…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Fred Allen (Texaco Star Theater) Santa Claus Sits Down, with Rise Stevens. 421220

Posted by By Keith December 29, 2022Posted inComedy, Fred Allen
Taking some veiled jabs at his favorite rival, Jack Benny, Fred changes to joke about a plan in New York to use magnets to clean the streets. Allen's Alley residents…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Article About Arrival. 460516

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The big build up from last week comes to a head, and Bob Hopes arrival is announced. The mystery of why the big time comedian is visiting will be explained.…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Whistler – Next Year is Mine. ep239, 461223

Posted by By Keith December 30, 2020Posted inSuspense and Horror, Whistler
The newspaper had a special edition to get out, but the editor takes time to listen to the choir's sing Christmas carols in the next building. Johnny Hale is a…
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Lum and Abner – Newspaper Article About Mine Accident. 450301

Posted by By Keith July 29, 2019Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Still recovering at Abner's house, Lum turns to the important work behind the Silver mine. Can he reach the mysterious Mr. Sutton, to swing a deal with the Silver mine?…
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