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You Are There – The Trial Of John Peter Zenger, 1735AD. 490206

Posted by By Keith March 7, 2026Posted inDrama, You Are There
Who is John Peter Zenger? He was an early newspaper reporter who published articles that brought the true feelings of New Yorkers to light, though they went against the king…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie Writes a Play. 401216

Posted by By Keith December 16, 2025Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
As they often do, George and Gracie enter to joke about dating other people, and their fashionable nightlife. Topics also include Christmas shopping, and Senor Lee's crazy butchering of the…
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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 – Running A Newspaper with Hetta Hopper. Ep54, 440302

Posted by By Keith September 29, 2025Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Costello has learned he just inherited a fortune. As mayor of Sherman Oaks, Abbott plans to help him invest it. Costello shows off what he knows about the newspaper industry.…
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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 – Coat Of Arms In Newspaper. 420727

Posted by By Keith September 24, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Investigating the coat of arms the baby had in a locket, Abner gets confused as Lum tells what the possibilities mean. Is the baby a little young to have joined…
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a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Writes a Newspaper Column. 400923

Posted by By Keith September 23, 2025Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
The opening joking around covers bases about performing ability, hotels, and publicity. George has decided to write a newspaper column and after getting nowhere with Gracie and Senor Lee, he…
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"Let George Do It" radio show logo featuring a man in a fedora holding a smoking gun, with the show title displayed in bold red letters above him and a red microphone below him against a blue background.

Let George Do It – One Against the City. ep120, 490207

Posted by By Keith September 5, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
Another adventure of George Valentine. A man writes to George with an intriguing challenge. He lives in a town where he runs a small newspaper, and is the single voice…
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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.

Rogues Gallery – The Chronicle (Triangle Murder Case). ep36, 460221

Posted by By Keith July 2, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery
Curtis and Ames are business rivals. What is the big matter at the core of their bitter rivalry? Ames is a reporter, and Fred Curtis is a high-power lawyer. Curtis…
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The Big Town – Deadline at Dawn. 481214

Posted by By Keith December 14, 2024Posted inBig Town, Detective and Mystery
A shake down racket has been operating on the South side of town. When small business owners don't buy from the local gangster, they find themselves being roughed up, or…
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Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Brings New Books To Library. 411111

Posted by By Keith October 7, 2024Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
The decision has been made to start a library that is to be part of the Jot 'Em Down store, and today we find Abner clearing space to put the…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Molle Mystery Theater – Comic Strip Murder. 441024

Posted by By Keith September 10, 2024Posted inDetective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater
In a penthouse apartment, a district attorney and a woman sit talking together. The high-profile murder has all the newspaper reporters and legal types buzzing, and we learn the details…
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