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A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Academy Award Theater – The Great McGinty. ep4, 460420

Posted by By Keith November 8, 2025Posted inAcademy Award Theatre, Drama
A man who is barely more than a common thug gets the attention of a crooked politician during a rigged election. Vote early, vote often, and vote for those who…
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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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Betrayal In Bumpus Hell Caper. ep134, 490116

Posted by By Keith October 3, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sam Spade
Reading a western novel, Bumpus Hell, to himself as a relaxing sleep aid, Sam doesn't think it’s working. Especially when a neighbor comes pounding on his door. On the third…
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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 – The Problem Child. ep215, 481022

Posted by By Keith August 18, 2025Posted inComedy, Life of Riley
Hey, I think this show was the one that was podcasted last week, and the show last week should really be titled as this one. Sorry for not catching the…
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Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – Skulking Permit. ep38, 560213

Posted by By Keith February 13, 2024Posted inScience Fiction, X Minus One
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Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Off To Washington. 490116 (Retro plus)

Posted by By Keith September 25, 2023Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original
As provided by the Jot 'em Down Journal of February, 1999: ABnER: Don't you think we ort to drop Mr. Truman a post- card and let him know we're comin?…
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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.

Adventures of Superman – Buffalo Hills, 4of6. 400520

Posted by By Keith August 29, 2023Posted inAdventure, Superman
Champion of the weak and oppressed. Lately Clark has learned of the threat to the life of governor Carson by the outlaw, Florres. Clark and Asa have been thrown into…
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American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The Aristocrats of Freedom. ep12, 620404

Posted by By Keith September 24, 2022Posted inDemocracy in America, Documentary and Interview
A study in American law and lawyers. The influence of lawyers in public life impressed our French travelers. Could it be due to the fact that they were lawyers themselves?…
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American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The Governor in the Boarding House. ep2, 620124

Posted by By Keith July 16, 2022Posted inDemocracy in America, Documentary and Interview
The next step in the observation in the democracy of 1831 is in the humble conditions of its leaders, living in a lack of pomp. Praise for one another seems…
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Green Hornet – Trouble Hits The Trolleys. 390608

Posted by By Keith June 8, 2020Posted inAdventure, Green Hornet
When a local politician runs for office, strange events involving the trolleys of the city mass transit system begin having wrecks. As public safety concerns arise, Jim Reed connects the…
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Jack Benny – From San Francisco. ep846, 530510

Posted by By Keith May 10, 2015Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Audio has a little tape hiss, but is otherwise good. Broadcast from historic San Fransisco, Don announces that other ageless wonder... Jack Benny. It's his final day performing his stage…
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