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Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Wedding Day Arrives. ep25, 1934

By Keith May 20, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Yetta, mama, and Sara all get dressed for the wedding. Nervous tension races, but mama keeps her head, and acts as commanding general to tend to the details. Missing flowers,…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Day Before the Wedding. ep24, 1934

By Keith May 17, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sidney had carved out his niche in Jake's knee pants business by expanding the line into military uniforms. We find him making preparation with his clients to keep up on…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sidney Goes To Work For Jake. ep14, 1934

By Keith April 24, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

With the announcement of Sara and Sidney's wedding, mama is on the phone to spread the word. Yeta is a little jealous, and embarrassed at mama's bragging, and hinting for…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Abner and Grandpap Remodel a Tuxedo. 480722

By Keith February 24, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Getting remarried, a big ceremony is in the works for Abner. Abney received word from the insurance e company that the ordeal won’t be needed to prove his marriage, but…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jacks Halloween Party. 381030

By Keith October 30, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's Beverly Hills home, he gets ready for his big Halloween party. Rochester, and Mary helps him out, as they tease him about his party supplies. Kenny enters to…

Jack Benny – Preparing To Go To New York. ep289, 380320

By Keith March 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Jack talks to Don about the sure signs that it's back. Phil arrives, and Jack breaks the news about the trip to New York.…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Practice Hash House Lingo. 461210

By Keith March 18, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire helps Lum make crepe souzette, to improve the standing of his menu at the restaurant. It's all to make an impression on Duncan Hine when he visits next week,…

Lum and Abner – First Busload of Passengers. 461202

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After opening his restaurant, and petitioning to have the busline stop in Pine Ridge, Lum is in anticipation as he waits for the first bus crowd. Abner tells about a…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Ruby’s Diamond. 440218. (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 18, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature of classic Amos and Andy. First Show: The Marriage Of Andrew H Brown. 04-03-1939. All the elaborate preparations are made, the rehearsal has taken place. All of…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Hat Shop’s Grand Opening. ep314, 490209

By Keith February 9, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Today, Gildersleeve finds himself in business with Adeline. They are about to open the hat shop that she will operate out of her house. Marjorie talks with him about the…