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Marx Brothers Remakes (BBC) Long Lost Uncle Abner Flywheel. 910518

Posted by By Keith August 18, 2026Posted inComedyNo Comments
Flywheel and Rivelli travel to Uncle Abner's farm, where inheritance schemes, song numbers, and wild agricultural plans lead to an unexpected showdown with a shotgun.
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Jediah Barbar Arrives. Book 64, Chapter 10 (partial). 471130

Posted by By Keith July 18, 2026Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
We start in the middle of a scene. Margret is sent off to do her homework. The doorbell rings, and a relative arrives. Jediah X Barber is a talkative, forgetful…
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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- Costello Pays Income Tax. 480310

Posted by By Keith March 27, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
audio quality could be better. Abbott remarks on a few family photo that Costello brought. He warns Lou that income tax time is right around the corner. They discuss 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- Going to Alaska to Find Gold. 480303

Posted by By Keith March 20, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
audio quality could be better. Costello arrives with the cold. Meanwhile, Abbott gets onto him about always going out with the girls. When challenged though, Costello demonstrates he knows about…
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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- Melonhead’s Department Store. ep116, 451213

Posted by By Keith March 13, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Lou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…
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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 – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

Posted by By Keith February 12, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers. 490704

Posted by By Keith December 5, 2025Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Exploring the family members in this complex family. Who are they, and how are they related to each other? This episode from 1949, som 18 years after the show has…
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Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Thanksgiving Show. 401118

Posted by By Keith November 18, 2025Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
As George tries to get the show started, we learn that Gracie is missing. We learn that she's busy at home, trying to take care of sick relatives. The whole…
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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 – Suspicious Will. 460131

Posted by By Keith February 4, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery
Trying to pick up a hot dame, Rogue finds that pamela has just received word that her dad has been murdered. More troubles emerge when the judge, who is acting…
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Crime Club – Fear Came First. ep16, 470313

Posted by By Keith September 20, 2024Posted inCrime Club, Detective and Mystery
The librarian answers the Crime Club telephone, the signature opening for this program, then shares the story of a house that was divided by fear. A big spooky mansion, a…
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