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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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Jack Benny and Carmichael 1939.

Jack Benny -The Buck Benny Movie. ep371, 400421

Posted by By Keith April 21, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don introduces a man who was greeted by thousands of loyal fans. Jack arrives at his destination, his so tell and then to his studio audience. He brags about his…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Yellow Jack. 381009

Posted by By Keith October 9, 2022Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
As Jack and the cast make their appearances, they talk about how well the show went last week. Mary enters, and Jack talks about their date the night before. Mary…
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Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Last of the Double Features, Sign On The Dotted Line. 1939 and 440310 (Retro Plus)

Posted by By Keith March 10, 2022Posted inAmos and Andy, Comedy, Retro Original
The absolute last of my Amos and Andy double features. I mean it this time. Until I find more of the old classics from before the 1940's. First Show: Singing…
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Starring Jack What’s His Name. ep266, 371010

Posted by By Keith September 12, 2021Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
It's the second show of the season and Don gives Jack a hard time about being nervous last week. In a candid moment, Jack tells secrets about Eddie Cantor, and…
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Martin and Lewis – William Bendix. ep2, 490410

Posted by By Keith April 10, 2021Posted inComedy
The guys make a singing entrance, but Dean isn't too happy with Jerry's musical skill. With joking aside, Dean sings, You Won't Be Satisfied. In their apartment, Jarry reads the…
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Fibber McGee and Molly – Bergen And Mccarthy Come To Movie Premiere. ep300, 411111

Posted by By Keith November 19, 2019Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly
At the airport, the McGee's wait to pick up their friend and co-star in their movie,. Edgar Bergen. Before he arrives, the Old Timer shows up to have his joke…
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Fred Allen – Satire on Surveys and Polls. 391011.

Posted by By Keith October 11, 2017Posted inComedy, Fred Allen1 Comment
Special guest today is, Bert Lahr. Peter VanSeetin plays, and the Merrymacks sing, Good Morning to You. Fred jokes about the unexpected heat in October. Portland arrives and talks with…
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One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers (retro488)

Posted by By Keith February 24, 2015Posted inDrama, One Mans Family, Retro Original
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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SPERDVAC – George Balzer, Part 2. 1983

Posted by By Keith August 25, 2013Posted inDocumentary and Interview
Continueing his presentation, George shares a clip of a classic moment to highlight the crazy humor that Dennis Day brought to the Jack Benny show, a bit about some false…
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