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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 Mans Family – Book 72, Chapter 10 – The Family Must Make Its Decision 491204

Posted by By Keith December 20, 2025Posted inDrama, Lux, One Mans Family
The Christmas season approaches, but the drama with Paul continues. Fannie tries to get her husband Henry out of the dumps. Will a discussion of what to buy for the…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Nero Wolfe – The Killer Cards. ep13, 510112

Posted by By Keith November 28, 2024Posted inDetective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe
A ring of gamblers has had enough of each other, and in disbanding, the lights go out, a gunshot blasts, and one of them ends up as a corpse. Not…
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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 Mans Family – Book 72, Chapter 9 – Dr. Thompson Opens Paul’s Eyes 491127

Posted by By Keith November 27, 2023Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
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Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – April Fool’s Gags. ep330, 390402

Posted by By Keith April 2, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Don brings us the man who held the ladder for Clark Gable to elope with Carol Lumbard, Jack Benny. The news of the celebrity wedding is the focus of jokes.…
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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 – Grandpap Gets Threatening Phone Call. 470310

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum gets onto Abner for browsing through the mail order catelog. If he keeps going down that route, Abner won't have any of his…
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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 – Divide the Pearl Money. 470306

Posted by By Keith June 20, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
With winning an odd amount of money, Lum and Abner debate at how to split the difference. Huh? Why do they need to split it in amounts of hundreds of…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Tinkering with The Blueprint. 461008

Posted by By Keith December 31, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lum has the blueprints of the new house he plans to build for a family in need. He has some trouble telling Abner about them, and how the blueprints are…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

One Man’s Family – Book 72 Chapter 13 – Christmas Morning At The Barbours 491225.

Posted by By Keith December 25, 2021Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
After the Christmas celebration the night before, Henry shares his concern with his wife, Fannie. He hopes Paul won’t pursue the relationship with Mrs Abbot. He also shares a new…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum May Leave Town. 460919

Posted by By Keith December 6, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
In the aftermath of learning about the prank Abner and grandpap pulled on him, Lum drips with sarcasm as he and Abner talk. He's especially annoyed when he spots grandpap…
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Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner Split the Hotel. 460731

Posted by By Keith October 4, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
In the hotel, Lum phones his gratitude to the gang members who made his bail, and got him out of jail. Dick Huddleston enters to listen to Lum complain about…
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