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A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Squire Buys Engagement Ring For Lum. 350506

Posted by By Keith June 1, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments
Horlicks: Imitations are made to resemble a thing, but no imitations can hold up to the quality of Horlicks. Accept no substitutes. Only the finest ingredients for the past 50…
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Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef, Part4. ep1579, 401226

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2026Posted inAdventure, Jack ArmstrongNo Comments
On the storm swept China Sea, the Spindrift sails bravely on towards the Sulu Sea where their treasure of uranium lies. The crew all do their parts in battling the…
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Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – Mad About Music(Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall). 380418

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2026Posted inDrama, LuxNo Comments
Features Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshal, and William Frawley. Walter Huston fills in for Cecil B DeMill. The background and personal aspects of Deanna are given, then the show opens. A…
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A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – A Scandal in Bohemia. ep193, 451210

Posted by By Keith May 22, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sherlock HolmesNo Comments
Intro by Peggy Webber, explaining emotional attitudes of Sherlock Holmes, especially his skeptical nature, and his distrust for emotional displays. Irene Adler, or the person who Holmes only refers to…
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Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

The Roy Rogers Show – The Russian Kid.

Posted by By Keith May 4, 2026Posted inRoy Rogers, Western
Pat Friday listens, as Vern Smith narrates this story of frontier Robin Hoods. One of them was a big Russian, and this is how his life was turned around. In…
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A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Leila’s Party for Joanne. ep248, 470423

Posted by By Keith April 23, 2026Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
after an encounter with a bully named Snyder, Judge Hooker stops to tend to Leroy. Taking the boy home, the judge is a calming presence as Marjorie in Gildersleeve panic.…
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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 Battles of Belvedere. ep149, 490501

Posted by By Keith March 11, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sam Spade
Belvidere is an island, visible in the bay, and from Sam's office. Met by an intriguing oriental girl, Sam meets her benefactor, and his new client, Mr. Battle. The artist…
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"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Stretch Is Accused Of Professionalism. ep42, 550522

Posted by By Keith March 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Our Miss Brooks
Note: Not sure this is the right date for this episode. The one listed with this episode and date is one about a Great Dane. The big rival baseball game…
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Cowboy standing next to his horse.

Gene Autry – Buck and Kate

Posted by By Keith March 9, 2026Posted inGene Autry, Western
Gene opens with a song, When Payday Rolls Around. He continues with, Sometime Someone Says I Love You. In the bunkhouse, Pat Butram gets his list of chores from Gene.…
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Old-Fashioned Compass Rose

Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef. ep3, 401225

Posted by By Keith February 28, 2026Posted inAdventure, Jack Armstrong
Jack, Billy, Betty, and uncle Jim is on the Spindrift and a storm rage as they sail towards their goal in the Sulu Sea. Uncle Jim issues the orders, and…
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