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Great Gildersleeve – Toothache. ep59, 421206

Posted by By Keith December 6, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
Feeling the pains of an aching tooth, Gildy gets a cure from one of Birdie's old wives tales. Marjorie insists its time to visit a dentist. Even Leroy knows its…
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Red Skelton – Everything Happens To Me. ep48, 421201

Posted by By Keith December 1, 2015Posted inComedy, Red Skelton
Thanksgiving is over, and the gang jokes about Red's big dinner party. Topics also include butcher shops, coffee shortages, dating, and more. Ozzie is joined by Harriot to sing,. Praise…
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Great Gildersleeve – Leroy Runs Away. ep23, 420201

Posted by By Keith February 1, 2015Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
It's payday for Birdie, and both Leroy and Marjorie have a hand out for their allowances. Is there any hope of a raise? Is Leroy up to something? He volunteers…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Abbot and Costello – Marlene Dietrich. 421015

Posted by By Keith October 15, 2014Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Bud and Lou talk about car pooling and rationing, then about Lou's date with Connie at a football game. Ken Niles wants more lines, and demonstrates his tallents. Connie introduces…
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Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Fetlock Bones, guest Reginald Gardiner. 440409

Posted by By Keith September 19, 2012Posted inComedy, Fred Allen
Fred Allen arrives to poke fun with Jimmy Wallington about his fashion choices. Portland pitches in about her walk in the Easter parade with her mom. The question of the…
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Fred Allen – Trouble Hearing Show, Robert Benchley. 421101.

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2012Posted inComedy, Fred Allen
As Fred enters he pokes fun at Arthur Godfrey then gets on with the News of the Week. The topic is about coffee lovers, and shortages of their beloved brew.…
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Fred Allen – English Radio Spoof, Jean Arthur. 420607.

Posted by By Keith April 18, 2012Posted inComedy, Fred Allen
Fred and the announcer spend some time taking jabs at Jack Benny and Don Wilson. News of the week features the metal shortage, and ban on musical instruments. Falstaff brings…
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Red Skelton – Meeting Strangers. 460212. (retro370).

Posted by By Keith January 11, 2012Posted inComedy, Red Skelton, Retro Original
After the initial joking about the housing shortage, and a song by Anita Ellis, the comedy sketches begin. War Brides, featuring J Newton Numbskull as he goes home to his…
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Lum and Abner – Dick Says Chain Letters Are Illegal. 350510

Posted by By Keith December 10, 2010Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lum and Abner - Dick Says Chain Letters Are Illegal. 350510 Horlicks: For those who are overweight, use the Horlicks plan to lose 3 pounds per week. Try this marvelous…
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