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Lum and Abner – Everyone Sells the Same Hour. 470428

Posted by By Keith August 24, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn't catch a lot of that, though the flow…
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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 – The 16Th Anniversary on the Radio. 470424

Posted by By Keith August 22, 2022Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner7 Comments
Lum is busy selling advertising time on the Voice of Pine Ridge when Abner enters with news. He has been making advertising sales as well. Now it's time to figure…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Visits. 431031

Posted by By Keith October 31, 2021Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
It's fifteen minutes before the show, and the audience is being seated. Jack's worried because a rep from the sponsor is to attend. The usher who seats the crowd, voice…
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Behind The Mike – War News Mistakes. ep11, 401124

Posted by By Keith November 24, 2018Posted inBehind the Mike, Documentary and Interview
Everybody likes bloopers, but first, Graham MacNamee is connected to a live connection to London. Learn a little bit about wartime censorship, and what it's like to be a reporter…
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Phil Harris – Selling RCA Victor Television Sets. ep175, 510408

Posted by By Keith April 8, 2018Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Mr Scot has called a meeting to learn who gave Phil permission to use the sponsor's name, after the ban in the first episodes of the season. Phil, Alice, and…
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Big Show – Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice. ep2, 501112

Posted by By Keith February 26, 2018Posted inDocumentary and Interview
Talulah Bankhead comments about being nervous on the last show, and gives a preview of the guests lined up for next week. Groucho enters to give Talulah a hard time.…
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Phil Harris – Phil’s Golf Game. ep169, 510225

Posted by By Keith February 25, 2018Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Phil brags about his recent championship golf game, but his girls have heard enough about it In his exuberance, he breaks a vase, which gets him in trouble le with…
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Phil Harris – Forbidden To Mention Sponsor’s Name. ep150, 501015

Posted by By Keith October 15, 2017Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Audio is excellent. After accidentally signing a contract for a burlesque, Phil gives Alice a hard time. Willie is quick to point out that it was Phil's fault, along with…
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Phil Harris – Phil Has No Sponsor. ep149, 501008

Posted by By Keith October 8, 2017Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Audio is excellent. After losing their sponsor, and signing Alice to be the main attraction in a burlesque house, Willie is distraught. Phil assures Alice he won't let her be…
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Phil Harris – New Contract With RCA. ep148, 501001

Posted by By Keith October 1, 2017Posted inComedy, Phil Harris
Audio is excellent. Starting a new season, with a new sponsor, Phil and Alice discuss their contract with Mr Philips. A morality clause means Frankie Remley is not allowed. At…
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