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Marx Brothers Remakes (BBC) Long Lost Uncle Abner Flywheel. 910518

Posted by By Keith August 18, 2026Posted inComedyNo Comments
Flywheel and Rivelli travel to Uncle Abner's farm, where inheritance schemes, song numbers, and wild agricultural plans lead to an unexpected showdown with a shotgun.
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Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Lightning Jim _- Union Pacific. ep11, 1952

Posted by By Keith August 3, 2026Posted inLightning Jim, Western
The railroad crew sings as they work at laying track for the Union Pacific. Voiceover offers more background on the famous completion of the railroad line, and it's importance in…
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Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – The Green Death Part 4. ep687, 440119

Posted by By Keith June 27, 2026Posted inAdventure, Superman
After the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer…
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anchors, boating, Photographs, transportation

Bold Venture – Espionage and Murder in San Tomas. ep7, 510507

Posted by By Keith June 27, 2026Posted inBold Venture, Drama
In Shannon's place, Slate learns of a nuclear scientist, Falkner, who is feared is about to defect, and is thought to be on the island of St Thomas. Little does…
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A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Family Doctor – Nature Takes It’s Course. ep17, 1932

Posted by By Keith June 6, 2026Posted inDrama, Family Doctor
A man can't ever tell when a riot, or other violence might break out. As a few of the stodgy old codgers complain about the doom and gloom of the…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Camp Collins, California. ep449, 420531

Posted by By Keith May 31, 2026Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…
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"Let George Do It" radio show logo featuring a man in a fedora holding a smoking gun, with the show title displayed in bold red letters above him and a red microphone below him against a blue background.

Let George Do It – The Lady in Distress. ep131, 490425

Posted by By Keith January 28, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
A frightened showgirl writes to George, afraid that her first real break in the business will be her last. Since George is away, Brooksie listens to the distressed woman. The…
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Lum and Abner montage, square.

Lum and Abner – Abner Goes To The Railroad Depot To Meet Hortense. 350125

Posted by By Keith January 26, 2026Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner2 Comments
Horlicks, the original malted milk. Recommended by coaches for athletic training. Abner tries to get Lum to meet Hortense Kelley, and send her on her way. Lum also wants Abner…
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Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – The Penny Weighing Machine. 420921

Posted by By Keith December 3, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
A teacher has been hired, Professor Marion Sloane, but school board president Lum Edwards isn't thrilled about the board going behind his back to hire the new teacher. To welcome…
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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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Story of the 10:08. ep45, 500418

Posted by By Keith November 11, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
The musical transitions are missing in this rehearsal, but the story is still as action packed as ever. Johnny takes a job to investigate strange events with a railroad line.…
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