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In Review (MBS) 1945 In Review. 451225

Posted by By Keith December 1, 2025Posted inDocumentary and Interview
William Lang narrates the news headlines. The top feature has been the first Christmas not at war, and GI's were coming home A year of victory. A middle aged man…
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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.

Cavalcade of America (NBC) Barbed-Wire Christmas. 521216

Posted by By Keith November 18, 2024Posted inCavalcade of America, Drama
Featuring Edmund O'Brian. Based on the account in a German prisoner of war camp, a Sergeant recounts a most memorable Christmas. In the bleak circumstances the American soldiers faced, plans…
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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 – Abner’s Rabbits Worth Money. 410610

Posted by By Keith June 18, 2024Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After his whim of dressing Mr. Dillbeck, the store's dummy as Mrs. Dillbeck, Abner has found himself in hot water with Lizabeth. He tells Cedric about the trouble he's in.…
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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.

Casey, Crime Photographer – The New Will. ep215 ,471211

Posted by By Keith December 11, 2023Posted inCasey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery
A wealthy man is upset over his daughter’s choice of a husband, and threatens to change his will. Bradford Randal phones his lawyer immediately to get the ball rolling on…
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Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Hermit’s Cave – The Story Without End. ep2, 1930’s

Posted by By Keith October 23, 2023Posted inHermits Cave, Suspense and Horror
Two soldiers in the heat of a battlefield talk about their girlfriends back home. Dave is certain that the spirit of his girlfriend is somehow protecting him. Is it possible…
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A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Arch Oboler’s Plays – The Ways Of Men Past, Present, And Future. 390415

Posted by By Keith October 20, 2023Posted inLights Out, Suspense and Horror
A trilogy of stories takes a look at war. In a time gone by, a grandfather tries to tell his grandson about war. Men recruited, and pressed into service to…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

FDR 410106 Four Freedoms

Posted by By Keith December 9, 2022Posted inDocumentary and Interview
The president recounts America's involvement in past foreign wars to protect domestic freedom. From the wars in the first 25 years as a nation, for 99 years no foreign lands…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lights Out (NBC) Uninhabited Christmas Story 1918. 371222

Posted by By Keith November 9, 2022Posted inLights Out, Suspense and Horror
A tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…
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"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Lone Ranger – Gold For Maximillian. 440327

Posted by By Keith March 27, 2022Posted inLone Ranger, Western
Lone Ranger - Gold For Maximillian. 440327. With his faithful indian companion Tonto, the Lone Ranger led the fight to bring justice to the old West. Just after the Civil…
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A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Lights Out – The Word. 430914

Posted by By Keith October 23, 2021Posted inLights Out, Suspense and Horror
A story with no terror, but of a strange and wonderful day. At the time this show was produced, World War 2 was raging. It was probably becoming hard to…
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