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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 – Peavey Disappears. ep251, 470514

By Keith May 14, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Abner Arrested. 420326

By Keith April 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Great excitement has Pine Ridge all abuzz. Lum and Cedric were to stand trial, but both have broken out of jail, and fled. Today Squire Skimp talks to Abner in…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is Hospitalized. ep108, 440109

By Keith January 9, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar Super Picture. ep74, 1934

By Keith October 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

At the movie studio Jake is worried about business. When Sydney and Harold enter, they only make him worry even more. Do they have good news or bad? Sidney has…

Lum and Abner – Jewels Missing From Box. 410911

By Keith July 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Actually, the title should probably be, Lum in Disguise. Cedric enters the store to talk with Abner about the recent happenings, and why they have been hiding out. The two…

Lum and Abner – Practicing Jujitsu Holds. 410908

By Keith July 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over at Lum's house, we find Abner in hiding with him. It seems the only way out when the widow has mistaken Lum's photo for one of the crooks, the…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Wants a Vacation . ep32, 1934

By Keith June 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it's Saturday afternoon, and the factory has closed for the day. Mama and papa Bloom discuss the possibility of retirement. Mama appeals to pop his pride over what the Schwartz's…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Where’s Sidney. ep16, 1934

By Keith April 29, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama and the girls are home, but Yetta is ready to run out to have some fun. Sara stays home, but wonders at mama's concern about setting a curfew for…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Missus. ep312, 550809

By Keith February 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet1 Comment

Burglaries are plaguing the city, and Joe Friday is working the Robbery Detail to put a stop to it. In the police station, Joe and partner, Frank Smith talk the…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Mexico. 400112

By Keith January 12, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner was about to let Lum off the hook, from believing the cops were still after him, and tell him that he was clear of legal charges. After some extra…