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A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Opening A Gas Station. 451129

Posted by By Keith March 6, 2026Posted inAbbott and Costello, Comedy
Abbott complains to Costello that he is not doing any work at their new gas station. Will Costello get sued for the work he’s done to a car? Lou has…
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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Richard Diamond – Brown Envelope Case. ep112, 511207

Posted by By Keith August 26, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Richard Diamond
It was a dark and stormy night, with a sultry dame and a hardboiled detective. The resulting fender vender sets Dick Diamond off to a repair shop, and a mystery.…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Little Man Who Wasn’t All There. ep23, 491029

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Everyone's favorite freelance insurance investigator lays out his expenses in locating the little man who wasn't there. A matter of fraud from a man who had his wife insured, 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 – No Riders. ep162, 491128

Posted by By Keith April 3, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
There has been a trucking accident, and a woman is concerned over a boy who may be in trouble. He was hitchhiking to find a better job so he could…
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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.

Boston Blackie – Pudgy And The Stolen Tire Racket. ep229, 490601

Posted by By Keith September 14, 2023Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and Mystery
Blackie and Mary are hot on the heals of a thief when their car breaks down. Dropping Mary off at a gas station, Blackie commandeers a motorcycle,only to crash it…
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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 – Lum Wins Bet with Squire. 460530

Posted by By Keith July 14, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After being pulled from the ditch by a farmer with a team of mules, Lum would rather have the farmer tow him all the way to Pine Ridge. The county…
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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 – Lum Wrecks the Car. 460529

Posted by By Keith July 12, 2021Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
We join Lum and Abner while they're on the road back to Pine Ridge in Lum's new car. Since Lum doesn't know how to drive, Abner has been giving him…
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Superman – Yellow Mask And The Five Million Dollar Jewel Robbery. 9of15, 401025.

Posted by By Keith October 10, 2018Posted inAdventure, Superman
After the mystery woman has been identified as Vicky Larramer, Lois Lane stood in for her as a trap. Clark had sped off after her with Jimmy but were in…
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Burns and Allen -Wrecked Car. 441017

Posted by By Keith October 17, 2017Posted inBurns and Allen, Comedy
Not sure the date is correct, but this may have been a re-worked script that was aired here. It just sounds like an earlier recording. This routine was a popular…
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Lone Ranger – Single Tracks. 450824.

Posted by By Keith August 24, 2015Posted inLone Ranger, Western
When the Westbound train pulls into town, it's for a mixture of personal and business needs. The Fireman is going to visit his sister Betty, who also is the girlfriend…
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