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Keith Heltsley

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    Lum and Abner – Abner Operates Store In Swap Basis. 350306

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 13:58


    Horlicks: As active as kids are, they need an occasional energy boost, and Horlicks tablets are just the thing to keep them going. Now let's see what's happening down in…

    The Cisco Kid – Necktie Party For Pancho. 520731

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 27:32


    According to J David Golden: The Cisco Kid. Program #4. Mutual-Don Lee net origination, Ziv syndication. “The Town of Broken Cinch”. Commercials added locally. Cisco and Pancho are jailed and…

    Jack Benny- The Golf Game. ep439, 420322

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 29:53


    without further ado we bring you a man who uses this time of year to change from his long underwear. Jack describes how peppy he feels now that spring is…

    Mothers Best Flour Show- At The First Fall Of Snow. ep22, 510206

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026


    It's time for that Lovesick Blues boy to croon to you as you enjoy a big hotplate of your morning biscuits. Playlist: Hank Williams sings, the First Fall of Snow.…

    Perry Mason – Trial Of Mary McKean Begins. 481101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 11:22


    Perry has found himself once again, bordering on the wrong side of the law, and is hiding out from the police. Meanwhile in the courtroom, his assistant battles it out…

    Flash Gordon – General Tal IsSeized, Blast Off From Mongo. 351012

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026


    In the last episode Flash has reconciled with Dale, and Kahn is prepared to fight to the finish with the General. Queen Azura has relinquished her realm to Flash, but…

    Abbott and Costello- Going to Alaska to Find Gold. 480303

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 28:05


    audio quality could be better. Costello arrives with the cold. Meanwhile, Abbott gets onto him about always going out with the girls. When challenged though, Costello demonstrates he knows about…

    Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Divide Up The Store. 350305

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 14:17


    Horlicks: Good news for overweight listeners. Now you can diet on a safe plan with Horlicks. Just a glass of malted milk at noon should do the trick. Carlton Bricker…

    Nick Carter, Master Detective – Death After Dark. ep45, 440219

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026


    An emergency reaches Nick Carter in the form of frantic teenagers and a strange tale of a missing friend. Betty and Bill were in the park when attackers made them…

    The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy's Garden. ep439, 520319

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 29:53


    the sights and sounds of spring or all-around. Gildersleeve's and Leroy sit on the porch commenting about their neighbor Mr. Bullard who is doing his gardening. Gildy is suddenly motivated…

    Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Angry Eagle. ep80, 500418

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026


    An old friend, and a boxing trainer drops a line to Philip Marlowe to help out with his latest boxer. As Marlowe goes to visit his pal Babe, we get…

    Lum and Abner – Abner Wants To Start Trading Merchandise. 350304

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 13:44


    Horlicks: Some products are just far better than others. For 50 years, Horlicks has led the market of malted milk products. Now, what's happening in Pine Ridge? With Abner stepping…

    Our Miss Brooks – Keys To The School. 490605

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026


    It's early in the morning when Mrs. Davis wakes up Connie for a special chore. Connie needs to feed Minerva since the absent-minded Mrs. Davis says that she has to…

    Fort Laramie – Playing Indian. ep1, 560122

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026


    Featuring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince, Vic Paran as Sgt Gorce, and Harry Bartel as Lt Syberts. Returning from leave in St Louis, Captain Quince thinks about getting out…

    Lum and Abner – Squire Pays Abner For Rights To Soap. 350301

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 13:51


    Horlicks: Planning a party? Wondering what to serve? Try a Horlick beverage, or a Horlick sandwich. Just kidding about the sandwich. Now let's have a look at what's happening in…

    Jack Benny- The Life of Jack Benny. ep438, 420315

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 28:41


    instead of introducing Jack, Don introduces their Irish tenor, Dennis Day. Dennis turns up the Irish when he tells a story about Pat, Mike and a parrot. As Jack tries…

    Mothers Best Flour – Cold Cold Heart. ep20, 510202

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026


    It's time for some hot country breakfast, and just as hot country singing by Hank Williams and his morning crew. Playlist: Hank Williams sings his brand-new tune, Cold, Cold Heart.…

    Green Hornet – Votes For Sale. 400927

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 27:40


    A candidate for mayor plots to do anything it takes to win the votes of the 5th Ward. A pivotal section of swing voters in town. Scoffing at the ethics…

    You Are There – Battle Of Plassy, 1757AD. ep26, 480418

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026


    East is about to meet West in a great clash of empires. British troops are nearing Calcutta India. CBS reporters get the story from British troops about their retreat from…

    Abbott and Costello- Melonhead's Department Store. ep116, 451213

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 29:33


    Lou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads' department store, Lou handles incoming…

    Lum and Abner – Abner Buys Ten Cases Of Soap. 350228

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 13:47


    Horlicks: Carlton Brickert reads a testimonial letter of how Horlicks helped a sick baby grow strong, and recover his health. Abner has been taking advantage of his new found authority…

    The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Man On The Roof. ep78, 500404

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026


    Opening to an exciting scene of cops cornering a gunman on a rooftop, Philip Marlowe is on hand to tell how it all started. He took a job for a…

    The Great Gildersleeve – Train Trip to Omaha. ep438, 520312

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 30:08


    it's Friday afternoon in Summerfield, and we find Leroy being puzzled about something. As he walks down the sidewalk he races home to see if Bertie is making doughnuts. He…

    The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Battles of Belvedere. ep149, 490501

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 24:51


    Belvidere is an island, visible in the bay, and from Sam's office. Met by an intriguing oriental girl, Sam meets her benefactor, and his new client, Mr. Battle. The artist…

    Lum and Abner – Lum And Cedric Don't Like Abner As Boss . 350227

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 14:12


    Horlicks: Accept no substitutes. Any others are a false economy, made from inferior products. Carlton Bricker announces that though the flashlight offer is over, those who are still awaiting theirs…

    Our Miss Brooks – Stretch Is Accused Of Professionalism. ep42, 550522

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 25:21


    Note: Not sure this is the right date for this episode. The one listed with this episode and date is one about a Great Dane. The big rival baseball game…

    Sherlock Holmes – Accidental Murderess. ep191, 451126

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 29:38


    Taking a well-deserved rest, Holmes and Watson attended a Shakespearean festival. The beauty of the place is enough to make Holmes almost wish he was a man of wealth. The…

    Lum and Abner – Jot' em Down Store Reopens. 350226

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 13:33


    Horlicks: Your druggist has your highest health concern at heart. That's why Horlicks is found, and recommended by drugstores everywhere. Lum had been elected by a small margin. Realizing he…

    Gene Autry – Buck and Kate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026


    Gene opens with a song, When Payday Rolls Around. He continues with, Sometime Someone Says I Love You. In the bunkhouse, Pat Butram gets his list of chores from Gene.…

    Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Francis Craig. ep7, 471114

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026


    It's time for another Spotlight Review, starring Spike Jones, Dorothy Shea, Doodles Weaver, and featuring Francis Craig. Playlist: Spike and the City Slickers play, Pans. After a few words with…

    Jack Benny- Joan Bennett. ep437, 420308

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 29:44


    broadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack's service in the previous…

    Green Hornet – Poor Substitutes. 400717

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026


    A man from a charity fund, sponsored by the Daily Sentinel, talks with Miss Casey about a list of poor families to help for Christmas. Certain ones who have been…

    You Are There – The Trial Of John Peter Zenger, 1735AD. 490206

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026


    Who is John Peter Zenger? He was an early newspaper reporter who published articles that brought the true feelings of New Yorkers to light, though they went against the king…

    Abbott and Costello- Opening A Gas Station. 451129

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 29:04


    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…

    Lum and Abner- Abner Asks Listeners To Vote For Lum. 350222

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 13:38


    Carlton Brickert advises listeners the flashlight offer ends soon. Now, let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Abner takes criticism over his efforts to get his money back, after…

    The Great Gildersleeve – Bullard Is House Guest – Need Two Thousand Dollar Loan. ep437, 520305

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 29:58


    Gildersleeve is in a talkative mood, but unfortunately the only neighbor available is run some Bullard. What kind of flowers is the neighbor planting? Signs of spring is in the…

    Lum and Abner – Squire Donates Abners Insurance Money. 350221

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 13:45


    Horlicks: Use it for sick kids. Easy even for babies to digest, and helps them recover from sickness. Ready for another visit to Pine Ridge? Let's go! Abner is afraid…

    Whitehall 1212 – The Man Who Murdered His Wife. 511216

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026


    After the Easter Blitz of 1941, a finding in the rubble has the inspectors of Scotland Yard on the scene. What evidence has raised the question of murder? It'll still…

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Harold Trandem Matter. ep48, 500509

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026


    The man with the action-packed expense account, Johnny Dollar. Johnny pays a call at the estate of the wealthy Harold Trandom. An attempt on his life was made, and while…

    Our Miss Brooks – Yearbook Mix-Up (Friday the 13th). 490515

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 29:27


    Though Connie is down on her luck, and talks about superstitions, Mrs. Davis is particularly perky. Connie dreads facing another day of school on this fine Friday the 13th as…

    Lum and Abner – Newspaper Reports On Abner's Donation. 350220

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 13:46


    Horlicks: Not getting enough sleep? Just before going to bed, treat yourself to a hot glass of Horlicks. The flashlight promo is coming to an end. Squire is organizing all…

    Gunsmoke – Wind. ep61, 530620

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026


    Wind   6/20/53Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.    

    Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026


    Hosted by Harry “Bing” Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…

    Jack Benny- The Oscar Campaign. ep436, 420301

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 29:49


    as Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…

    Jack Armstrong – Adventure of the Sunken Reef. ep3, 401225

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026


    Jack, Billy, Betty, and uncle Jim is on the Spindrift and a storm rage as they sail towards their goal in the Sulu Sea. Uncle Jim issues the orders, and…

    American Trail – The Dispatch To New York, 1776. ep1, 1953

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026


    An early newspaper reporter from New York interviews Patrick Henry on the new Constitution that is being proposed. Patriots who were united in rebelling against the oppressive British government are…

    Lum and Abner – Restocking Of The Jot 'em Down Store Begins. 350218

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:38


    Horlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners that the flashlight factory is swamped, so wait patiently. The flashlight promotion has…

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