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Cavalcade 1/31/53 Gunsmoke 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.
So far, the new greeting card business hasn't had any print jobs. That doesn't stop Lum, and Abner from composing a few possible verses. Its proving to be more difficult…
After some interrupted starts to the show by a listening couple who keeps switching off the radio, Stan encounters June Forray as Miss Jupiter. She is slightly disgruntled that she…
The Norths go for a walk to cool off on a hot summer day. After seeing a record shop where you can make recordings, and trying to be romantic, they…
Cedric is mad, and tells Abner how he hates and despises that, Gomer Bates. He can't even keep his mind on his pinball game. Has he been taken advantage of…
Cleaning out the spare room for a war worker, Molly has to keep Fibber calmed down after reading old news headlines. Fibber has trouble parting with sentimental, old items. Who…
Doctor Sloane is told about his last patient of the day by his fiancee, and office nurse, Miss Banks. His ex-wife, a model, and nervous woman is unhappy despite having all she wanted with her rich new husband. She wants to come back, but the doc is to be married soon. When Nola dies in his office, who is to blame? A jealous nurse? The doctor, after threats were made to his happy life?
The old gents can often be silly, well intended, and in their later episodes sometimes a little critical of each other. Today's episode is probably the most touching of their…
It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…
In Jack's house, he and Rochester put together a photo scrapbook. They're out of glue, and have no flour to make homemade paste. Jack sets out for Ronald Colemans to…
The Old Lady 1/17/53 Gunsmoke 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.
Mystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets…
Through a misunderstanding of Lum's new business idea, the enthusiastic Abner has sent Cedric and Mousey out to fill the store with owls. Lum shares the details of a new…
The show leads off with a short sketch about someone named Barbara Fritchie. June Forray does the voice. Afterwards we have a promised interview with the Abominable Snowman. Among other…
The mysterious case with the phantom author has been resolved, and today in the Jot Em Down store Lum has a complaint about the wholesaler in the county seat. Lum…
Though he agreed to it, Nero Wolfe backs out of attending a cocktail party, but sends Archie Goodwin in his place. Mrs Collins needs a detective to be watchful. Will there be trouble for her at the party? Business men with a legal dispute? a jealous woman?
On our way to 79 Wistful Vista, Rico Marceli plays, O Lady Be Good. The McGees are getting all dressed up for the big New Years shindig. Molly doesn't agree…
Or… Nick Carter and the Death House Mystery. A last moment request is emblazoned across the radio waves. Is there hope for the condemned man with Nick Carter working his…
Riley and the kids serve mom breakfast in bed. After the family moment, Peg gives Riley a gift for Mother's Day. The kids are curious and ask her to tell…
The phantom author has been secretly delivering chapters of a mystery manuscript to Lum and his new publishing house. Today he has promised to reveal his identity if Lum will…
Don sets the stage for a flashback in the Brown Derby where two waiters argue over who has to take care of Jack Benny. While Jack and Mary wait for…
In the radio studio, hank Williams makes a little small talk as he introduces each song. Playlist. Nobody's Lonesome for Me. The steel guitarist lays down some cool licks. Hymn…
Blue Beetle. May 29, 1940. Program #9 & #10. Fox Features syndication. “The Invisible Ghost” Part one. Commercials added locally. The Blue Beetle tackles a crooked slot machine gang. Dr.…
Audio is good, but not the best. Madeline Hughes is in need of protection, and the life of a desperate man depends on having Marlowe find her. As the kiddies…
Mysterious events are afoot in Pine Ridge. A phantom author is leaving chapters of a manuscript in the Jot ‘Em Down store. A mystery where the events in the story…
Though Richard beefs about the high price of groceries, it's the hot weather that plays a part in the world of crime. Mr Gibson is an old man who is…
In a weird opening moment designed to showcase the comic range of the star, Stan argues with himself. The show starts with the sketch on musical sheep. Sheep that play…
Taking time away from his quest from publishing a great novel, Lum puts the printing press to work with a job that actually makes a little money. He and Abner…
The Wistful Vista Fire Department has just ended their clothing drive, and the winner of the drive for bringing the most clothes get a free ride through town on the…
Effie Perine is terribly upset over her misbehaving typewriter. Her S, Q, and P keys aren't right. It's a set up to lead into Sam's most recent report. Pat is…
It was never a secret about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. To make it happen, this show's producer presents how the German school system used a revisionist history approach to feed…
After Lum and Abner had been stuck with some worthless property, Cedric had learned about the fake letter that lured them into the sale. He refuses to believe it's a…
Jack calls a stop to Bob Crosby as the band opens the show. Jack complains about the drunken state of the band at the start of the new year. Bob…
Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…
A pilot of a mail plane has a problem and finds his path has crossed with Margot Lane and Lamont Cranston. What weird things are going on in the hills?…
Paying a visit to Holmes, Watson finds his friend in a gay mood, and on a new case. Holmes lays out the details of the murder in the governor's mansion.…
Lum still seeks a worthy manuscript for his new publishing house, and Abner frets over the bills of the Jot ‘Em Down store. We find them in the store, reading…
It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…
A letter arrives for Scotland Yard inspectors to read. Ramsey enters, coincidentally with information on that same crime. The 2-hour interview turns up plenty of things about a bride who…
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…
Lum goes over manuscripts for his new publishing company with Abner. He's looking for submissions from young, hopeful writers, but all he's gotten so far is slush and mush from…
Fibber and Molly expect a visitor that they met the year before while travelling in Canada. Fibber took it upon himself to brag to the wealthy Canadian host that he…
We catch up with the famous detective in the middle of a case. Previously, Willoughby had his son murdered, and Charlie has been investigating the case. Charlie shares his theories…
Lum has decided not to pursue a career as an author, but he still wants to focus on the literary field. He feels there's more to be made in the…
Jenny receives a phone call from Patience about the choir practice tonight. The widow, Patience, has a man in her house, but he's a burglar. Eli, also a Deputy, is…
Don announces this as being the first show for CBS, and sets the stage for a flashback. Jack, Mary, and Rochester drive to the studio in the Maxwell. Jack is…
Hosted by GI Jill. Benny Goodman plays, Bugle Call Rag. Long Ago and Far Away. Johnny Mercer sings, GI Jive. Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Note: YANK, The Army Weekly:…