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1891  RED SKELTON SHOW  COMEDY programs packaged in an audio cassettes album. Red Skelton was a hit on the silver screen, radio, and T.V. He developed such loveable comedy characters as Clem Kadiddlehopper and Deadeye, Boliver Shagnasty and J. Newton Numskull among others. He even developed skits about two goofy sea gulls named Gertrude and Heathcliff. Sharp comedy, well paced. Always on the top ratings. Red just had the folks rolling in the aisles.

1900   AL JOLSON SHOW   Best of Jolson programs  He was known as the "Worlds greatest entertainer." He was always heard to say, "You ain't heard nuttin yet." Warm & wonderful is the best way to describe this program. Stars from the Hollywood scene came to visit every week or greats like the Jimmy Durante might show up unannounced which lead to a laugh riot & sweet memorable program to be played over & over again. Never boring always refreshing. 

1902   BOB HOPE SHOW  During the World war II & the Korean war, Hope was one of the best known comedians in the world. Our men got to see & hear it all. Pretty girls, good music & great laughs. This says it all tied up in the best of The Bob Hope Camp Series.

1903   BLACKSTONE MAGIC DETECTIVE   A Detective show staring Blackstone a well known popular magician of his time. There is at least one magic trick in every program. Twenty four action packed programs go back to the late 1930's Great for kids who can use every day items to amaze their friends. Great for the old pro perhaps he could also be reminded of what he once was taught. A very great find. 

1904  BLACKSTONE MAGIC DETECTIVE 2  See 1903 The second album contains another 24 programs, NO DUPLICATES . This very hard to find special album is even more rard than the first!  Blackstone was known as the king of the magic world & projected it over the radio in his adventure series.  Not only do you get a bit of history but more magic. This is really a must for the whole family. Amaze your friends with using something as simple as table salt. Excitement, fun and history are all tied up in this second and very rare album of Magic Detective. 

1905  BOX 13   Star, Alan Ladd of this unusual but exciting program has somewhat of a different twist. His deep baritone voice projected a man of action & control. Dan Holiday, a former reporter sought adventure material for his books. To do this he ran an ad in the Star Times: "Adventure wanted:  will go anywhere, do anything."  This was one of the best scripted radio programs of its kind. Sharp acting, good scripts & your imagination made this one of the top programs in the late forties: produced by Ladd.

1906  BUSTER BROWN GANG  A favorite of kids of all ages. Every Saturday morning without fail I would sit in front of my Philco radio & listen to Smilin Ed You couldn't wait to hear him say "plunk your magic twanger froggie." The kids would laugh and scream and have a ball. Every program had a story for the boys and girls which took us to exotic places we could only imagine  at that time by reading. Now the sound of radio electrified our imagination. Crazy characters , fun  & fantasy says it all. This is a project for the whole family.  Dad will buy this for the kids but he will listen to this over & over again. 

1911  CHANDU, THE MAGICIAN  Before there was a James Bond there was an American secret agent who used supernatural powers. Where ever there was evil, Agent Frank Chandler was there to combat it. The program opened: Good evening ladies & gentlemen. The makers of  White King Granulated Soap present for your enjoyment tonight Chandu. Listen and you will travel strange lands, you will thrill to high adventure, romance, and mystery.

1921  THE CISCO KID   The story line is a western setting from O,Henry's Robin Hood of the Old West. He and Pancho are constantly in and out of trouble with the ranchers, the sheriffs & just about any one else who has a gun and ready to use it. A light fun program designed for the whole family. At the end of the adventure there was always a punch line with a wild pun by Poncho. Cisco would retort, "Oh Poncho!" "Oh Ceesco!" They would then gallop away with laughter into the sunset.

1925  CRIME PHOTOGRAPHER  Opening  by announcer: "Good evening, this is Ken Roberts inviting you to listen to another adventure of Casey, Crime Photographer, ace cameraman who covers the crime news of a great city." The basic premise is about a photographer named Casey who gets personally involved in just about every aspect of the crime. He is friends with the police Captain Logan, but Casey, can be a real pain. His favorite hangout is at the Blue Note Cafe'. Unique and entertaining. I loved this one!

1930  DUFFY'S TAVERN  A Well scripted comedy program that was highly acclaimed for many years. Written & directed by Ed Gardner himself. Long before there was a "Cheers", there was the tavern. The Ill equipped con artist Archie managed the cheap run down bar-restaurant in New York. Great Hollywood guests show up from time to time & then the fun really explodes. Highly recommended. Great cast too. Shirley booth, Alan Reed, Dick Van Patten, Florence Hallop 

1935  GREEN HORNET  Now if you liked batman you will fall in love with the Hornet. Very camp but entertaining for the whole family. The retired cop Mike Axford acted as bodyguard for Britt Reid aka The Green Hornet, was so dumb he couldn't hit the floor with his hat. Program opens like this: Ther Green Hornet. He hunts the biggest of all game, public enemies that even the G-Men cannot reach. The Green Hornet , with his faithful valet, Kato, Britt Reid, daring young publisher risks his life that criminals and racketeers, within the law may feel the sting of the Green Hornet. (Music & sound effects) Ride with Britt Reid as he races toward another thrilling adventure as the Green Hornet Ridess Again! Great for the whole family. 

1937  THE CINNAMON BEAR  The year was 1937; the story line goes something like this: In 26 Chapters Judy & Jimmy search for the silver star for the top of their Christmas tree. They meet Paddy O'Cinnamon (THE CINNAMON BEAR), the Crazy Quilt Dragon, Penelope the Pelican, Captain Taffy and the Pirates on the Island of Obie, Snicker Snick the Crocodile, and a host of other characters along the way before they reach their goal. It is a fun project for the whole family.

1939   JACK BENNY  The finest of Jack Benny comedy programs on audio cassette. Jack had the best entertainers in the world, the great writers & a sense to know what the public craved. He had several gimmicks that he used from time to time as well. He had a vault some where in the basement that would take Indiana Jones to find it. When you got there he had a guard guarding the vault. He had Mel Blanc, the voice of Buggs Bunny, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Elliot Lewis, of course Mary Livingston. His "next door neighbor, who hated him & his violin" showed up too, Ronald Coleman. A Smart program. His radio show from day one was always one of the top three. The best of old time radio.  A rare Treasure indeed.

1940  THE SIX SHOOTER   Stars Jimmy Stewart in a western setting. Britt Poncett was a wandering Texan with a fast gun who lent a helping hand to people in need. Format: "The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged; his skin is sun dyed brown. The gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother of pearl. People called them both The Six Shooter." Very hard to find programs. A real gem. 

1945  PHIL HARRIS ALICE FAYE PROGRAM  Super comedy. This fast paced sit. com. program had some of the most unique actors in the radio acting field. Sharp writers, good music and great characters. If I had to make a choice I would be very hard pressed to find something better. Some of the notable greats, Eliot Lewis, Gale Gordon, Walter Tetly & of course Phil Harris & Alice Faye played themselves in this outrageous comedy. The family will laugh to tears. 

1949  TARZAN  This booming voice on radio commanded attention. His exploits in the jungle were thrilling to kids of every age. Usually on every Saturday afternoon.  Exciting stories depicted Tarzan's attempts to protect his adopted homeland from the poachers, & or the other forces of evil. Another great find. Format: From the black core of dark Africa, land of enchantment, mystery and violence, comes one of the most colorful figures of all time; transcribed from the immortal pen of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan, the bronzed, white son of the jungle.

1950  ROCKY FORTUNE     FRANK SINATRA STARS no singing but wait till you get a load of this! Format: "Rocky Fortune, a footloose and fancy free young man who drifted from one adventures job to another." He took a job as an oyster chukker, a truck driver & even a body guard for a foot ball player. If ther was a buck in in it Rocky turned it in to an adventure. A rare piece of radio history. 

1957  RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE     Action packed detective programs  stared Dick Powell. This was a solid program. Diamond, (Richard Powell), had a good friend in the police department, Lt. Levinson, played by Ed Begly. He also enjoyed the good life with his girl friend and constantly badgered the desk sergeant Otis. Of course there were shootings, bomb threats, muggings, and all sorts of action packed situations Diamond would have to work himself out of or into. A very solid performance by all. Very Believable performances. 

1960  HOPALONG CASSIDY   WESTERN ADVENTURE STARS WILLIAM BOYD. Format: (Msic in the background) With action and suspense out of the old west comes the most famous hero of them all, Hopalong Cassidy, Staring William Boyd. The ring of the silver spurs hearlds the most amazing man ever to ride the prairies of the early west. Hopalong is a name to be feared, respected, and admired, for this great cowboy rides the trails of adventure and excitement with his sidekick California (Andy Clyde) Now tell me wouldn't you just love a good western?!!

1965  MILTON BERLE SHOW  Milton Berle was known as the king of comedy on TV while it was still black & white. His wild humor translated easilly from radio to the small 7" screen. His salute to the garbage man, the senate, the housewife were really wild. Not only was he wild but he was also known as the "thief of bad gags" He shamelessly stole gags from every one. He did, however, have the best of the best talent with him too. Announcer, Frank Gallop with the comic back up of actors who are still acclaimed to this day. Charles Irving, Roland Winters, Jack Gifford, Arnold Stang, Jason Beck, Bert Gordon to name a few. If you are looking for fun and slapstick this is a great comedy variety program the family will love.

1970  BING CROSBY SHOW  For years Bing was one of the most popular people in the world. He was fondly known in Germany as "Der Bingle." His variety show was warm and easy to listen. He had guests from all over the world who could give as good as they got. Bing would start the show with the tune of the day and end with one of his favorites. Bing was a gracious host made you feel he was in your living room chatting with you. Some of the folks that came to visit him were Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, Al Jolson, Marilyn Maxwell. Even though the show was well scripted you never got the feeling you were being hurried off to somewhere else. Laughter was very important, but not at the expense of others, a little bit of music and a great trip back in radio history.

1973  THE LIVES OF HARRY LIME  Stars Orson Wells. The whole show from start to finish keeps you on the edge of your seat. The international con man's con. Great writing, suspense, adventure & very entertaining. There are times you will not be able to guess who the bad guy is till the very end! The voice & style of Mr. Wells should make this program an absolute must on your purchase list list.

1977  NICK CARTER, MASTER DETECTIVE  Nick Carter played by Lon Clark Format opening: (Loud knocking & a voice summoning the great detective) Yes, it;s another case for that most famous of all man hunters, the detective whose ability at solving crime is unequaled in the history of detective fiction, NICK CARTER, MASTER DETECTIVE!

1983  MY FRIEND IRMA  Solid comedy series Star Marie Wilson of the Silver Screen. New York city as the back ground where anything can happen to Irma Peterson, (Marie Wilson), a beautiful but dumb blonde secretary and her roommate Jane. Fantastic character actors in this one. Mrs. O'Rreilly, played by Gloria Gordon is a scream! Fun for the whole family. Others in the notable cast, Cathy Lewis, Joan Banks, Leif Erickson, John Brown, Hans Conried, Benny Rubin, Alan Reed. A very entertaining show.

1995  LET GEORGE DO IT    Format: The cases of George Valentine, a hard boiled investigator. His newspaper ads read : "Personal notice--danger's my stock in trade. If the job's too tough for you, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write Full details".  

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