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Episode 269 – My Man Godfrey, part 2

Posted in comedy on November 20th, 2013 by admin

While Irene (Carole Lombard) keeps playing drama queen, Godfrey (William Powell) has new worries about a vengeful Cornelia and an old friend who could reveal his past. Part 2 of 3.

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Lombard, with Gable, @ Wikipedia
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Episode 268 – My Man Godfrey, part 1

Posted in comedy on November 13th, 2013 by admin

After he helps her in a scavenger hunt, socialite Irene (Carole Lombard) hires a homeless man (William Powell) as a butler for her eccentric family. 1936. Part 1 of 3.

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Early Lombard @ Immortal Ephemera

Episode 263 – Pride of the Bowery, part 2

Posted in comedy, drama on September 11th, 2013 by admin

Muggs (Leo Gorcey) wants to turn over a new leaf, but helping Willie (Gabriel Dell) might ruin his plans. Part 2 of 2.

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Leo Gorcey @ Wikipedia
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Episode 262 – Pride of the Bowery, part 1

Posted in comedy, drama on September 4th, 2013 by admin

Hanging out with his fellow East Side Kids, Muggs (Leo Gorcey) wants outdoor boxing training, so Danny (Bobby Jordan) signs them up for a government work camp. 1940. Part 1 of 2.

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East Side Kids @ Wikipedia
Civilian Conservation Corps @ Wikipedia

Episode 258 – The Beverly Hillbillies: Meanwhile Back at the Cabin

Posted in comedy, television on July 9th, 2013 by admin

While the Clampetts struggle with sources of water around the mansion, Cousin Pearl (Bea Benaderet) turns her powers of persuasion on oil man Brewster. First aired 1962.

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Irene Ryan @ Wikipedia
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The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

Episode 257 – The Beverly Hillbillies: Getting Settled

Posted in comedy, television on July 2nd, 2013 by admin

Mr. Drysdale enlists Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp) to look after the needs of the Clampetts – who are busy contending with an oven, a freezer and a “pink chicken”. First aired 1962.

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Buddy Ebsen @ Wikipedia
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Episode 256 – The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil

Posted in comedy, television on June 25th, 2013 by admin

In the first episode of the hit tv series, Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen) finds out the oil-clogged swamp near his mountain shack is actually worth something – millions of dollars. First aired 1962.

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Duck Dynasty @ Wikipedia
Paul Henning Interview @ the Academy of American Television
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Episode 246 – Three Guys Named Mike, part 3

Posted in comedy, romance on March 31st, 2013 by admin

Marcy (Jane Wyman) can relate to elements of the life of each Mike, but the interests of a photographer may help force her to make a choice. Part 3 of 3.

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Van Johnson @ Wikipedia
“Behind the Facade of Van Johnson” @ Chicago Tribune
Sidney Sheldon @ Wikipedia
Ruth Brooks Flippen @ IMDB

Episode 245 – Three Guys Named Mike, part 2

Posted in comedy, romance on March 27th, 2013 by admin

Working out of Los Angeles, Marcy (Jane Wyman) meets two more Mikes, neither of whom is what he seems at first. Part 2 of 3.

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Jane Wyman obituary @ NY Times
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Barry Sullivan @ IMDB
MFTB18 – Cause For Alarm! part 1

Episode 244 – Three Guys Named Mike, part 1

Posted in comedy, romance on March 18th, 2013 by admin

Overachieving small-town girl Marcy Lewis (Jane Wyman) embarks on a new life as a stewardess – if she can avoid getting fired on her first day. 1951. Part 1 of 3.

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Flight Attendant History @ HowStuffWorks.com
Howard Keel Obituary @ The Guardian

Episode 241 – Renfrew On the Great White Trail, part 2

Posted in action, comedy, drama on February 12th, 2013 by admin

Renfrew must choose between his feelings for Kay and his duty apprehending her father. Or must he? Part 2 of 2.

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Episode 240 – Renfrew On the Great White Trail, part 1

Posted in action, comedy, drama, musical on February 5th, 2013 by admin

The overachieving singing Mountie (James Newill) is more than happy to escort a pretty woman further into the Canadian wilderness to find her father. But while danger awaits them at their destination, a partner of the father is intent they don’t even get that far. 1938. Part 1 of 2.

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Laurie York Erskine @ Wikipedia
Solebury School

Episode 234 – The Jack Benny Program: Christmas Shopping

Posted in comedy, television on December 23rd, 2012 by admin

In his traditional but irreverent holiday episode, the legendary comedian shows off his legendary cheapness and makes life impossible for a store clerk (Mel Blanc). Also features a song by Dennis Day. First aired 1957. (Note: contains suggestions of violence)

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Episode 233 – Ozzie and Harriet: Busy Christmas

Posted in comedy, television, video available on December 17th, 2012 by admin

In this classic tv episode, Ozzie Nelson tries not to over-schedule himself over the holiday season, and fails miserably. Can his family pick up the slack? First aired 1956.

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