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Starring as himself, Louis Jordan and his band find their train delayed in a small Ohio town which just happens to have a college Jordan attended long ago – a college which may close soon due to a loss in funding. 1946. Part 1 of 2.

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When Ricky (Ricky Nelson) becomes disenchanted with his train set, it awakens a fascination for trains that the adults around him seem to have. First aired 1955.

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Ozzie and Harriet radio episodes @Internet Archive
“Happy Hotpoint” @TV Acres

In an episode from the classic tv series, the Nelsons play themselves as dad Ozzie tries to help his sons write thank-you notes after Christmas, though he puzzles over what to do about a gift he didn’t like from his best friend. First aired 1955.

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As Nancy’s symptoms get worse, Kildare (Lew Ayres) must get her away from her anti-doctor childhood nurse – and ask for help from his estranged mentor, Doctor Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore). Part 3 of 3.

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When Doctor Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) pushes himself too hard, his illness catches up with him, causing Kildare (Lew Ayres) to make a choice his mentor will consider betrayal. Part 2 of 3.

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Simon Bar Sinister and Underdog Cheerios Commercial

As intern Kildare (Lew Ayres) and his mentor Dr. Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) prepare to start a major study on pneumonia, they are sidetracked by a rich man who asks for their help investigating his daughter’s strange behaviour. 1939. Part 1 of 3.

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As Joe (Paul Robeson) considers when to return Gerald, Spike may force his hand and cheat everyone out of the money.

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Big Fella @BFI Screenonline
Paul Robeson: “The artist must elect to fight for freedom or slavery” @links.org.au
Eslanda Goode Robeson @Wikipedia

Paul Robeson stars as a good-hearted dock worker in Marseilles, France who’s asked to help police find a missing English boy. But when he does find him, it may be more trouble than he’s worth. 1937.

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Elisabeth Welch Obituary @The Independent newspaper

Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks) is determined to make his comeback a big sensation. But after only six months, the legend may have eclipsed the man. Part 3 of 3.

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A twist of fate gives Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks) the chance to go into exile. But in his new life of freedom, can he really survive without women? Part 2 of 3.

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Douglas Fairbanks Senior stars as the legendary lover, suffering from advancing age, an old flame ready to throw him in jail and a young impostor romancing the women of Seville. First of three parts. 1934.

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“The Silent Superstar” @The New York Review of Books

Barney (Don Knotts) launches an all-out campaign to recruit a woman for Andy (Andy Griffith) to marry, but while he sours on one of his recruits, Andy takes a shine to her. 1963.

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When the Mayberry jail holds two captured thieves for the state police, Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts) wants to show things are just as secure as a major prison – with the help of new recruit Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors). 1963.

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Two Chairs No Waiting: The Andy Griffith Show Podcast
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After an accidental demonstration of Pureheart’s laughing and tear gas, Harry joins forces with Carole to look for the missing formula, culminating in a crazy chase with THREE Purehearts!

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