Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Best Of John W. Campbell

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Before he became the legendary editor that brought science fiction out of the bug eyed monster(BEM) stage, he wrote not just under his own name, but as Don A. Stuart. Highlights of this collection include the linked stories about the Tharoo … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Moods:Outstanding Live Recordings-Lee Wiley (2 CD’s)

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

A singer that absolutely should be heard again. If you’ve never heard her, these live radio transcripts are a good place to start. There are forty-four tracks on these CD’s. CD#! highlights include: “Manhattan”, “I’ve Got A Crush On You”, … Continue reading →

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Irish Luck (1939)

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

The police and fire department are called to the Hotel Royale. A woman is going to jump off the roof. Inside, Bellhop Buzzy O’Brien (Frankie Darro) is hiding under the bed while two bond thieves are on their way out. … Continue reading →

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Songs That Won The War:Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of VE Day. (4 CD’s)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

This collection is a good assortment of songs from England and America. CD#1 highlights include: “I Did What I Could With My Gas Mask”-George Fromby, and “Goodnight Sweetheart”-Al Bowlly. CD#2 highlights include: “Could You Oblige Us With A Bren Gun?”-Noel … Continue reading →

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Kent Murdock Series (1935-1973)-George Harmon Coxe

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Murdock is a crime photographer in Boston. In this first installment, a crime boss beats a murder rap and throws a victory party for the newsmern. Murdock’s fiancee Hester is with him and isn’t happy when he flirts with a … Continue reading →

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Haggis Baggis (1958-59)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

A game show that ran during the day with Dennis James and Fred Robbins while the prime time show was hosted by Jack Linkletter.  The announcer was Bill Wendell. The game involved two players. They were supposed to identify a … Continue reading →

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The Chase (1946)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Good noir film based on the Cornell Woolrich novel “The Black Path Of Fear.” Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) is out of the Navy, in Miami and broke. He finds a wallet with some cash and treats himself to breakfast. He sees the … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Messenger (1961)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

A compilation of three episodes from the TV show “13 Demon Street.” Although it was shot in the U.S. in English, it aired in Sweden with English subtitles It never aired here. The premise is that Satanya (Karen Kadler) commits suicide … Continue reading →

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Three Blondes In His Life (1961)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Who has more brains than Sherlock Holmes is tougher than Mike Hammer and has more style than James Bond? Duke Wallace, insurance investigator! Duke’s (Jock Mahoney) New York boss reads him a report about a missing agent in L.A. His assignment….go … Continue reading →

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Horrors! 365 Scary Stories (1998)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

A seven hundred plus page anthology edited by Stefan Dziemianowicz, Robert Weinberg and Martin H. Greenberg. Every story is a short short, between one and two pages.  It was awarded the Horror Writers Association Best Anthology Award. I have no … Continue reading →

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