Monthly Archives: April 2011

Boston Blackie And The Law (1946)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by vintage45

Typical entry in the series. The long comedy bits wear thin but it’s still a decent time passer. Chester Morris is Blackie and George E. Stone is his assistant known as The Runt. Richard Lane is on hand as his nemesis … Continue reading →

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Action In The Afternoon (1953-54)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by vintage45

Western shot on the back lot of WCAU-TV, Channel 10 in Philadelphia. Wonder if the traffic from City Avenue ever leaked through? One of the extras on the show playing a coroner was John Zacherle who became famous locally as horror … Continue reading →

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Mindflight-Stephen Goldin (1978)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by vintage45

An entertaining ride about a telepathic agent of the future. It moves quickly and has a number of well drawn villians. For escapism this is a good read. Earth was at war with the Dur-ill. Before it ended in a … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Get Enough Of That Stuff-The Hokum Boys

Posted on April 29, 2011 by vintage45

An R.Crumb cover on the outside and great fun on the inside. The Hokum Boys was the name of a number of groups. Personnel changed frequently. A lot of these fourteen tracks are from 1929. Some of the musicians are … Continue reading →

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The Saint Mystery Library No.5-Edited by Leslie Charteris (1959)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by vintage45

One novelette and five short stories. It’s a good collection worth picking up. I found it in a pile of loose paperbacks in one of my favorite used book stores. *”Murder Made In Moscow” (1957 Novelette)- Baynard Kendrick-It’s May Day … Continue reading →

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1925-1928-The California Ramblers

Posted on April 28, 2011 by vintage45

One of the hottest dance bands of the 20’s. Adrian Rollini on bass sax and the Dorsey Brothers were the core of the group. Twenty-Four tracks that’ll show you what the flappers and their pals kicked up their heels to. … Continue reading →

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The Outer Limits (1963-65)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by vintage45

One of the most famous openings on TV…”There is nothing wrong with your television set..” Vic Perrin tells us  “We are controlling transmission.” I thought the series was uneven in that some episodes were very good while others fell flat … Continue reading →

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A Scream In The Night (1935)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by vintage45

A fun flick about the search for notorious jewel thief Johnny Fly. Lon Chaney, Jr. plays two parts..Detective Jack Wilson and Butch Curtain, a crooked dimwit who owns Curtain’s Half Moon Cafe. Joe Bentley buys a ruby known as The … Continue reading →

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From Spirituals To Swing:Complete Legendary 1938-1939 Carnegie Hall Concerts 2 CD’s

Posted on April 27, 2011 by vintage45

The concerts took place on December 23, 1938 and Christmas Eve 1939. Forty-Nine tracks on two CD’s. If you like rarities and great music you can’t go wrong with this. Just read the album cover for all those involved. Highlights … Continue reading →

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Kraft Music Hall w/Milton Berle (1958-59)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by vintage45

Kraft Music Hall was used as a title by NBC from 1933 in radio through 1971 on TV. Perry Como hosted after Milton until 1967. The show then continued with a number of different hosts. Milton’s November 5, 1958 show featured … Continue reading →

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