Monthly Archives: October 2012

Stage 7 (1954-55)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by vintage45

This half-hour anthology series had various names. When it started in December 1954 it was “Your Favorite Playhouse.” All the episodes were repeats from other series. In 1955 it was called “Stage 7.” In syndication it had three titles, “Golden … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Shout-Luis Russell

Posted on October 29, 2012 by vintage45

Twenty-five tracks from 1929-34. Pianist Russell led a hot band that included Henry “Red” Allen, J.C.Higgenbotham, Pops Foster, Albert Nicholas, Rex Stewart and Paul Barbarin. Highlights include: “Jersey Lightning”, “Give Me Your Telephone Number”, “High Tension” and “Ghost Of The … Continue reading →

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The Great Brain Robbery-James P.Fisher (1970)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by vintage45

The kind of book you read in a waiting room hoping the train will come soon. When you’re done you wonder if it would have been a better idea just to stare at the wall. Dennis Sands is a junior … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo Nights (1934)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by vintage45

Based on “Numbers Of Death” by E.Phillips Oppenheim. An innocent man is convicted of manslaughter. That’s not going to stop him from finding the real guilty party. Playboy Larry Sturgis (John Darrow) is going to marry heiress Mary Vernon (Mary … Continue reading →

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Outlaws (1960-62)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by vintage45

Good series starring Barton MacLane as Marshal Frank Caine. He and his two deputies, Will Foreman (Don Collier) and Chalk Breeson (Bruce Yarnell) try and keep the peace in the Oklahoma territory. Slim Pickens appeared in twenty episodes as Slim. … Continue reading →

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Doin’ What I Please-Don Redman

Posted on October 26, 2012 by vintage45

Twenty-five tracks recorded 1925-38 with the sax man and vocalist with his own orchestra and with Fletcher Henderson, McKinney’s Cotton Pickers, The Chocolate Dandies and Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five. Highlights include: “Hot Mustard”, “Beau Koo, Jack”, “Chant Of The Weed” … Continue reading →

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The Case Of The Fugitive Nurse-Erle Stanley Gardner (1953)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by vintage45

This is a good one for fans as it features the biggest battle to date between Perry and D.A.Hamilton Burger. It takes place in and out of the courtroom. It’s their nastiest confrontation yet. Steffanie Malden is about to inherit … Continue reading →

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Kiss The Blood Off My Hands (1948)

Posted on October 25, 2012 by vintage45

Good one about a WWII soldier who spent two years in a prison camp and messed up his mind. He can’t keep his temper and that leads to a lot of trouble. Bill Sanders (Burt Lancaster) is in an English pub. … Continue reading →

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After Some Tomorrow-Mack Reynolds (1967)

Posted on October 25, 2012 by vintage45

Dated book that takes its time before finally moving into an interesting storyline…..at least for a while At the time it was written there was a lot of talk about ESP, LSD and mystical historical figures. Reynolds also way overuses … Continue reading →

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1943-1945-The Five Red Caps

Posted on October 25, 2012 by vintage45

One of the best of the harmony groups. A lot of fun tracks in this twenty-five song collection of boogie woogie and dance tunes. Highlights include: “It’s Got A Hole In It”, “Mary Had A Little Jam”, “Boogie Woogie Ball” … Continue reading →

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