Monthly Archives: August 2017

Ozzie’s Girls (1973-74)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by vintage45

David and Ricky are out of the house with lives of their own. Not being used to the empty nest syndrome, Ozzie and Harriet rent a room to two college girls. It’s a bland show that at times gets silly … Continue reading →

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Hazard (1948)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by vintage45

A woman is obsessed with gambling. The owner of a club where she gambles is obsessed with her. She owes him some big bucks. She loses a bet with him and that means she’ll have to marry him. That’s the … Continue reading →

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Having Wonderful Crime (1945)

Posted on August 28, 2017 by vintage45

Comedy murder mystery that’s more annoying than amusing. It tries to be wacky with some fast talking, running around, a disappearing trunk with a body, without a body and a trio that gets caught up in it all. There are … Continue reading →

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The Complete 1955 Session-Gene Krupa-Lionel Hampton-Teddy Wilson

Posted on August 28, 2017 by vintage45

(8:21) 1. Avalon (6:32) 2. Just You, Just Me (7:41) 3. Blues for Benny (8:51) 4. I Got Rhythm (5:56) 5. Moonglow (7:13) 6. Airmail Special (5:14) 7. The Man I Love (7:03) 8. Body and Soul Personnel: Gene Krupa … Continue reading →

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Cross Country Cruise (1934)

Posted on August 25, 2017 by vintage45

Romance, comedy and murder are all mixed in while a bus travels from New York to San Francisco. It’s an entertaining movie and a good time passer. Norman Winthrop (Lew Ayres) is the scion of a rich lumber mill owner. … Continue reading →

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Jack Teagarden At The Roundtable (July 1,1959)

Posted on August 25, 2017 by vintage45

JULY 1,1959 (6:04) 1. South Rampart Street Parade (6:26) 2. St. James Infirmary (3:33) 3. Big Noise From Winetka (3:28) 4. When (5:52) 5. St Louis Blues (4:23) 6. Honeysuckle Rose (3:15) 7. Stardust (6:47) 8. When The Saints Go … Continue reading →

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Six O’Clock Rock (1959-62)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by vintage45

Australian variety show featuring the top songs of the day. Lots of dancers along for the ride. It’s hosted by singer Johnny O’Keefe and usually ran forty-five minutes. This is so unbelievably bad but then again the overall music scene … Continue reading →

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Secret Of The Chateau (1934)

Posted on August 22, 2017 by vintage45

Murder mystery about a rare book thief that no one has even seen. He or she is also wanted for murder. One of my favorite early comediannes, Alice White plays her usual ditzy role and gets to deliver one liners. … Continue reading →

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Brass Monkey (1948)

Posted on August 21, 2017 by vintage45

A crime movie laced with music and comedy from Terry-Thomas and Carole Landis. It’s all a big plug for the Carroll Levis radio show on the BBC.  The movie also has Herbert Lom. Overall it’s instantly forgettable. Kay Sheldon (Carole … Continue reading →

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Hamfat Swing 1936-1938-Harlem Hamfats

Posted on August 21, 2017 by vintage45

[2:39] 1. Oh Red [3:05] 2. Lake Providence Blues [2:40] 3. What You Gonna Do [2:38] 4. Live And Die For You [3:00] 5. Move Your Hand [3:03] 6. Let’s Get Drunk And Truck [3:18] 7. Weed Smoker’s Dream [2:31] … Continue reading →

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