Comedy
Lightnin'
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Winchell Smith
A Western from 1918, that ran over a 1000 shows on Broadway and was made into movies twice. Lightnin' and his wife run a seedy hotel that st…
The Comical History of Don Quixote
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Thomas D'Urfey
This is the first of a three-play sequence which was perhaps the first dramatization of Cervantes's novel Don Quixote. Written in English by…
Curculio
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Titus Maccius Plautus
A con game movie script, circa 200 BCE. "Phaedromus is desperately in love with Planesium, who is in the possession of Cappadox, an ava…
Parlor Matches
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Walter Ben Hare
This little comedy of society life has to do with the match-making proclivities of Mrs. Seltoon. Having arranged satisfactory matches for h…
Fred Allen Town Hall Tonight
The Mighty Allen Art Players perform a hillbilly feud skit. A failed escape artist is given one more chance.
Jack Benny
In this episode of the Jack Benny program, Jack uses Abe Lyman and his Orchestra while broadcasting from New York. He struggles to convince …
Jack Benny
While still broadcasting his show from New York, and still verbally sparring with band leader Abe Lyman, Jack is visited by his nemesis Fred…
Abbott & Costello
Bud and Lou go to a department store to shop for Christmas gifts, but Lou has trouble picking a gift for his girlfriend.
Abbott & Costello
In this entertaining episode, Bud gives Lou a hard time for wanting to join the Merchant Marines. He tries to teach Lou about sailing, leadi…
Abbott & Costello
In this entertaining episode, Lou returns to his hometown where the city has planned a special event in his honor, Lou Costello Day, coincid…
Abbott & Costello
Join Lou as he plans a big Christmas party for all his friends. However, things take a turn when it seems that everyone has other plans.
Abbott & Costello Show
In this delightful Christmas program, Costello makes plans for a festive party for his friends and family. As the story unfolds, he takes a …
America Calling
Jack Benny and Bob Hope co-MC this program dedicated to the Greek War Relief, broadcast on CBS, NBC, independent stations, and also sent thr…
Andrews Sisters
It's New Year's Eve and the Andrews Sisters start their new show, inheriting a dude ranch they call the "Eight To The Bar" ranch. …
Bob Hope Show
In this entertaining episode of the Bob Hope Show, guest Orson Welles joins Bob for a lively exchange of insults. The banter takes a mystica…
Burns And Allen Show
In this delightful episode of the Burns And Allen Show, Gracie has written a brand new play for the cast to perform, titled "A Christma…
Edgar Bergen And Charlie Mc Carthy
In this delightful episode, Charlie teases Edgar about his age, leading to a humorous exchange. Edgar shares a funny story about a trip to t…