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Old-time radio actor · 1904–1957

John Brown

Digger O'Dell, the friendly undertaker, on The Life of Riley.

We have him in 266 episodes of 24 series, 1935 to 1955, and 14 of our live channels play them around the clock, free.

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About John Brown

John Brown, from Radio and Television Mirror, June 1949, page 23
John Brown in Radio and Television Mirror, June 1949, page 23.Public domain in the United States: Radio Mirror June 1949: copyright not renewed. Radio and Television Mirror

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John Brown was born on April 4, 1904, in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Source: Wikipedia

While trying to break into radio in New York he worked as a mortician's clerk; at 20 he auditioned for Eddie Cantor and won a one-time part, and Fred Allen soon added him to his Mighty Art Players. Source: Golden Age Radio

He was John Doe, one of the residents of Fred Allen's 'Allen's Alley' on the Texaco Star Theater. Source: Wikipedia

On The Life of Riley (1944-1951) he played two parts: Digby 'Digger' O'Dell, 'the friendly undertaker', whose lines were full of puns about his trade, and Riley's co-worker Jim Gillis, who kept giving Riley bad information. Source: Wikipedia (The Life of Riley)

On CBS's My Friend Irma he played Al, Irma's jobless boyfriend with get-rich-quick schemes, who called her 'Chicken'. Source: Wikipedia (My Friend Irma)

He was neighbor Thorny Thornberry on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from 1945 to 1954. Source: Wikipedia

His most noted radio role was 'Broadway', the narrator of The Damon Runyon Theatre (1948-1949). Source: Wikipedia

He was the only original radio cast member to join the TV Life of Riley, playing Digger O'Dell in 1949-1950, and in film he was Professor Collins in Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train (1951). Source: Wikipedia

He died of a heart attack on May 16, 1957, on his way to his doctor's office. Source: Wikipedia

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Free 24/7 stations. These play the episodes below, in rotation with the rest of their shows.

Illustrated cover for The Whistler: a lonely rain-slicked city street at night

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The Whistler

4 of his episodes: The Whistler (4)

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Illustrated cover for Lux Radio Theatre: a 1930s Hollywood theatre stage before a closed gold curtain, a single ribbon microphone in a spotlight

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Lux Radio Theatre

1 of his episodes: Lux Radio Theatre (1)

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Buster Pratt, the host of Laugh Track

Mixed channel

Laugh Track

231 of his episodes: The Life of Riley (134), My Friend Irma (42), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (33), Day In The Life Of Dennis Day (20), The Halls of Ivy (1), Fibber McGee and Molly (1)

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Illustrated cover for Opening Night: the front of a 1930s art-deco movie palace on premiere night, crossed searchlight beams in the sky

Mixed channel

Opening Night

12 of his episodes: Cavalcade of America (5), Destination Freedom (2), Orson Welles on the Air (1), Lux Radio Theatre (1), Screen Directors Playhouse (1), Ports of Call (1), Family Theater (1)

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Sal Vitale, the host of Gumshoe

Mixed channel

Gumshoe

9 of his episodes: The Damon Runyon Theatre (7), The Line Up (1), 21st Precinct (1)

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Wally Wattle, a plump bronze turkey with headphones around his neck, at a radio microphone in a harvest studio with pumpkins and autumn leaves

Mixed channel

Thanksgiving Radio

2 of his episodes: My Friend Irma (1), The Life of Riley (1)

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Illustrated cover for The Press Box: an empty 1940s stadium press box at dusk, a vintage microphone on the ledge beside binoculars and a scorecard

Mixed channel

The Press Box

2 of his episodes: Bill Stern Sports Newsreel (1), Bill Sterns Sports Newsreel (1)

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Winnie Hale, a laughing silver-haired archivist in glasses and a cherry red cardigan with a sprig of holly

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Vintage Christmas

2 of his episodes: Fibber McGee and Molly (1), Grandma Moses (1)

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Marshal Ramrod, the host of Dry Gulch

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Dry Gulch

1 of his episodes: Romance of the Ranchos (1)

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John Brown’s shows on Stupid Potato

SeriesYearsEpisodes
The Life of Riley1944 to 1951134
My Friend Irma1947 to 195242
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet1945 to 195433
Day In The Life Of Dennis Day1946 to 194820
The Damon Runyon Theatre7
Cavalcade of America1940 to 19505
The Whistler1947 to 19504
Destination Freedom1948 to 19492
Fibber McGee and Molly19522
Fred Allen (Version 2)1935 to 19402
Strange Wills19462
21st Precinct19551
Alfred Hitchcock19451
Bill Stern Sports Newsreel19461
Bill Sterns Sports Newsreel19461
Family Theater19481
Grandma Moses1
Lux Radio Theatre19501
Orson Welles on the Air19391
Ports of Call1
Romance of the Ranchos19421
Screen Directors Playhouse19511
The Halls of Ivy19521
The Line Up19521

John Brown episodes: 5 free to hear

Each one names John Brown on the air, in its cast list or in the show itself. Each title opens the episode’s page: what happens, the transcript from the moment he is named, and listens from any line.

  1. Irma Meets JaneMy Friend Irma · April 11, 1947 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  2. The Prize FighterMy Friend Irma · April 18, 1947 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  3. Irma Is Convinced it's Jane's BirthdayMy Friend Irma · May 2, 1947 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  4. Jane and Irma Lose Their JobsMy Friend Irma · May 16, 1947 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  5. Haunted HouseThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet · October 31, 1948 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast

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The Life of Riley 134 episodes, 1944 to 1951
  1. Christmas PresentDecember 17, 1944 · Potato Plus
  2. Silver Gloves Boxing TourneyJanuary 7, 1945 · Potato Plus
  3. Expectant FathersMarch 4, 1945 · Potato Plus
  4. Junior Runs AwayMarch 11, 1945 · Potato Plus
  5. Junior's House KeyOctober 13, 1945 · Potato Plus
  6. Peg's Old Boyfriend, Sydney, Is House GuestOctober 20, 1945 · Potato Plus
  7. Babs and Simon - MarriedNovember 24, 1945 · Potato Plus
  8. BPLA Lodge Election - Phonograph Record Saves RileyDecember 1, 1945 · Potato Plus
  9. Babs Music ScholarshipMarch 9, 1946 · Potato Plus
  10. Riley Finds a Silver Fox Fur CoatApril 6, 1946 · Potato Plus
  11. Riley Thinks Junior Is a ShoplifterApril 13, 1946 · Potato Plus
  12. Gambling Doesn't PayApril 27, 1946 · Potato Plus
  13. Rileys Take in the Gillises After a FireMay 4, 1946 · Potato Plus
  14. Junior Sells Peanuts at the CircusMay 25, 1946 · Potato Plus
  15. Riley Family of ActorsJune 1, 1946 · Potato Plus
  16. Morris Buys the Riley HouseJune 22, 1946 · Potato Plus
  17. Paper Route Subscription Contest to Go to CampJune 29, 1946 · Potato Plus
  18. Riley Thinks He's Been PromotedSeptember 7, 1946 · Potato Plus
  19. Good Neighbor WeekOctober 5, 1946 · Potato Plus
  20. Music Brings Riley and Peg TogetherNovember 16, 1946 · Potato Plus
  21. New Year's Eve - 10 Dates for BabsDecember 28, 1946 · Potato Plus
  22. Riley and Simon, Business PartnersJanuary 18, 1947 · Potato Plus
  23. Riley's Birthday - ForgottenFebruary 8, 1947 · Potato Plus
  24. Riley, the MilkmanMarch 22, 1947 · Potato Plus
  25. Riley the Gentleman - New ChairMarch 29, 1947 · Potato Plus
  26. Riley, the Boxer - Junior, the CowardApril 19, 1947 · Potato Plus
  27. Accident Insurance PolicyMay 31, 1947 · Potato Plus
  28. Babs Almost Gets a Job in San FranciscoJune 21, 1947 · Potato Plus
  29. Riley Thinks Peg Is Leaving HimJuly 5, 1947 · Potato Plus
  30. Riley Enrolls at PIP Instead Of UCLASeptember 6, 1947 · Potato Plus
  31. Babs Has Two DatesSeptember 13, 1947 · Potato Plus
  32. Junior Wants to Run Away from HomeSeptember 20, 1947 · Potato Plus
  33. Riley, the CopOctober 11, 1947 · Potato Plus
  34. Community Chest DriveOctober 18, 1947 · Potato Plus
  35. Ragamuffin BallOctober 25, 1947 · Potato Plus
  36. Greatest Man I KnowDecember 6, 1947 · Potato Plus
  37. Babs Is Blackballed at the SororityDecember 13, 1947 · Potato Plus
  38. First Christmas in Store WindowDecember 20, 1947 · Potato Plus
  39. Family Christmas Present - TV or PianoDecember 27, 1947 · Potato Plus
  40. Riley Gets Junior Two Dates for a DanceJanuary 3, 1948 · Potato Plus
  41. Women's Equal Rights - Wedding RingJanuary 10, 1948 · Potato Plus
  42. Telephone Is Rationed - Walking Man ContestJanuary 17, 1948 · Potato Plus
  43. Babs Quits SchoolJanuary 24, 1948 · Potato Plus
  44. Uncle Baxter Returns - ScholarshipJanuary 31, 1948 · Potato Plus
  45. Father and Son BanquetFebruary 7, 1948 · Potato Plus
  46. Riley Sends Peg a Comic ValentineFebruary 14, 1948 · Potato Plus
  47. Riley Lies to Peg About Going to a Wrestling MatchFebruary 21, 1948 · Potato Plus
  48. Babs Sweet Sixteen Birthday PartyFebruary 28, 1948 · Potato Plus
  49. Nuts and Bolts Club - Riley Punches His ForemanMarch 6, 1948 · Potato Plus
  50. MonkeyMarch 13, 1948 · Potato Plus
  51. Riley, the Crime Buster - Juvenile Delinquency - CurfewApril 3, 1948 · Potato Plus
  52. Peg Studies FrenchApril 10, 1948 · Potato Plus
  53. Care DriveApril 17, 1948 · Potato Plus
  54. Spring FeverApril 24, 1948 · Potato Plus
  55. Junior's Baseball Uniform - Reform SchoolMay 1, 1948 · Potato Plus
  56. Riley's Mother's Day Gift Is ExplainedMay 8, 1948 · Potato Plus
  57. Riley, Man of DistinctionMay 15, 1948 · Potato Plus
  58. Monahan Spends Weekend with the RileysMay 22, 1948 · Potato Plus
  59. Babs' GraduationJune 12, 1948 · Potato Plus
  60. A Vacation on the Prison FarmJune 26, 1948 · Potato Plus
  61. Riley's Night JobAugust 27, 1948 · Potato Plus
  62. Household DrudgeSeptember 10, 1948 · Potato Plus
  63. Problem ChildOctober 15, 1948 · Potato Plus
  64. Riley CampaignsOctober 22, 1948 · Potato Plus
  65. Riley Tries to Get Football Tickets - A Foremanship Is up for Grabs (19December 3, 1948 · Potato Plus
  66. Riley Invites Himself to His Boss's New Year's Eve PartyDecember 31, 1948 · Potato Plus
  67. Riley Coaches Junior's Basketball TeamJanuary 7, 1949 · Potato Plus
  68. A Quiet Evening by the FiresideJanuary 28, 1949 · Potato Plus
  69. Riley Talks in His Sleep About 'GertrudeFebruary 4, 1949 · Potato Plus
  70. Babs Elopes, Sells Cards with SimonFebruary 11, 1949 · Potato Plus
  71. Sneak Preview of `The Life of Riley' MovieFebruary 25, 1949 · Potato Plus
  72. Riley's Are Guests of Universal Film Opening in CincinnatiMarch 4, 1949 · Potato Plus
  73. Wedding Photograph - Wire RecorderMarch 11, 1949 · Potato Plus
  74. Babs Runs for UCLA PresidentMarch 25, 1949 · Potato Plus
  75. Riley Won't Let Peg Help Junior with His HomeworkApril 1, 1949 · Potato Plus
  76. Riley Is Held UpApril 8, 1949 · Potato Plus
  77. Riley Breaks a Vase with His Bowling BallApril 22, 1949 · Potato Plus
  78. Riley Goes to War After Reading a 1941 NewspaperApril 29, 1949 · Potato Plus
  79. Riley Waits Tables to Meet Peg (flashback)May 13, 1949 · Potato Plus
  80. Junior and Egbert Leave for CampMay 27, 1949 · Potato Plus
  81. Babs' Wedding - Baby SittingOctober 7, 1949 · Potato Plus
  82. Geiger CounterOctober 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
  83. Policeman BoarderOctober 21, 1949 · Potato Plus
  84. A Television Set on a 10 Day Free TrialOctober 28, 1949 · Potato Plus
  85. Expectant FatherNovember 4, 1949 · Potato Plus
  86. Community Chest DriveNovember 11, 1949 · Potato Plus
  87. Escort BureauNovember 18, 1949 · Potato Plus
  88. Thanksgiving Dinner with the BossNovember 25, 1949 · Potato Plus
  89. Riley, the FiremanDecember 16, 1949 · Potato Plus
  90. Christmas ClubDecember 23, 1949 · Potato Plus
  91. Riley Drives a Cab for Babs BoyfriendDecember 30, 1949 · Potato Plus
  92. Care DriveJanuary 6, 1950 · Potato Plus
  93. Riley's Southern Female NeighborJanuary 13, 1950 · Potato Plus
  94. Peg, the WaitressFebruary 17, 1950 · Potato Plus
  95. Riley's Step OutFebruary 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  96. Riley Becomes an Actor on TVMarch 3, 1950 · Potato Plus
  97. Riley Has a Rent Controversy with His LandlordMarch 10, 1950 · Potato Plus
  98. Babs Is Allergic to RileyMarch 17, 1950 · Potato Plus
  99. Cissie's MarriageMarch 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  100. Riley's AnniversaryApril 14, 1950 · Potato Plus
  101. Riley, the Hamburger KingApril 28, 1950 · Potato Plus
  102. Riley Decides to MoveMay 5, 1950 · Potato Plus
  103. Electric Company and Simon and BabsMay 19, 1950 · Potato Plus
  104. Peg in a Beauty ContestMay 26, 1950 · Potato Plus
  105. South PacificJune 2, 1950 · Potato Plus
  106. A Spicy BookJune 9, 1950 · Potato Plus
  107. Two TVs for Father's DayJune 16, 1950 · Potato Plus
  108. A Love Letter from BoopsieJune 23, 1950 · Potato Plus
  109. Surprise Party ShowOctober 6, 1950 · Potato Plus
  110. Riley's First Car - Traffic CourtOctober 13, 1950 · Potato Plus
  111. Collection AgencyOctober 20, 1950 · Potato Plus
  112. Riley Wants a New Stove for a Cake Baking ContestOctober 27, 1950 · Potato Plus
  113. Babs ElopementNovember 3, 1950 · Potato Plus
  114. Riley Wins a Hudson Guessing the Number of Beans in a JarNovember 10, 1950 · Potato Plus
  115. Rileys First DateNovember 17, 1950 · Potato Plus
  116. Riley Locks up Babs After Student RiotNovember 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  117. Riley's Troubles with New ForemanDecember 1, 1950 · Potato Plus
  118. Riley the Coward - Peg Goes to WorkDecember 15, 1950 · Potato Plus
  119. Be Kind to SimonDecember 29, 1950 · Potato Plus
  120. Peg's Father Comes to VisitJanuary 5, 1951 · Potato Plus
  121. Anniversary Tiff - Riley Pays the Light BillJanuary 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  122. Scoutmaster Riley - Housekeeping SystemJanuary 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  123. Charleston Dance Lessons with LouellaFebruary 9, 1951 · Potato Plus
  124. Riley's Case of NervesFebruary 16, 1951 · Potato Plus
  125. Riley Has TonsillitisFebruary 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  126. Louella Stays with the RileysMarch 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  127. Riley Installs a Time ClockMarch 16, 1951 · Potato Plus
  128. Basketball Game - BribeMarch 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  129. Riley, the Rent CollectorMarch 30, 1951 · Potato Plus
  130. Old Man RileyApril 6, 1951 · Potato Plus
  131. Riley and Louella, a Kiss in the DarkApril 20, 1951 · Potato Plus
  132. Junior Wins the Soap Box DerbyMay 18, 1951 · Potato Plus
  133. Riley and the BalletJune 1, 1951 · Potato Plus
  134. Riley, the ForgerJune 15, 1951 · Potato Plus
My Friend Irma 42 episodes, 1947 to 1952
  1. Irma Meets JaneApril 11, 1947 · Episode guide · Free
  2. The Prize FighterApril 18, 1947 · Episode guide · Free
  3. Irma Is Convinced it's Jane's BirthdayMay 2, 1947 · Episode guide · Free
  4. Jane and Irma Lose Their JobsMay 16, 1947 · Episode guide · Free
  5. The Fur CoatJune 13, 1947 · Potato Plus
  6. Too Much PublicityJuly 7, 1947 · Potato Plus
  7. Irma Gets SickJuly 14, 1947 · Potato Plus
  8. Buy Or SellMarch 15, 1948 · Potato Plus
  9. Irma's on a BudgetSeptember 13, 1948 · Potato Plus
  10. The Restaurant Is Losing MoneyOctober 4, 1948 · Potato Plus
  11. Irma Attends a Charity BallOctober 11, 1948 · Potato Plus
  12. Irma Loses Her Boss's GlassesOctober 18, 1948 · Potato Plus
  13. Thanksgiving Is ApproachingNovember 15, 1948 · Potato Plus
  14. Jane Throws a Costume BallNovember 29, 1948 · Potato Plus
  15. Jane Throws a Costume Ball (WJR Aircheck)November 29, 1948 · Potato Plus
  16. Irma Signs up for Piano LessonsDecember 6, 1948 · Potato Plus
  17. Jane Quits Her JobDecember 13, 1948 · Potato Plus
  18. Irma's Christmas PartyDecember 20, 1948 · Potato Plus
  19. Irma Has a New BoyfriendDecember 27, 1948 · Potato Plus
  20. The Double DateJanuary 3, 1949 · Potato Plus
  21. Irma and Jane Swear Off MenJanuary 10, 1949 · Potato Plus
  22. Irma and Al Break UpJanuary 17, 1949 · Potato Plus
  23. Mrs. Rhinelander Is DepressedJanuary 24, 1949 · Potato Plus
  24. Professor Kropotkin to the Old Folks HomeJanuary 31, 1949 · Potato Plus
  25. Train to Lake PlacidFebruary 7, 1949 · Potato Plus
  26. Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
  27. Irma Buys a Used CarFebruary 21, 1949 · Potato Plus
  28. Irma Does Her TaxesFebruary 28, 1949 · Potato Plus
  29. Five Hundred DollarsMarch 7, 1949 · Potato Plus
  30. Al Wants to Move to NebraskaMarch 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
  31. Irma Gets FiredMarch 21, 1949 · Potato Plus
  32. April Fool's PartyMarch 28, 1949 · Potato Plus
  33. Irma Decides Al Needs a PsychiatristApril 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  34. Irma Decides Al Needs a PyschiatristApril 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  35. Christmas ShowDecember 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  36. MemoirsJanuary 6, 1952 · Potato Plus
  37. The BurglarJanuary 20, 1952 · Potato Plus
  38. The Lonely Hearts ClubJanuary 27, 1952 · Potato Plus
  39. Newspaper ColumnFebruary 3, 1952 · Potato Plus
  40. Dictation SystemFebruary 10, 1952 · Potato Plus
  41. Jane Decides to Quit her JobFebruary 17, 1952 · Potato Plus
  42. Lost Friendship RingFebruary 24, 1952 · Potato Plus
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 33 episodes, 1945 to 1954
  1. Antique VaseAugust 12, 1945 · Potato Plus
  2. The Dripping FaucetSeptember 2, 1945 · Potato Plus
  3. David FightsSeptember 9, 1945 · Potato Plus
  4. Apartment Building Next DoorSeptember 23, 1945 · Potato Plus
  5. Exaggeration TroublesSeptember 30, 1945 · Potato Plus
  6. Retreat from CivilizationOctober 12, 1947 · Potato Plus
  7. The ArgumentJanuary 23, 1948 · Potato Plus
  8. Ozzie Promises to Take the Boys HikingOctober 17, 1948 · Potato Plus
  9. The MatchmakerOctober 24, 1948 · Potato Plus
  10. Haunted HouseOctober 31, 1948 · Episode guide · Free
  11. Ozzie Is in a RutNovember 7, 1948 · Potato Plus
  12. The Boy's Night OutNovember 14, 1948 · Potato Plus
  13. The Third DegreeNovember 21, 1948 · Potato Plus
  14. Intellectual CuriosityNovember 28, 1948 · Potato Plus
  15. Worrying About WorryingDecember 12, 1948 · Potato Plus
  16. The Knitting ContestJanuary 2, 1949 · Potato Plus
  17. Sports HeroesJanuary 9, 1949 · Potato Plus
  18. House CleaningFebruary 6, 1949 · Potato Plus
  19. Valentine CardFebruary 13, 1949 · Potato Plus
  20. The Nelson BankFebruary 27, 1949 · Potato Plus
  21. Argument About Rover BoysMarch 20, 1949 · Potato Plus
  22. ComplaintsMarch 27, 1949 · Potato Plus
  23. Impressing GirlsApril 24, 1949 · Potato Plus
  24. Have a CigarJune 1, 1951 · Potato Plus
  25. Sales ResistanceOctober 5, 1951 · Potato Plus
  26. Cleaning Out ClosetsOctober 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  27. Sidewalk SuperintendentsNovember 16, 1951 · Potato Plus
  28. Going to a ConcertDecember 14, 1951 · Potato Plus
  29. The Dental ReceptionistJanuary 25, 1952 · Potato Plus
  30. The Boat BuilderApril 4, 1952 · Potato Plus
  31. Home Town Baseball TeamApril 18, 1952 · Potato Plus
  32. Too Much ChangeApril 25, 1952 · Potato Plus
  33. Fifi La PlumeJanuary 8, 1954 · Potato Plus
Day In The Life Of Dennis Day 20 episodes, 1946 to 1948
  1. Masquerade Ball (Audition)April 18, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. Dennis Writes a Radio ScriptNovember 14, 1946 · Potato Plus
  3. Income Tax Mix-UpJanuary 8, 1947 · Potato Plus
  4. Dennis Becomes Irresistable to WomenFebruary 12, 1947 · Potato Plus
  5. Dennis is Let Go and Looks for a New JobFebruary 26, 1947 · Potato Plus
  6. The Andersons' AnniversaryMarch 19, 1947 · Potato Plus
  7. Dennis Pretends to be a Spanish NoblemanApril 9, 1947 · Potato Plus
  8. Dennis Visits a Marriage CounselorApril 16, 1947 · Potato Plus
  9. Dennis Becomes a Drama CriticAugust 27, 1947 · Potato Plus
  10. Dennis Runs for MayorSeptember 3, 1947 · Potato Plus
  11. Dennis Pretends to be a Railroad BossSeptember 24, 1947 · Potato Plus
  12. Opening a Dress ShopOctober 15, 1947 · Potato Plus
  13. Dennis Sells InsuranceOctober 22, 1947 · Potato Plus
  14. Dennis Writes a Society ColumnDecember 3, 1947 · Potato Plus
  15. Dennis Helps Mr. Willoughby Get a Bank LoanDecember 10, 1947 · Potato Plus
  16. Mrs. Anderson and the Ladies ClubDecember 17, 1947 · Potato Plus
  17. Dennis Helps Mr. Anderson Steal His Own PaintingJanuary 14, 1948 · Potato Plus
  18. Dennis Tries to Get a Job with the Post OfficeJanuary 21, 1948 · Potato Plus
  19. Dennis Gets a Radio ShowJanuary 28, 1948 · Potato Plus
  20. Dennis Finds a Stray Dog (1st Half)February 11, 1948 · Potato Plus
The Damon Runyon Theatre 7 episodes,
  1. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep05 A Nice PricePotato Plus
  2. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep08 Princess OHaraPotato Plus
  3. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep09 Butch Minds the BabyPotato Plus
  4. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep10 Breach of PromisePotato Plus
  5. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep19 All Horse Players Die BrokePotato Plus
  6. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep31 It Comes up MudPotato Plus
  7. Runyon 4x-xx-xx ep36 Cemetery BaitPotato Plus
Cavalcade of America 5 episodes, 1940 to 1950
  1. John BrownDecember 11, 1940 · Potato Plus
  2. The Undefended BorderDecember 18, 1940 · Potato Plus
  3. Hymn from the NightSeptember 18, 1944 · Potato Plus
  4. Meet Artie GreengroinApril 22, 1946 · Potato Plus
  5. The Thinking HeartFebruary 7, 1950 · Potato Plus
The Whistler 4 episodes, 1947 to 1950
  1. Seven Steps to MurderFebruary 3, 1947 · Potato Plus
  2. ComebackJanuary 7, 1948 · Potato Plus
  3. Return EngagementMarch 10, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. Three Wise GuysDecember 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
Destination Freedom 2 episodes, 1948 to 1949
  1. The Making of a ManJuly 25, 1948 · Potato Plus
  2. Negro CinderellaJune 12, 1949 · Potato Plus
Fibber McGee and Molly 2 episodes, 1952
  1. New Year's Dance At The Country ClubDecember 30, 1952 · Potato Plus
  2. New Year's Dance At The Country ClubPotato Plus
Fred Allen (Version 2) 2 episodes, 1935 to 1940
  1. Last Show of the SeasonJune 26, 1935 · Potato Plus
  2. The Crisis In The Central Park ZooApril 10, 1940 · Potato Plus
Strange Wills 2 episodes, 1946
  1. (xx) Audition and Sales PresentionJanuary 15, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. The Girl from ShadowlandAugust 10, 1946 · Potato Plus
21st Precinct 1 episode, 1955
  1. The Special OrdersNovember 4, 1955 · Potato Plus
Alfred Hitchcock 1 episode, 1945
  1. Spellbound1945 · Potato Plus
Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 1 episode, 1946
  1. Lizabeth ScottOctober 11, 1946 · Potato Plus
Bill Sterns Sports Newsreel 1 episode, 1946
  1. Elizabeth ScottOctober 11, 1946 · Potato Plus
Family Theater 1 episode, 1948
  1. Ozzie and Harriet ShowSeptember 9, 1948 · Potato Plus
Grandma Moses 1 episode,
  1. Early SongsPotato Plus
Lux Radio Theatre 1 episode, 1950
  1. Life of RileyMay 8, 1950 · Potato Plus
Orson Welles on the Air 1 episode, 1939
  1. Things We HaveMay 26, 1939 · Potato Plus
Ports of Call 1 episode,
  1. xx ScotlandPotato Plus
Romance of the Ranchos 1 episode, 1942
  1. The True Story Of Juan Flaco BrownFebruary 25, 1942 · Potato Plus
Screen Directors Playhouse 1 episode, 1951
  1. SpellboundJanuary 25, 1951 · Potato Plus
The Halls of Ivy 1 episode, 1952
  1. Lame Girl And The HypochondriacMarch 12, 1952 · Potato Plus
The Line Up 1 episode, 1952
  1. The Guided Gang Case (aka-Newstand Dealer Beaten)July 1, 1952 · Potato Plus

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