...it was a legit question The Doclopedia #2,500 Lost Movies of Earth 2-B: Gold Rush Gertie (1939) Between 1936 and 1945, Warner Sisters made 8 movies in the “Gertie” series. Each movie starred Betty Zoles as Gertrude “Gertie” Wilson, a good natured, but clumsy, woman. Known for her great slapstick timing and wisecracking comments, Zoles … Continue reading What Can You Steal In A Cornfield?
Month: September 2022
Henry The Smelly Sheep
...he hangs out with skunks The Doclopedia #2,499 Lost Movies of Earth 2-B: Sherlock Holmes In Paris (1936 Despite being a cheap “poverty row” production and not being filmed anywhere near France, this was a surprisingly good Sherlock Holmes story. It featured Arthur Reedly as Holmes, Harold Barrett as Dr. Watson, Alice Wintergreen as Irene … Continue reading Henry The Smelly Sheep
Mexican Jenny Caught A Millionaire
...two years later, she threw him back The Doclopedia #2,498 Lost Movies of Earth 2-B: The Man In White (1933) By all accounts, this movie was an excellent murder mystery with elements of the supernatural. Viewers were kept guessing who the killer was right up to the final 5 minutes.Set in a British countryside manor … Continue reading Mexican Jenny Caught A Millionaire
He Was Swanky, She Was Cranky, There Wasn’t Going To Be Any Hanky Panky
...now hand me a hanky The Doclopedia #2,497 Lost Movies of Earth 2-B: Redheads On Broadway (1931) This movie was just one of many musical comedies made in the thirties, and it was nothing special, unless you count the focus on redheaded showgirls in a black and white movie. The songs, dance pieces, jokes and … Continue reading He Was Swanky, She Was Cranky, There Wasn’t Going To Be Any Hanky Panky
This Was The End
...of what, we don't know The Doclopedia #2,496 Old Time Radio: G-Man Action Theater Tires squeal, guns fire, and the chase is on! Every week you'll hear true stories of brave government agents going after mobsters, spies, and other criminals. These stories are told just as they happened, so make sure you have an hour … Continue reading This Was The End
Squirrels VS Mobsters
...damned if the squirrels didn't win The Doclopedia #2,495 Old Time Radio: Life With Bucky & Squint Have a laughing good time on Tuesdays at 8:00 by listening to the hilarious misadventures of Bucky & Squint. What get rich quick scheme or dating problems will those two wacky teens get into this week? Co-starring Merton … Continue reading Squirrels VS Mobsters
Hot Rod Sally And The Dog Who Wore Pants
...they were quite a pair The Doclopedia #2,494 Old Time Radio: Tales From The Haunted Shack Every Friday night at 9:00, it's time for more terrifying tales of horror and the supernatural. Come with Old Mac, the caretaker, through the spooky woods to his little shack. Once you get there, he'll tell you tales to … Continue reading Hot Rod Sally And The Dog Who Wore Pants
So Then We Had To Jump In The Canal
...and the water was hella cold The Doclopedia #2,493 Old Time Radio: An Evening At The Blue Moon You may not be able to make it to New York's hottest nightclub, but this program is almost like being there. Spend 90 minutes with Vern Lester and his Orchestra, along with guest singers, comedians, and your … Continue reading So Then We Had To Jump In The Canal
The Clown Museum Was Not Popular
...not even with clowns The Doclopedia #2,492 Old Time Radio: You Want To Bet? It's a fun half hour of game show excitement and celebrity hijinks when you tune in to You Want To Bet?, the show where people bet on what they think they know. Featuring movie stars, sports heroes, radio celebrities, and famous … Continue reading The Clown Museum Was Not Popular
Looking For That Lost Lego
...before you step on it The Doclopedia #2,491 Old Time Radio: The Adventures Of Buck BuckleyJoin us on Wednesdays at 6:15, it's time for the wild and wooly adventures of Buck Buckley. Join Buck and his horse, Joe, as they travel the wild west looking for work, adventure, and bad varmints to deal with. And … Continue reading Looking For That Lost Lego
A Green Light On The Moor
...very creepy The Doclopedia #2,490 Old Time Radio: Maggie Malloy, Girl Detective Every week, 18 year old Maggie Malloy and her partners, Susan and Freckles, solve crimes in their home town of Candleville. Helping them, or sometimes just hanging around, are Detective Al Malloy, Bobby Andrews, Miss Harwood, and, of course, Spanky the Dog. Tune … Continue reading A Green Light On The Moor
Bucky & Squint Ride The Big Wave
...it was actually a flash flood and they were in a car The Doclopedia #2,489 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Primitive Cave Dweller1: Fire! Fire good, until fire get out of control, then caveman in big trouble. Fire still good, but keep water close by. 2: Woman! Woman very good, except for sometimes during month … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Ride The Big Wave
Demon Dancer Yumika
...more fake anime The Doclopedia #2,488 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Criminal Mastermind 1: A lair, hideout, sanctum, laboratory or general headquarters. Popular locations include islands, mountain tops, undersea cities, old subway tunnels, abandoned factories and lost cities in the jungle. Recently, old military bases, Chinese ghost cities, and Antarctic bases under the ice have … Continue reading Demon Dancer Yumika
The Sad Tale Of The Weremouse Of London
...everyone laughed at him The Doclopedia #2,487 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Dungeon Raider 1: Bravery and determination! You probably already have plenty of greed and recklessness. 2: The Wizard’s Guild’s list of Class Three Wizards that have not yet raided a dungeon. These young practitioners of The Art are fully approved for use of … Continue reading The Sad Tale Of The Weremouse Of London
The Candy Fairies Have Gone Crazy!
...they're all high on nougat The Doclopedia #2,486 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Planetary Scout 1: A good dependable spaceship, preferably one with plenty of room for yourself, a crew and a whole bunch of supplies. Oh, and an excellent communications system, because you’ll be out on the frontier and you may need some help … Continue reading The Candy Fairies Have Gone Crazy!
Cooking Up A Little Yum Yum Sauce
...it goes great on meat The Doclopedia #2,485 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Pulp Adventurer 1: Gadgets, lots and lots of gadgets hidden all over your person. Probably not good to think about what might happen if you get in an accident and they all go off at once.To help prevent accidental release of dangerous … Continue reading Cooking Up A Little Yum Yum Sauce
Episode 7: Fiery Death Pits Of Venus!
...in this theater! The Doclopedia #2,484 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Paranormal Investigator 1: “The New Complete Guide To The Paranormal”, now available for e-readers, tablets and smart phones. This now includes access to several Discord servers and a database including 300 libraries and 130 museums. 2: 20 megapixel, all weather, digital still/motion camera with … Continue reading Episode 7: Fiery Death Pits Of Venus!
The Adventure Of The Two Frisky Dogs
...by John H. Watson, MD The Doclopedia #2,483 Updates For...: Stuff You Need: Steampunk Secret Agent 1: If you are a gentleman, your government issue walking stick. It will contain a sword or dagger, a compass, an 18 inch breathing tube and the ability to fire six .32 caliber rounds. Some walking sticks might contain … Continue reading The Adventure Of The Two Frisky Dogs
Definitely Purple On The Horizon
...could it be her? The Doclopedia #2,482 Pulp Villain Snapshots: The Bat Real Name: Bryce WaynLocation: New York Modus Operandi: Murder of “Evil Doers”Career Synopsis: Oh, you all know the origin story. But what if that kid had a less stable mind and a Messia complex as big as Montana? What if his faithful manservant … Continue reading Definitely Purple On The Horizon
A Thing That We Used To Do
...until it wasn't fun anymore The Doclopedia #2,481 Pulp Villain Snapshots: The Crime Queen Real Name: Antonia LucheseLocation: New York, Chicago, Detroit Modus Operandi: Criminal mastermindCareer Synopsis: Antonia was born into a Mafia family, but like most daughters of wise guys, she was expected to be a wife and mother, nothing more. This was not … Continue reading A Thing That We Used To Do
The California Kid Keeps A Promise
...a hard one The Doclopedia #2,480 Pulp Villain Snapshots: Ganku, The Beast From Shanghai Real Name: UnknownLocation: Shanghai, China Modus Operandi: Killing and cannabalizing any humans he encountered.Career Synopsis: The unknown Chinese person who created the mutagenic potion that changed them into Ganku, probably had no idea that it would do what it did. Of … Continue reading The California Kid Keeps A Promise
Feeding Oats To Goats
...they love 'em The Doclopedia #2,479 Pulp Villain Snapshots: The Robot Master Real Name: Orville AldertonLocation: London, England and Dallas, Texas Modus Operandi: He built various sorts of robots to commit crimes.Career Synopsis: The Robot Master was one of those geniuses that didn't seem to realize that his inventions were worth a lot more legitimately … Continue reading Feeding Oats To Goats
The Rare And Beautiful Spotted Tigerbear Of Potawango Island
...fascinating, but dangerous The Doclopedia #2,478 Pulp Villain Snapshots: The Siren Of Death Real Name: Frieda HollingsworthLocation: Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Modus Operandi: Seducing men and women into committing crimes, then killing them afterward.Career Synopsis: The Siren was the product of a white father and a black mother, both of … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Spotted Tigerbear Of Potawango Island
Freakout At The Spider Ranch
...it was not pretty The Doclopedia #2,477 Pulp Villain Snapshots: The Red Monk Real Name: UnknownLocation: Guadalajara, Mexico Modus Operandi: Torturing to death of “sinners”, almost all of whom were people of power.Career Synopsis: In 1931, Guadalajara was a city living in fear. The Red Monk was littering the city with the bodies of politicians, … Continue reading Freakout At The Spider Ranch
Yellow Fern Story
...for strange children The Doclopedia #2,476 Pulp Villain Snapshots: Korr, Bringer Of Death Real Name: Harold WainwrightLocation: Boston, Massachusetts Modus Operandi: Sending wealthy men photos of his victims that were killed in grotesque ways, then asking for big money not to kill them.Career Synopsis: In 1933, Wainwright was the last member of a very wealthy … Continue reading Yellow Fern Story