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Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts #2 (1954)

Stanhall · 1954 · 36 pages

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Contains 20 stories
The Lovers
1 pp · humor

A cop catches a couple kissing in the park and threatens to arrest them both—until the man reveals his relationship to the woman, only to deliver a punchline that turns the whole situation on its head. This one-page humor story from Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts #2 mines comedy gold from a simple misunderstanding and a perfectly timed joke.

The Proposal
1 pp · humor

An older man makes his pitch to win over a young woman's heart: he may not be spring chicken, but he's loaded, and she'll inherit everything when he goes. She's got just one question about his habits—and when he admits to sleepwalking, she sees dollar signs and says yes. The honeymoon plans that follow promise some darkly comic consequences.

Hands Off
1 pp · humor

A young boy learns a harsh lesson about handling merchandise when a candy store owner swats him for touching the goods—but when a tough adult steps in to "help," the kid discovers the man has his own brutal way of teaching respect for the "hands off" rule. This one-page gag from 1954 packs a punch of dark, slapstick humor that'll make you wince and laugh at the same time.

The Kissing Bugs
2 pp · humor

A young couple looking for privacy to kiss stumbles upon the railroad station as the perfect spot—they'll pretend to reunite every time a train arrives, giving them cover for their affection. After several successful (and increasingly frequent) smooch sessions, they catch the attention of a station cop who has a surprising suggestion for them. It's a cheeky two-pager that finds humor in the lengths people will go for a little stolen romance.

The Dowry
1 pp · humor

A father with three daughters—Charlotte, Margie, and Joan—summons an eligible bachelor to his home with marriage on his mind, sweetening the deal with increasingly substantial dowries tied to each girl's age. When presented with this matrimonial opportunity, the young man's response takes a delightfully unexpected turn in this quick-witted humor piece from 1954.

The Grand Robbery
2 pp · humor

A crook forces a young woman to stand in a chalk circle during a robbery, threatening her if she steps out of bounds—but her accomplice has other plans for how the heist will actually play out. This two-page humor tale from *Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts* #2 turns a tense holdup into a punchline with a sly twist that the robber never sees coming.

Trip Cancelled
1 pp · humor

A husband unexpectedly returns home to tell his wife their trip has been cancelled, only to be interrupted by a persistent phone caller with an oddly specific question. What starts as a simple domestic moment spirals into comic confusion as the mystery caller refuses to take no for an answer. This quick-witted one-pager from "Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts" #2 proves that sometimes the real comedy is in what you *don't* understand.

The Mink Coat
4 pp · humor

A woman hatches a clever scheme with her boyfriend to acquire a mink coat without her husband catching on—by planting a locker key for him to "find" at the bus depot. When her husband calls with news about what's inside, her plan hits an unexpected snag that leaves her scrambling to figure out what he's really up to in this 1954 humor story.

Happy Birthday
1 pp · humor

A young boy's birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when he's encouraged to show gratitude to the cook—but his hesitation reveals he's learned a lesson from watching what happened when his father tried the same thing. This quick humor piece plays on the clash between social courtesy and self-preservation, making for a snappy gag that hits hard in just one page.

The Alibi
1 pp · humor

A husband stumbles home well past midnight with his usual excuse—sitting up with a sick friend—but his wife is finally ready to call him out on it in "The Alibi." When she demands proof and quick answers, his increasingly slurred responses only dig him deeper into trouble. This 1954 humor strip finds comedy in the classic battle of wits between a skeptical spouse and a husband whose alibis are running out of steam.

The Bad Host
1 pp · humor

A poker night winds down early, and Bill accepts his host's invitation inside for coffee—only to walk in on an unexpected domestic situation that forces the host to make an awkward choice about hospitality. This quick-witted 1954 humor piece from Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts #2 delivers its punchline with perfectly timed obliviousness.

The Bargain
1 pp · humor

A widow faces an unusual predicament when her late husband's will stipulates she must sell his prized 1954 Cadillac and hand over the proceeds to his secretary—for a mere fifty dollars. When a potential buyer shows up skeptical of the bargain-basement price, she explains the binding terms that have put her in this peculiar spot. What unfolds is a darkly funny look at the complications that can linger even after the final will is read.

The Old Maid
1 pp · humor

A woman spots a man climbing up the wall toward her window and calls for help, only to discover her reasoning for choosing the fire department over the police is delightfully backward. This one-page humor story delivers a quick, punchy punchline that plays on mistaken logic in the best tradition of 1954 comic gag humor.

The Toothache
1 pp · humor

A man suffering from a terrible toothache gets advice from a sympathetic stranger who swears his wife has the perfect cure—tender comfort and affection that melts the pain away. When asked if his wife is home, our aching friend realizes he's been set up for a punchline in this quick, cheeky one-pager from the humor pages of 1954.

The Nut with the Net
1 pp · humor

A would-be butterfly catcher sets out with net in hand, only to discover that wordplay and mishaps have a way of derailing even the simplest plans—each attempt to snag a specific insect lands him with something entirely unexpected instead. It's a quick, punchy gag story that proves sometimes the hunt is wilder than the prize.

It's for Charity
1 pp · humor

A man discovers that buying a raffle ticket for charity comes with an unexpected perk—a kiss from an attractive blonde seller—and soon his friend wants in on the action too. This quick humor piece from 1954 plays the simple setup for all its comic worth, landing squarely in the cheeky spirit of *Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts*.

Memories
2 pp · humor

When a man from Mr. Thomas's humble past unexpectedly crosses his path—this time as the warden of a prison where Thomas now finds himself—old memories of small-town admiration and envy come flooding back. What once seemed like the gleaming success of a privileged boy has taken a strange turn, and the two men confront how differently their lives have unfolded since those days on opposite sides of the tracks. This sharp little tale twists nostalgia into irony, proving that fortune and circumstance can shuffle the deck in ways nobody expects.

The Milkman
1 pp · humor

A groggy householder answers an early morning knock expecting the milkman—only to find themselves grabbed and kissed when they open the door in a borrowed kimona. The mix-up that follows offers a quick, cheeky lesson in mistaken identity that'll catch you off guard.

The Bogeyman
1 pp · humor

A woman thinks her husband has left town—until a mysterious visitor arrives at an inopportune moment, only to be discovered by her young child hiding in the closet. This one-page humor piece from 1954 plays on classic domestic comedy timing and the very real terror of a child's imagination.

Insured
1 pp · humor

A widow's grief over her husband's tragic accident takes a sharp turn when she learns the size of his life insurance payout—and discovers he might not be as dead as she thought. This darkly comedic one-pager from Broadway-Hollywood Blackouts #2 plays the old con-man setup for laughs, twisting a morbid premise into a punchline about greed and marital devotion.

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