Art Gilmore

White collar worker Joe McDoakes (George O'Hanlon) is full of fears and phobias and his most deeply-rooted psychic disturbance is fear of his boss. He has a dream and sees himself as besting his boss and establishing himself as the boss of his own super-deluxe office. (imdb)

The disabling injuries of railroad workers effect those around them. (imdb)

Ballroom dancers Veloz and Yolanda perform the various dance fads of the first half of the twentieth century.

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore. (imdb)

In this Warner Bros. short film, George O'Hanlon stars as everyman Joe McDoakes. When Joe begins to think he is losing his hair, he sets out to find a solution to his problem.

A humorous look at the various types of smokers and the methods available to them to kick the habit

Joe McDoakes goes on "The Hour of Agony" radio and tells Dr. Agony of his marriage problems. His biggest problem is that his wife, Alice, snores. Joe has even more problems trying to follow Dr. Agony's instructions. (imdb)

A humorous but informative look at how an average man can remedy common vision problems

Joe McDoakes is informed of his two-week vacation at the last minute and decides to take advantage of a "free" vacation-planning service at a local department store. With his usual low sales resistance, he ends up spending $1,000 on useless equipment and traveling 500 miles. (imdb)

A humorous look at the pitfalls of gambling

Joe McDoakes goes through all the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father. The results aren't exactly what he expected.

Joe McDoakes is new at selling vacuum cleaners and, despite using every technique and approach in the manual, he fails to sell even one, as his wife also refuses to buy one. He is fired and ends up doing singing commercials on the radio.

Joe Mcdoakes is talked into babysitting his friend's bratty child.

Joe McDoakes decides to build his own home. As the project progresses, he sees his dream house turn into a nightmare.

Joe McDoakes and his wife go apartment hunting.

Joe McDoakes sets out to improve his personality and become popular.

Semi-documentary on how marijuana dealers lure small-town teenagers into heroin use and prostitution and how the police help to fight it. (imdb)

Joe McDoakes, unemployed thespian, makes all the casting calls,reads all of the trade papers, sees agents and tries out for casting directors and producers, and finally lands a role; the guy behind the 8-ball that is on the title frame of all of the Joe McDoakes shorts. (imdb)

The Living Christ Series is a 12-part drama series about the life of Jesus Christ. In some ways, it was a version of the typical Hollywood serial film. Each episode was thirty minutes long, bringing the total running time of the series to what might have been considered an epic six hours long if the films had been shown consecutively.

Four popular songs about moonlight are presented, including their origins and as sing-a-longs. In 1909, songwriter Edward Madden worked as an undercover government agent in New York's rough and tumble Tenderloin District, which is in stark contrast to his lyrics for "By the Light of the Silvery Moon", the lyrics which were set to music by Gus Edwards. (imdb)

This musical short features four songs associated with the western United States. The first two were written in the 19th century, the others in the 20th. After the initial rendition of each song, Art Gilmore invites the audience to sing along as the lyrics are shown on the screen. (imdb)

Long-running weekly show that spotlighted legendary comedian and beloved TV clown, Red Skelton. Each show featured comedy skits, gags and vignettes starring Skelton and guest performers. (imdb)

Military training film on the characteristics, capabilities, weaknesses, and recognition of the World War II Japanese fighter aircraft known as the Zero.

This short traces the history of sound in the movies, beginning with French scientist Leon Scott's experiments in 1857.

Powerful patrol cars, fast motorcycles, and superheterodyne two-way radios combine to fight crime on the rural highways of America's wide open spaces. (imdb)

Comedic Warmer Bros short film featuring George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes. In this outing, Joe just loves playing the horses and shows what you can do to improve your odds of winning. Hanging around the stables and getting to know the horses is one way or starting rumors about other horses is another. Then there's fate such seeing the same number everywhere or using your own math formula. Joe isn't having much luck but when he finally wins the big one, his bookie has another surprise for him.

The pageantry of Calgary's colorful celebration of its past, culminating with its world famous rodeo, is chronicled.

Brief history of American industry.

This documentary explores the history of the railroads In America and their potential role in the post war era.

In this entry from the "Memories from Melody Lane" series, clips from four movie musicals are shown, each featuring a single song. After each song, narrator Art Gilmore invites the audience to sing along with the Melody Makers, as cards with the song's lyrics are displayed on the screen. For the complete list of songs and performers, check the Soundtrack listing.

This entry in the "Memories From Melody Lane" series focuses on older songs that are now standards in American music. They range from "The Man on the Flying Trapeze", first published in the late 1860s, to "Come Josephine In My Flying Machine", popularized in 1910. After a song is initially performed by The Melody Makers (in appropriate costumes), the audience is invited to sing along while cards with the song's lyrics are shown on the screen.

Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Brothers and has to settle for being a stand-in.

Three young women join the newly formed Women's Army Corps (WACS) for varied reasons, and make contributions to the war effort.

Students of USC demonstrate the importance of perfect timing in athletics and on the field of battle.

The annual horse race held in the Piazza del Campo in Siena is highlighted in all its color, pomp, and pageantry.

Fed up with Joe's indifference toward her, Alice McDoakes takes her troubles to a marriage counselor. None of the courses of action she is advised to take have any impact on Joe until she is advised to create the impression that she has left Joe for another man.

Tour of the French Riviera.

A behind-the-scenes look at all the responsibilities (and headaches) a director assumes when making a motion picture.

A Sports Parade (though not officially titled as such) visit to Switzerland. Covered are a rowing competition in Lucerne, tennis matches and horse jumping set against the mighty Alpine scenery, Zug costumes, gymnastics "poetry in motion" and a flag parade.

A hunter tracks a sheep-killing cougar.

Howard Hill (1899-1975) was perhaps the most famous bowman (archer) of the mid 20th century (1930-50s). This short film covers some amazing skilled shooting, presented before an audience of 'admiring' younger ladies!

A video brochure for using visual aids in church shows scenes from various Cathedral Film productions. The film demonstrates how these audiovisual aids can bring biblical stories, teachings, and other subjects to life.

This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name. (imdb)