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G. I. Jive (AFRS) Bing Crosby – Roleo Rolling Along. ep617, 1944

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

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GI Jill is back and wants to go on a date with the soldiers serving overseas. She has her own juke box, and is ready to serve up some of your favorite swinging tunes.

  1. Bing Crosby sings, Roleo Rolling Along.
  2. Dinah Shore sings, There Are Such Things.
  3. Bob Crosby plays, The Bullfrog Jump.
  4. Jill pauses long enough to remind listeners how to make a request.
  5. Glen Gray plays, Smoke Rings.

Note: G.I. Jive was a radio show sent out by short wave during World War 2. The show starred G. I. Jane, Martha Wilkerson in real-life, who was a counterpoint to Tokyo Rose and Berlin Betty.

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