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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Bob Crosby – Sugarfoot Strut. ep721, 1944

Posted by By Keith August 17, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
GI Jil has the robot of the music world, her handy jukebox, and she's ready to play the tunes. Bob Crosby leads off with, the Sugarfoot Strut. After a dedication…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie, Blue Lou. ep706, 1944

Posted by By Keith August 3, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…
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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.

GI Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Blue Skies. ep705, 1945

Posted by By Keith July 13, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Stan Kenton – Eager Beaver. ep704, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 29, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G. I. Jive (AFRS) Benny Goodman – Bugle Call Rag. ep703, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Hosted by GI Jill. Benny Goodman plays, Bugle Call Rag. Long Ago and Far Away. Johnny Mercer sings, GI Jive. Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Note: YANK, The Army Weekly:…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G. I. Jive – Andy Kirk – Riding Along. ep618, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 15, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
That sweetheart from back home has the tunes you want to hear. You request them, and GI Jill plays them. Andy Kirk plays, Riding Along. Artie Shaw plays, Stardust. Harry…
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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.

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

Posted by By Keith June 8, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
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…
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G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie – Blue Lou. ep602, 1943

Posted by By Keith May 25, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
G.I. Jill plays the tunes at the request of soldiers serving overseas, and dedicates the songs right back at them. Playlist: Count Basey plays, Blue Lou. Bob Crosby plays I'll…
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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.

G.I. Jive – Benny Goodman, Honeysuckle Rose. ep601, 1943

Posted by By Keith May 4, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
GI Jill dedicates the show to the Navy. Benny Goodman plays, Honeysuckle Rose. A news item about new radios for St Alvins Hospital. Skinny Ennis plays, Bugle Call Rag. Bing…
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A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Boogie Woogie. ep510, 1943

Posted by By Keith April 20, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Today the Navy is being celebrated, and the show is taking requests only from them. Playlist: Tommy Dorcey plays, Boogie Woogie. Betty Martin sings, Take It Easy. A plug to…
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