Andrews Sisters – Abbott And Costello. ep38, 451128
Playlist: The sisters open in song with Kirt Massey with, California. The sisters sing, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Patty and Kirt sing, I'll Buy that Dream. The sisters offer romance…
Retro OTRDiary 25 Betty Hutton Part 2. (retro558)
Here's part 2 of my salute to an all round performer, Betty Hutton. First a bit of correction to the previous installment. I didn't catch some mistakes in Betty's life,…
Command Performance – Betty Grable, June Haver, Jack Carson. ep193, 450927
Playlist: Host: Betty Grable opens with a song, Make Believe. The Town Criers, A Kiss Goodnight. The Town Criers also sing, Sunny Side of the Street. June Haver joins her…
Alan Freed’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Party – Billy Albert and the Rover Boys – First Song, Perdido ep11, 1956.
Featuring Count Basey and his Orchestra, with Joe Williams. Special guests: Billy Albert and the Rover Boys, and tenor Saxophonist legend from Duke Ellington to Rock and Roll, Big Al…
The Music America Loves Best (NBC) First Song, Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. 441224
Hosted by Louie Calhoun, who presents the singers and musicians to present favorite carols. Playlist: Corale medley including: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. Away in a Manger. O Come All…
Jubilee – Dick Haymes, Count Basie. ep149, 450917
Date could be wrong, but should be close. Playlist: Ernie Bubbles Whitman calls on Count Basie to open with, Rhythm Man. Dick Haimes teaches Ernie the scales, but the vocal…
Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Abbott And Costello, Fats Waller. 431204.
Hosted by Dinah Shore. Playlist: li>Dinah opens with, Shoo Shoo Baby. She takes a moment to dip into the mailbag for some greetings. Lulu Belle and Scotty sing, Down to…
I Sustain the Wings (AFRS) Glenn Miller AAF Christmas Program. 431218
Through music and drama, Captain Glenn Miller and Sgt Ray McKinley tell the story of Johnny, the kid next door. Playlist: The band kicks off with a tune, I Hear…
Command Performance – Gene Tierney. ep7, 420412 (retro548)
At the request of soldiers in the tropics of Panama, the show is hosted by Gene Tierney. Betty Hutton sings, Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry. Sports news…
Command Performance – Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra. ep190, 450906 (retro546)
Hosted by Bob Hope. Topics in his opening jokes include crowded hotels and elevators, full of soldiers, sailors, and starlets. Introduced as a favorite pin up girl, Judy Garland sings,…