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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jack Smith and the Clark Sisters. ep9, 471128

By Keith December 1, 2025Music, Spike Jones

It's another installment of the Spotlight Revue. With announcer Mike Wallace, Spike Jones and the City Slickers, and Dorothy Shey the Park Avenue Hillbilly. Spike starts out with, Running Wild.…

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Spike Jones – William Frawley. 450715

By Keith July 15, 2024Music, Spike Jones2 Comments

Playlist: Francis Langford, Navajo Trail. Francis talks about the Army Hospital where this broadcast is coming from, then jokes with Spike nd Ken. Spike Jones, Shiek of Araby. Francis Langford,…

Spike Jones – Frankie Laine. 471017

By Keith April 19, 2024Music, Spike Jones

Only the third show in the new season, it's from Chicago, the Spotlight Revue features Dorothy Shea, the Park Avenue Hillbilly, and guest is Frankie Lane. Spike Jones opens with,…

Spike Jones – The Three Sons. 471205

By Keith December 5, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Features Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike opens with, Yes We Have No Bananas. Spike talks with Dorothy about getting her Christmas gift.…

Spike Jones – Garry Moore. 450617

By Keith November 10, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Tonight's guest is Gary Moore. Playlist: I'm Beginning to See the Light. Francis Langford. Francis, Ken, and Spike talk…

Spike Jones – Groucho Marx. 450610

By Keith July 26, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Sponsor: Chase and Sandborne. Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Playlist: Sentimental Journey. Francis Langford. Francis and Spike talk about the new Navy uniforms. Clowie. Spike…

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Spike Jones – Burle Ives. 480507

By Keith February 17, 2023Music, Spike Jones

`Features Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Complete with the Park Avenue Hillbilly Dorothy Shea, and guest tonight, Burl Ives. Spike opens with, Row Row Row. The show is being…

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Spike Jones – From Catalina Island. ep13, 450826

By Keith August 26, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Announcer, Ken Carpenter introduces Francis Langford, who then sings, More Than You Know. The show is for the benefit of convelescing troops, and those in training to go overseas to…

Spike Jones – Summer Show (The War is Over). 450729.

By Keith July 29, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Performing at Santa Monica Naval Hospital. Playlist: 1. Francis, Sunnyside of the Street. 2. Francis talks about the sailors, and their social activities off base with Ken Carpenter. 3. Spike…

Spike Jones – Jack Carson. 450624

By Keith June 24, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Announcer, Ken Niles. sponsored by Chase and Sandbourne. Broadcast from Birmingham Hospital in San Fernando Valley, CA. Playlist: A Friend of Yours. Francis…