1942 – Page 14 – Retro Radio Podcast

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Cook, with Babe Ruth. 420302

By Keith January 1, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

After a false start on this rehearsal preview, Bob "Broadcasting from Camp Cook" Hope jokes about being in the desert, censorship, buglers, military life, washing clothes, mail delivery, tanks, and…

Burns and Allen – The Man From MGM. 421103

By Keith December 29, 2017Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the cigar shop, George runs into an old friend. Lester is a plumbber at the studio. Wanting to keep his trade a secret, he agrees to go home with…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) – Camp Roberts with Betty Hutton. 420222

By Keith December 25, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob jokes about traveling to the camp. Buglers, Crosby horses, and more military related topics. Craps games, barracks life, mess hall, etc. Francis Langford,with the Six Hits and a Miss…

The Whistler – The Letter. ep16, 420829

By Keith December 20, 2017Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Hans is a scientist who hopes for some backing to support his continued research. He may even wed the niece of his benefactor, but does Kurt also have eyes for…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Haughn. 420215

By Keith December 18, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Camp Hahn" Hope tries out a couple different openings for this rehearsal preview. He tells about his big reception to the base. Located in the desert, jokes about the…

Whistler – The Accounting. ep31, 421213

By Keith December 13, 2017Suspense and Horror, Whistler

A wealthy rancher named Tom has become increasingly irate over Ralph. The lad is the grown son of his wife, and prone to be shiftless. Ralph's girlfriend, Vera, has moved…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Callin. 420208

By Keith December 11, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Army Officer" Hope tries on a couple alternate openings for this rehearsal. The camp, located near San Diego gets teased about its ocean side location, black outs, dice, being…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) March Field Air Base. 420201

By Keith December 4, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Broadcasting from March Air Base" Hope tries out a few introductions to this rehersal show, and sings the opening along with his announcer in place of the Six Hit…

Whistler – Avarice. ep29, 421129

By Keith November 29, 2017Suspense and Horror, Whistler

John Abbott is a gambler who has had the fortune to marry into a wealthy family. Lately he has been slipping into shady deals, and his bride, Marsha, has had…

Command Performance – Bob Hope Christmas. 421224 (RV44 retro605)

By Keith November 25, 2017Command Performance, Music, Retro Original

Though Command Performance has been on the air to the troops for most of the preceding year, this is the first time it has been broadcast over public networks. Elmer…