1943 – Page 10 – Retro Radio Podcast

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Command Performance – Rosalin Russell, Xavier Cugat, Jimmy Wakely, Judy Canova. ep79, 430814

By Keith August 14, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by actress Rosalyn Russel. She turns the show over to bandleader, Xavior Kugot, who plays, Brazil. Judy Canova talks about her night out with the glamour girls of Hollywood,…

Command Performance – Greer Garson, Gloria Warren, Nelson Eddy, Cass Daley. ep78, 430807 .

By Keith August 7, 2021Command Performance, Music

Host is Greer Garson. She introduces the Orchestra The AEF orchestra plays, I Know That You Know. mail bag request has the man who does the voice of Goofy to…

Sherlock Holmes – Missing Leonard Da Vinci. ep84, 430806

By Keith August 6, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Schemes involving missing artwork seem to be the doings of Moriarty. With the help of Watson, Holmes works out the clues as he knows them. Hitting the streets to investigate,…

Command Performance – Fred MacMurray, Alice Faye, Skinny Ennis, Phil Harris. ep72, 430626

By Keith June 26, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Fred MacMurray. Jimmy Lundsford performs, Don't Get Around Much Anymore. MSgt Skinny Ennis jokes with Fred, then sings, I Got You Under My Skin. Gene Austin sings, Blue…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Getting Ready For Camping Trip. ep370, 430622

By Keith June 22, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Getting ready for a vacation, the McGee's talk about fun in the wild outdoors. Camping, rowboats, swimming, and more. A stranger pops in. Who was that? It's Mirt the phone…

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford. ep71, 430619

By Keith June 19, 2021Command Performance, Music1 Comment

Hosted by Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore. Dinah sings, I Don't Want Anybody At All. After a dip into the mail bag, Vaughn Monroe chats with the hosts, then sings,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bob Hope (Cavalcade Of America) Journey Of American Laughter. 431011

By Keith June 18, 2021Bob Hope, Cavalcade of America, Comedy

Retracing the footsteps that Bob Hope and his cast took, this special gives a brief glimpse into what it was like to travel and perform for the troops. Bob takes…

Command Performance – Bob Crosby, Jimmy Wakely, Count Basie. ep70, 430612

By Keith June 12, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Bob Crosby. Whith backup by the Charioteers, he sings, Whats the Good Word Mr. Bluebird. Bob dips into the mail bag. Count Basey plays, March of the Gremlins.…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Looks Happy. ep368, 430608

By Keith June 8, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Taking a break from reading the funny papers, Fibber reads an article on positive thinking, and being happy all the time. He laughs his way through the sales pitch of…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Front Porch Swing, Russel. 430608.

By Keith June 8, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

Sade wants Vic to put up the porch swing. Vic, however, seems to be reluctant to do it. Eventually Sade takes on the job herself. This episode is special because…