1943 – Page 60 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Command Performance – Ginny Simms, Andrews Sisters, Roy Acuff, Mitch Ayres. ep84, 430911

By Keith September 11, 2014Command Performance, Music

Jenny Simms hosts, and leads off with a song, Somebody Loves Me. After reading from the mail bag, a request is answered for a cartoon voice of a pig singing...…

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rosetta Tharpe. ep43, 430906

By Keith September 6, 2014Jubilee, Music

Opening credits are cut. Host, Ernie Whitman turns it over to Erskine Hawkins, who opens with, Go Home. Rosetta Tharpe is on hand to sing, Sin is to Blame. Pianist,…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)

By Keith May 7, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra…

Judy Canova – Getting Mineral Water for Pig, Lover Boy. 430907

By Keith May 2, 2014Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy tells about hanging out with the service men in North Africa, while on her USO tour. Afterward she sings, After You're Gone. Sylvester and Ken Niles join Judy when…

Abbott and Costello – Lucille Ball’s Nylons. 431118 RV016retro455)

By Keith April 26, 2014Abbott and Costello, Comedy, Retro Original

All that seems to be on Lou's mind is women. He jokes about his dates, but can he swear off of them for ever? Connie Haines makes it difficult for…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Chile Frank Sinatra 430516 (retro450)

By Keith March 30, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen

Hey, it’s that brand new singing sensation, Frank Sinatra! Actually, Frank had been singing for quite some time. It had been only recently that he became a solo act when…

Jack Benny – From Toronto Canada 430214 (retro443)

By Keith February 11, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Being the first broadcast outside the USA, Don plays up the national resources of Canada as he introduces Jack. Members of the Royal Canadian military are recognized as Jack talks…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)

By Keith February 9, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…

Red Skelton – Swindling Racket 1943, (retro439)

By Keith January 25, 2014Comedy, Red Skelton, Retro Original

As the cast enter, they learn how Red is selling tickets to the policeman's ball. Harriet Hilliard learns how Red got himself arrested in the process. Ozzie Nelson and Harriet…

Judy Canova – Back From the Army Camp, Pistol Packin Mama. ep16, 431019

By Keith January 17, 2014Comedy, Judy Canova

After her tours with the Army, Judy tells about her visit on an Army bomber, and her reception touring the base facilities. After joking with Geranium and her bandleader, Judy…