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Adventures in Research – History of 1st Regular Radio Broadcast. ep95, 441121

By Keith July 17, 2013Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

Speaking to an engineer who was there, Dr Thomas offers a behind the scenes look at the beginnings of radio and wireless communication. His story of modern broadcasting goes back…

Tom Mix – Vanishing Herd 1. 440621

By Keith June 6, 2013Adventure, Tom Mix

Action and thrills await in your favorite Western mystery show. Cattle has been disappearing from herds,and in recent episodes the Iron Mask has kidnapped Tom's friend Mr Tweedles and Jane.…

Jubilee – Fletcher Henderson. ep76, 440424.

By Keith April 24, 2013Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. In true jive talking fashion, he calls on Fletcher Henderson to perform, I've Got Rhythm. Ernie is back briefly, but the music continues with the Delta…

Jubilee – Duke Ellington, Art Tatum. 440307.

By Keith March 7, 2013Jubilee, Music

Host is Ernie Whitman. Duke Ellington starts off with, Canteen Bounce. Art Tatum is up to play a jazzy piano tune. Louis Jordan plays, Infantry Blues. Betty Rochelle. sings, Hey…

Jubilee – Cab Calloway Nat King Cole. 440207.

By Keith February 7, 2013Jubilee, Music

Dedicated to Navy Seabees. Ernie Whitman hosts, and gets things started by introducing Cab Calloway. Cab plays a jazzy, swinging tune. Nat Cole and the King Cole Trio are up…

Amos and Andy – Charles Boyers Valet. 440121 (Retro Plus)

By Keith January 21, 2013Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature of a classic from thei earliest days, and a later show from Amos and Andy. First Show: Andy Works the Hotel Desk. 01-09-1933. Andy gets some instruction…

Amos and Andy – Violets And Orchids, with Adolph Menjou. 440114 (Retro Plus)

By Keith January 14, 2013Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another Retro Plus, Double feature. First show: Wrestling Holds, 04-04-1930. Andy wants to show Amos a few wrestling holds. Amos is compliant as he goes along with being the practice…

Amos and Andy – Making Sapphire Proud. 440107 (Retro Plus)

By Keith January 7, 2013Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature of Amos and Andy with an early classic, followed by a later episode. First show: 1029Take off that shoe April 4, 1930. Andy shops for some new…

Jubilee – Jack Benny, Rochester. ep109, 441025.

By Keith October 25, 2012Jubilee, Music

Along with host Ernie Whitman, special guests help with the show today. Erskine Hawkins plays, Stella. Jack Benny takes the stage to talk with Ernie. Jack tells secrets on Rochester,…

Challenge of the Yukon – Lady Luck Claim. 440210

By Keith October 11, 2012Adventure

In the gold rush days of the Yukon in the late 1890's, a man and his dog were sometimes all that stood for justice. A rich businessman tries to run…