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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

Posted by By Keith March 1, 2026Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Harry "Bing" Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Bing Crosby – (General Electric) Rosemarie Clooney Christian Forqad. Ep9, 521204

Posted by By Keith December 21, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
The big question is. who is Christian Forqad? The 8 year old co- star in Bing's new film, currently in production. Sleigh Ride. (Bing Crosby) Playlist Christian joins Bing to…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Screen Guild Theater (CBS) – Holiday Inn, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore. 430111

Posted by By Keith December 19, 2025Posted inDrama
A radio portrayal of Bing's hit film about a nightclub with a holiday theme. Bing, Jim Hardy, wants to marry Lila and settle down on the farm. She doesn't want…
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Christmas Wreath on Door.

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Ed Gardner )Archie). 431202

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing sings, Victory Polka. Bing salutes farmers everywhere for their part in supporting the war effort. Ukie enters to see whether Bing missed him while he was gone. Is…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Victor Borge. 430204

Posted by By Keith December 8, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing sings, Me and my Gal. Trudy Irwin, girl singer, is played up to be Bing's niece in a brief comic bio. Uncle Harry Lillis (Bing) is the one…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Bing Crosby (Kraft Music Hall) Guest, Lucille Ball. 431007

Posted by By Keith November 30, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing gets patriotic in supporting the war effort by kicking off with the song, Get on The Road to Victory. Bing pitches the glories of the WAC (Women's Army…
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A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Dick Tracy In B Flat, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra. ep162, 450215

Posted by By Keith October 5, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Normally done in a variety format stage show, today Command Performance features a star-studded cast to perform a short musical drama. Based on that all-time favorite detective, Dick Tracey. The…
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A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – ep160, 45-02-01

Posted by By Keith August 31, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Today's host is a newcomer to the Hollywood scene, Gloria DeHavilland. She's looking for a trustworthy man to guide her around town. She sings; the Man I Love. Jack Carson…
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Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – The Road To Morocco (Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ginny Simms). 430405

Posted by By Keith August 23, 2025Posted inDrama, Lux
After a ship wreck, Bing and Bob talk about their ordeal on a life raft, before coming aground, and finding a camel. They ride and sing, the Road to Morocco.…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie, Blue Lou. ep706, 1944

Posted by By Keith August 3, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…
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