Bob_Hope – Retro Radio Podcast

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

Holiday-themed sugar cookies on a brown surface. There are cookies shaped like stars and Christmas trees, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The cookies have a soft, buttery appearance, and the background accentuates their pale color.

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Show) Guests: Dagwood And Blondie. 381220

By Keith December 16, 2025Bob Hope, Comedy

Gearing up for the Christmas season, the weather, and rain, is the topic. Not to mention Santa in a nudist colony. Jokes on gifts turn to Bob's relatives who are…

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

By Keith October 5, 2025Command 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…

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 October 4, 2025Bob 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…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

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

By Keith August 23, 2025Drama, 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.…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

By Keith December 25, 2024Command Performance, Music

A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Christmas with Madeline Carol. 411223

By Keith December 23, 2024Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Christmas Tree" Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Francis Langford, Martha Raye, Carole Landis. ep96, 431211

By Keith December 17, 2024Command Performance, Music

Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Produced in Hollywood, and broadcast through military transmitters all over the world. Hosted by Bob Hope. He comes out with jokes about his travelling USO show,…

Command Performance (AFRS) Christmas Special. 431225

By Keith November 30, 2024Command Performance, Music

Ken Carpenter introduces Bob Hope. Playlist: Bob Christmas command hope shares a poetic rating with the troops. His jokes include food, presence, craters, scotch, Hollywood space and soldiers lifestyles of…

Armed Forces Christmas Package (AFRS) Linda Darnell, Chaplain Robert B Workman. 431225

By Keith November 29, 2024Comedy, Music

Linda Darnell fills in for Santa Claus as she welcomes the soldiers. Playlist: Singh (The Andrew sisters) chaplain, Capt. Robert D workman brings a message from the Navy Department. Christ’s…