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V-Disc 502 A And B Toscanini And The NBC Symphony Orchestra Nutcracker Suite Part 3 And 4. 450900

By Keith December 14, 2025Music

The final 10 minutes of the classic Christmas favorite. Cue it up with V-Disc 501 for the complete Nutcracker Suite.

V-Disc 501 A And B Toscanini And The NBC Symphony Orchestra Nutcracker Suite Part 1 And 2. 450900

By Keith December 13, 2025Music

The first 10 minutes of the classic Christmas favorite. Cue it up with V-Disc 502 for the complete Nutcracker Suite.

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Sons of the Pioneers (Teleways Transcriptions) First Song – Shine On, Harvest Moon. ep00

By Keith August 4, 2023Music, Sons of the Pioneers

Playlist: Shine On, Harvest Moon Timber Trail. Grandfather Clock. Blue Danube (Waltz). Cowboys and Indians. Cool Water.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Victor Borge – First Song: Gotta Be This Or That. ep2, 450710

By Keith January 11, 2023Music

The popular Danish entertainer kicks off his second show with a variety of arrangements in D-flat. The Henry Russel Sextet sings, Gotta Be This or That. Victor talks to Harlow…

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

Command Performance – Betty Hutton, Amos And Andy. ep69, 430605

By Keith June 5, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Betty Hutton. After a dip into the mail bag, she introduces Woody Herman. The band plays, Four or Five Times. In answer to the mail bag, sounds that…

Command Performance – Linda Darnell, Ink Spots, Cab Calloway (Assembled Show). ep45, 430102

By Keith August 24, 2020Command Performance, Music

Playlist Linda Darnel hosts the show. Ink Spots sing, Java Jive. Cass Daley sings, He Loved Me Til the All Clear Came. Yasha Heifitz plays, Ave Maria. Cab Calloway sings,…

The Music America Loves Best (NBC) First Song, Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. 441224

By Keith December 17, 2016Music

Hosted by Louie Calhoun, who presents the singers and musicians to present favorite carols. Playlist: Corale medley including: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. Away in a Manger. O Come All…

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Carole Landis. ep90, 431023 (RetroIntro)

By Keith October 23, 2015Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Bob Hope. He jokes about hunting, rationing, celebrity hunters, even some marksmanship humor from the shooting range. Bob then turns to the topic of football, then introduces Jimmy…

Victor Borge – First Song Stars In Your Eyes. ep7, 450814

By Keith August 14, 2015Music

Pat Friday opens the show with the song, I See Stars in Your Eyes. Victor talks about how to behave like a gentleman. Next, Victor plays a tune from his…

Mail Call – Victor Borje. 1945 (retro469)

By Keith July 19, 2014Music, Retro Original

Opens with a tune by the Charioteers, Goucho Serenade. Normally, the show has a variety of acts, but Victor carries the whole show with his unique style of humor and…