Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast

Spike Jones – Eddie Hayward. 490514

By Keith September 27, 2026Music, Spike JonesNo Comments

Live from St. Louis! Spike Jones and his City Slickers are joined by "Park Avenue Hillbilly" Dorothy Shea, Doodles Weaver as Professor Feetlebaum, and guest pianist Eddie Heywood playing "Begin the Beguine". Includes a full travel-themed musical finale!

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 – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. ep93, 431120

By Keith September 20, 2026Command Performance, MusicNo Comments

Host Garry Moore leads an all-star WWII radio broadcast featuring Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, and Gracie Fields entertaining troops overseas in this classic November 20, 1943 episode of Command Performance.

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 – Dinah Shore, Jeanette MacDonald, Garry Moore, Jimmy Dorsey. ep82, 430906

By Keith June 28, 2026Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the…

Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225

By Keith June 18, 2026Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Vic Damone. 480213

By Keith May 24, 2026Music, Spike Jones

The Spotlight Revue welcomes as it's guest, Vic Damone, and featuring Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly Dorothy Shea. Playlist: Spike opens with, Shuffle Off to…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) John Laurenz. ep18, 480130

By Keith May 10, 2026Music, Spike Jones

It's time for another Spotlight Review, featuring Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Playlist: Spike Jones starts off by playing, Hindustan. Dorothy talks with…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) The Mills Brothers. 480206

By Keith May 3, 2026Music, Spike Jones

The Spotlight Revue, featuring the Mills Brothers and the usual cast. Playlist: Spike leads off with; I'm Just Wild About Harry. Spike introduces the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. They…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep14, 480102

By Keith April 19, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Introduced by Mike Wallace, Spike opens with, Yes, We Have No Bananas. Spike introduces radio's Woman of the Year, and park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike jokes with her about…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Mel Torme. 480409

By Keith April 5, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Playlist: Spike Jones opens with; Yes, Sir That's My Baby. Spike comments about Detroit, where the show is broadcast from this week, and the auto industry. Dorothy talks with Spike…

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…