Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Revue) Jack Owens. ep6, 471107

By Keith February 1, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Featuring announcer, Mike Wallace. Guest Jack Owens, and the usual gang including Dorothy Shea, Spike Jones, and the City Slickers. Spike kicks off with, Alabamie Bound. Dorothy talks to Spike…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jan August. ep5, 471031

By Keith January 18, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Spike's guest is the Sinatra of the Steinway, Jan August. Mike Wallace introduces Spike Jones and his City Slickers as they play, No, No Nora. Dorothy Shea, the blonde Park…