The Big Show – Fred Allen, Jimmy Durante. ep1, 501105 (retro604)
The greatest stars of stage, screen, and radio, all in one big program. Talulah Bankhead is joined by Jimmy Durante, and joke about UN meetings, and juicy lines. Jimmy sings…
Andrews Sisters – Guest: Al Pierce. ep44, 460109
Audio is excellent. Announcer: Harlowe Wilcox. Vic Shone Orchestra Playlist: The Andrews Sisters are joined by Kurt Massey and the Ambassadors to sing, Aren't You Glad You're You. The sisters…
Andrews Sisters – Guest: George Jessel. ep40, 451212
Excellent audio. Announcer: Harlowe Wilcox. Vic Shone Orchestra.. Playlist: Kurt Massey, the Ambassadors, and the Andrews join together for the opening tune, A Grand Time for Singing. The sisters sing,…
Spike Jones – Vera Veg. 450708
Sponsor: Chase and Sanbourne. Announcer: Ken carpenter. Host: Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Playlist: Francis Langford, I Should Care. Francis, Spike, and Ken talk about girls and recovering soldiers in…
Bing Crosby Double Feature, 1934 to 1946 (retro574)
Not quite a Retro Diary, just a lot of Bing Crosby. Presenting a couple of firsts... sort of... An early radio show, and the earliest I can find at the…
Andrews Sisters – Abbott And Costello. ep38, 451128
Playlist: The sisters open in song with Kirt Massey with, California. The sisters sing, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Patty and Kirt sing, I'll Buy that Dream. The sisters offer romance…
Jubilee – Dick Haymes, Count Basie. ep149, 450917
Date could be wrong, but should be close. Playlist: Ernie Bubbles Whitman calls on Count Basie to open with, Rhythm Man. Dick Haimes teaches Ernie the scales, but the vocal…
Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Abbott And Costello, Fats Waller. 431204.
Hosted by Dinah Shore. Playlist: li>Dinah opens with, Shoo Shoo Baby. She takes a moment to dip into the mailbag for some greetings. Lulu Belle and Scotty sing, Down to…
Command Performance – Gene Tierney. ep7, 420412 (retro548)
At the request of soldiers in the tropics of Panama, the show is hosted by Gene Tierney. Betty Hutton sings, Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry. Sports news…
Duffy’s Tavern – Monty Woolley Christmas Program. 441222 (retro547)
In need of someone to play Santa, Archie talks with Duffy about getting their friend and famously bearded actor, Monte Wooley to play the part. Meanwhile he gets Eddie, and…