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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Victor Borge – Hungarian Rhapsody

Posted by By Keith February 24, 2023Posted inMusic
Actually it might be titled a Russian Opera rather than Hungarian. This is part 3 of a live stage show done sometime during Richard Nixon's presidency. Victor tells about his…
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"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.

Spike Jones – Burle Ives. 480507

Posted by By Keith February 17, 2023Posted inMusic, Spike Jones
`Features Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Complete with the Park Avenue Hillbilly Dorothy Shea, and guest tonight, Burl Ives. Spike opens with, Row Row Row. The show is being…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Victor Borge 1953 Comedy in Music Parts 1 and2

Posted by By Keith January 18, 2023Posted inMusic
A live stage show recorded in Boston, in 1953. Starts with a routine about taking requests. Then plays excerpts from Rock Mananov. Victor plays Claire >De Loon, until the lights…
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"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

Posted by By Keith January 11, 2023Posted inMusic
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…
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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.

Good News Of 1938 – A Christmas Carol, Lionel Barrymore. 381215 (retro552)

Posted by By Keith November 13, 2022Posted inComedy
Featuring host, Robert Young, the music of Meredeth Willson, the comedy of Baby Snookx, and Frank Morgon. After arriving late, and blamuing it on an incident with a horse, and…
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"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.

Command Performance – Don Ameche, King Cole Trio, Betty Hutton. ep87, 431002

Posted by By Keith October 2, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Don Ameche. He takes a quick dip into the mailbag, then introduces the King Cole Trio who sing, Solid Potato Salad. Jack Douglas, comedian and singer takes over…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Phil Harris Hosts. ep90

Posted by By Keith August 18, 2022Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
Phil Harris is the substitute host and bandleader as Kay's usual orchestra plays. The King Sisters also appear. performed at the Marine Corps Air Depot at San Diego. Phil jokes…
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"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.

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Dick Haymes, Virginia OBrien. ep121, 440527

Posted by By Keith May 27, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Dinah Shore is on hand to host, and sing, It Had To Be You. She reads greetings an requests from the mailbag. Then Louis Jordan plays and sings, Is Yu…
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"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.

Command Performance – Gene Tierney, Roy Acuff, Martha Tilton. ep116, 440422

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Jean Tierney. She introduces Martha Tilton who sings, Besa Me Mucho. Jean is back to share greetings from the mailbag, and from all those guys with the crazy…
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"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.

Command Performance – Frances Langford, Virginia OBrien. ep101, 440115

Posted by By Keith January 15, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Francis Langford, who was just voted as one of the 10 most important women of the war effort. Francis gets the show started when she sings, Shoo Shoo…
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