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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Jubilee (AFRS) Jimmie Lunceford. ep138, 450702

Posted by By Keith July 2, 2023Posted inJubilee, Music
Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Jimmy Lunceford to get the jazzy fun started with a song, Little John Tina Dixon sings, I Feel So Good Today. Jimmy and the band…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Dinah Shore. ep91, 431030

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Its and all girl cast made of Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Shirley Ross, and Genny Sims. Will Ken Carpenter have to play referee in the cat fight that is bound…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Grand Ol Opry – Red Foley, Easy To Please. 481212

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2023Posted inGrand Ol Opry, Music
Date is approximate, but sometime in December, 1948. Guest tonight is the Blue Sky Boys. Red Foley opens with his hit, Easy to Please. Claude Sharp and the Hickory Singers…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Jubilee (AFRS) Louis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers. ep58, 431227

Posted by By Keith March 31, 2023Posted inJubilee, Music
Host Ernie Whitman lays on the jive to call out Louis Armstrong to sing, Ain't Misbehaving. The Mills Brothers are joined by Louis Armstrong to sing, Paper Doll. Next, Barney…
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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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