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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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"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.

Radio Hall Of Fame – Burns & Allen, Milton Berle. 440102

Posted by By Keith January 2, 2022Posted inMusic
Among other guests are Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, and featuring Paul Whiteman. Paul Whiteman and vocalists open with an arrangement of, Valencea. Willie Howard does a comedy act as…
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Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Bergen And McCarthy. ep94, 431127

Posted by By Keith November 27, 2021Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Host tonight is Herbert Marshall. He starts by reading greetings from the mailbag. Bob Wills, with his Texas Playboys, sings, San Antonio Rose. Anita Ellis sings, More Than You Know.…
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Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rochester. ep48, 431011

Posted by By Keith October 11, 2021Posted inJubilee, Music
Note: Date is approximate, and may be 431018. Host Ernie Whitman gives a jive talking introduction for Erskine Hawkins, who plays, Let's Ball a While. Erskine then introduces vocalist, Jimmy…
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Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee – Count Basie, Rochester. ep99, 440927

Posted by By Keith September 27, 2021Posted inJubilee, Music
Airdate is approximate and may also be 441009. Features Ernie Whitman as host, Count Basey provides the musical back up, Vocalists include Thelma Carpenter, and Jimmy Rushing. Rochester makes an…
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