Country – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Palm Springs Betty Hutton. 411130

By Keith November 26, 2020Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Hit Parade" Hope tries on a couple different openings in this rehearsal episode. Topics include the weather, airplane factories, movies, hotels, bell hops, swimming pools, horses, and plenty of…

Pinto Pete In Arizona – First Song – Rootin’, Tootin’, Shootin’ Sons Of Guns. – ep74, 1930’s

By Keith September 23, 2020Music

In between joking around and banter, Pinto Pete and his band of singing cowhands crank out the Western flavored harmony. Playlist Rootin', Tootin', Shootin' Sons Of Guns Springtime in the…

Red Skelton (Avalon time) Reds 1st Broadcast. ep1, 390107

By Keith January 6, 2020Comedy, Red Skelton

Red jokes about his smart dog, and a burglar. Phil Davis plays Jeepers Creepers. Red Foley sings, In the Saddle. Janette sings, Honeysuckle Rose. Red talks about his hotel, and…

Grand Ol Opry (AFRS) Christmas Show. 591200

By Keith January 2, 2020Music

Starring George Morgan. Playlist: Santa Claus is Coming to Town. (George Morgan) Archie Campbell has Christmas shopping trouble that he shares with George and Grandpa Jones. What did they guys…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time) Aladdin Skelton. ep8, 390225

By Keith December 30, 2019Comedy, Red Skelton

Red opens by talking about San Fransisco, the fair grounds, and attractions. Phil Davis plays, Honolulu. Red Foley sings,, The Story of Love. Red tells Miss Stillwell about his hometown…

Mothers Best Flour – Faded Love And Winter Roses. ep25, 510209.

By Keith February 9, 2019Mothers Best, Music

Announcer is Louie Buck, and the music is by Hank Williams and his band of studio musicians. Playlist: Hank Williams sings, Faded Love and Winter Roses. The band plays, Fire…

Jack Benny – State Fair. 460120

By Keith January 20, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Don recounts Jacks travels and exploits during the war. The honorary mayor of Anaheim, Azuza, and Cucamonga is announced, Jack Benny. The cast tease Jack about his new political office.…

Retro OTRDiary 38 Halloween Musical (retro637)

By Keith October 22, 2018Music, Retro Original

Playlist Jimmie Lunceford and the Delta Rhythm Boys 1945 The Honeydripper the Crew-Cuts 1956 Angels In The Sky. Nervous Norvus 1956 Ape Call. Johnny Mercer & Jo Stafford 1945 Candy.…

Mothers Best Flour I Just Don’t Like This Kind Of Living. ep19, 510201.

By Keith February 1, 2018Mothers Best, Music

They're all in their places with bright shining faces, and this is the way Hank Williams and his crew deliver the classic country tunes. Playlist: Hank sings, I Just Don't…

Grand Ol Opry Red Foley, Rolly Polly. 470214 (RV47, retro612)

By Keith January 2, 2018Music, Retro Original

Note: To open this installment from the Retro Radio Vault, Keith shares a quick intro to the various entertainers heard in today's show. Later, the Retrobots take over, but remember…