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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep14, 480102

By Keith April 19, 2026Music, Spike JonesNo Comments

Introduced by Mike Wallace, Spike opens with, Yes, We Have No Bananas. Spike introduces radio's Woman of the Year, and park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike jokes with her about…

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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Mel Torme. 480409

By Keith April 5, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Playlist: Spike Jones opens with; Yes, Sir That's My Baby. Spike comments about Detroit, where the show is broadcast from this week, and the auto industry. Dorothy talks with Spike…

"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 (Spotlight Review) Francis Craig. ep7, 471114

By Keith March 8, 2026Music, Spike Jones

It's time for another Spotlight Review, starring Spike Jones, Dorothy Shea, Doodles Weaver, and featuring Francis Craig. Playlist: Spike and the City Slickers play, Pans. After a few words with…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Revue) Jack Owens. ep6, 471107

By Keith February 1, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Featuring announcer, Mike Wallace. Guest Jack Owens, and the usual gang including Dorothy Shea, Spike Jones, and the City Slickers. Spike kicks off with, Alabamie Bound. Dorothy talks to Spike…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Revue) Tex Williams. ep4, 471024

By Keith January 4, 2026Music, Spike Jones

Features Spike Jones and the City Slickers, along with Dorothey Shea the Park Avenue Hillbilly, and Myron "Mike" Wallace. Guest tonight is Tex Williams. Spike Jones opens with Toot, Toot…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jack Smith and the Clark Sisters. ep9, 471128

By Keith December 1, 2025Music, Spike Jones

It's another installment of the Spotlight Revue. With announcer Mike Wallace, Spike Jones and the City Slickers, and Dorothy Shey the Park Avenue Hillbilly. Spike starts out with, Running Wild.…

Spike Jones – Frankie Laine. 471017

By Keith April 19, 2024Music, Spike Jones

Only the third show in the new season, it's from Chicago, the Spotlight Revue features Dorothy Shea, the Park Avenue Hillbilly, and guest is Frankie Lane. Spike Jones opens with,…

Spike Jones – The Three Sons. 471205

By Keith December 5, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Features Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike opens with, Yes We Have No Bananas. Spike talks with Dorothy about getting her Christmas gift.…

Spike Jones – Burle Ives. 480507

By Keith February 17, 2023Music, 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…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Spike Jones – Page Cavanaugh Trio. 480430

By Keith April 30, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Spike and the City Slickers lead off with, Baby Face. The Spotlight Revue comes from Chicago, and Spike's monolog is interrupted by a City Slicker with a problem with his…