Frank_Sinatra – Retro Radio Podcast

Holiday-themed sugar cookies on a brown surface. There are cookies shaped like stars and Christmas trees, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The cookies have a soft, buttery appearance, and the background accentuates their pale color.

Eddie Cantor – Christmas Special. ep661, 521225

By Keith December 28, 2025Comedy, Eddie Cantor, Music

At this time in his career, Eddie was little more than a DJ, and played some of his favorite recordings on the air. Today, at the request of a letter,…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Dick Tracy In B Flat, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra. ep162, 450215

By Keith October 5, 2025Command Performance, Music

Normally done in a variety format stage show, today Command Performance features a star-studded cast to perform a short musical drama. Based on that all-time favorite detective, Dick Tracey. The…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Frank Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Sisters. ep159, 450125

By Keith August 24, 2025Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Frank Morgan. He talks to announcer Ken Carpenter about girls, then brings out the Andrews Sisters to join in with the cutting up. The sisters dedicate their song,…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Helen Forest. ep119, 440513

By Keith May 24, 2024Command Performance, Music

A show that is clearly mislabeled, but I'm posting it anyway. Connie Haines kicks right off to sing a song that will be in her next picture. But first, Bob…

Songs By Sinatra – First Song – Stars In Your Eyes. ep1, 450912

By Keith May 19, 2023Frank Sinatra, Music2 Comments

Playlist: Stars In Your Eyes (Frank). I See Beyond the Blue (Martha Tilton). Arthur Q Brian, as Picalo Pete helps with the commercial. Gotta Be This or That (Pied Pipers).…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Frank Sinatra – Singing Contest. 430831

By Keith August 31, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

After a Summer vacation, George and Gracie are back, and talk about how well the troops received George's singing as they toured the bases. . The Happy Postman had a…

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

Command Performance – Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Arthur Q Bryan. ep80, 430821

By Keith August 21, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Ginger Rogers. She introduces Frank Sinatra who sings, Embraceable You. After he made a successful appearance on an earlier Command Performance program, Mel Blanc returns. This time with…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

A Date With Judy – The Frank Sinatra Buildup. ep43, 440222

By Keith January 30, 2021A Date With Judy, Comedy

Judy Foster and her brother Randolph shop for the perfect anniversary gift for their parents. Should it be a stack of Frank Sinatra records, or a nice cigar and a…

Frank Sinatra (Light Up Time) The Hucklebuck. 491020

By Keith August 30, 2020Frank Sinatra, Music

Don Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Dorothy Kirsten, Tim Alexander. Playlist The Hucklebuck (Frank Sinatra) Moonglow (Dorothy Kirsten) Embraceable You (Frank) You Are Really Mine (Dorothy) Sing Troubles Away (Frank) Lucky Old…

Frank Sinatra – (Light Up Time) First Song – There’s Yes, Yes In Your Eyes. 490926

By Keith August 16, 2020Frank Sinatra, Music

Featuring: Don Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Dorothy Kirsten, Tim Alexander. Audio is mushy and soft. Playlist There's Yes, Yes In Your Eyes (Frank). Do I Remember (Dorothy) An Oldfashioned Walk (Frank…