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GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Bing Crosby. 471016

By Keith October 13, 2023Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Music

be quiet be quietAudio resolution is low, but generally is good. Ken Carpenter introduces Al Jolson, but with the guest also on another show that Ken is on, who will…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – The Face Is Familiar (Jack Benny). 540118

By Keith July 23, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

The story of a successful bank robbery, and the man who pulled it off. Jack Benny plays Tom Jones, a man who never forgets a face. He goes into flashback…

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.

Bing Crosby (NBC Kraft Music Hall) Christmas with Fay Bainter. 421224

By Keith January 5, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful). Bing Janet Blair jokes with Bing, and is worried about inviting John Scot Trotter over for dinner. Ken Carpenter and Bing joke…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Henry Halls Hour – The BBC Dance Orchestra Directed By Henry Hall. 361121

By Keith November 5, 2022Music

Playlist It Had to Be You. The Business Game. The Fairy over the Christmas Tree. Serenade in the Dark. Singer songwriters, Michael Kerr and Jimmy Kennedy team up to mention…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Three Strikes And You’re Out. 440211 (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 11, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another Amos and Andy double feature. First show: Annual Minstrel Show At Lodge. 12-04-1936. A stage show done in vaudeville style. Andy opens with a humorous story about chickens. The…

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, Virginia O’Brien, Jimmy Durante. ep132, 440805

By Keith July 15, 2021Command Performance, Music

Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Ginger Rogers introduces the show, and keeps the fun coming. Virginia O'Brien picks up the greetings to the mailbag requests, then sings a swinging version of, Take…

Bing Crosby (Kraft Music Hall) Spike Jones. 441130

By Keith July 14, 2021Bing Crosby, Music

playlist Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby. (Bing Crosby) I Promise You. (Bing Crosby) The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else. (Eugenie Baird) Jeepers Creepers. (Charioteers)…

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

Escape – A Tooth For Paul Revere. ep45, 480704

By Keith July 4, 2021Drama, Escape

A retelling of a classic tale. Trapped between two armies, Paul Revere sets out on his famous ride. Do the history books have it right? This tale claims that certain…

Command Performance – 43-05-01 (064) – Kate Smith, John Charles Thomas, Cass Daley

By Keith May 3, 2021Command Performance, Music

Announcer: Ken Carpenter Playlist Hey Good Looking (Kate Smith). I Got Spring for Sale. (Charioteers) Willie the Wolf oF the West (Cass Daley) South Paw Serenade (Piano instrumental, Freddie Slack)…