Ken_Carpenter – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Spike Jones – William Frawley. 450715

By Keith July 15, 2024Music, Spike Jones2 Comments

Playlist: Francis Langford, Navajo Trail. Francis talks about the Army Hospital where this broadcast is coming from, then jokes with Spike nd Ken. Spike Jones, Shiek of Araby. Francis Langford,…

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…

Spike Jones – Garry Moore. 450617

By Keith November 10, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Tonight's guest is Gary Moore. Playlist: I'm Beginning to See the Light. Francis Langford. Francis, Ken, and Spike talk…

Spike Jones – Groucho Marx. 450610

By Keith July 26, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Sponsor: Chase and Sandborne. Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Playlist: Sentimental Journey. Francis Langford. Francis and Spike talk about the new Navy uniforms. Clowie. Spike…

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Dinah Shore. ep91, 431030

By Keith May 30, 2023Command Performance, Music

Its and all girl cast made of Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Shirley Ross, and Genny Sims. Will Ken Carpenter have to play referee in the cat fight that is bound…

"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, Bing Crosby, Charioteers. ep97, 431218

By Keith December 18, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. A show full of music and adlibs. Ken Carpenter, Bing, and Dinah sing a musical introduction to the show, which is to be…

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

Spike Jones – From Catalina Island. ep13, 450826

By Keith August 26, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Announcer, Ken Carpenter introduces Francis Langford, who then sings, More Than You Know. The show is for the benefit of convelescing troops, and those in training to go overseas to…

Spike Jones – Summer Show (The War is Over). 450729.

By Keith July 29, 2021Music, Spike Jones

Performing at Santa Monica Naval Hospital. Playlist: 1. Francis, Sunnyside of the Street. 2. Francis talks about the sailors, and their social activities off base with Ken Carpenter. 3. Spike…

Spike Jones – From Santa Monica. ep11, 450812.

By Keith August 12, 2014Music, Spike Jones

Ken Carpenter announces. Francis Langford sings, I Said It Again. Ken, Francis, and Spike talk about the skimpy bathing suits that are all the rage this year. Spike's band performs…

Command Performance – Janet Blair, Rise Stevens. 450712

By Keith March 12, 2013Command Performance, Music

Janet Blair sings, It's Only a Paper Moon. Command Performance often would dedicate the show to a theme, tonight it's all about a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and Jimmy…