Military – Page 20 – Retro Radio Podcast

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Betty Hutton, Judy Garland, Jimmy Durante, Lana Turner. 431113

By Keith November 13, 2013Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope is the host for the show. He jokes about his recent travels to military bases, life in the barracks, Chow hall food, and more. Bob dips into the…

Jubilee – Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong. 431018 (Retro Intro)

By Keith October 18, 2013Jubilee, Music

This is it, the first anniversary show of Jubilee. As talked about on last week's show. It's so jam packed with favorites from the year, there's almost no time for…

Command Performance – ep88 Robert Young, Tex Ritter. 431009

By Keith October 9, 2013Command Performance, Music

The nights host is Robert Young. After reading from the mail bag, Charlie Stevac starts with, Besa Me Mucho. After another dip into the mailbag, Cass Daily arrives to talk…

My Little Margie – Foreign Legion.

By Keith August 24, 2013Comedy, My Little Margie

A rift between Margie's dad Vern, and her boyfriend, Freddie explodes. It's worse than normal, and Freddie is so upset he contemplates suicide. Margie convinces him to join the French…

Flash Gordon – The Antidote. 350710.

By Keith July 10, 2013Adventure, Flash Gordon

Last week Doc Zarkoff has freed Dale and Flash. With a warning from Dale, Flash switches his drugged drink, and the Witch Queen drinks her own concoction instead. Today Flash…

Abbott and Costello – Basic Training, Mont Calm Air Base. 450322.

By Keith March 22, 2013Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Live, in person, and performing at Mont Calm Air Force base, Bud complains to Lou about his behavior with going out with girls. They joke about military life, rationing, and…

Jubilee – Duke Ellington, Art Tatum. 440307.

By Keith March 7, 2013Jubilee, Music

Host is Ernie Whitman. Duke Ellington starts off with, Canteen Bounce. Art Tatum is up to play a jazzy piano tune. Louis Jordan plays, Infantry Blues. Betty Rochelle. sings, Hey…

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, GI Jill, Ella Mae Morse. 450705 (retro404)

By Keith December 1, 2012Command Performance, Music

A Summer time treat for the approaching Christmas season and the chilly weather it brings. It's jukebox night for the military menh who are serving overseas during the war. Here's…

Jubilee – Count Basie Teddy Wilson. 431130

By Keith November 30, 2012Jubilee, Music

In the absence of Ernie Whitman, a substitute announcer, carries the functions of emcee. Count Basey is introduced, and starts right in with the Wood Choppers Ball. Count Basy calls…

Command Performance – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. 431120

By Keith November 20, 2012Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Ida Lupino. She dips into the mailbag for a request to hear a canary sing. Afterward, Connie Haines sings, Don't Get Around Much Anymore. More gretings are read…