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Sherlock Holmes – Colonel Warburton’s Madness. ep180, 450910

Posted by By Keith March 12, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes
Watson had found himself in a mystery, and wrote a letter to describe the problem to his friend Holmes. A friend of Mrs. Watson, a proponent of woman's rights, is…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Harry James – Back Beat Boogie. ep466 1943

Posted by By Keith March 9, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Andrews Sisters sing, the Strip Polka. News item about a supply Sergeant. Benny Carter plays a jazzy, swinging tune. Hellen Forrest sings, Shady Lady…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

Posted by By Keith February 9, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.
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Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Army Redistribution Center, Santa Ana, CA. ep137, 450606

Posted by By Keith January 26, 2025Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
The date is likely inaccurate. A rebroadcast, and the audience is made up of troops who are returning from action. Bertie joins Kaye to joke about fishing. The band plays,…
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GI Jive – Eddie Miller – Shortnin Bread. ep460, 1943

Posted by By Keith January 12, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
The AEF jukebox of the air. Ann Rutheford is the guest DJ, and she has a selection of tunes to play.
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Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Naval Air Station Alameda California. ep342, 441011

Posted by By Keith January 5, 2025Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
A rebroadcast from Kaye's largest audience, in a hangar that doubles as his largest studio for the show. Kaye jokes with announcer, Bill Foreman, about topics of a military nature,…
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Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

Posted by By Keith December 25, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…
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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.

Jack Benny – Christmas Party at Birmingham General Hospital. ep601, 461222

Posted by By Keith December 22, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny1 Comment
Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…
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Command Performance – Bob Hope, Francis Langford, Martha Raye, Carole Landis. ep96, 431211

Posted by By Keith December 17, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Produced in Hollywood, and broadcast through military transmitters all over the world. Hosted by Bob Hope. He comes out with jokes about his travelling USO show,…
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GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
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