Military – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

"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 – Shirley Ross, Carmen Miranda. ep100, 440108

By Keith January 8, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Shirley Ross, she starts the all musical program off. She sings, Singing In My Heart. Harry James chats a little with Shirley, and dips into the mail bag.…

Radio Hall Of Fame – Burns & Allen, Milton Berle. 440102

By Keith January 2, 2022Music

Among other guests are Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, and featuring Paul Whiteman. Paul Whiteman and vocalists open with an arrangement of, Valencea. Willie Howard does a comedy act as…

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

Jubilee – C P Johnson, Etta James. ep57, 431213

By Keith December 13, 2021Jubilee, Music

Host is Ernie Whitman, who introduces bandleader C P Johnson. He kicks off with, Southern Fried. Ida James talks with Ernie, and dips into the mailbag. She sings her hit,…

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep7 1735 Cavalcade Of America – Father Junipero Serra

By Keith December 7, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama1 Comment

The story of the colonization of Califormia. The orchestra plays, In a Momentary Garden. A young priest sets out for the West coast, and New Spain. Might it be his…

Jubilee – Earl Hines, June Richmond. ep106, 441127

By Keith November 27, 2021Jubilee, Music

Audio is weak, has low resolution, and fades in spots. Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Earl Hines to play, Keep on Jumping. Slim of, Slim and Slam talks with Ernie…

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Bergen And McCarthy. ep94, 431127

By Keith November 27, 2021Command Performance, Music

Host tonight is Herbert Marshall. He starts by reading greetings from the mailbag. Bob Wills, with his Texas Playboys, sings, San Antonio Rose. Anita Ellis sings, More Than You Know.…

A close-up photograph of a roasted turkey placed on a table next to a lit fireplace. The turkey is golden-brown and has a crispy exterior, and its wings and legs are neatly tucked in. The table is set with autumn-themed decorations and a few dishes, while the fireplace provides a warm and cozy ambiance with burning logs and a mantle adorned with candles and foliage.

Amos and Andy – Turkey Trouble, with Retro Plus. ep7, 431119

By Keith November 25, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy10 Comments

First up, Amos Tells His Story To His Lawyer, 06-28-1929. Amos is in trouble. He has just been released from jail, and has his dander up when a man calls…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – The 168th Marine Corps Birthday. 431107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from the Marine Base in the Mojave Desert, it's the Marine Corps Birthday. Through the show Jack and the cast is buzzed by a low flying fighter plane, with…

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rochester. ep48, 431011

By Keith October 11, 2021Jubilee, Music

Note: Date is approximate, and may be 431018. Host Ernie Whitman gives a jive talking introduction for Erskine Hawkins, who plays, Let's Ball a While. Erskine then introduces vocalist, Jimmy…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – One For The Book. ep75, 481121

By Keith October 9, 2021Quiet Please, Science Fiction, Suspense and Horror

A story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…