Military – Page 7 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

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…

Jubilee – Count Basie, Rochester. ep99, 440927

By Keith September 27, 2021Jubilee, Music

Airdate is approximate and may also be 441009. Features Ernie Whitman as host, Count Basey provides the musical back up, Vocalists include Thelma Carpenter, and Jimmy Rushing. Rochester makes an…

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My Favorite Husband – Liz And The General. ep109, 480917

By Keith September 17, 2021Comedy, My Favorite Husband

Liz and George enjoy a breakfast. He is busy with his morning paper, and Liz wants some attention. They remember breakfast times of years gone past. The discussion turns to…

Command Performance – Marlene Dietrich, Johnny Mercer. ep82, 430909

By Keith September 9, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Marlene Dietrich who leads off with a song. Either she is one of the worlds worst singers, or she's just making a joke of the song. Shirley Ross…

Jubilee – Count Basie, Thelma Hopkins. ep96, 440905

By Keith September 5, 2021Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Count Basey performs, Along Avenue C. Thelma Carpenter joins Ernie to answer requests then dedicates her song, More Than You Know. Count Basey plays, Basey Boogie.…

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Jimmy Durante, Bing Crosby. ep81, 430828

By Keith August 28, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosting is passed around, but is mostly handled by Bing Crosby. Judy Garland leads off with a medley including, Embraceable You, and The Man I Love. She reds from the…