Military – Page 7 – 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 – Jack Benny, James Cagney. ep156, 441230

By Keith December 30, 2023Command Performance, Music

Audio isn't so good. Jack Benny and Deanna Durbin talk about his recent USO tour to the South Pacific, and generally tell jokes and puns. Deanna sings, Walk Alone. Deanna…

Jubilee (AFRS) Elmer Fain, Tommy Dorsey. ep91, 440807

By Keith September 1, 2023Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman dishes out the jive as he hosts the show, and calls tonights entertainers out just for you. Playlist: Elmer Faine and his band play, Swing. The Goldengate Quartet…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Gaslight. 451014

By Keith August 13, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack pokes fun at Don's unflattering introduction, and about the ocen near the military base. Marys entrance adds some punch for the military men in the audience. After Mary appeals…

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

Jack Benny – From Terminal Island. ep502, 440206

By Keith July 23, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary talks with Jack about being at the Navy base as they drive to their destination. Remember that Jack's Maxwell had previously been donated to the war effort. The car…

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Ginny Simms, Benny Goodman. ep98, 431220

By Keith July 7, 2023Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Fred Allen. He teases with the announcer about Jack Benny. He introduces Genny Sims who sends out greetings to the troops overseas before she sings, No Love. Fred…

Jubilee (AFRS) Jimmie Lunceford. ep138, 450702

By Keith July 2, 2023Jubilee, Music

Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Jimmy Lunceford to get the jazzy fun started with a song, Little John Tina Dixon sings, I Feel So Good Today. Jimmy and the band…

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Mission From Zython. 790625

By Keith June 25, 2023CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

A UFO is sighted, but is it aliens, or a military project? What are the fast moving, firey looking objects in the sky Townsfolk talk about the possibilities. Can it…

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

By Keith June 25, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…

Jack Benny – Murder Mystery. ep545, 450325

By Keith June 11, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Entertaining for Army troops, Jack and Don layer on the military related jokes, and those related to military customs. Phil Harrisshows his humorous side as he talks about his new…

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…