Military – Page 9 – Retro Radio Podcast

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – First Song, San Fernando Valley. ep81, 390111

By Keith March 24, 2023Kaye Kaiser, Music1 Comment

Note: I'm not sure the date is correct, but it's the one that is on the file name. From Long Beach naval Operating Base, the Maestro Kaye Kaiser cracks jokes…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Dimension X – Report On Barnhouse Effect. ep3, 500422

By Keith March 8, 2023Dimension X, Science Fiction

In the far flung year of 1958, at a university, Professor Barnhouse talks with his assistant, Clinton. Robots are being used as drones for military service, but sometimes their brains…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Military Advisor. ep190, 390131

By Keith January 31, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

When the Army has decided to practice their combat maneuvers in Wistful Vista, the whole town is buzzing, and in a military mood. Fibber is off to see the General…

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.

Command Performance (AFRS) Bob Hope Christmas. 421224

By Keith January 4, 2023Command Performance, Music

Though Command Performance has been on the air to the troops for most of the preceding year, this is the first time it has been broadcast over public networks. Elmer…

Franklin D Roosevelt () Christmas Broadcast. 411224

By Keith December 22, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president speaks on the tradition and symbolism of the holidays. Tribute is given for those who are serving overseas this Christmas. Keeping peace for the sake of little children…

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

Jack Benny – From Mitchell Field. 450128

By Keith November 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

In front of a military audience, Don teases Jack about his leadership ability,and a matter of slang. The jokes continue to reflect the culture of the Air Force training base.…

"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 – Don Ameche, King Cole Trio, Betty Hutton. ep87, 431002

By Keith October 2, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Don Ameche. He takes a quick dip into the mailbag, then introduces the King Cole Trio who sing, Solid Potato Salad. Jack Douglas, comedian and singer takes over…

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

Democracy in America – The Governor in the Boarding House. ep2, 620124

By Keith July 16, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

The next step in the observation in the democracy of 1831 is in the humble conditions of its leaders, living in a lack of pomp. Praise for one another seems…

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Dick Haymes, Virginia OBrien. ep121, 440527

By Keith May 27, 2022Command Performance, Music

Dinah Shore is on hand to host, and sing, It Had To Be You. She reads greetings an requests from the mailbag. Then Louis Jordan plays and sings, Is Yu…

Command Performance – Gene Tierney, Roy Acuff, Martha Tilton. ep116, 440422

By Keith April 22, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Jean Tierney. She introduces Martha Tilton who sings, Besa Me Mucho. Jean is back to share greetings from the mailbag, and from all those guys with the crazy…