Retro OTRDiary 27 1939 Top Hit Songs
Here's something a little different, but not unheard of for the podcast. Music shows have been done before, but not of the magnitude of this one. Get ready for close…
Halls Of Ivy – The Ivy Chamber Music And Knockwurst Society. 500331.
The multitallented Doctor Hall sits on his front porch with his wife Vicky, showing off his musical ability. Sort of. He also tells about his new membership in the Chamber…
My Favorite Husband – Piano And Violin Lessons. 490114.
George talks with Liz about some interesting newspaper articles. They remember the old days, and the old cars that used to roam the earth. They talk about old items around…
ROTR Diary 24 Betty Hutton, Part 1, 1921-1942. (retro554)
Presenting part 1 of a feature on singer, actress, and entertainment personality, Betty Hutton. Enjoy this blend of her history, with sound bites of her early performances. Born in 1921,…
Burns and Allen – Gracie the Actress. 430914
Guest is Brian Donlevy. The Blondettes sing a short version of, Thank Your Lucky Stars. Morning in the Burns home, and George is nervously pacing. The laundry hasn't been done,…
Fred Allen – Telephone Weddings. 380622.
The Peter VanSeetin singers open with, Margarita. Fred Adlibs about his 67 page script and the warm weather. Town Hall news includes: a new flea extermination service. The latest fad…
Bergen and McCarthy – Don Ameche, With Carole Lombard, and Joseph Bentoelli. ep2, 370516
Also featuring Dorothy Lamour. The Warner Jansen orchestra opens with, You Can't Take that Away From Me. Edgar Bergen and Charlie enter to discuss winning friends. How will Charlie manage…
Interview: Kate Schweikle – Plus Snooks, George, and Gracie (retro517)
hRecently I asked for response from listeners who wanted to talk to me about old time radio. Kate is the first to contact me, and we had a nice, long…
Abbott and Costello – Playing the Piano with Janet Blair. ep49, 44-01-27 (retro512)
The war is taking its tol in the form of gasoline shortages, but it doesn't stop Lou from his creative ideas for a substitute for his car. Ken Niles brings…
Phil Harris – First Show For Rexall. 481003
Phil is polishing his new English sports car in the garage, as Alice watches. The girls have their own comments to make. Everyone is excited about the new job working…