Jack Benny – A Sad Soldier Is Discharged. 460331
At March Field, and as March ends, Jack pokes fun at the military with the use of animal jokes. Mary shifts gears with jokes about dating soldiers. The base trains…
Black Museum – The Brass Button. ep6, 520205
A simple brass button, common to any military parade ground, is the focus on solving the latest featured crime in the Black Museum. A young woman with artistic inclinations is…
On Stage – Public Furlough. 530129.
Two of the most recognized names in radio, Elliot and Cathy Lewis have another drama. Cathy plays a famous actress, and Elliot is a soldier who wants a date with…
Let’s Pretend – The Magic Tinder Box. 490709.
This begins with a bonus track. It's actually a recording of Puss in Boots, as narrated by Hal Peary, the Great Gildersleeve, he brings this tale to life with a…
Quiet Please – A Red And White Guideon. ep36, 480209
As an old army sergeant, Ernest Chapel tells about his life in the cavalry. Uniforms, guide-ons, battle flags, and the old soldiers he knew. A guideon is a small, swallow…
Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake. ep175, 430209
Bob "Broadcasting from the Northern Supply Base" Hope greets the troops, and jokes about his welcome to the base. Topics include dating habits of the military mechanics, tanks, and training…
Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Callin. 420208
Bob "Army Officer" Hope tries on a couple alternate openings for this rehearsal. The camp, located near San Diego gets teased about its ocean side location, black outs, dice, being…
Bob Hope (NBC) – From Camp Young, Rita Hayworth. 430105
Jokes related to military men, jeeps, and Rita Hayworth kick off the show. Also fashions, parties, and night life for the troops are among Bob Hope's rapid fire one liners.…
Jack Benny – Special: USO Tour In Egypt. 430913
A special presentation. Jack Benny had spent the Summer touring Africa for the USO. Transcribed from somewhere near Cairo Egypt, and making use of soldiers to stand in for various…
Command Performance – Fred Allen, Kenny Baker. ep4, 420318
In responce to letters from servicemen Fred Allen hosts the show. Fred gives an update on how the Benny-Allen feud is going. Which of course includes plenty of jabs at…