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Eddie Cantor – Christmas Seals Show. 481224

Posted by By Keith December 24, 2023Posted inComedy, Eddie Cantor
Eddie opens with, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. He takes his grand kids to the toy department, but there's no Santa in his chair. Something must be wrong in…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Birds Eye Open House (CBS) I’ll Be Home For Christmas. 431021

Posted by By Keith November 3, 2021Posted inMusic
Announcer: Harry Vonzel. Playlistt I'll Be Home For Christmas (Dinah Shore) When Monty Wooly ccan't make it, so Harry tries to pass off Phil Silvers as a freshly shaved Monty.…
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A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Over Here (NBCB) Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone. 421226

Posted by By Keith November 2, 2021Posted inMusic
Playlist Serenade Ala King (Benny Goodman). Janet Blair is interviewd with a word for the troops overseas. Dating, Christmas gifts, mileage rationing. Jack dances with Janet Blair. Jack benny and…
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Jack Benny – NBC Gala Benefit For Jack’s Tenth Anniversary. 410509

Posted by By Keith January 26, 2020Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Note: This live affair may not have been intended for radio, since a few words sneak in that censors wouldn't have allowed. Starting in the old fashioned way of singing…
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Christmas Eve At The Front Special (CBS)- Bob Hope. 431224 (retro646)

Posted by By Keith December 8, 2018Posted inDocumentary and Interview, Retro Original
Merry Christmas! Bonus Tracks: Keith shares a few thoughts on this special, and warns of audio qualirty issues in doing live remotes in the old radio days. Dick Haymes and…
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Christmas Special (NBCB) Christmas On The Blue Network. 441225 (retro645)

Posted by By Keith December 5, 2018Posted inDocumentary and Interview, Music, Retro Original
Merry Christmas! Bonus Tracks: Keith shares some thoughts on the show, and the real service people who are featured in the show. Canadian Women Serving Overseas (CBC) Marietta McPherson. 431220…
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Lum and Abner – Enforcing Meat Rationing. 421105

Posted by By Keith August 9, 2016Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
As Squire worries over the bills for the rocket company, Lum and Abner head to Luke Spear's for dinner, and to get a break from the business of building rockets.…
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Jack Benny – A Love Letter To Jack Benny. (Audio Track) 810205

Posted by By Keith September 8, 2013Posted inComedy, Documentary and Interview, Videos
Over 90 minutes of classic fun. The audio track of a television special, featuring some of Jack's best television moments, and presented by George Burns, Bob Hope, and Johnny Carson.…
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Tonight Show – Jack Benny, Mel Blanc. 740123

Posted by By Keith July 21, 2013Posted inComedy, Documentary and Interview
Heeerrre's Johnny! Enjoy a classic monolog where Johnny talks about the cool weather, news about the cost of living, new business ideas, dating, the president, and plenty of adlibs as…
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