Swing – Page 14 – Retro Radio Podcast

Command Performance – Claudette Colbert, Alan Hale, Jimmy Durante, Betty Hutton, Ronald Colman. 440708.

By Keith July 8, 2020Command Performance, Music

Usually broadcast from Hollywood, but tonight the show is in New York. Host is Claudette Colbert. Jimmy Durante joins her with hopes of being Claudette's next leading man. At a…

Songs By Sinatra – First Song – Just One Of Those Things. ep9, 431129

By Keith July 5, 2020Frank Sinatra, Music

Playlist: Just One Of Those Things. I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night. My Heart Tells Me. I Took One Look at You.

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) George Jessel and Lina Romay. ep15, 470122

By Keith February 24, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Ken Carpenter learns that Bing has been reading one of Bob Hope's books lately. Playlist Zipity Do Dah. (Bing Crosby) If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Bing…

Bing Crosby (General Electric) Ella Fitzgerald. ep53, 531227

By Keith February 7, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

After minimal introduction, Bing kicks off the show. Playlist Cozy Little Corner. (Bing Crosby) Bing jokes with Ken about Christmas gifts, particularly ones for Bob Hope. Going on television, and…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Mickey Rooney and Peggy Lee. ep13, 470108

By Keith January 23, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Huckleberry Bing is introduced and gets the music going. Playlist Zippity Do Da (Bing Crosby) Somebody to Love. (Bing Crosby) Good News (Charioteers) What More Can a Woman Do (Peggy…

Red Skelton (Avalon time) Reds 1st Broadcast. ep1, 390107

By Keith January 6, 2020Comedy, Red Skelton

Red jokes about his smart dog, and a burglar. Phil Davis plays Jeepers Creepers. Red Foley sings, In the Saddle. Janette sings, Honeysuckle Rose. Red talks about his hotel, and…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time) Aladdin Skelton. ep8, 390225

By Keith December 30, 2019Comedy, Red Skelton

Red opens by talking about San Fransisco, the fair grounds, and attractions. Phil Davis plays, Honolulu. Red Foley sings,, The Story of Love. Red tells Miss Stillwell about his hometown…

Jill’s All Time Jukebox Christmas Special. 461225

By Keith December 25, 2019Music

Featuring songs that topped the charts in December. Starting in 1946, and wandering through preceding years. Playlist: Glenn Miller - Jingle Bells. It Might As Well Be Spring. Trolley Song.…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Skitch Henderson and Peggy Lee. ep10, 461218

By Keith September 27, 2019Bing Crosby, Music

That silver toned canary, Bing Crosby jokes about unwanted Christmas gifts. Playlist Gal in Calico. (Bing Crosby) Rumors are Flying. (Bing Crosby) Its All Over Now. (Peggy Lee) The Man…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Jimmy Durante. ep8, 461204

By Keith September 20, 2019Bing Crosby, Music

Featuring: Ken Carpenter, John Scot Trotter, the Charioteers, and the Rhythmaires. Jimmy sings Bing's tag line. Is he moving in on Bings territory? They joke about Jimmy's appearances on other…