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Retro Christmas 2018. (647)

Posted by By Keith December 25, 2025Posted inMusic, Retro Original
A random selection of songs pulled mostly from old time radio shows, but some may be from other podcasters. Songs gleaned to use in the podcast that were collected about…
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Christmas Wreath on Door.

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Ed Gardner )Archie). 431202

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing sings, Victory Polka. Bing salutes farmers everywhere for their part in supporting the war effort. Ukie enters to see whether Bing missed him while he was gone. Is…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Victor Borge. 430204

Posted by By Keith December 8, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing sings, Me and my Gal. Trudy Irwin, girl singer, is played up to be Bing's niece in a brief comic bio. Uncle Harry Lillis (Bing) is the one…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Jack Smith and the Clark Sisters. ep9, 471128

Posted by By Keith December 1, 2025Posted inMusic, Spike Jones
It's another installment of the Spotlight Revue. With announcer Mike Wallace, Spike Jones and the City Slickers, and Dorothy Shey the Park Avenue Hillbilly. Spike starts out with, Running Wild.…
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Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Bing Crosby (Kraft Music Hall) Guest, Lucille Ball. 431007

Posted by By Keith November 30, 2025Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing gets patriotic in supporting the war effort by kicking off with the song, Get on The Road to Victory. Bing pitches the glories of the WAC (Women's Army…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Danny Thomas, Dick Haymes, Ginny Simms. ep163, 450222

Posted by By Keith October 12, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
John Garfield hosts, and after teasing with Ken Carpenter about girls, he introduces Ginny Simms. Ginny sings, Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week. John is joined by…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Jeannie Crain, William Bendix, Gene Krupa Trio. ep161, 450208

Posted by By Keith September 28, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
The 19-year-old Jean Crane hosts the show, and has all the gents on the show going crazy. Harry james and his orchestra play, while Kitty Callan sings, I'm Beginning to…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Frank Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Sisters. ep159, 450125

Posted by By Keith August 24, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Frank Morgan. He talks to announcer Ken Carpenter about girls, then brings out the Andrews Sisters to join in with the cutting up. The sisters dedicate their song,…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Bob Crosby – Sugarfoot Strut. ep721, 1944

Posted by By Keith August 17, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
GI Jil has the robot of the music world, her handy jukebox, and she's ready to play the tunes. Bob Crosby leads off with, the Sugarfoot Strut. After a dedication…
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A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Burns and Allen, Connie Haines, Joe Lilly Chorus. ep158, 450118

Posted by By Keith August 10, 2025Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Burns and Allen, Gracie introduces Rafia Mendez who plays, Flight of the Bumble Bee. George and Gracie talk about their guests, and the benefits of being married or…
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