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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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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) Count Basie, Blue Lou. ep706, 1944

Posted by By Keith August 3, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…
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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.

GI Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Blue Skies. ep705, 1945

Posted by By Keith July 13, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…
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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) Benny Goodman – Bugle Call Rag. ep703, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Hosted by GI Jill. Benny Goodman plays, Bugle Call Rag. Long Ago and Far Away. Johnny Mercer sings, GI Jive. Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Note: YANK, The Army Weekly:…
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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 – Andy Kirk – Riding Along. ep618, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 15, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
That sweetheart from back home has the tunes you want to hear. You request them, and GI Jill plays them. Andy Kirk plays, Riding Along. Artie Shaw plays, Stardust. Harry…
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