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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.

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

Posted by By Keith February 9, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Eddie Miller – Shortnin Bread. ep460, 1943

Posted by By Keith January 12, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
The AEF jukebox of the air. Ann Rutheford is the guest DJ, and she has a selection of tunes to play.
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Naval Air Station Alameda California. ep342, 441011

Posted by By Keith January 5, 2025Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
A rebroadcast from Kaye's largest audience, in a hangar that doubles as his largest studio for the show. Kaye jokes with announcer, Bill Foreman, about topics of a military nature,…
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A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

Posted by By Keith December 31, 2024Posted inComedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music
OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bing Crosby Kraft Music Hall (NBC) Cass Daley. 431230

Posted by By Keith December 30, 2024Posted inBing Crosby, Music
Playlist: Bing opens with, Holiday Inn. To help the war effort, Bing pitches saving paper and other materials. Ueki is on hand, with hopes of a better year to come.…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

Posted by By Keith December 25, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Francis Langford, Martha Raye, Carole Landis. ep96, 431211

Posted by By Keith December 17, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Produced in Hollywood, and broadcast through military transmitters all over the world. Hosted by Bob Hope. He comes out with jokes about his travelling USO show,…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
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Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Put That Ring On My Finger. ep162, 410430.

Posted by By Keith December 8, 2024Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
Performing for a mixed audience of civilians and military in the NBC studio, Kaye and Ish kabibble swap a joke or two. The singers sing, Put That Ring on My…
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Christmas Wreath on Door.

Command Performance (AFRS) Christmas Special. 431225

Posted by By Keith November 30, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Ken Carpenter introduces Bob Hope. Playlist: Bob Christmas command hope shares a poetic rating with the troops. His jokes include food, presence, craters, scotch, Hollywood space and soldiers lifestyles of…
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