Swing – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, 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…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

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

By Keith December 30, 2024Bing 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.…

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

By Keith December 25, 2024Command 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,…

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

By Keith December 17, 2024Command 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,…

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

By Keith December 15, 2024GI Jive, Music

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Put That Ring On My Finger. ep162, 410430.

By Keith December 8, 2024Kaye 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…

Command Performance (AFRS) Christmas Special. 431225

By Keith November 30, 2024Command 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…

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Guest: Town Criers. ep122

By Keith November 17, 2024Kaye Kaiser, Music

Today's performance is for the Signal Corps in the Sunny South where troops are stationed in the Ozarks of Southern Missouri. Kay jokes about the local culture of the Ozarks.…

GI Jive – Erskine Hawkins – Limehouse Blues. ep449, 1943

By Keith November 3, 2024GI Jive, Music

Donna Reed is the guest DJ. Playlist: Erskine Hawkins plays, Limehouse Blues. Donna reads a few requests and dedicates Bing Crosby's song, Coming in on A Wing and a Prayer.…