World_War2 – Page 10 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Jack Is Going To San Francisco. ep551, 450513

By Keith July 16, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The war in Europe has just ended last Tuesday (May 8), and the spirits run high as Jack and Don comment on VE Day. Though Jack tries to brag about…

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

Jubilee – Alvino Rey, Lillian Randolph. ep139, 450709

By Keith July 9, 2023Jubilee, Music

That swinging musical show for Armed Forces Radio, full of jazzy jive. Playlist: Ernie Whitman hosts, and calls on Jimmy Lunceford to kick things off with, Deep Rhythm. Tina Dixon…

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Ginny Simms, Benny Goodman. ep98, 431220

By Keith July 7, 2023Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Fred Allen. He teases with the announcer about Jack Benny. He introduces Genny Sims who sends out greetings to the troops overseas before she sings, No Love. Fred…

Jubilee (AFRS) Jimmie Lunceford. ep138, 450702

By Keith July 2, 2023Jubilee, Music

Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Jimmy Lunceford to get the jazzy fun started with a song, Little John Tina Dixon sings, I Feel So Good Today. Jimmy and the band…

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

By Keith June 25, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Murder Mystery. ep545, 450325

By Keith June 11, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Entertaining for Army troops, Jack and Don layer on the military related jokes, and those related to military customs. Phil Harrisshows his humorous side as he talks about his new…

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Dinah Shore. ep91, 431030

By Keith May 30, 2023Command Performance, Music

Its and all girl cast made of Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Shirley Ross, and Genny Sims. Will Ken Carpenter have to play referee in the cat fight that is bound…

Jack Benny – From Hollywood, The Train Station. ep542, 450304

By Keith May 21, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Getting ready to travel by train, Jack and Rochester joke around about packing. Jack seems to be plagued by a stalker who is following him from St Joseph. Mary arrives…

Songs By Sinatra – First Song – Stars In Your Eyes. ep1, 450912

By Keith May 19, 2023Frank Sinatra, Music2 Comments

Playlist: Stars In Your Eyes (Frank). I See Beyond the Blue (Martha Tilton). Arthur Q Brian, as Picalo Pete helps with the commercial. Gotta Be This or That (Pied Pipers).…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 44, Chapter 7 (Second Half). 421115

By Keith May 13, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Already in progress, Ma Barber interupts a discussion on the war. She puts aside her laundry to bring Henry and his friend a fresh piece of pie. Hazel and Cliff…