World_War2 – Page 16 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes Chili Sauce. ep377, 431109

By Keith November 9, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

At the dinner table, with elbows on the table, the McGee's discuss giving 10% to the war effort. They also mention support by donating food to send out of the…

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

Jack Benny – The 168th Marine Corps Birthday. 431107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from the Marine Base in the Mojave Desert, it's the Marine Corps Birthday. Through the show Jack and the cast is buzzed by a low flying fighter plane, with…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Over Here (NBCB) Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone. 421226

By Keith November 2, 2021Music

Playlist Serenade Ala King (Benny Goodman). Janet Blair is interviewd with a word for the troops overseas. Dating, Christmas gifts, mileage rationing. Jack dances with Janet Blair. Jack benny and…

Dad’s Army – Battle School. ep1-10, 740401

By Keith November 1, 2021Comedy

The gallant men of the Home Guard are always on the look out for ways in outwitting a possible Nazi invasion. Today we find a class in session on the…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Commission For Witneys Daughter. ep373, 431012

By Keith October 12, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The mail bag has a batch of special delivery letters, all for the new boarder, Alice Darling, from her boyfriends. Fibber tells about his younger days on the vaudeville circuit,…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rochester. ep48, 431011

By Keith October 11, 2021Jubilee, Music

Note: Date is approximate, and may be 431018. Host Ernie Whitman gives a jive talking introduction for Erskine Hawkins, who plays, Let's Ball a While. Erskine then introduces vocalist, Jimmy…

Jubilee – Count Basie, Rochester. ep99, 440927

By Keith September 27, 2021Jubilee, Music

Airdate is approximate and may also be 441009. Features Ernie Whitman as host, Count Basey provides the musical back up, Vocalists include Thelma Carpenter, and Jimmy Rushing. Rochester makes an…

Command Performance – Marlene Dietrich, Johnny Mercer. ep82, 430909

By Keith September 9, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Marlene Dietrich who leads off with a song. Either she is one of the worlds worst singers, or she's just making a joke of the song. Shirley Ross…

Jubilee – Count Basie, Thelma Hopkins. ep96, 440905

By Keith September 5, 2021Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Count Basey performs, Along Avenue C. Thelma Carpenter joins Ernie to answer requests then dedicates her song, More Than You Know. Count Basey plays, Basey Boogie.…

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Jimmy Durante, Bing Crosby. ep81, 430828

By Keith August 28, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosting is passed around, but is mostly handled by Bing Crosby. Judy Garland leads off with a medley including, Embraceable You, and The Man I Love. She reds from the…