World_War2 – Page 28 – Retro Radio Podcast

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Easter, Parade with Brenda Marshall. 420405

By Keith February 5, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Easter Parade" Hope jokes about all manner of egg jokes from coloring them, to chicks, hens, and more. More Easter topics include bunnies, gifts, the parade, but a flub…

Bob Hope (Pepsoden Preview) San Diego Marine Base, with Buddy Rogers. 420308

By Keith January 22, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "San Diego Marine Base"Hope tries out a few openings in this rehearsal preview. He jokes about the Marines, fishing, and how much the Marines love him. Other jokes include…

Dad’s Army – Command Decision. s01ep03, 740211

By Keith December 28, 2017Comedy

As Hitler's tank divisions roll ever closer, and planes are more active on bombing runs, the brave citizen army of the home guard has trouble in getting enough rifles. Not…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) – Camp Roberts with Betty Hutton. 420222

By Keith December 25, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob jokes about traveling to the camp. Buglers, Crosby horses, and more military related topics. Craps games, barracks life, mess hall, etc. Francis Langford,with the Six Hits and a Miss…

Lum and Abner – A Recruiting Book For Waves. 440210

By Keith December 18, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

The rift between grandpap an Lum is settled... more or less. Today we find Lum composing a letter to request a book. Is it a story that stole from Little…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Haughn. 420215

By Keith December 18, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Camp Hahn" Hope tries out a couple different openings for this rehearsal preview. He tells about his big reception to the base. Located in the desert, jokes about the…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Camp Callin. 420208

By Keith December 11, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Army Officer" Hope tries on a couple alternate openings for this rehearsal. The camp, located near San Diego gets teased about its ocean side location, black outs, dice, being…

Lum and Abner – Rehearsing Lum’s War Bond Play. 440127

By Keith November 29, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

For the moment Lum has put aside the barbering business. We find him busily writing a play. It's the most important thing he can think of to do to support…

Command Performance – Bob Hope Christmas. 421224 (RV44 retro605)

By Keith November 25, 2017Command Performance, Music, Retro Original

Though Command Performance has been on the air to the troops for most of the preceding year, this is the first time it has been broadcast over public networks. Elmer…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mining Stock. ep412, 441024

By Keith October 24, 2017Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber grumbles as he goes over his bank statement. Molly wonders what has him so upset. As Fibber fights with the figures, the doorbell rings to allow Orvil Drake into…