World_War2 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – The Masked Muskrat Reports. 420630

By Keith August 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

No trace of Lizabeth and little Pearl have been found yet, and Abner is growing tired of his bachelorhood. Mousey enters with a report on his detective activities. What trivial…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Bob Crosby – Sugarfoot Strut. ep721, 1944

By Keith August 17, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jil has the robot of the music world, her handy jukebox, and she's ready to play the tunes. Bob Crosby leads off with, the Sugarfoot Strut. After a dedication…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Burns and Allen, Connie Haines, Joe Lilly Chorus. ep158, 450118

By Keith August 10, 2025Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Burns and Allen, Gracie introduces Rafia Mendez who plays, Flight of the Bumble Bee. George and Gracie talk about their guests, and the benefits of being married or…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie, Blue Lou. ep706, 1944

By Keith August 3, 2025GI Jive, Music

Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…

Lum and Abner – Joining The Marines. 420618

By Keith August 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

No longer worried about Cedric and his love problems, Lum makes a sign to hang in the store. He talks to Abner about the job the Marine Corps does in…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes a Radio Speech, Red Cross. ep394, 440307

By Keith July 22, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is excited to learn that Fibber is to deliver a speech over the radio. Isn't he nervous at all? What made the Elks club pick him over Mr. Wellington,…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Jubilee (AFRS) Duke Ellington, Lena Horne. ep118, 450212

By Keith July 20, 2025Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman is the bubbly host with the jive talking introductions. Duke Ellington talks with Ernie before he plays, Suddenly Jump. One of the Duke's vocalists sings; I'm Beginning to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Rent Spare Room To War Worker. ep372, 431005

By Keith July 15, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Cleaning out the spare room for a war worker, Molly has to keep Fibber calmed down after reading old news headlines. Fibber has trouble parting with sentimental, old items. Who…

Lum and Abner – Robert Blevins. 420604

By Keith July 14, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The old gents can often be silly, well intended, and in their later episodes sometimes a little critical of each other. Today's episode is probably the most touching of their…

GI Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Blue Skies. ep705, 1945

By Keith July 13, 2025GI Jive, Music

It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…