World_War2 – Page 38 – Retro Radio Podcast

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, GI Jill, Ella Mae Morse. 450705 (retro404)

By Keith December 1, 2012Command Performance, Music

A Summer time treat for the approaching Christmas season and the chilly weather it brings. It's jukebox night for the military men who are serving overseas during the war. Here's…

Jubilee – Count Basie Teddy Wilson. 431130

By Keith November 30, 2012Jubilee, Music

In the absence of Ernie Whitman, a substitute announcer, carries the functions of emcee. Count Basey is introduced, and starts right in with the Wood Choppers Ball. Count Basy calls…

Fred Allen – BBC Take It Or Leave It, Gracie Fields. 421125.

By Keith November 25, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

After Fred and Arthur Godfrey poke fun with each other, the news of the week features a restriction on telegrams. A city ordinance on dogs, and some wartime humor gets…

Command Performance – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. 431120

By Keith November 20, 2012Command Performance, Music

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Jubilee – Harlan Leonard, Delta Rhythm Boys. 431108

By Keith November 8, 2012Jubilee, Music

In the usual slangy style, the announcer introduces host, Ernie Witman. Ernie turns the show over to Harlon Leonard who plays a tune. Next up, the Delta Rhythm Boys sing,…

Jubilee – Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole. 431101

By Keith November 1, 2012Jubilee, Music

Loaded down with all that cool, jive talk, and slang, Ernie Whitman is on hand to read greetings from the mail bag. Louis Jordan plays a jazzy tune. Next up…

Jubilee – Jack Benny, Rochester. ep109, 441025.

By Keith October 25, 2012Jubilee, Music

Along with host Ernie Whitman, special guests help with the show today. Erskine Hawkins plays, Stella. Jack Benny takes the stage to talk with Ernie. Jack tells secrets on Rochester,…

Judy Canova – Back From Army Camp Pistol, Packin Mama. 431019 (Retro Intro)

By Keith October 19, 2012Comedy

Judy opens by telling a little about her recent visit to the Army base. Her maid, Geranium introduces the new band leader, Charles Dance, then Judy sings in her yodeling…

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. 450622

By Keith October 12, 2012Command Performance, Music, You Are There

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

Jubilee – Barney Bigard, Louis Jordan. 430927

By Keith September 27, 2012Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packin Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…