Fred Allen – BBC Take It Or Leave It, Gracie Fields. 421125.
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…
Jubilee – Harlan Leonard, Delta Rhythm Boys. 431108
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,…
Judy Canova – Back From Army Camp Pistol, Packin Mama. 431019 (Retro Intro)
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…
You Can’t Do Business with Hitler – Money Talks With A German Accent. ep12, 1942.
Audio is muffled, soft, and hard to hear. You might want to save this for a quiet time, and wear headphones. Germany has long had holdings in colonies in South…
Lights Out – Heavenly Jeep. 430504. (retro375).
During World War 2, an officer and his jeep driver race to their post with important messages. We learn that despite their differences in background, education, and place in life,…
Command Performance – Bob Hope, Lee Sweetland, Judy Garland, Johnny Mercer. 430403. (retro336).
Hosted by Bob Hope, who comes out with plenty of jokes about topics for the troops. Victory gardens, the birds and the bees, rationing, shortages, and women in factories. Lee…
Melody Roundup – Lum and Abner Double Feature. (retro326).
Dates are unknown and could have ranged from 1942 through around 1948 or so. My guess is from somewhere right in the middle of that time frame. Similar to other…
Command Performance – Robert Taylor, King Sisters, Joan Davis, Lum and Abner. 430106. (retro325)
Hosted by Robbert Taylor. After a quick greeting from the mailbag, Robert introduces the King Sisters who sing, Mr Five by Five. Joan Davis arrives, and talks with Robert Taylor…
Superman – The New German Weapon Pt4. ep621, 431019
Audio is very rough, weak, and tinny. For best listening, wait until you can be in a quiet place, and use headphones. In trying to crack the Nazi spy ring,…