World_War2 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Naval Air Station Alameda California. ep342, 441011

By Keith January 5, 2025Kaye Kaiser, Music

A rebroadcast from Kaye's largest audience, in a hangar that doubles as his largest studio for the show. Kaye jokes with announcer, Bill Foreman, about topics of a military nature,…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – The Last Of 1941 (Book 40 Chapter 13 ). 411228

By Keith December 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

On a rain drenched night, and with the Golden gate Bridge hidden behind weather, New Year’s Eve is approaching. Sharp winds and freezing air sweeps through the whole area, uprooting…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

By Keith December 25, 2024Command Performance, Music

A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Francis Langford, Martha Raye, Carole Landis. ep96, 431211

By Keith December 17, 2024Command Performance, Music

Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Produced in Hollywood, and broadcast through military transmitters all over the world. Hosted by Bob Hope. He comes out with jokes about his travelling USO show,…

GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

By Keith December 15, 2024GI Jive, Music

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Pot Roast. ep99, 431107

By Keith December 5, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve decides to take the day off. He seems to have plenty to do, except do a chore for Birdie. Why is Leila buttering up Leroy to get to his…

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Cloak and Dagger – The Trojan Horse. ep2, 500514

By Keith November 15, 2024Cloak and Dagger, Drama

The saga of the agents of the OSS, and their missions of bravery during the war. Real incidents from files in Washington DC, and dramatized for radio. Behind the lines,…

GI Jive – Erskine Hawkins – Limehouse Blues. ep449, 1943

By Keith November 3, 2024GI Jive, Music

Donna Reed is the guest DJ. Playlist: Erskine Hawkins plays, Limehouse Blues. Donna reads a few requests and dedicates Bing Crosby's song, Coming in on A Wing and a Prayer.…

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Together (AFRS). ep117, 400619

By Keith October 27, 2024Kaye Kaiser, Music

Performed for the Seabees at Camp Russo, California. Kaye jokes about the nightspots, and social life of the Seabees, chasing girls, and the commanders at the base. A guy named…