World_War2 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Book 43 Chapter 10 – The Rest Of The Night

By Keith February 19, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: The Rest of the Night. Multiple explosions in the area have the Barbers upset. A stranger is found running across the stubble field, who needs hospital care. Authorities have…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Broken Promises. ep2, 1942

By Keith January 12, 2023Drama

Since 1939 the Nazi's have been at war, and out to sabotage American business trade. A dramatization that tells how one businessman was shut down from doing business with either…

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 (AFRS) Bob Hope Christmas. 421224

By Keith January 4, 2023Command Performance, Music

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 – Listening To Christmas Carols. ep344, 421222

By Keith December 31, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio starts out a bit muffled sounding. Poor, but it clears up after a minute or three. It's the night before Christmas, and Fibber doesn't have all his shopping done…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Eyes Aloft (NBC) The Christmas Week_Special. 421221

By Keith December 30, 2022Documentary and Interview

Featuring: Ken Carpenter, the Sportsmen. A Christmas message goes out to the aircraft warning service. A tale from December last year, 1941. Two observation posts in the wintery, rolling mountains…

NBC News Roundup with John MacVane. 420104

By Keith December 28, 2022Documentary and Interview

From London, war reports from across the globe come in. Decisions from government officials, shared ideas in industry and critics of some of the war strategies. Air power is the…

White House (MBS) Christmas Tree Ceremony. 411224

By Keith December 23, 2022Documentary and Interview

In the Whitehouse, the tree is being lit on the front lawn for the first time. The community celebration has hundreds of secret police in attendance as both FDR and…

Franklin D Roosevelt () Christmas Broadcast. 411224

By Keith December 22, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president speaks on the tradition and symbolism of the holidays. Tribute is given for those who are serving overseas this Christmas. Keeping peace for the sake of little children…

Winston Churchill (BBC) The White House Christmas Tree. 411224

By Keith December 20, 2022Documentary and Interview

Visiting the United States, Winston Churchill gives a Christmas greeting in the face of the spreading storm of war. A call to take time to enjoy the holiday, and have…

Fall Of Wake Island clip. 411224

By Keith December 19, 2022Documentary and Interview

Navy announces the fall of Wake, and the personnel and property loss.