World_War2 – Page 7 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Songs By Dinah Shore (NBC) A Merry American Christmas. 411221

By Keith December 13, 2022Music

Harry Vonzel, Dinah Shore, Paul Whiteman. Playlist: A Merry American Christmas. This Is No Laughing Matter. Mississippi Mud. Mary Had a Little Lamb. (Instrumental ) Can't Help Loving That Man…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

BBC Christmas. 401225

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Hymns of joy are sung in the face of air raids. God bless the courageous men and women who find it in their hearts to celebrate. A spirit of peace…

Elmer Davis & The News (CBS) Congress Convenes Tomorrow. 400102

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Congress is to convene, and a presidential wish is extended for peace in Europe. There could be disputes between congress and the president on how to accomplish foreign affairs though.…

Edward R Murrow CBS Grim Christmas In London. 401224

By Keith December 5, 2022Documentary and Interview

Christmas bells aren't ringing in the face of anticipated German attacks. There is no Merry Christmas for Londoners who hunker down and are on their last nerve.

Robin Duff (BBC) Sees London Burning. 401220

By Keith November 30, 2022Documentary and Interview

The sounds of bombs exploding set the tone for the news report. As men fight the spreading fires, people get away quickly by taking cover in undergroune shelters. And the…

Prince Olaf Of Norway (NRK) To Norwegians Living Abroad. 400101

By Keith November 26, 2022Documentary and Interview

King Olaf greets his countrymen who are serving and living abroad. He encourages citizens to unite to strengthen the country. He then switches to Norwwegian, presumably to convey the same…

Mutual Broadcast Service In Review – 1939 In Review. 400101

By Keith November 25, 2022Documentary and Interview

By its own admission, the year was one characterised by war. Actual news sound bites share stories of crime and punishment, bravery and survival, and the election of a new…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Don Ameche, King Cole Trio, Betty Hutton. ep87, 431002

By Keith October 2, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Don Ameche. He takes a quick dip into the mailbag, then introduces the King Cole Trio who sing, Solid Potato Salad. Jack Douglas, comedian and singer takes over…

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 – Heads They Win – Tails We Lose. ep1, `1942

By Keith September 29, 2022Drama

Recounts the trouble an American businessman had in dealing with the Nazi's just before the war broke out. To further demonstrate the heavy political overtones that Germany had supposedly practicing,…

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Dick Haymes, Virginia OBrien. ep121, 440527

By Keith May 27, 2022Command Performance, Music

Dinah Shore is on hand to host, and sing, It Had To Be You. She reads greetings an requests from the mailbag. Then Louis Jordan plays and sings, Is Yu…