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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 Waterworks Breaks Down. 431024

Posted by By Keith October 24, 2024Posted inComedy, Great Gildersleeve
A musical moment in the home is spoiled by Leroy's attempt at singing. Gildersleeve puts him to doing his homework. When Throckmorton decides to give the kids a lesson in…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Beautiful Eyes. ep107, 400410

Posted by By Keith October 20, 2024Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
Performed at Camp Pendelton for the US Marines. Kaye Kaiser chats it up with announcer, Bill Foreman about hanging out with the Marines, their training, and of course, chasing girls.…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

Posted by By Keith October 13, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Phil Harris Stands In For Kaye. ep100, 400221

Posted by By Keith September 29, 2024Posted inKaye Kaiser, Music
note: the date on this episode is probably incorrect. Phil Harris substitutes again for Kaye kaiser, and is joined by the King Sisters. Transcribed with the Navy Fliers at Dodger…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

GI Jive- Lucky Millinder – Apollo Jump. ep416

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Frank Nelson is the duty DJ who spins up some favorite tunes. Playlist. Lucky Milander plays Apollo Jump. Sports news, Pro Football, and coaches. Sister Rosetta Tharpe sings, Trouble in…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

GI Jive – Lucky Millinder, Are You Ready. ep415, 1943

Posted by By Keith July 26, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
The DJ today is Frank Nelson as he gets the musical requests all cued up on the on air jukebox of the AEF. Playlist: Lucky Millander with Trevor Bacon on…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Molle Mystery Theatre – Death Talks Out of Turn. 440620

Posted by By Keith July 24, 2024Posted inDetective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater
Actually, a presentation of the Mystery Playhouse. A tale of war time espionage in Washington DC, that opens with a message of the importance of keeping military secrets safe. An…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Spike Jones – William Frawley. 450715

Posted by By Keith July 15, 2024Posted inMusic, Spike Jones2 Comments
Playlist: Francis Langford, Navajo Trail. Francis talks about the Army Hospital where this broadcast is coming from, then jokes with Spike nd Ken. Spike Jones, Shiek of Araby. Francis Langford,…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee – Jimmie Lunceford. ep86, 440621

Posted by By Keith July 3, 2024Posted inJubilee, Music
Note: the date is approximate, and may be 440703. Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Jimmmy Lunceford plays a jazzy version of, Holiday for Strings. Maxine Sullivan talks with Ernie, then reads…
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Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Jacks African Trip. ep485, 431010

Posted by By Keith June 30, 2024Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Having just spent the Summer away on a USO tour to Africa, flashback to the moment when Don and Mary meet Jack at the airport. With all that brutal touring,…
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