Command Performance | Fred Waring & Joe Louis, 1942

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This week we feature, Command Performance and their second episode starring Fred Waring and Joe Louis This episode aired March 9, 1942.

Fred Waring (b. June 9, 1900 - d. July 29, 1984) was a popular musician, bandleader and radio-television personality.

Joe Louis (b. May 13, 1914 - d. April 12, 1981) was a very famous professional African-American boxer, known as "The Brown Bomber."

Command Performance aired from 1942 to 1949, on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to the troops overseas — with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations.

My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES.

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Command Performance | Fred Waring & Joe Louis, 1942

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This week we feature, Command Performance and their second episode starring Fred Waring and Joe Louis This episode aired March 9, 1942.

Fred Waring (b. June 9, 1900 - d. July 29, 1984) was a popular musician, bandleader and radio-television personality.

Joe Louis (b. May 13, 1914 - d. April 12, 1981) was a very famous professional African-American boxer, known as "The Brown Bomber."

My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES.

You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr

Thank you for your support.

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamour, Jimmy Durante, Edward G Robinson) | Slight of Hand, 1948 31:18

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Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamour) with Slight of Hand. This eighth episode aired, November 4, 1948. Starring: Jimmy Durante, Edward G Robinson, Milton Geiger, Carlton KaDell, Dorothy Lamour, Henry Russell and His Orchestra My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Lionel Barrymore | Thanksgiving Special (Dinah Shore, Wally Brown, Fanny Brice +), 1944 31:26

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AFRS presents Lionel Barrymore host a Thanksgiving Special . This episode aired November 23, 1944. Act I: The first 4 minutes or so are instrumental. Then Dinah Shore sings, also features Wally Brown (comedian/actor), Harry von Zell (radio announcer / actor). Act II: Features John Charles Thomas (opera singer), Fanny Brice/Baby Snooks (comedian), and more. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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The Big Show (Tallulah Bankhead) | Eddie Cantor, Mindy Carson, 1950 1:31:51

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The Big Show with hostess, Tallulah Bankhead , this episode stars: Eddie Cantor and Mindy Carson . This episode aired, November 19, 1950. The Big Show was an NBC variety program that ran from November 5, 1950, to April 20, 1952. It consisted of 57 episodes, spread across two seasons. At 90 minutes per episode, it aired on Sunday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for the first season. NBC spent a lot of money per episode in hopes of keeping the public tuned to their radios instead of leaving for television. Each episode could cost $100,000 or more. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Chase and Sanborn Hour | with Mae West, 1937 57:35

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Chase and Sanborn Hour , starring Mae West. This episode aired December 12, 1937. Starring: Mae West, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Don Ameche, and Dorothy Lamour. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Mail Call | with Groucho Marx, Betty Grable, Judy Garland, 1943 31:58

3 years ago31:58

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Mail Call with episode 19 featuring Groucho Marx , Betty Grable , Jose Iturbi , and Judy Garland . This episode aired January 9, 1943. Groucho Marx insists Bill Goodwin announce him, and isn't satisfied with it. Judy Garland sings, "I Never Knew." Jose Iturbi performs a classical number, but Judy wants him to 'make with the jive,' and teaches him to swing. Groucho introduces Betty Grable as his "mom," and she goes along with the gag. Betty gets love advice from Groucho. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Sealtest Variety Theater (Halloween Episode) | Boris Karloff, Jack Carson, 1948 30:49

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Sealtest Variety Theater with their Halloween episode starring Boris Karloff and Jack Carson , and as always starred the beautiful and talented, Dorothy Lamour . This episode aired October 28, 1948. The first tune is "I'll Never Smile Again." Guest Boris Karloff arrives during a storm, while there's an escaped murderer on the loose! My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Command Performance | Kate Smith, Henny Youngman, 1942 32:28

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Command Performance with their third episode starring: Kate Smith and comedian Henny Youngman. This episode aired March 13, 1942. Command Performance aired from 1942 to 1949, on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to the troops overseas — with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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The Big Show | Tallulah Bankhead, Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice, 1950 1:31:43

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The Big Show , hosted by, Tallulah Bankhead with guest stars -- Groucho Marx and Fanny Brice. This episode aired November 12, 1950. The Big Show was an NBC variety program that ran from November 5, 1950, to April 20, 1952. It consisted of 57 episodes, spread across two seasons. At 90 minutes per episode, it aired on Sunday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for the first season. NBC spent a lot of money per episode in hopes of keeping the public tuned to their radios instead of leaving for television. Each episode could cost $100,000 or more. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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The Chase And Sanborn Hour | With Bette Davis, W.C. Fields, Bergen & McCarthy, Dorothy Lamour, 1937 1:02:07

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The Chase And Sanborn Hour starts off October and guest stars, Bette Davis . This episode aired, September 12, 1937. Starring: Bette Davis, Don Ameche, Edgar Bergen, Nelson Eddy, W C. Fields, Carlton KaDell, Dorothy Lamour, Robert Armbruster and His Orchestra Episode notes: Edgar Bergen misses his cue at the very beginning of the show. Nelson Eddy sings, "With A Song In My Heart." Edgar discusses the coming start of the school year with Charlie McCarthy . Dorothy Lamour promises to help Charlie with his homework. The orchestra plays a medley of hits by Irving Berlin. Bette Davis appears in, "It's A Swell Night," by Joan Austin. After the story, Charlie flirts with Bette. W. C. Fields tells about his new picture, "The Big Broadcast of 1938" and jousts with Charlie McCarthy. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Guest Star (2 eps) | Phil Baker, Helen Traubel, Lauritz Melchior, 1947 31:26

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Guest Star with Phil Baker (April 10, 1947); and Helen Traubel, Lauritz Melchior (April 17, 1947). Episode #3 - Phil Baker: The first tune is, "Rosalie." Phil Baker does a spoof on quiz shows. Starring: Phil Baker, Kenny Delmar Episode #4: Stars U.S. opera and concert singer, Helen Traubel, and Lauritz Melchior also an opera singer born in Denmark. Guest Star was produced by the U.S. Treasury Department in the 1940s - 1950s as a public service program to promote the sales of U.S. Savings Bonds. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Hit Parade | I Dream of You (Fred Rich), 1945 32:35

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Hit Parade (a.k.a. Your Hit Parade) , with their episode, I Dream Of You . This episode aired January, 20, 1945. Features composer and bandleader: Fred Rich (Frederic Efrem Rich - January 1898 – September 1956). My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Sealtest Variety Theater (Abbott & Costello, Dorothy Lamour) | Happy Ending, 1948 32:32

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Sealtest Variety Theater (The Dorothy Lamour Show) with their sixth episode, Happy Ending . This episode aired, October 21, 1948. Guests Abbott and Costello are running a gas station. The first tune is " It's A Most Unusual Day ." Guest Dick Powell and Dorothy appear in " Happy Ending ," by Milton Geiger. Episode Features: Bud Abbott , Lou Costello , The Crew Chiefs, Carlton KaDell, Dorothy Lamour, Henry Russell and His Orchestra My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Jubilee | Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters, 1942 31:43

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Jubilee -- this first episode stars: Duke Ellington and Ethel Waters. Jubilee was hosted by Ernie Whitman. This episode aired, October 9, 1942. Jubilee was directed at African-American troops, but the content was high quality jazz that would have been enjoyed by servicemen of any race. The program stated that it was for the Fighting Men of the United Nations. American Troops were getting to know the people and lands where they were serving, Jubilee saw itself as a chance for these people to get to know America. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Guest Star (2 eps) | Henry Morgan & Gladys Swartout, 1947 31:16

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Guest Star with two episodes starring: Henry Morgan (aired, March 3, 1947) and Gladys Swartout (aired, April 4, 1947). Henry Morgan (b. March 31, 1915 – d. May 19, 1994) was an American humorist. Gladys Swartout (b. December 25, 1900 – d. July 7, 1969) was an American mezzo-soprano opera singer and actress. Guest Star was produced by the U.S. Treasury Department. The goal was to promote people to buy saving bonds. It featured various famous Guest Stars including actors, singers, and comedians. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Chase & Sanborn Hour | Bette Davis, Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, 1937 1:02:06

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Featuring guest star, Bette Davis , on the Chase and Sanborn Hour . CSH was a variety program with songs and comedy. This episode aired September 12, 1937. Hosted by Don Ameche and also featuring Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, and Nelson Eddy. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Command Performance | Fred Waring & Joe Louis, 1942 32:12

3 years ago32:12

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This week we feature, Command Performance and their second episode starring Fred Waring and Joe Louis This episode aired March 9, 1942. Fred Waring (b. June 9, 1900 - d. July 29, 1984) was a popular musician, bandleader and radio-television personality. Joe Louis (b. May 13, 1914 - d. April 12, 1981) was a very famous professional African-American boxer, known as "The Brown Bomber." Command Performance aired from 1942 to 1949, on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to the troops overseas — with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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The Big Show | Tallulah Bankhead, Fred Allen, Jimmy Durante, 1950 1:31:48

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Let's welcome a new series to the podcast, The Big Show . This is their first episode with Fred Allen & Jimmy Durante . This episode aired November 05, 1950. Starring: Tallulah Bankhead (mistress of ceremonies), Fred Allen, Mindy Carson, Jimmy Durante, Jose Ferrer, Portland Hoffa, Russell Knight, Frankie Laine, Ethel Merman, Danny Thomas, Meredith Willson :::: The Big Show was an NBC variety program that ran from November 5, 1950, to April 20, 1952. It consisted of 57 episodes, spread across two seasons. At 90 minutes per episode, it aired on Sunday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for the first season. NBC spent a lot of money per episode in hopes of keeping the public tuned to their radios instead of leaving for television. Each episode could cost $100,000 or more. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Sealtest Variety Hour: Waiting Room (Dorothy Lamour, Gregory Peck, Ozzie & Harriet), 1948 31:18

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Sealtest Variety Hour (aka The Dorothy Lamour Hour) with this episode titled Waiting Room . This episode aired September 9, 1948. Sponsored by: Sealtest. The premiere episode, Waiting Room. Gregory Peck and Dorothy appear in "Waiting Room" by Louis Vittes: Two people are in the waiting room of a heavenly railroad station. Featuring: Dorothy Lamour, Gregory Peck, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson, Henry Russell and His Orchestra, Tommy Bernard, Henry Blair, Harriet Hilliard, Carlton KaDell My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Cats & Jammers | Lena Horne, Erskine Butterfield, 1941 29:38

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Cats and Jammers sponsored by Longines Watch. C&J was broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Company. This episode aired (or was recorded) May 11, 1941. Starring: Lena Horne (b. June 30, 1917; d. May 9, 2010), Erskine Butterfield (February 9, 1913 – July 11, 1961) Can't confirm, but I believe this program was one-and-done, as I could not find any other programs or information. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Harlem Hospitality | Willie Bryant, Little Miss Cornshucks, Amanda Randolph, 1947 32:52

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Harlem Hospitality , hosted by William Bryant, a popular Jazz bandleader, vocalist, and disc jockey. This series aired on the American Armed Forces Radio Network. This episode aired in 1947 (month and day unknown). The program was recorded from the legendary and at the time - extremely popular, Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York City, with a combination of musical numbers and audience interviews. Starring: Willie Bryant a.k.a. "Mayor of Harlem" (host); (b. August 30, 1908 – d. February 9, 1964) Little Miss Cornshucks (Mildred Jorman) (singer -- b. May 26, 1923; d. November 11, 1999) Zella Carter; Amanda Randolph (actress & singer -- b. September 2, 1896; d. August 24, 1967); Etc. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Guest Ida Lupino | Chase & Sanborn (Don Ameche, Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy), 1937 1:01:46

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Featuring guest star, Ida Lupino , on the Chase and Sanborn Hour . CSH was a variety program with songs and comedy. This episode aired September 5, 1937. Hosted by Don Ameche and also featuring Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, and Nelson Eddy. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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GI Journal | Bing Crosby, Lena Horne, Mel Blanc & Henny Youngman, 1944 31:32

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This weeks program is GI Journal starring Bing Crosby, Lena Horne, violinist comedian Henny Youngman, and Mel Blanc. GI Journal was "run by G.I.s for G.I.s." This episode aired June 16, 1944. The Armed Forces Radio Network (Armed Forces Radio Service) was founded, May 26, 1942. During WWII the first transmission to U.S. troops began July 4, 1943, transmitted on BBC radio. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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GI Jive | Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Al Donahue (1943) | 2 episodes 31:20

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GI Jive was a 15-minute radio program broadcast to and by the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) for military entertainment during World War II. Its initial frequency of five days per week later increased to six days per week. The disc jockey played popular songs of the day, often by request from the soldiers. These episodes are hosted by Martha Wilkerson (aka "GI Jill"). Martha dramatically boosted solder morale while loved and viewed as a voice from home by homesick soldiers. (Prog 1 date unknown) Duke Ellington : Hop, Skip, Jump; Ray Noble's Orchestra: Sweet Potato Piper; Harry James with Helen Forest, vocal: I Had the Craziest Dream; Tommy Dorsey : Blue Skies (Prog 2. 1943) Al Donahue & His Orchestra : Yes, Indeed; Ted Lewis: Coming Out Party; Dinah Shore: It's De-Lovely; Sister Rosetta Tharpe: That's All; Woody Herman: Blue Flame My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamour) | Bob Hope, Robert Young; 1948 31:07

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Sealtest Variety Theater (aka The Dorothy Lamour Show) aired from 1946 to 1949 on Thursday evenings. This episode features her longtime friend Bob Hope , with whom she starred in a string of popular movies (along with Bing Crosby) known as, "The Road to..." movies because they the titled always started with 'The Road to' (ex. The Road to Bali). Robert Young also guest stars in this episode. This episode aired Thursday, October 14, 1948. Starring: Carlton KaDell, Frank Morgan, Ronald Colman, Howard Harris, Louis Vittes, Glenhall Taylor, Jean Holloway, Henry Russell NOTE: The first few minutes of audio has some irregularities, but it clears up. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Comedy Caravan w/ Jimmy Durante, Garry Moore & Marion Hutton, 1945 32:31

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Re-brodcast on the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS), this is Comedy Caravan with Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore , with guest Marion Hutton. This episode aired Friday, April 6, 1945. Sponsored by Rexall Drug Products (originally a U.S. pharmacy/drug store). Cast: Howard Petrie (announcer); Jimmy Durante, singer Georgia Gibbs, Garry Moore, and with music by the Roy Bargy Orchestra. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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AFRS | Bob Hope w/ Marilyn Maxwell | Quonset Point Air National Base, 1945 32:20

3 years ago32:20

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Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) re-broadcast of Bob Hope . The program originates from the Quonset Point Air National Base in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The cast sings, "The Life of Jerry Colonna." The AFRS music fill is a band remote from 'The Ice Terrace Room' in New Jersey by Louis Prima and His Orchestra with vocals by Lily Ann Carol. The is believed to have aired January 23, 1945. Features: Barbara Jo Allen, Lily Ann Carol, Frances Langford, Marilyn Maxwell, and Louis Prima and His Orchestra. NOTE: Marilyn Maxwell had extra-marital affairs with both Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope, while all participants were married to others. Unfortunately, she died young at age 50 from a heart attack. My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Chase & Sanborn Hour | W.C. Fields Final Appearance, 1937 1:01:45

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The Chase & Sanborn Hour , sponsored by Chase and Sanborn Coffee. This program aired on NBC Radio, mostly Sundays from 1929 to 1948. This episode is features W.C. Fields' last appearance as a regular cast member, it aired August 29, 1937. The first tune is, " Feeling Like A Million ." Charlie and "Gazola" have opened a lemonade stand. The cast does, " The Bad Man ," a play about a ranch on the Mexican border. W. C. Fields tells about his brothers and sisters (unfortunately a few seconds were have been deleted). Starring: Don Ameche, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Nelson Eddy, W C. Fields, Carlton KaDell, Dorothy Lamour, Robert Armbruster and His Orchestra This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Command Performance - Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, Merle Oberon; 1942 33:02

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Welcome to this second podcast post, featuring Command Performance and their first episode starring and hosted by Eddie Cantor . This episode aired March 8, 1942. Command Performance aired from 1942 to 1949, on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to the troops overseas — with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations. The episode starts with Beatrice "Bea" Wain singing " Chattanooga Choo Choo. " The program also features clips from the Joe Louis vs. Buddy Baer fight from January 9, 1941. Louis knocked out Baer in the first round and joined the U.S. Army the next day. Also starring: Danny Kaye , Dinah Shore , and actress Merle Oberon . My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES . You can subscribe to my channels to receive new post notifications, it's 100% free to join. If inclined, please leave a positive rating or review on your podcast service. Instagram @duane.otr Thank you for your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Bandwagon | Chico Marx Orchestra, 1942 31:52

3 years ago31:52