Music
AFRS-V-Disc-8
The Army was the original source of the V-Disc records, with their first being issued in October of 1943. The Army's V-Disc project provided…
Big Show
Tallulah Bankhead trades jokes with Bob Hope and joins him in song. Van Johnson performs in a wartime play from the film, "Go For Broke…
Duke Ellington
Enjoy a historic broadcast featuring the legendary Duke Ellington from Providence, RI, on December 17, 1942. This performance includes class…
Duke Ellington
Experience the vibrant sounds of Duke Ellington as he takes the stage at The Cotton Club in New York City. This broadcast from March 18, 193…
Fibber Mc Gee And Molly
Instead of the regular program, this episode consists of all music with some late breaking news of the Normandy invasion of Allied forces in…
Upstate Radio Theatre
Enjoy three back-to-back Old Time Radio programs that showcase the creativity and storytelling of the era. Each program offers a unique expe…
The Bing Crosby Show
In this episode of The Bing Crosby Show, the first song features Peggy Lee and Bing Crosby performing "Little Jack Frost, Get Lost.&quo…
The Pianoforte Sonata
John S. Shedlock covers the history of what might now be called the keyboard sonata, from Kuhnau's Sonata in B flat from 1695, believed at t…
Delmore Brothers
The Delmore Brothers, Alton and Rabon, were country music pioneers and stars of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s. Born into poverty in Elkmon…
Mail Call
Groucho Marx insists Bill Goodwin announce him, and isn't satisfied with it. Judy Garland sings, "I Never Knew." Jose Iturbi perfo…
Sealtest Variety Theater
Dick Powell joins Dorothy Lamour in a play called "Happy Ending". Abbott and Costello also join the show, playing gas station owne…
The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters perform a number of festive holiday music as well as a few of their other hits for Christmas. In this special episode, R…
Thirty Minutes In Hollywood
Hosted by George Jessel, this episode features a young talent, seven-year-old Josephine Starr, who sings an aria. Jessel introduces the audi…
Andrews Sisters
The Sisters with Curt Massey start the show with "I Wish I Were in Michigan," followed by the Sisters singing "Come to Baby D…
Sealtest Variety Theater
Dorothy and guest Brian Donlevy perform in a skit about a loving radio breakfast show couple, who are at each others throats off the air. In…
The Jimmy Durante Show
Jimmy introduces his old vaudeville partners, Clayton and Jackson, for their first appearance on radio, and entertains with songs and jokes.…
Hollywood Hotel
Host Georgie Jessel introduces Al Jolson, who sings "Rosie You Are My Posey" and then performs "Give My Regards To Broadway&q…
Big Band Special
Big Band Special features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra directed by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Clare Teal presents this exciting perf…
Kraft Music Hall
In this delightful episode of Kraft Music Hall, Al Jolson sings "California, Here I Come." The talented Oscar Levant shares a humo…
Elgin Holiday Specials
Don Ameche introduces Mario Lanza who sings, "Cosi, Cosa," to kick off this 2 hour 7th annual Thanksgiving program sponsored by th…