Variety x Armed Forces Radio

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Welcome to VARIETY x AFRS, a collection of classic variety programs; many that aired on the Armed Forces Radio Service (a.k.a. the Armed Forces Radio Network). Programs include comedians, sketch comedy, music (singers & live bands), and ventriloquism. AFRS (Armed Forces Radio Services) also known as AFN (American Forces Network) were variety programs that only broadcast to overseas military on their own government radio broadcast service. These services are actually still in production today. This podcast will cover the programs broadcast during WWII and thereafter. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

29 Episodes

Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamour, Jimmy Durante, Edward G Robinson) | Slight of Hand, 1948
12/2/2022
31:18
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 OrchestraMy 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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Lionel Barrymore | Thanksgiving Special (Dinah Shore, Wally Brown, Fanny Brice +), 1944
11/26/2022
31:26
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :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
11/18/2022
1:31:51
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Chase and Sanborn Hour | with Mae West, 1937
11/11/2022
57:35
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Mail Call | with Groucho Marx, Betty Grable, Judy Garland, 1943
11/4/2022
31:58
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sealtest Variety Theater (Halloween Episode) | Boris Karloff, Jack Carson, 1948
10/29/2022
30:49
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Command Performance | Kate Smith, Henny Youngman, 1942
10/22/2022
32:28
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
The Big Show | Tallulah Bankhead, Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice, 1950
10/15/2022
1:31:43
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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
The Chase And Sanborn Hour | With Bette Davis, W.C. Fields, Bergen & McCarthy, Dorothy Lamour, 1937
10/7/2022
1:02:07
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 OrchestraEpisode 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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Guest Star (2 eps) | Phil Baker, Helen Traubel, Lauritz Melchior, 1947
9/30/2022
31:26
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 DelmarEpisode #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.otrThank you for your support.#armedforcesradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bobhope #armyradio #militaryradio #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #sciencefiction #dorothylamour #duaneotr:::: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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Variety x Armed Forces Radio

duane Old Time Radio

29 Episodes

Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamour, Jimmy Durante, Edward G Robinson) | Slight of Hand, 1948

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

The Big Show (Tallulah Bankhead) | Eddie Cantor, Mindy Carson, 1950

Chase and Sanborn Hour | with Mae West, 1937

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

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

Command Performance | Kate Smith, Henny Youngman, 1942

The Big Show | Tallulah Bankhead, Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice, 1950

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

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