Host Kenny Delmar welcomes the Armed Forces Radio Service audience on May 5, 1945, just 3 days before VE Day on May 8th...when Germany surrendered during WW II. Singing on the show was Joan Edwards and the group known as "The Hit Paraders." The top 10 songs of the week were featured. The ratings were gathered by sales of records, sheet music purchased, requests for tunes from bands, etc. Songs heard in order of appearance are: All of My Life; Just a Prayer Away; A Little On The Lonely Side; He's Home For A Little While; Laura; Dream; excellent organ piece, My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time; I'm Beginning To See The Light; Candy. You will note that the first few songs made sense considering so many troops were overseas during WW II. This was originally broadcast on the Armed Forces Radio Service via shortwave and was not heard on commercial stations in the United States.

Ralph Bellamy (Photo) starred in this play written specifically for radio by Stephen Vincent Benet. Aired in July of 1942 this is the story of the beginnings of Adolph Hitler taking control of the German government in 1933... a process that included burning many of the most famous and revered books in the world... anything that mentioned Democracy or that was written by Jewish authors .. In 1933 Hitler's actions were just the beginnings of what would result in the extermination of 6 million people.... and it began with the "Burning of the Books!"

Ralph Bellamy (Photo) starred in this play written specifically for radio by Stephen Vincent Benet. Aired in July of 1942 this is the story of the beginnings of Adolph Hitler taking control of the German government in 1933... a process that included burning many of the most famous and revered books in the world... anything that mentioned Democracy or that was written by Jewish authors .. In 1933 Hitler's actions were just the beginnings of what would result in the extermination of 6 million people.... and it began with the "Burning of the Books!"

Perhaps the best known character of Old Time Radio, Lamont Cranston was The Shadow. He is never seen, only heard by those living in the world of crime and evil. His true identity was known only by his companion, the lovely Margo Lane. The last line at the end of every episode summed up the purpose of the story... "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit... Crime does not pay! The Shadow knows?" Track features and intro with background on the series followed by "The Phantom of the Lighthouse"... "Lighthouses" were used as the setting in many radio shows that features suspense, mystery, and murder! Thanks for listening. (Photo: Brett Morrison and Grace Matthews)

Perhaps the best known character of Old Time Radio, Lamont Cranston was The Shadow. He is never seen, only heard by those living in the world of crime and evil. His true identity was known only by his companion, the lovely Margo Lane. The last line at the end of every episode summed up the purpose of the story... "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit... Crime does not pay! The Shadow knows?" Track features and intro with background on the series followed by "The Phantom of the Lighthouse"... "Lighthouses" were used as the setting in many radio shows that features suspense, mystery, and murder! Thanks for listening. (Photo: Brett Morrison and Grace Matthews)

One of the most popular Juvenile Western series on radio and television in the early 1950's... (Hint: Adults watched it too!) Starring Guy Madison (Photo right) as Wild Bill Hickock and Andy Devine (Photo left) as his comedic sidekick, Jingles. Track has brief intro with background info about the series. The episode is "Grandpa and the Dynamite" This is always a fun series to listen to, especially if you like westerns! Thank you for listening.

One of the most popular Juvenile Western series on radio and television in the early 1950's... (Hint: Adults watched it too!) Starring Guy Madison (Photo right) as Wild Bill Hickock and Andy Devine (Photo left) as his comedic sidekick, Jingles. Track has brief intro with background info about the series. The episode is "Grandpa and the Dynamite" This is always a fun series to listen to, especially if you like westerns! Thank you for listening.

"Five Minute Mystery" was a syndicated radio program that was aired between 1947 and 1950 on the Mutual Radio Network. These 5 minute programs were used by local radio stations as a "Filler" when they had some time to kill or perhaps when they needed to advertise some promotion or event that the station was sponsoring. There were elongated breaks within the five minutes when organ music was played so that a voice over could be added to promote something related to the station ... and then "back to our Five Minute Mystery" for the conclusion. Listeners were encouraged to pit their "sleuthing and problem-solving skills" to use to try to figure out "Who did it and why?" all within 5 minutes. I took a little creative license here to help fill in the organ music time gaps.... You will find more "Five Minute Mysteries" in the playlist by the same name. Thank You for listening!

"Five Minute Mystery" was a syndicated radio program that was aired between 1947 and 1950 on the Mutual Radio Network. These 5 minute programs were used by local radio stations as a "Filler" when they had some time to kill or perhaps when they needed to advertise some promotion or event that the station was sponsoring. There were elongated breaks within the five minutes when organ music was played so that a voice over could be added to promote something related to the station ... and then "back to our Five Minute Mystery" for the conclusion. Listeners were encouraged to pit their "sleuthing and problem-solving skills" to use to try to figure out "Who did it and why?" all within 5 minutes. I took a little creative license here to help fill in the organ music time gaps.... You will find more "Five Minute Mysteries" in the playlist by the same name. Thank You for listening!

Track features a brief intro to the program that includes the guests on the show and a list of the songs in order of appearance.

Guests include "The Penguins" and "Dori Anne Gray" Regulars on the program are Count Basie and his Orchestra and vocalist Joe Williams.

Broadcast on CBS on Saturday night June 9, 1956. Host: Alan Freed

For more of these shows, see the "Alan Freed Rock and Roll Radio Shows List" This is show #11.