From the Casino Gardens in Ocean Park, CA on the evening of October 24, 1945... featuring Glen Gray (photo) and his Orchestra.. this program was broadcast live. The show was One Night Stand and featured the biggest and most popular big bands of the 1930's to early 1950's broadcasting live from various well known venues. One Night Stand was a popular music program lasted for 20 years. The early war years the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) provided radio (programs to service members and families overseas.