Retro Radioland

This is not one of our weekly broadcasts but a tribute to Fibber McGee and Molly orchestra leader Billy Mills. His brand of big band swing kept the show rocking for his fifteen years as maestro. Enjoy

On this issue of Retro Radioland a quick look at popular old-time radio bandleader Ben Bernie.

Even the best old-time radio announcers made mistakes. We’ll listen to a big one!

How about the great  Jimmy Durante taking a secret to the grave that has never been resolved.

​Bing Crosby had to resolve a dilemma late in his radio career and that issue became the mother of invention.

​A popular old-time radio quiz show goes out on the town.
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And is imitation the best form of flattery. We'll let you decide.

​Add to that some of our weekly features and radio band music of the day and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this action-packed show dedicated to the radio of days gone by.

On this program, we take a trip back into the Golden Age of Radio to look at highlights of the 1936-37 radio season, some great music by Tommy Dorsey from his radio show, the history of the Phil Harris theme song, and a funny Peter Lorre.