This week I am starting a two part series on the V-Disc program. V-Discs, which V standing for Victory, was a series of recordings during the WWII era for the morale of US Service Men and Women. The idea, and actual production of V-Discs actually started a bit before the US entered WWII. Starting in June of 1941 it was the idea and creation of Army Captain Charles Bronson. These V-Discs were meant for our troops, it was a good idea, and proved to be very popular. Using the most popular talent of the time, they were an instant hit. The V-Discs had performances from such musicians as: Tommy Dorsey, Dinah Shore, Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monroe, Duke Ellington, Spike Jones, Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and many, many more. I hope you enjoy this series as we listen to some of the Big Bands from the V-Disc series. Please visit this podcast at http://www.fgmiller.com/bbb/