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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

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

    12/02/2022

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

    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 Orchestra 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.otr Thank 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

    31 min

  2. 11/26/2022

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

    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.otr Thank 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

    31 min

  3. 11/18/2022

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

    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.otr Thank 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

    1h 32m
  4. Chase and Sanborn Hour | with Mae West, 1937

    11/11/2022

    Chase and Sanborn Hour | with Mae West, 1937

    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.otr Thank 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

    58 min

  5. 11/04/2022

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

    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.otr Thank 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

    32 min
  6. Sealtest Variety Theater (Halloween Episode) | Boris Karloff, Jack Carson, 1948

    10/29/2022

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

    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.otr Thank 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

    31 min

  7. 10/22/2022

    Command Performance | Kate Smith, Henny Youngman, 1942

    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.otr Thank 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

    32 min

  8. 10/15/2022

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

    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.otr Thank 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

    1h 32m
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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

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