https://www.spreaker.com/show/retro-radiolandenPerforming ArtsCopyright BBTV Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/feb82ed0d78addafe4e3d69303c3aa59.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/retro-radiolandSun, 03 Mar 2024 15:04:04 +0000BBTV MediaBBTV Mediafeeds@spreaker.comJoin Jeff Bressler as he takes a stroll down Radioland Boulevard to visit the stars, music, sponsors, networks publications, and programs that made the golden age of radio so rich and entertaining.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-9-14-2020-edition--40903063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40903063Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:32:22 +0000BBTV MediaOn this edition of RETRO RADIOLAND we look at two programs you might not be familiar with but who hold honors as having amazing longevity!3486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-9-8-2020-edition--40774412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40774412Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:58:51 +0000BBTV MediaOn this edition of RETRO RADIOLAND, we look at two great comedy teams, Abbott and Costello and Laurel and Hardy. Although Bud and Lou were mainstays on the radio for most of the 1940s it was not in the cards for Laurel and Hardy. They made one pilot...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-8-31-2020-edition--40623686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40623686Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:23:34 +0000BBTV MediaThis week's RETRO RADIOLAND is all music all the time as we pay tribute to the Big Band era remote broadcasts that were heard each night across the US during the Golden Age of Radio.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-8-24-2020-edition--40480499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40480499Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:39:32 +0000BBTV MediaOn this week’s show – Glenn Miller on the air, A WC Fields replacement, an American promoting propaganda, mentalist or no mentalist, scary time in American history.3478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-8-17-2020-edition--40374758Frank Sinatra and Nancy having a baby? Rita Hayworth thrown out of the movie industry? Plenty of gossip as we visit Louella Parsons.
The wealthiest Bell Boy ever.
Let’s smarten up with some quiz show history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40374758Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:03:45 +0000BBTV MediaOn this week's RETRO RADIOLAND Frank Sinatra and Nancy having a baby? Rita Hayworth thrown out of the movie industry? Plenty of gossip as we visit Louella Parsons. The wealthiest Bell Boy ever. Let’s smarten up with some quiz show history.Frank Sinatra and Nancy having a baby? Rita Hayworth thrown out of the movie industry? Plenty of gossip as we visit Louella Parsons.
The wealthiest Bell Boy ever.
Let’s smarten up with some quiz show history.]]>3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-8-12-2020-edition--40293748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40293748Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:03:47 +0000BBTV MediaOn this week Retro Radioland a salute to the radio organ, a look at two historic sports events and the Rainout Theater!3488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-8-3-2020-edition--40131021Famed journalist Mike Wallace’s radio career was somewhat for the birds.
Walter Teatley’s forever boyhood.
A quick mystery.
From Doc to Floyd the Barber.
Glenn Miller’s last broadcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40131021Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:42:40 +0000BBTV MediaOn this Edition Famed journalist Mike Wallace’s radio career was somewhat for the birds. Walter Teatley’s forever boyhood. A quick mystery. From Doc to Floyd the Barber. Glenn Miller’s last broadcast.Famed journalist Mike Wallace’s radio career was somewhat for the birds.
Walter Teatley’s forever boyhood.
A quick mystery.
From Doc to Floyd the Barber.
Glenn Miller’s last broadcast.]]>3490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-7-28-2020-edition--40027575Along the way, we encounter Jack Benny, Rochester, Fred Allen, Kay Keiser, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jerry Colonna, the Mills Brothers, Victor Borge, Groucho Marx, Tallulah Bankhead, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Ed Wynn, and Fanny Brice!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40027575Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:37:19 +0000BBTV MediaThe edition of Retro Radioland looks at radio star salaries during the golden age, a tough trivia question and a tough little mayor. Along the way, we encounter Jack Benny, Rochester, Fred Allen, Kay Keiser, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jerry Colonna, the...Along the way, we encounter Jack Benny, Rochester, Fred Allen, Kay Keiser, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jerry Colonna, the Mills Brothers, Victor Borge, Groucho Marx, Tallulah Bankhead, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Ed Wynn, and Fanny Brice!]]>3493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-7-21-2020-edition--39884585So today, we finally clean off the desk and look at

The great ASCAP radio strike of 1941

GI Jill

Bad girl Mae West’s banishment from radio

Husband’s and Wife’s]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39884585Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:23:28 +0000BBTV MediaIt seems we always run out of time on the show without covering some additional stories that have been prepared. So today, we finally clean off the desk and look at The great ASCAP radio strike of 1941 GI Jill Bad girl Mae West’s banishment from...So today, we finally clean off the desk and look at

The great ASCAP radio strike of 1941

GI Jill

Bad girl Mae West’s banishment from radio

Husband’s and Wife’s]]>1683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-7-14-20-edition--39602732
It was not uncommon for a character actor or actress to have more than one role in the same program. We visit one of the best.

We’ll spin to the wheel to take a look at the highlights of an important radio season.

Motion picture and radio stat jeff chandler ha a talent that many did not know. We'll fill you in.

We take a trip to the magazine rack to thumb through the pages of one of the many publications that featured radio stories and schedules.

We profile a great lady who brought a ray of sunshine to a depressed nation.

And a really tough trivia question.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39602732Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:26:05 +0000BBTV MediaOn this issue of retro radioland - It was not uncommon for a character actor or actress to have more than one role in the same program. We visit one of the best. We’ll spin to the wheel to take a look at the highlights of an important radio season....
It was not uncommon for a character actor or actress to have more than one role in the same program. We visit one of the best.

We’ll spin to the wheel to take a look at the highlights of an important radio season.

Motion picture and radio stat jeff chandler ha a talent that many did not know. We'll fill you in.

We take a trip to the magazine rack to thumb through the pages of one of the many publications that featured radio stories and schedules.

We profile a great lady who brought a ray of sunshine to a depressed nation.

And a really tough trivia question.]]>3439classic,comedy,drama,magazine,music,old-time,radio,retro,trivia,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-special-bill-mills-orchestra-tribute--38039350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38039350Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:47:18 +0000BBTV MediaThis 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. Enjoy1231band,fibber,mcgee,molly,orchestra,radio,retro,swing,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-7-7-20-edition--37446379
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.
​
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37446379Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:49:24 +0000BBTV MediaOn 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...
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.
​
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.]]>3478benny,classic,crosby,historic,old-time,radio,retro,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retro-radioland-7-2-20-edition--35492831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35492831Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:22:54 +0000BBTV MediaOn 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.1732falsefull