Gene Autry

When Radio Ruled #171 – SoundScape 1940 part 6 February 2-11, 1940

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A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.

This episode brings that new Cowboy phenomena Gene Autry,  Fred Allen Runs out of Time, An Artist goes Blind, and the Jack Benny Gang drives to Yosemite!

So Give a listen to some 1940 radio goodness!

In today’s SoundScape:

Pay no heed to idle rumors!

There’s Only One Love in a Lifetime!!

Wheat Cakes and Sausages!!!

In Brooklyn that Means a Touch!!!!

And More!!

Featuring:

Al Pearce

Gene Autry

The Merry Men

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fred Allen

Portland Hoffa

Peter Van Steeden

Harry Von Zell

Connee Boswell

Eddie “Rochester” Anderson

Jack Benny

Mary Livingstone

Dennis Day

Don Wilson

Phil Harris

And More!

Give a Listen! 1940 Awaits!!

When Radio Ruled #164 – SoundScape 1940 part 1 January 2-7, 1940

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Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.

January 02 – January 7, 1940

This episode features lots and lots of great music, mostly the legendary Glen Miller but we also get to hear from Gene Autry, Connee Boswell, as well as an unlikely Duet featuring Wallace Beery and Charlie McCarthy.

A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.

In today’s SoundScape:

Fibber Builds a Doghouse!

Glen Miller Live from the Café Rouge!

Charlie McCarthy goes to Sea!

And More!!

Featuring:

Fibber McGee and Molly

Glen Miller and his Band

Connee Boswell

Gene Autry

Donald Dixon

Vera Vague

Wallace Beery

Edgar Bergen

Charlie McCarthy

And More!

The 1940s is Just a Click Away!!