Old-time radio

Details for The Philco Summer Hour


Episode Data from GOLDIN
Episode NameEpisode #Air DateNotes
The Philco Summer Hour1944-06-04The first tune is, "Take It Easy." Paul Whiteman is introduced with a parody of the Cresta Blanca jingle.
The Philco Summer Hour1944-06-11The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Salt Water Cowboy."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-06-18The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Louise."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-06-25The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Don't Sweetheart Me."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-07-02The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-07-09The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Lady Of Spain."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-07-16The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Make Way For Tomorrow."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-07-23The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "I Want To Be Happy."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-07-30The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Let's Sing A Song About Susie."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-08-06The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Is You Is?"
The Philco Summer Hour1944-08-13The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Sweet and Lovely."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-08-20The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Take It Easy."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-08-27The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Come Out, Wherever You Are."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-09-03The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Blue Room."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-09-10The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Lady Be Good."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-09-17The program is also known as, "The Rad9io Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Dance With The Dolly."
The Philco Summer Hour1944-09-24The last show of the summer series. The first tune is, "Valencia."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-05-13The program features a Mother's Day reunion of three wounded servicemen and their mothers. The first tune is, "The Song Of Liberation." Georgia Gibbs is out sick.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-05-20The first tune is, "When The Boys Come Home." This is apparently a network, sponsored version of cat. #22097.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-05-20The orchestra plays "Chicago," as it was arranged many years ago and "today's" arrangement. The orchestra also features a George M. Cohan medley. AFRS program name: "The Georgia Gibbs-Paul Whiteman Show." See cat. #77641 for what is apparently a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-05-27The program is also referred to as, "The Philco Hour" and "The Radio Hall Of Fame." A Tribute to George Gershwin. The first tune is, "Swanee."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-03Parts 1 and 3 of 4. The first tune is, "June Is Bustin' Out All Over."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-10See also cat. #77639, which seems to be a longer, network sponsored version of this broadcast. AFRS program name: "The Georgia Gibbs-Paul Whiteman Show."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-10Parts 1 and 3 of 4. The first tune is, "Good, Good, Good." See cat. #12560 for what seems to be an AFRS version of this broadcast.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-17The program originates from Symphony Hall, Boston, celebrating the opening of the new ABC station, WCOP. The first tune is, "Bell Bottom Trousers."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-17A musical visit to Pops' ranch. AFRS program name: "The Georgia Gibbs-Paul Whiteman Show." The first tune is, "Bell-Bottom Trousers."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-06-24The first selection heard is, "Fantasie Improm,ptu," by Chopin. The final 15:40 the program only.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-07-01The first tune is, "Heat Wave."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-07-22The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Every Time." The broadcast originates from The Cambridge Room of the Hotel Claridge, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-07-29The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "There's A Great Day Coming Manana."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-08-05The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Bell Bottom Trousers."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-08-12The first tune heard is, "Along The Navajo Trail." The program begins with a news report from the White House. Baukhage reports that after a ten-hour vigil, no report of a Japanese surrender has been received. The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The program is then joined in progress, just in time for the first commercial.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-08-19The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." A program of thanksgiving and prayer on the return to peace. The first tune is, "The Marine Corps Hymn." Paul reveals that Philco developed the "Mickey" radar bombsight. Details about the manufacture of "Mickey," a "crash project" that had 80 vacuum tubes. The system cue has been deleted.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-08-19AFRS program name: "The Georgia Gibbs-Paul Whiteman Show."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-08-26The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." Georgia Gibbs' birthday party. The first tune is, "Happy Birthday To You."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-09-02The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "I Want To Be Happy."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-09-09The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The broadcast originates from Paul Whiteman's "ranch" in New Jersey. The first tune is, "Deep In The Heart Of Texas."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-09-16The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Good, Good, Good." A program about the return to school.
The Philco Summer Hour1945-09-23The program is also known as, "The Radio Hall Of Fame." The first tune is, "Rosemary."
The Philco Summer Hour1945-09-30The first tune is, "It's A Grand Night For Singing." The final show of the summer series, the program name changes next week back to "The Radio Hall Of Fame."