Saturday Matinee - A Lady Takes A Chance, Swan Lake, Glenn Miller AAF Band

Welcome to another enchanting Saturday Matinee on Vintage Classic Radio! Get ready to travel back in time as we bring you three timeless shows that will transport you to a bygone era of entertainment. So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a delightful journey into the golden age of radio.

"A Lady Takes A Chance" - Old Gold Comedy Hour (March 18th, 1945)

Join us in a romantic escapade with "A Lady Takes A Chance," where sparks fly in this charming comedy of errors. When a young woman decides to take a chance on adventure, she boards a bus to find love on the open road. But her plans take a hilarious turn when she meets a handsome rodeo rider who sets her heart racing. Will she find love in unexpected places, or is the journey itself the real treasure?

Cast:

Jean Arthur as Molly J. Truesdale

John Wayne as Duke Hudkins

Charles Winninger as Waco

Phil Silvers as Salty

"Swan Lake" - The Railroad Hour (September 8th, 1952)

Prepare for an evening of enchantment as we present "Swan Lake" on The Railroad Hour. In this special adaptation of the timeless ballet, you'll be swept away by the story of Princess Odette and her transformation into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. With exquisite music and captivating narration, this rendition will transport you to a world of romance and magic.

Cast:

Gordon MacRae as Narrator and Prince Siegfried

Lucille Norman as Princess Odette

Gale Sherwood as Baroness

Earl Ross as Wolfgang

"The Allied Expeditionary Program" with the Glenn Miller AAF Band (July 27th, 1944)

Get ready to swing to the rhythms of history as we bring you "The Allied Expeditionary Program" featuring the legendary Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. In this wartime broadcast, the band delivers a musical morale boost with their signature tunes that have captured the hearts of soldiers and civilians alike. So, join us as we honor the brave men and women serving overseas with a toe-tapping tribute that'll have you dancing in your living room!

Glen Miller AAF Band:

Glenn Miller: Bandleader, trombone

Ray McKinley: Drums, vocals

Johnny Desmond: Vocals

The Crew Chiefs: Vocal group

And there you have it, folks! An afternoon filled with laughter, romance, and timeless melodies. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with our carefully curated lineup for this Saturday's "Saturday Matinee." So, sit back, relax, and let the magic of radio transport you to a world where imagination knows no bounds.

Vintage Classic Radio presents "Saturday Matinee". Tune in every Saturday for a mix of comedy, music or romance from the golden age of radio that will keep you entertained.