Glenn Miller, a musician born on March 1, 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa, was a very well-known freelance trombonist and a member of several bands. In 1938, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra became famous for their hit songs like "Pennsylvania 65000" and "In the Mood". The band also had a movie, "Sun Valley Serenade" in 1941. As the war progressed, their music became famous and served as a companion for America's youth.
In 1942, Glenn Miller was also able to work in an army band that help soldiers boost their morale. This lead to the formation of the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. A year later, in 1943, they were sent to England and did 800 performances. Another year later, the band was to be sent on a tour in Europe. However, Miller decided to go earlier to prepare for the arrival of the other group members. On December 15, 1944, Glenn Miller disappeared while boarding a transport plane to Paris.
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Please enjoy these 34 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.24.1944 | glenn miller lost |
+ News report that Glenn Miller is missing. | |
| 09.23.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 08.18.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 07.16.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 07.14.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 06.25.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 06.23.1942 | chesterfield show | ||
| 12.24.1941 | chesterfield show |
+ It’s the night before Christmas and all through the band were ringers and singers and rocking th... | |
| 11.29.1941 | sunset serenade flagwaver |
+ The National Broadcasting Company invites you to listen to Glen Miller’s Sunset Serenade with an... | |
| 11.08.1941 | sunset serenade |
+ Glenn Miller in Sunset Serenade dedicated to our men in the service greeting you from the Café Ro... | |
| 05.06.1941 | chesterfield show | ||
| 12.28.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ 12:05 A. M. (actually December 29, 1940). A band remote from The Cafe Rouge of The Hotel Pennsyl... | |
| 12.21.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ 12:05 A. M. (actually December 22, 1940). A band remote from the Cafe Rouge of The Hotel Pennsyl... | |
| 11.27.1940 | chesterfield show |
+ On the Chesterfield Show Glen Miller and his Orchestra along with the Andrews Sisters. Glen Miller... | |
| 11.23.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ Blue Network. A band remote from The Cafe Rouge of The Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City. The fir... | |
| 11.19.1940 | chesterfield show |
+ Let’s listen as Glen and the boys start their serenade with The Five O’clock Whistle. | |
| 10.18.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ Red net. A band remote from The Cafe Rouge of The Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City. The first tu... | |
| 06.13.1940 | chesterfield show |
+ From the Civic Theater in Chicago, Illinois Glen Miller and his Orchestra along with singers Mario... | |
| 05.28.1940 | chesterfield show |
+ From the Chesterfield Radio Playhouse in Time Square Glen Miller and his Orchestra along with sing... | |
| 04.11.1940 | chesterfield show |
+ From the Chesterfield Radio Playhouse in Time Square Glen Miller and his Orchestra along with sing... | |
| 04.05.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ The National Broadcasting Company invites you to listen to the very famous music of the foremost b... | |
| 04.03.1940 | chesterfield show | ||
| 01.30.1940 | chesterfield show | ||
| 01.07.1940 | cafe rouge |
+ Blue Network. 12:00 midnight. A band remote from the Cafe Rouge of The Hotel Pennsylvnia. The fir... | |
| 01.04.1940 | opening night at the cafe rouge ep01of02 |
+ Blue Network. 12:00 midnight. The opening night of the band at the Cafe Rouge of the Hotel Pennsy... |
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