Superman And The Mechanical Monsters

From the Internet Archive, the Man of Steel returns in "Superman and the Mechanical Monsters."

Sunrise Serenade: Three Little Words

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Three Little Words" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Watch Spy Radio

This 1940's pocket watch casing contained a crystal radio set.  Presumably a "spy" device, it would have been very useful to resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Europe for keeping up with news of the war from sources other than Germany.  In addition, Allied intelligence services often broadcasted coded signals to resistance groups using commercial radio signals.  Posted on Retronaut. 

Sunrise Serenade: Chew, Chew, Chew (Your Bubble Gum)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Chew, Chew, Chew (Your Bubble Gum)" by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

June TCM Preview

It is time for the Hollywood Revue's monthly preview of programming on Turner Classic Movies.  The star of the month for June is Eleanor Parker, so Tuesday nights will feature her films.  Friday nights will feature film noir classics based on novels. 

Sunrise Serenade: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Hop Into Summer And Live Music Next Week

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues this Friday night at the Rumba Room.  Free lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Free admission before 7:00, and $5 cover at the door afterwards.  Lesson by Matt and Jazz with music by Kimmie.  Dress like you are going out!

Rumba Room

303 South Main

Memphis, TN 38103

Next Friday:  Live Band Night with Jeremy Shrader's Quentissentials featuring Jayna Morgan from New Orleans.

The Tiger Rag progressive dance lessons and guided practice sessions are in full swing at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 

Sunrise Serenade: Charleston Alley

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Charleston Alley" by the Dorsey Brothers.  Click on the song title for a sample from emusic, or click here for the album page.

Memorial Day

A sailor and his girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

All's Well

Today's cartoon is another encore posting from 2009 and the Internet Archive.  Gabby the town crier is featured in this 1941 Fleischer gem:  All's Well.