Andrews Sisters - Guest - Mills Brothers

Summary

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Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Andrews Sisters – Guest: Mills Brothers
Air Date: March 30, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode is a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of radio variety, spotlighting the Andrews Sisters and their special guests, the Mills Brothers. Broadcast from the Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom, the show deftly interweaves big band performances, lively harmony, witty period dialogue, and a sense of family-friendly entertainment typical of mid-century radio. With a mix of classics, audience interaction, and a pair of signature tracks from the Mills Brothers, this episode celebrates the crosscurrents of jazz, pop, and showmanship that defined its era.

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Key Discussion Points & Musical Highlights

1. Opening & Introductions

• [00:20] Andre Baruch invites listeners, introduces the sponsors (Nash, Kelvinator), the Andrews Sisters, Kurt Massey, Big Shawn & his Orchestra, and this episode’s Green Room guests—the Mills Brothers.

2. Spirited Musical Medley: "Buckle Down, Winsocki"

• [01:09–03:41]
  The Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers collaborate on an enthusiastic rendition of “Buckle Down, Winsocki” with playful banter:
  • Fast-paced harmonizing, football-themed lyrics, audience clapping.
  • “Knuckle down, Winsocki, knuckle down, you can win, Winsocki, if you buckle...” – Andrews Sisters & Mills Brothers ([01:16]).
  • “Oh, thank you. Thank you so much, folks.” – Mills Brothers ([03:17]).

3. Lighthearted Commentary

• [03:41–04:09]
  • Kurt Massey thanks the audience:
    • “Glad you liked the kickoff…” ([03:41])
  • Andre Baruch remarks on the lively start and cues the next number:
    • “You made an easy first down on that play, Patty. … They’re going to fade back and go out for an oldie. A sure score for the Andrews Sisters. It’s ‘The Talk of the Town.’” ([03:43])

4. Classic Ballad Performance: "The Talk of the Town"

• [04:09–07:03]
  A tender duet between the Mills Brothers and Andrews Sisters.
  • “Every time we meet, my heart skips a beat…” – Mills Brothers ([04:22])
  • Lyrics reflect heartbreak and gossip, delivered in their signature smooth blend.

5. Comedic Interplay and Sponsor Tie-Ins

• [07:03–07:45]
  • Banter explores the meaning of the letters ‘B’ (Bounce), ‘N’ (Nash/Now), and ‘K’ (Kelvinator).
    • “Oh, no, sir. B for bounce.” – Andrews Sisters ([07:16])
    • “And K is for Kelvinator. And also for coming up, Kurt Massey. And a song.” – Andre Baruch ([07:27])

6. Uplifting Standard: "It’s Only a Paper Moon"

• [07:45–10:00]
  • The Andrews Sisters perform the playful, heartfelt standard.
    • “Say, it’s only a paper moon sailing over a cardboard sea, but it wouldn’t be make believe if you believed in me…” – Andrews Sisters ([07:45])

7. Sponsor Segment: Nash 600

• [10:00–11:28]
  Andre Baruch touts Nash automobiles as symbols of engineering progress, promising comfort, space, and innovation for the modern family.

8. Cooking Up a Tune: "Rum Boogie"

• [11:28–13:38]
  • Lighthearted, instructional banter:
    • “First you catch your Roomba. Choosing one with a nice solid kick.” – Kurt Massey ([11:28])
    • “Mix well with a heaping handful of boogie-woogie.” – Mills Brothers ([11:32])
  • Joint Andrews Sisters/Mills Brothers performance blends Afro-Cuban rhythms and lively jazz.
    • “Rumbogie, Rumbogie, it’s a killer this rumbogie…” ([11:48])

9. Green Room Feature: The Mills Brothers

• [13:38–14:58]
  • Andre Baruch introduces the Mills Brothers and their dilemma: “The Mills Brothers haven’t one number. They’ve got two. Each one as famous as the other.” ([13:57])
  • Mills Brothers pick “Tiger Rag” as the first of their two signature performances.

10. Showcase Song: "Tiger Rag"

• [17:14]
  • After a commercial break, the Mills Brothers deliver their trademark high-energy jazz ensemble performance (“Hold that tiger!”).

11. Their Other Hit: "Paper Doll"

• [17:39–20:37]
  • Mills Brothers sing their most beloved hit, with the Andrews Sisters joining in:
    • “I’m gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own...” ([18:06])
  • Playful trade-offs and poignant harmonies.

12. Honoring the Mills Brothers

• [20:37–20:54]
  • A bronze model of the green room door is presented, symbolizing the group’s contribution to entertainment.
    • “Here’s a bronze model of the green room door... For your outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.” – Andre Baruch ([20:37])

13. Victory Bonds Appeal

• [22:21–22:57]
  • The group discusses post-war patriotism and encourages listeners to invest in peace through Victory Bonds.
    • “How about 130 million Americans buying bonds to pay for peace?” – Kurt Massey ([22:37])
    • “Well, it makes sense. You know it does. Buy Victory Bonds.” – Andrews Sisters ([22:51])

14. Ballad: "That’s For Me"

• [23:08–25:49]
  • A duet on yearning and romance, trading lines between the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers:
    • “I saw you standing in the sun and you were something to see…” – Andrews Sisters ([23:08])
    • “There’s nothing for me, but a dream in my heart and a dream in my heart that’s for you…” – Mills Brothers ([25:33])

15. Holiday Finale: "Christmas Candles"

• [26:05–29:43]
  • Cozy, nostalgic scenes of family and Christmas reminiscence, vocal blend across both groups.
    • “I see Christmas candles on a Christmas tree, and they light a lovely memory…” – Mills Brothers ([27:08])

16. Closing Remarks & Next Week’s Teaser

• [29:43–30:20]
  • Andre Baruch: “That just about shows off every new model on display in the Nash Kelvinator Music musical showroom.” ([29:43])
  • Teaser for next episode’s Green Room guest: Ethel Merman.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Buckle down, Winsocki, knuckle down, you can win, Winsocki, if you buckle…”
  – Andrews Sisters & Mills Brothers, [01:16]

• “Say, it’s only a paper moon sailing over a cardboard sea, but it wouldn’t be make believe if you believed in me…”
  – Andrews Sisters, [07:45]

• “Here’s a bronze model of the green room door... For your outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.”
  – Andre Baruch, [20:37]

• “How about 130 million Americans buying bonds to pay for peace?”
  – Kurt Massey, [22:37]

• “I see Christmas candles on a Christmas tree, and they light a lovely memory…”
  – Mills Brothers, [27:08]

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Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Andrews Sisters & Mills Bros: "Buckle Down, Winsocki" | 01:09–03:41 | | Banter & Intro to "The Talk of the Town" | 03:41–04:09 | | "The Talk of the Town" Performance | 04:09–07:03 | | B–N–K Banter & Sponsor Q&A | 07:03–07:45 | | "It’s Only a Paper Moon" | 07:45–10:00 | | Nash 600 Advertisement/Interlude | 10:00–11:28 | | "Rum Boogie" (Andrews Sisters & Mills Brothers) | 11:28–13:38 | | Mills Brothers Green Room Segment & Discussion | 13:38–14:58 | | "Tiger Rag" | 17:14 | | "Paper Doll" | 17:39–20:37 | | Green Room Award to Mills Brothers | 20:37–20:54 | | Victory Bonds Appeal | 22:21–22:57 | | "That’s for Me" (Andrews Sisters & Mills Brothers) | 23:08–25:49 | | "Christmas Candles" Performances | 26:05–29:43 | | Closing Remarks, Teasers, and Goodnights | 29:43–30:20 |

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Tone and Atmosphere

The episode captures the warmth, camaraderie, and showmanship of vintage radio—punctuated by sharp banter, clever sponsor segments, lively big band accompaniments, and the sublime blend of the Andrews Sisters and Mills Brothers’ harmonies. The show’s language and humor uphold a charmingly period-appropriate, upbeat, and occasionally cheeky family-friendly mood. The emphasis on nostalgia, teamwork (musical and patriotic), and holiday spirit leaves listeners with a sense of belonging to a shared cultural moment.

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Transcript

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[Andre Baruch]

Nash builders of nash motor cars. Kelvinator Builders of Kelvinator Home Appliances. Nash Galvanator, one of America's great independent companies, welcomes you to the NK Musical Showroom starring the Andrews Sisters. This is Andre Baruch inviting you to listen to the music of the Andrew Sisters, Kurt Massey, Big Shawn and his orchestra. And in the Nash Culminator green room, tonight's guests, the Mills Brothers. And here are Kurt Massey and the Ambassadors and the Andrew Sisters.

[Andrew Sisters]

Buckle down, win socky Buckle down, you can win, win socky if you buckle

[Mills Brothers]

down if you break their necks if you make them wrecks you can break the hexo Buckle down, make them yell

[Andrew Sisters]

win socky make them yell you can win socky if you break the spell if you don't give in, take it on that chin you're bow to end if you will only buckle down if you fight, you'll chuckle at your teeth if you fight, you'll luck alas retreat

[Mills Brothers]

Knuckle down, win sockie Knuckle down you can win, win saki if you buckle

[Andrew Sisters]

down if you mow them down if you go to town you can wear

[Mills Brothers]

the crown if you only one for Dutch

[Andrew Sisters]

if you shout for rape of the Pennsylvania Dutchman they will cover the ground for a number $1 a dust everyone has agreed that you have to concede In a Dutchman shout array with a Pennsylvania Dutch in a shout hooray for the Pennsylvania Dustman Every team that they play will be carried away when they're out on the field they're wearing the shield of the Dutchman John array

[Mills Brothers]

with a Pennsylvania Dutch buckle round win soccer buckle round you can win, win soccer if you buckle down, if you break their necks if you make them right you can break the eggs if you will only buckle down if you

[Andrew Sisters]

fight, you'll chuckle at the he if you fight, your luck will not repeat we repeat the luck of Saki Buckle

[Mills Brothers]

down, you can win, win saki if

[Andrew Sisters]

you buckle down if you mow them down if you go to town you can win but if you will only

[Mills Brothers]

buckle down buckle down, buckle down, buckle down, buckle down, win shopp. Oh, thank you. Thank you so much, folks.

[Kurt Massey]

Glad you liked the kickoff and you

[Andre Baruch]

made an easy first down on that play. Patty. Say, it seems to me That a smart move would be for you and Maxine and laverne to fall back into a triple ballot position and take another Andrews special right through the line. Now, the way the signals look from here, folks, they're going to fade back and go out for an oldie. A sure score for the Andrew Sisters. It's the talk of the town.

[Mills Brothers]

Show my face can't go any place People stop and stare it's so hard

[Andrew Sisters]

to bear

[Mills Brothers]

Everybody knows you left me it's the talk of the town Every time we meet My heart skips a beat we don't stop to speak Though it's just a wheel Everybody knows you left me it's the talk of the town Bring out invitations to friends and relations announcing our wedding day. Friends in our relations gave congratulations. How can I face them? What can I say? Let's make up Sweetheart, we can stay apart don't let foolish pride keep you from my side how can love like ours be ended? It's the talk of the town. Let's make up sweetheart, we can stay apart don't let foolish pride keep you from my side how can love like ours be ended? It's the talk of the time.

[Andrew Sisters]

Ah, terrific, kids.

[Andre Baruch]

You're leading the jivie lead by a happy margin.

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, thank you, Andre. And while we're on this football kick, folks, don't forget a guy who's on ours.

[Andre Baruch]

Who won? Your letter B was for baseball, wasn't it?

[Andrew Sisters]

Oh, no, sir. B for bounce.

[Andre Baruch]

Oh, I see. And the N, that's for Nash, huh?

[Andrew Sisters]

Oh, indeed. N for Nash. And N for now. N for now.

[Andre Baruch]

And K is for Kelvinator. And also for coming up, Kurt massey. And a song.

[Andrew Sisters]

Say, it's only a paper moon Sailing over a cardboard sea but it wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me yes, it's only a canvas sky hanging over a muslin tree can be made believe if you believe in me without your love it doesn't suffer A Without your love It's a melody played in a penny arcade It's Barnum and Bailey words just as phony as it can be but it wouldn't be me you believe in me. Without your love It's a hockey toss parade without your love It's a melody played in a piano cake It's a bonnie and just as horny as it can be but it wouldn't believe Believe if you believe belong to me.

[Andre Baruch]

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[Kurt Massey]

First you catch your Roomba. Choosing one with a nice solid kick.

[Mills Brothers]

Mix well with a heaping handful of boogie woogie.

[Kurt Massey]

Stir well. Serve hot and immediately.

[Andre Baruch]

And get the Andrew Sisters blue plate special.

[Andrew Sisters]

A rum boogie.

[Mills Brothers]

Rumble Gee Rumble gee It's our new creation with the Cuban Think of Asian It's a killer rumble gear Rumble gear the native rhythm onto its barbaric it taunts you. It's a killer Just plant your both feet on each side Let both the hips and shoulders glide and throw your body back and ride there's nothing like rumble GE. In our valley infocy on Savannah It's a killer. Just plant your toes and both feet on each side Let both the hips and shoulders dry. Then through your body, your way back and right Sing a little of the Roomba the boogies, the woogies and both them both together you'll have rum boogie and all together sing Rumbogie Rumbogie boogie Rumbogie in all the killer. It's a killer this rumble.

[Andre Baruch]

In every theater in the world there's a green room. The room where the star waits for those magic words you're on. On the stage of the Nash Calvinator musical showroom there's our own green room. And behind that big green door with

[Mills Brothers]

a big shiny star there's not one, not two, not three, but four great stars.

[Andre Baruch]

The top rhythm quartet of our time, the Mills Brothers. Hey, you know, having the Mills Brothers with us tonight is quite a thr. But it's a problem too. Now the whole idea of the Nash Kelvanator Green Room is to bring a star on for the one number that made him famous. Well, brother, we're stuck because the Mills Brothers haven't one number. They've got two. Each one as famous as the other. Harry, what are we going to do? The only thing I can think of to do is to start at the beginning.

[Andrew Sisters]

Andre.

[Andre Baruch]

All right.

[Andrew Sisters]

Mother and father taught us to sing

[Andre Baruch]

harmony when we were youngsters and we sure sung a lot of songs since those days. But as far as we're concerned, the one song that started us on our way is that early one, Tiger Rag. Well, that isn't the tune. I mean, but let's leave it up to the folks, huh? Would you like to hear the Mills Brothers sing Tiger Rag? Well, there's your answer. That's the tune. Our Green Room guest, the Mills Brothers

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[Andrew Sisters]

The dagger. Hold the dagger. Hold the dagger. Hold the dagger. Where's the tiger? Where's the tiger? Where's the tiger? How wonderful. Really wonderful.

[Andre Baruch]

But you see, Harry, Harry, we've still got that problem because. Because I know another tune. A tune that you and the boys never left A stage without singing. I think I know the tune you mean, Andre.

[Kurt Massey]

I know I know the tune you mean, Harry. Look, Andre, Suppose we say Tiger Rag was the theme song. And now comes the Green Room song.

[Andrew Sisters]

Done.

[Andre Baruch]

It's a Green Room double tonight. And here are the Mills Brothers. Singing the song that we'll always think of when we think of them.

[Andrew Sisters]

I'm gonna buy a paper dough that I can o my own but all that other fellows get a seal and then the flirty, flirty guys with her flirty, flirty eyes Will have to flirt with dollies that are real

[Mills Brothers]

When I

[Andrew Sisters]

come home at night she will be waiting she'll be the truest doll in all this world I'd rather paper to com and have a big old real life Good I guess I had a million thousand more I guess I played it all to G boy and do

[Andre Baruch]

I just qu and that's why I'm

[Andrew Sisters]

blue She's gone away and left me Just like all dolls I'll tell you, boys it's tough to be alone and it's tough to love a doll that's not your own I'm through with all of them. I'll never bowl again say, boy, what you gonna do? I'm going to fight but if I don't let I can call my own at all that other fellows can and then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes Will have to flirt with Dolly staring When I come home at night she will be waiting she'll be the truest doll in all this world I'd rather have a paper doll to go mine Than have a fake grow mind in.

[Andre Baruch]

And now to four great singers of two great songs. One symbol of America's appreciation for their grace. Talent. Harry Mills. Here's a bronze model of the green room door. Presented to you and the boys. For your outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment. Thank you for all of us.

[Andrew Sisters]

Andre,

[Andre Baruch]

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[Kurt Massey]

It's time for Kurt Massey and me to get together on our duet. Usually we kid a little bit here, but tonight both Kurt and I thought before we got together with each other. Father, we'd like to get together with you folks.

[Andre Baruch]

Patty's talking about a deal we've all

[Andrew Sisters]

got to get together on.

[Kurt Massey]

It's Victory Bonds we're talking about. It's as simple as this. 85 million Americans bought bonds to pay for winning a war. How about 130 million Americans buying bonds to pay for a peace?

[Andrew Sisters]

Well, it makes sense, you know it does. Buy Victory Bonds. Well, that's the end of our story.

[Kurt Massey]

And here comes the beginning of our duty.

[Andrew Sisters]

I saw you standing in the sun and you were something to see

[Mills Brothers]

I know what I like and I liked what I saw and I said to my soul well, that's for me

[Andrew Sisters]

A lovely morning I remember and you were

[Mills Brothers]

quick to agree

[Andrew Sisters]

you wanted to walk

[Mills Brothers]

and I nodded my head as I breathlessly said what's for me? I left you standing under stars Today's adventures are through

[Andrew Sisters]

there's nothing for me but a dream in my heart and a dream in my heart that stir you.

[Mills Brothers]

My dear love Feeling this for you. I know what I like and I liked what I saw and I said to myself.

[Andrew Sisters]

You wanted to walk and I nodded my head as I breathlessly said nights For

[Mills Brothers]

I left you standing under skies the day's adventures are through there's nothing

[Andrew Sisters]

for me but a dream in my heart and a dream in my heart

[Mills Brothers]

that's for you oh, my darling that's for you.

[Andrew Sisters]

That's for you.

[Andre Baruch]

There are just 34 shopping days until Christmas. But Kurt Massey, Vic Schoen, the Ambassadors and the Andrew Sisters have your present all picked out, Right?

[Andrew Sisters]

Right.

[Andre Baruch]

Now, here's a tune that's going to sparkle right at the very top of your musical. Christmas Tree. Christmas Candles,

[Andrew Sisters]

Christmas season My eyes grow bright and there's a reason my heart feels alive

[Mills Brothers]

the gentle snare from heaven. Helps paint the picture I'm recalling. I see Christmas candles on a Christmas tree. And they light a lovely. In the candle light so dear, we would sing a Christmas hymn and the church bells made a holy revelry.

[Andrew Sisters]

At the dinner table everyone's in play. Then I see us bow our heads as dad said grave

[Mills Brothers]

There was sweet thing I remember when he heard I see Christmas candle on a Christmas tree I see Christmas candles on a Christmas.

[Andre Baruch]

Well, everybody, that just about shows off every new model on display in the Nash Kelvinator Music musical showroom.

[Mills Brothers]

So good night, folks.

[Andre Baruch]

See you next Wednesday from the Andrew Sisters.

[Andrew Sisters]

So long, folks.

[Andre Baruch]

From Kurt Massey. Next Wednesday in the Nash Calvinator Green room in the showcase of the showroom, Ethel Merman.

[Kurt Massey]

And next week we'll be right in Nash Calvinator's hometown, Detroit. We're looking forward to making music in Michigan.

[Andre Baruch]

And remember.

[Kurt Massey]

And remember is right.

[Mills Brothers]

We'll be with you each Wednesday at this time.

[Andre Baruch]

Nash Builders of Nash Motor Cars. Kelvinator Builders of Kelvinator home appliances. Nash Kelvinator, makers of Nash Motor cars, Kelvinator and leaded home appliances will be looking for you next Wednesday in the NK Musical showroom starring the Andrew Sisters with Kurt Massey, Big Shonen, his orchestra and the Ambassadors. And in the green room, Ethel Merman. Until then, this is Andre Barouche wishing you good evening.

[Andrew Sisters]

This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

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