Andrews Sisters - Guest - Ray Noble

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Andrews Sisters – Guest: Ray Noble
Date: March 28, 2026
Theme: Classic Golden Age radio variety, big band music, and a celebration of automotive innovation, starring the Andrews Sisters and guest Ray Noble

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Episode Overview

This episode of Harold’s Old Time Radio takes listeners back to the heyday of American radio variety shows. Hosted by Harlow Wilcox, it features the legendary singing trio the Andrews Sisters, the orchestral direction of Vic Schoen, and a special green room visit from English composer and bandleader Ray Noble. The show mixes sparkling performances of holiday hits, cheerful banter, witty sponsorship plugs for Nash and Kelvinator, and a warm, festive message.

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Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Festive Musical Numbers to Start the Show

• Opening with “Jingle Bells” by the Andrews Sisters and orchestra lifts the mood immediately ([01:04]–[04:55]).

  • The trio playfully harmonize and alternate verses, charming the radio audience.
  • Signature swing and joyful energy from Patty, Maxene, and the ensemble.

• Welcoming Listeners & Announcing Nash News

  • Host Harlow Wilcox interrupts the music to share a big announcement from Nash regarding their new car models ([02:49]–[04:02]).

  • Lighthearted banter ensues about the features of the new Nash 600 automobile.

    "But it all adds up to a new thrill you can discover for yourselves tomorrow." — Harlow Wilcox ([03:49])

• “Welcome Home”

  • The Andrews Sisters perform a peppy, sentimental original to greet listeners and returning loved ones ([05:20]–[07:35]).
  • The lyric, "We waited and waited and waited and waited and waited to welcome you home," rings with postwar optimism.

2. Light-Hearted Banter & Variety Show Humor

• Exchange between Harlow Wilcox and the Andrews Sisters brims with camaraderie and tongue-in-cheek humor.
  • Example: After a song, Patty jokes, “Now let’s make with the music. Okay, Vic, let's get going again.” ([04:22])
  • Moments like these make the show feel intimate, as if inviting listeners into a musical family gathering.

3. Romantic and Seasonal Classics

• “Love Letters” performed by the ensemble evokes a mood of longing and romance ([07:44]–[10:17]).
• “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” cleverly tied to Nash’s heated car interiors, blending advertisement with entertainment ([10:17]–[12:50]).
  • The Andrews Sisters’ crisp harmonies put a new shine on familiar tunes.

4. Spotlight on Ray Noble (Green Room Guest)

• Introduction and Banter: Wilcox warmly welcomes Ray Noble, noting his transatlantic legacy ([12:50]–[13:55]).

  • Wilcox: “A fellow from England who started a very pleasant Lend Lease in reverse some years ago.”
  • Playful chat about working with ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy.

    "Now, I never say anything nasty about him, and you won't believe it, but Bergen’s on perfect speaking terms with him." — Harlow Wilcox ([13:38])

• Musical Tribute & Award Presentation

  • Noble is invited to perform his classic tunes (“The Very Thought of You” and “Goodnight, Sweetheart”)—though performance details are brief, the moment is heartfelt.

  • Receives the “Nash Kelvinator Green Room Award” for his contributions to American entertainment ([13:55]).

    "Here's a model of the green room door. The Nash Calvinator Green Room Award for your outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment." — Harlow Wilcox ([13:55])

5. More Musical Favorites and Cheerful Promotions

• “I’m in Love with You, Honey” ([17:34]–[19:29]): A cheerful love song with a touch of car-related humor.

• Harlow Wilcox returns to promote Nash cars, blending features and excitement with genuine radio flair ([20:17]).

  • Quote:

    "But words can't describe the new Nash cars. You just got to see them to appreciate they're terrific performers and so much smoother, so much quieter, so much easier to drive..." ([20:17])

• “Come to Baby Do” by the Andrews Sisters ([21:25]–[23:36]): Another toe-tapping classic, brimming with energy.

6. Holiday Spirit & Heartfelt Closer

• “White Christmas” ([24:39]–[27:46]): The trio’s warm, iconic harmonies close the show on a nostalgic note.

  "May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmases be white." — Patty Andrews ([25:36])

• Final wishes:

  • Harlow Wilcox and the cast extend hopes for peace and goodwill to all, tying together entertainment with sincere holiday sentiment.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Nash’s new cars:
  “All Nash dealers will have the new Nash on display tomorrow. Say, that's the news I've been waiting for.” — Maxene Andrews ([03:07])

• On mixing music and commercials:
  "Not that we want to be butting in on your territory, Hilo. But our next tune might very well be a love song to a Nash." — Patty Andrews ([10:17])

• Ray Noble’s graciousness:
  “Thank you very much, Holland. Thank you very much and good night, everyone.” — Ray Noble ([13:55])

• On the spirit of Christmas:
  "It's all wrapped up in music and sprinkled with... our very best wishes, for the best Christmas ever. One that really means peace on earth and goodwill to all men." — Harlow Wilcox ([23:56])

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Timestamps of Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |--------------|-------------------------------------------| | 01:04–04:55 | “Jingle Bells” opening medley | | 02:49–04:02 | Nash news interruption and banter | | 05:20–07:35 | “Welcome Home” performance | | 10:17–12:50 | “Let It Snow” performance and banter | | 12:50–13:55 | Ray Noble’s green room introduction | | 17:34–19:29 | “I’m in Love with You, Honey” | | 21:25–23:36 | “Come to Baby Do” | | 24:39–27:46 | “White Christmas” performance | | 23:56–24:39 | Holiday well-wishes from cast |

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Tone & Language

The episode is light, festive, and brimming with warmth and camaraderie. The Andrews Sisters and Harlow Wilcox blend showmanship with genuine affection, using earnest 1940s radio patter, gentle humor, and emotional sincerity. Listeners are invited to feel like part of a big, harmonious family gathering around the radio during the holidays.

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Final Thoughts

Harold’s Old Time Radio delivers a sparkling slice of holiday nostalgia, skillfully weaving musical performances, personality-driven humor, sponsor messages, and heartfelt sentimentality. For fans of the Andrews Sisters, lovers of classic radio, and anyone seeking a feel-good retro holiday experience, this episode perfectly encapsulates the sound and spirit of a golden radio era.

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Transcript

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[Harlow Wilcox]

Nash builders of nash motor cars. Kelvinator builders of kelvinator home appliances. Nash Kelvinator, one of America's great independent companies, welcomes you to the NK Musical Showroom starring the Andrew Sisters. This is Harlow Wilcox inviting you to listen to the music of the Andrew Sisters, Kurt Massey, Vic Schoen and his orchestra. And in the Nash Calvinator Green Room, tonight's guest is Ray Noble. And here are Kurt Massey, the Ambassadors and the Andrews Sisters.

[Patty Andrews]

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun to ride and sing In a one horse open sleigh

[Maxene Andrews]

Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O' er the field we go Laughing all the way Bells on the bobtails Rain making spirits bright oh, what fun to ride and sing

[Patty Andrews]

a sled song tonight Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sled for the left Jingle bells, jing jing, jing Jingle bells, jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Dashing through the snow

[Maxene Andrews]

In a one horse open sleigh O' er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtails ring, ring, ring Making spirits bright oh, what fun it is to sing a sleighing song tonight Jingle bell, jingle bells, jingle bells

[Patty Andrews]

Jingle all the way oh, what fun

[Maxene Andrews]

it is to ride In a one noise old bell have a lot of. Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the

[Patty Andrews]

way hey, hold it.

[Maxene Andrews]

Hold it, kids.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Stop the music. Stop the music.

[Patty Andrews]

What's the matter, Harlow?

[Maxene Andrews]

Yeah, what's wrong? Wrong?

[Harlow Wilcox]

Brother? You mean what's right? The Kelvinator division of Nash Kelvinator has agreed to stand by tonight and let Nash have the whole show. And this is why. Just listen to this telegram from Nash, okay?

[Maxene Andrews]

To announce big news. Stop all Nash dealers coast to coast. Now, get this. All Nash dealers will have the new Nash on display tomorrow. Say, that's the news I've been waiting for.

[Harlow Wilcox]

You and a million others, Kurt. And what an eyeful they're going to get. That new Nash 600 and Nash ambassador are two beautiful automobiles.

[Patty Andrews]

You mean you've seen them?

[Harlow Wilcox]

Seen them? I'VE driven them. And believe me, I never knew what driving meant before.

[Patty Andrews]

Is the Nash 600 really big?

[Harlow Wilcox]

Even bigger than you thought it was going to be. How about economy?

[Maxene Andrews]

Does the new Nash 600 really deliver 25 to 30 miles on a gallon?

[Harlow Wilcox]

Like a breeze?

[Patty Andrews]

Kurt, I want to know.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Now look, you two. Look, why ask me about the new Nash 600? I could talk all night about that unitized body and coil springing. But it all adds up to a new thrill you can discover for yourselves tomorrow.

[Maxene Andrews]

And you better get there early, folks, because everybody wants to see the newest new car in America. So why not make it a family affair? Take the kids and neighbors, too. You've waited a long time for this, but, man, it was worth it. Just wait till you see the new Nash on display at your dealers tomorrow.

[Patty Andrews]

That's what we've been waiting to hear. Now let's make with the music. Okay, Vic, let's get going again.

[Maxene Andrews]

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh. Jingle bell, jingle bell Jingle all the

[Patty Andrews]

way what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sl.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Ah, thank you, folks. Thank you very much. And talking of new models, right now is the time for Patty and Maxine and Laverne to serenade all of us. What they have to say is welcome,

[Patty Andrews]

welcome, Welcome, welcome, welcome oh, welcome home. We waited and waited and waited and waited and waited Elated to welcome you home welcome, welcome Open the door up wide we're all so elated Elated, elated, elated to be by your side Cross the mountains and the valley? You found your way back to our alley. We're excited and delighted you drink to your health once again. Welcome, welcome, welcome Promise you never roar. We waited and waited and waited and waited and waited to welcome you home. Ring every bell in the steeple Sound every siren and gone. Millions and millions of people Live for this moment so long welcome well done. Welcome, welcome. Across the mountain valley Find your way back to our alley we're excited and delighted to drink to your health once again. Welcome, welcome Promise you never roll. We waited and waited and waited and waited and waited to welcome you home.

[Maxene Andrews]

Ah, terrific, kids.

[Harlow Wilcox]

That's saying it with music.

[Patty Andrews]

Oh, thank you, Harlow. And by a strange coincidence that brings us to a guy who's always very welco.

[Harlow Wilcox]

I take it you have reference to a certain Mr. Massey. Now, what's on the books for tonight, Kurt? Well, it's a little tune that's been

[Maxene Andrews]

tied up in blue ribbon and Tucked away in a secret drawer Romantic words and music about love letters. Love letters straight from your heart. Keep us a new all apart. I'm not alone in the night. When I can have all the love you are I memorized every line. I kiss the name that you say. And, darling, when I read again Right from the love letters Straight from your heart. And, darling, then I read again Right from the start Love, let her stray from your heart.

[Patty Andrews]

Not that we want to be butting in on your territory, Hilo. But our next tune might very well be a love song to a Nash.

[Harlow Wilcox]

How come? How come, girls?

[Patty Andrews]

Well, you see, we're riding along in our new Nash. And we bump into a bit of a blizzard.

[Maxene Andrews]

Brr.

[Patty Andrews]

So we just switch on the conditioned air system, stay warm as toast and say, let it snow. The weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful and since we know places you go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow it doesn't show signs of stopping and I brought some corn for popping the lights are turned way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow when we finally kiss good night How I hate going out in the storm but if you really hold me tight all the way home I'll be warm the fire is slowly dying and, my dear, we're still goodbying but as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. The weather is so frightful for us the fire is so delightful for us since there's no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Ain't no sign of stopping for Brought some corn for popping like the tune way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow when we finally kiss good night How I hate going out in the storm but if you really hold me tight all the way home I'll be won all the fire slowly dying Baby, we're still good. Goodbye as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Let it snow Baby, let it snow.

[Harlow Wilcox]

In every theater in the world, there's a green rule. The room where the star waits for those magic words. You're on. Right on the stage of our Nash Kelvinator Musical showroom. Is our own NK Green Room. And behind that big green door with the big shiny star. Awaits our guest of the evening. A fellow from England who started a very pleasant Lend lease in reverse some years ago. Once England's top band leader, now he rates aces in these 48 United States. As composer, band leader and piano. The man who Makes the hep music for a Square named Charlie McCarthy. Come on out, Ray Noble. Good evening, everyone, and thank you.

[Patty Andrews]

Oh, Rachie, you don't look like a fugitive from Charlie McCarthy.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Oh, you know, isn't it funny, Pat? You know the ideas people get about Charlie. Now, I never say anything nasty about it, him and you won't believe it, but Bergen's on perfect speaking terms with him.

[Patty Andrews]

Really?

[Harlow Wilcox]

You don't suppose people have been eavesdropping some Sunday night, do you?

[Patty Andrews]

Could be. Could be.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Well, Ray, by strange coincidence, we've got a piano and an orchestra all set up for you, and we want you to play a few of the great tunes you wrote, including the two that everybody thinks of when they think of Ray Noble. The very thought of you. And Good night, sweetheart. Wonderful as ever, Reynolds. And as a permanent symbol of America's appreciation for your swell music and grand songs, here's a model of the green room door. The Nash Calvinator Green Room Award for your outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment. Well, thank you very much, Holland. Thank you very much and good night, everyone. When Patty, Maxine and Laverne are all ready to go with one of the top tunes of all time, one that's hitting the high spots of popularity all over again right now. Well, what are we waiting for? Tell them the title, kid.

[Patty Andrews]

I'm in love with you, honey oh, and that new mesh is really a. Honey. I'm in love with you, honey

[Maxene Andrews]

say

[Patty Andrews]

you love me too, honey no one else will do honey Seems funny but it's true Loved you from the start honey Bless your little heart honey Every day will be your sun Honey with you I'm in love with you, honey say you love me too, honey no one else will do my little honey chow things. Very funny. But it's true Loved you from the start honey Honey, bless your little heart Honey Every day will be so sunny Honey I'm in love it's only you I've been thinking of Honey I'm in love with you

[Tyler Redick]

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[Sophia Wilson]

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[Harlow Wilcox]

Folks, the biggest show in town is opening tomorrow at your Nash dealers. Now, you may think you've seen everything, but wait until you see your first new Nash 600. Sure, it's beautiful, but it's not just a new model. It's a new kind of car. So new, so different, you'll just have to see it to believe it. Think of it. 25 to 30 miles on a gallon of gasoline at moderate highway speeds. And it's big. Plenty of headroom, leg room and elbow room for six large people to lounge at ease. And it has a weathereye conditioned air system and a convertible bed coil springing on all four wheels. But words can't describe the new Nash cars. You just got to see them to appreciate they're terrific performers and so much smoother, so much quieter, so much easier to drive. But don't let other folks try to tell you what they're like. See the new Nash 600 and the Nash Ambassador yourself tomorrow at your Nash dealers. They're there right now waiting for you. One look and you'll know why we say you'll be ahead with Nash.

[Patty Andrews]

Kurt Massey, you know you and I have a date tomorrow.

[Maxene Andrews]

Oh, that we do, do, Patty. That we do.

[Patty Andrews]

And you know where we're meeting, don't you, Kurt?

[Maxene Andrews]

Oh, sure do, honey.

[Patty Andrews]

Come to baby do oh, now you're talking. Come to baby do. I took a choo choo choo choo Fast as I could take a choo choo I came a long, long long long way to take you in and now it's your first move to prove that you've been true Come to baby do

[Maxene Andrews]

I been away Way, way way way beyond the blue horizon Open no, no, no, no no one else is on your mind so pucker up my sweet and meet your Waterloo Calm do

[Patty Andrews]

stop me from guessing Ain't no time

[Maxene Andrews]

to tear Stop all this messing don't you, baby Baby Eddie. I want to love, love love you just the way I want to love

[Patty Andrews]

you I'm going to try, try, try to make you try to understand

[Maxene Andrews]

when Come to baby do Stop Leave some guesses Ain't no time to tea don't

[Patty Andrews]

stop all this messin don't you think

[Maxene Andrews]

baby at ease I wanna love you

[Patty Andrews]

love you just the way I want to love you baby I love you and I'm so glad to make you

[Maxene Andrews]

Try to understand

[Patty Andrews]

when is said and

[Maxene Andrews]

done the one for me is you Come to baby do.

[Harlow Wilcox]

The next time we all see you Christmas will have come and gone so tonight we're figuring on opening up your present a little early. It's all wrapped up in music and sprinkled with. And with it go our very best wishes. For the best Christmas ever. One that really means peace on earth and goodwill to all men. From Kurt Massey, the Ambassadors, Vic Schoen and the Andrew Sisters. To you.

[Maxene Andrews]

Christmas just like the ones I used to know.

[Patty Andrews]

With the treetops Listen and children listen to. In the snow.

[Maxene Andrews]

I dreaming of a white Christmas

[Patty Andrews]

with

[Maxene Andrews]

every Christmas card I ride May your

[Patty Andrews]

day be merry and. And may all your Christmases be wise. I dreaming of the one

[Maxene Andrews]

Christmas

[Patty Andrews]

just like the one. Stop Listen and children listen.

[Maxene Andrews]

From the water Christmas with every Christmas card I rise.

[Patty Andrews]

And may all your Christmases

[Maxene Andrews]

be wise.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Starting tomorrow, the new Nash will be on display in your local Nash dealer showroom. You want to see it? Everybody wants to see this great new Nash car.

[Patty Andrews]

See that Nash, that new Nash. Now it's on display. What a car for this new world. And now it's on its way. We can shout, we can sing and still we'll never say all the things this great car's got. Just look, it's on display Starting tomorrow, the moon ash on display. Your deal is show a new Nash on display. Good night, folks. Merry Christmas. See you next Wednesday from the Andrew Sisters.

[Maxene Andrews]

So long, folks.

[Harlow Wilcox]

And the best holiday ever From Kurt Massey. And the very same from me, Vic Schoen and all the gang. Next Wednesday in the Nash calvinated Green room. In the showcase of the showroom will be Rudy Valli.

[Maxene Andrews]

And remember, remember, we'll be with you

[Patty Andrews]

each Wednesday at this time.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Nash Builders of Nash Motor Cars. Kelvinator Builders of Kelvinator Home Appliances. Nash Calvinator, makers of Nash Motor Cars. Galvinator of Leonard Home of mine dances. We'll be looking for you next Wednesday in the NK Musical Showroom starring the Andrews Sisters. With Cliff Massey, Vic Schoen and his orchestra and the Ambassadors. And in the green room, Rudy Valley. Until then, and with many thanks to Calvinator for standing by, this is Hannah Wilcox wishing you good evening. And remember, at your Nash dealer showroom.

[Maxene Andrews]

The new N.

[Harlow Wilcox]

Broadcasting System. KNX Los Angeles Columbia station for Southern California.

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