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Originally aired on WTMY Radio in Sarasota, FL. This is the "Big Band Files with Doug Miles" Christmas show featuring songs from Bing Crosby and friends. (dougmilesmedia)
Doug Miles hosts the "Big Band Files" Christmas show in the style of the late, great New York City radio station WNEW 1130 AM. (dougmilesmedia)
Doug Miles hosts the Big Band Files Valentine's Show in the style of the late, great NY radio station WNEW 1130 featuring songs with the word "Love" in the title. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Thanks to the "Queen of Cool" Deana Martin (Dino's Daughter) for the birthday shout out and song on her 200th "Deana Martin Live" show on January 19, 2024. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles hosts the “Big Band Files” Christmas show featuring Christmas music from the American Popular Songbook and its great artists. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
On this edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the legendary Judy Garland on her 100th birthday (June 10, 1922) with some of her rarely heard live performances as well as a few songs from her films and television appearances. Also, singer/impressionist Debbie Wileman sings some selections as Judy. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
On this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald in the style of the late, great New York City radio station, WNEW 1130. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files with Doug Miles” tribute show to the great Doris Day. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with singer Dave Boyer about his career in show business, working with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra and his ministry through Christian music. Included are some of Dave’s great song performances. https://amzn.to/2BAKGWL (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with Herbie J. Pilato author of “Mary: The Mary Tyler Moore Story” about one of television’s most popular stars. Autographed copies of the book are available at Herbie’s website: https://www.herbiejpilato.com. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with singer Sandy Stewart. She was a regular guest on 1950s and 1960s TV variety programs including shows hosted by Ed Sullivan, Bing Crosby, and Eddie Fisher. During the 1961-63 television seasons, she was a regular on NBC'S The Perry Como Show as part of The Kraft Music Hall Players along with Don Adams, Kaye Ballard and Paul Lynde.
Her big hit song was a recording of "My Coloring Book" which was in the Top 40 for 5 weeks in early 1963. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with Jazz singer and pianist Carol Welsman about her new CD, her career in jazz and more plus a few selections from her new album. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles review of the documentary "Mike Wallace is Here" at the Sarasota Film Festival 4/5/19. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Peter Marshall joins Doug Miles on this episode of the "Big Band Files" originally aired WIBQ now WSRQ radio in Sarasota, FL. Peter talks about "The Hollywood Squares" and also his career as a singer and actor. Songs from his CD's are featured. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
A tribute show I did in 2010 about the world's greatest radio station, WNEW 1130 AM in New York City featuring some of the sounds of the station and vintage airchecks including a William B. Williams interview with Frank Sinatra and my interview with the man behind the green door, Jim Lowe. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with jazz musician John Pizzarelli about his new CD honoring Nat King Cole "For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole" CD available here: https://amzn.to/2ImcEZB www.dougmilesmedia.com
In this Big Band Files classic, Doug Miles talks with actress and singer Eartha Kitt who was scheduled to perform in Sarasota back in 2006. Also an interview with James Kaplan who wrote a book with Jerry Lewis titled "Dean and Me". Originally aired WIBQ, now WSRQ radio in Sarasota, FL. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Sid Mark longtime host of the syndicated radio show "Sounds of Sinatra" joins Don Henderson and Doug Miles to remember Frank Sinatra Jr. Originally aired WTMY radio. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Legendary singer Jack Jones joins Doug Miles on this edition of the "Big Band Files" originally aired on WIBQ (now WSRQ) radio. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Doug Miles talks with jazz musician John Pizzarelli about his new CD honoring Nat King Cole "For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole" CD available here: https://amzn.to/2ImcEZB www.dougmilesmedia.com