It's always good to see an episode you haven't seen in ages.
And here are the bands.
Isham Jones – a popular bandleader and pianist known for his energetic style and frequent appearances on radio and television in the 1930s–50s.
Johnny Messner and His Toy Piano – a novelty act famous for playing the toy piano, often in comedic or novelty contexts.
Little Jack Little – a well‑known American novelty singer and entertainer of the 1930s–50s, famous for his “Little Jack Little” songs.
Ted Fio Rito – a prolific bandleader, composer, and keyboardist active from the 1920s to the 1970s, known for hits like My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii and I’ll String Along with You.
Basile Fomeen – a lesser‑known but real‑life bandleader of the time, sometimes listed in period music references