Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Bing Crosby. 471016

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Ken Carpenter introduces Al Jolson, but with the guest also on another show that Ken is on, who will he be loyal to? Al sings, Me and My Gal.

Oscar LaVante complains that Al never invites him to his house. The pianist tells about his exercise routine, inventions, and influence with judges. Oscar plays a classical medley.

Al sings a tune from 1913, Peg a My Heart.

Bing joins the fun by horning in on the hosting action, and introduces himself. He and Al joke about aging, their sponsors, and get back to music. Bing sings, the Wiffenpoof Song.

Al and Bing joke about how Al is doing on the show, now that Bing has been off the Music Hall for some years now. They turn the focus on other popular singers of the day, and changes made since Bing’s departure from the Hall. The lovable Oscar returns to get in on the jokes, and tribute to Ira Gersschwin including.

Swanee, the Man I Love, Lady Be Good, Somebody Loves Me, Embraceable Me, Ain’t Necessarily So, Summertime, and Strike up the band.