Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Groucho Marx. 471023
Audio resolution could be better, but is fair and clear. After an opening joke about politicians in the capital, Al Jolson opens in song. Sitting on Top of the World.…
Bing Crosby – Guests Bergen and McCarthy. 481103
Ken Carpenter warns there could be late-breaking election news flashes. Has Bing run for office?? Playlist You Call Everybody Darling. (Bing Crosby) Deloris. (Bing Crosby) Edgar Bergen is on hand…
Story Behind The Song – 124th Psalm. ep15, 310821
Geneva Switzerland became a city of refuge for churches during the reformation days of the 1600's. Though the Calvinists enjoyed a time of freedom to worship, they still had to…
Bing Crosby – Guest Abe Burrows. 490126
Bing tells about the rigorous life of a vocalist, then gets ready to sing. Playlist The Night Has a Thousand Eyes. (Bing Crosby) Dear to My Heart. (Peggy Lee) I…
Colgate Show – Host: Al Jolson, Guest: Monte Wooly (Frragment). 430330
The audio resolution is low but clear. Al Jolson introduces his guest, Monte Wooly. Famous for his beard, a few jokes about barbers give way to the lack of celebrity…
Story Behind The Song – The Sound Of A Great Amen. ep7, 310625
Just before the 20th century, when Gilbert and Sullivan were at the top of their fame, Arthur Sullivan was approached b y a delegation to offer him work as principal…
Command Performance – Fred Allen, Kenny Baker. ep4, 420318
In response to letters from servicemen Fred Allen hosts the show. Fred gives an update on how the Benny-Allen feud is going. Which of course includes plenty of jabs at…
Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. ep16, 470129
Ken Carpenter lets Bing know the whole gang from his famous "Road" pictures will be on hand. Playlist My Heart Goes Crazy (Bing Crosby) Bob Hope is on hand for…
Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) George Jessel and Lina Romay. ep15, 470122
Ken Carpenter learns that Bing has been reading one of Bob Hope's books lately. Playlist Zipity Do Dah. (Bing Crosby) If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Bing…
Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Al Jolson. ep14, 470115
In his burlap slacks, Bing is all set to bring on the tunes. Playlist Rainy Night in Rio (Bing Crosby) Anniversary Song (Piano instrumental, Skitch Henderson) Bing plugs the Jolson…