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The group overture is "A Hot Time In The Old Time Tonight." Following a Philco commercial, Bing Crosby gives his rendition of Bert Williams' signature piece, "Nobody."
With some rather bad jokes thrown about, the three stars then join in "Oh, Susanna," following which John Charles Thomas sings "G'wine To Heaven," not to be confused with Jolson's number from Wonder Bar.
Al and Bing join voices for "In The Evening By The Moonlight," Bing solos with "Beautiful Dreamer," and Al closes the set with "On The Banks Of The Wabash."
After an operatic Philco commercial by all three stars, Al Jolson gives one of his rare radio renditions of "My Mammy."
The closing number is "Alabamy Bound" performed by Crosby, Thomas, and Jolson. This is an unusual show, peppered with old corny jokes and dialect material. I hope you enjoy it in the spirit offered.
Click on the link below, and sit back to hear 30 minutes of radio, when radio was king!
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| This is an excerpt of the 02 Apr 1947 Bing Crosby Program with Al Jolson and John Charles Thomas. This excerpt is the last segment of the show, which was structured as an old time minstrel show. Enjoy a rare radio rendition of Al Jolson singing "My Mammy," and Jolson, Crosby, and Thomas with "Alabamy Bound." Illustrating the video are photos, with some manipulation, and period pieces from the program. |
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Updated 05 Apr 26 |