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Al Jolson opened with show with a "song dedicated to me... 'Baby Face'!" After joking about clothing with Oscar Levant, including the requisite remarks about Jolie's age, Levant played Stakowski's "Old Vienna."
Ken Carpenter presented his customary Velveeta offering next. Jolson then professed a knowledge of classical music. Somehow, this turns into a rendition of "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree." Only in the Music Hall! After throwing around a number of composers, and throwing away a variety of song fragments, Jolie puts over "In The Good Old Summertime" as only he could.
Jolson mentioned his invitation to a party at Atwater Kent's, which led to the arrival of Clifton Webb, there to teach Al some manners. Recalling that Mr. Webb was a dancer in a Jolson Winter Garden show results in a few age jokes, as well.
Following another tribute to Velveeta, Al Jolson sang Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" in recognition of the Christian Festival of Easter. The show was closed by a remote feed from Chicago featuring the 80 member Kraft Choral Club singing "Sheep and Lambs."
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This is an excerpt of the 25 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Clifton Webb was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the page to hear his segment. This segment is just a free wheeling segment with Jolson and Levant performing all across their comfort zones. You just have to hear it and see it with photos of the boys! |
Updated 24 Mar 24 |