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These days, the stars from one television program might show up on another in a guest spot designed to boost the ratings, and in the radio days it was no different. From the popular radio program, Duffy's Tavern, the star, Ed "Archie" Gardner, made an appearance on the show topping the ratings, Jolson's Kraft Music Hall. Jolson got in some political humor, sang some great songs, engaged in light comedy, and produced some material with Oscar Levant that was so great it was later immortalized in an album. Interested? Then just click and enjoy this program from February, 1948!
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 | In many ways, the Kraft Music Hall represented the peak of the comeback of Al Jolson. Here is more information about the program, including a complete listing of guest stars, and the review from Variety of the opening program. |
With 99 programs broadcast over almost 2½ years, there are precious few transcriptions of this largest body of Jolson broadcast work. Here is a little bit about Al Jolson's Cafe Trocadero, later The Al Jolson Program, and a look at some of the material the IAJS has added to the catalog.
Check out these Podcasts, excerpted from this week's, and other recent radio programs!|
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 01 Jan 48 KMH Carroll |
 08 Jan 48 KMH Powell |
 15 Jan 48 KMH Crosby |
 22 Jan 48 KMH Ball |
 29 Jan 48 KMH O'Keefe |
