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| This is an excerpt of the 01 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. This edited segment of the program includes Jolson and Levant having fun with songs old and new, as well as Jimmy Durante's entrance and opening song, and a duet with Jolie. It's just a great sample of an even better radio program. Photos of Al Jolson, Oscar Levant, Ken Carpenter, and, of course, Jimmy Durante add vision to the clip. | 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, 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! |
| This is an excerpt of the 18 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward G. Robinson was the guest on this week's show, this segment includes Irish Eyes, an Indian Love ballad, and Frederic Chopin, among others, with Jolson and Levant in very fine form, indeed. Looking at Jolie and Oscar make it that much more real. | This is an excerpt of the 11 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward Everett Horton was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. Assorted photos try to capture the spirit of the broadcast. |
| This is an excerpt of the 04 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Cary Grant was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. Naturally, Al and Oscar's vistages are included for visual interest! | This is an excerpt of the 26 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While David Niven was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant cutting up classical music and promoting some more modern numbers. Looking at Al and Oscar from the Kraft broadcasts gives life to the audio. |
| This is an excerpt of the 19 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Boyer was the guest on this week's show, this except is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant with a musical weather report, and a unique closing number. There are some songs here that Jolson never recorded anywhere else, and the full radio program has even more. I tried to capture some of the back and forth between Al and Oscar with the photos, let me know if I succeeded. | This is an excerpt of the 12 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Laughton was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt includes Al Jolson's opening and closing numbers from the show, along with a little dialog with announcer, Ken Carpenter, from the middle portion of the program, and includes Al Jolson and Oscar Levant singing "Pretty Baby," "Water Boy," "The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else," and "Keep Smiling At Trouble." A strange version of "Sabre Dance" rounds out this edition of the Al Jolson Podcast. As always, photos of Al and Oscar complete the experience. |
| This is an excerpt of the 05 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Ed "Archie" Gardner was the guest on this week's show, this except includes Al Jolson's opening and closing numbers from the show, along with a little dialog with announcer, Ken Carpenter. Enjoy Jolson singing "I'm Just Wild About Harry," and "Without A Song." Pictures of Jolson singing, and chatting with Ken Carpenter, make it seem more real. | This is an excerpt of the 29 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Walter O'Keefe was the guest on this week's show, this except includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant played around with classical music, opera, and Broadway songs in a great performance. And, as always, pictures of Oscar at the piano and and Al at the mike. |
| This is an excerpt of the 22 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Lucille Ball was the guest on this week's show, this except includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with songs old and new, including "The Traumerei," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "Hannah In Savannah." And, of course, pictures of Oscar and Al. | This is an excerpt of the 15 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Bing Crosby was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with classics and opera, and Al Jolson sang a song he had featured years ago on a Shell Chateau, "Mightly Lak A Rose." The pictures from the Kraft Music Hall complete the experience. |
| This is an excerpt of the 08 Jan 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While William Powell was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "My Wild Irish Rose" and "Mother Machree," followed by "If I Only Had A Match." As always, seeing Oscar and Al on the Kraft Music Hall let you imagine being in the audience, watching the magic. | This is an excerpt of the 01 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Madeleine Carroll was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "My Blue Heaven," and "Summertime," and Levant was his usual self with accompaniment and repartee. Photos of Oscar and Al on the Kraft Music Hall help complete the experience. |
| This is an excerpt of the 25 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Boris Karloff was the guest on this week's show, this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," and "Melancholy Baby." Levant noodled a bit on the piano, and Jolson responded with some opera with a Yiddish flavor. Several photos of Al and Oscar complete the picture. | This is an excerpt of the 18 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Here is a great segment featuring Al's guest star, Jimmy Durante. With scripted comedy and blown lines, it's a classic radio bit. To top it off, Durante sang one of his classics, "Ciri Bee Ciri Bin," joined by Al Jolson. Some great broadcast photos of Al and Jimmy help you see the comedy while you listen to the clip. |
| This is an excerpt of the 11 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Oscar Levant, Jolson's usual foil, was away on a concert tour, and Yehudi Menuhin stood in for him; Arnold Stang held the guest spot. But here, enjoy Al Jolson singing "When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along," followed by some banter with Ken Carpenter, and finishing with Al Jolson singing "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody." You'll see Ken Carpenter this week, along with Al, to visualize this broadcast. | This is an excerpt of the 04 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Red Skelton was the guest star on this broadcast, but here enjoy Al Jolson doing some Christmas Dreaming, and reminding us that "The Best Things In Life Are Free." Photos of Al Jolson, Oscar Levant, and the studio chorus help you visualize this broadcast. |
| This is an excerpt of the 27 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Dorothy Lamour was the guest star on this broadcast, but here enjoy Al Jolson joking with Oscar Levant, discussing Thanksgiving, and featuring "Poor Butterfly" and "Ma Blushin' Rosie." Of course, photos of Al and Oscar are presented to try to get a feel for the broadcast. | This is an excerpt of the 20 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Charles Boyer was the guest star on this broadcast, but here enjoy Al Jolson joking with Oscar Levant, and singing songs from "Ochi Chornya" to "The Anniversary Song." Pictures of Oscar and Al add some presence to the music. |
| This is an excerpt of the 13 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Victor Moore was the guest star on this broadcast, but here enjoy Al Jolson with his closing number from the show, "I'll Be Seeing You." Some unique views of the Kraft broadcast helps you feel you were there. | This is an excerpt of the 06 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Humphrey Bogart guest starred on this broadcast, but here enjoy Al Jolson and Oscar Levant kick it back and forth, and Jolson singing "All My Love" and "Let Me Sing, And I'm Happy." Great photos of Al Jolson and Oscar Levant give a real feel for the broadcast. Note that YouTube would not post this clip, it is hosted locally on the IAJS site. |
| This is an excerpt of the 30 Oct 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. From the fifth broadcast in the series, Al Jolson sang a song from a then new Broadway show, "Brigadoon," "It's Almost Like Being In Love," and then thought back to his earlier Broadway days with "I Wonder What's Become Of Sally." Photos of Jolson on the program complete the picture. | This is an excerpt of the 23 Oct 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with guest Groucho Marx. The excerpt begins with Jolson singing a new song, "If I Only Had A Match," and continues with Groucho trying to be a doctor for Jolson. Of course there are pictures of Jolson and Groucho, along with some illustrations and information about the song. |
| This is an excerpt of the 16 Oct 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with guest Bing Crosby. This excerpt includes regular pianist Oscar Levant, in a wonderful medley of George Gershwin songs. The songs were not always sung by whom you might think, and there are photos of the stars to illustrate the show. | This is an excerpt of the 09 Oct 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with co-host Oscar Levant. This excerpt typifies the comedic interchange made famous by Jolson and Levant on the Music Hall, and is illustrated by pictures of Jolson and Levant from the program. |
| This is an excerpt of the 02 Oct 1947 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. This was the premier broadcast of the program, with this excerpt featuring a then unique version of "Sonny Boy" done between Jolson and Charlie McCarthy, Bergen's ventriloquist dummy. This version was reprised later in the KMH run by the Andrews Sisters, and again by Jerry Lewis with his father and son, but this was the original. It is illustrated with pictures of the stars together on the radio. | This is an excerpt of the 13 May 1942 Command Performance, USA, broadcast. While the full, 30 minute, broadcast featured a host of celebrities, including Kenny Baker, MItzi Green, and others, this tightly edited clip features a bit of Marlene Dietrich, who was the host, and one of the three songs performed by Al Jolson, "California, Here I Come." Several photos, original and composite, help to set the scene for the program. |
| This is an excerpt of the 22 May 1950 Lux Radio Theatre presentation of "Jolson Sings Again." This edited clip includes William Demarest introducing Al Jolson as he entertained the troops. Songs included in this clip are "Back In Your Own Backyard," "Chinatown, My Chinatown," and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Several photos from the radio production are in the podcast, along with some vintage Jolson photos appropriate to the material. | This is an excerpt of the 18 May 1947 Jack Benny Program with Al Jolson. After Jack Benny's introduction, Al's entrance is marked by one of those ovations that never seems to end, illustrating his popularity at the time. Enjoy an portion of the comedy dialog between Benny and Jolson, and Jolson capped the segment by singing "April Showers" and "You Made Me Love You." Photos of Jack Benny and Al Jolson help visualize how the production may have looked. |
| This is an excerpt of the 07 May 1947 Bing Crosby Program with Al Jolson. Irving Berlin appeared on this show along with Bing and Al, and all the music is his, of course. Here is a little clip with Bing and Al singing "All By Myself" and "Alexander's Ragtime Band." This live duet is a bit different than the released Decca version, which was recorded the month before, but you can see the similarity. Contemporary pieces from the newspaper and photos of Jolson and Crosby complement the audio track. | This is an excerpt of the 03 May 1950 Bing Crosby Program with Al Jolson. This would be Al's last appearance on Bing's radio show, and the complete show is a great one. In this podcast clip, you will hear Bing introduce Al, with Jolie's opening number being "Give My Regards To Broadway," followed by Bing and Al in duet for "My Blushin' Rosie" and "Avalon." As with the other Video Podcasts, this is illustrated with period photos of Mr. Jolson and Mr. Crosby, for your visual satisfaction. |
| This is an excerpt of the 08 Apr 1947 Bob Hope Program with guest star Al Jolson. This clip from the 30 minute show includes Jolie's introduction and ovation, "California, Here I Come," and comedy between Jolson and Hope. It is illustrated with photos of Bob Hope and his radio crew, Jolson, and some composite images that give a feel for the broadcast. | This is an excerpt of the 07 Apr 1947 Lux Radio Theatre production of "Alexander's Ragtime Band," with Al Jolson. Although not in the movie upon which this one hour radio drama is based, Al Jolson lent his particular talents with Irving Berlin's music to this adaptation, playing himself. Within this excerpt you will hear Jolson sing "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Lazy," and "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody." Along with three Jolson songs, there are original images from the program of the cast and newspaper, including the revelation of a cast change just before the broadcast. |
| 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. | This is an excerpt of the 02 Apr 1945 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Swanee River. This radio adaptation of the movie biography of songwriter Stephen Foster featured Al Jolson as E.P. Christie, and Dennis Morgan as Stephen Foster. Included in this podcast are two songs from the hour broadcast, "Oh, Susannah!" and "April Showers." It is illustrated with some scenes from the movie, as well as original and composite photographs of the stars on the radio. |
| This is an excerpt of the 04 Mar 1949 Jimmy Durante program with guest star Al Jolson. In this edited excerpt from the end of the show, Durante and Alan Young plan to bring Jolson into their music publishing business. There is plenty of business, with snippets of songs by both Durante and Jolson, ending with the wonderful "Real Piano Player." There are photos of Durante and Young, as well as Durante, Jolson, and the new tape recording tape used for the first time in this broadcast. | This is an excerpt of the 29 Mar 1950 Burns and Allen program with guest star Al Jolson. There is no reason to delve into the plot of this program, as the madcap comedy of Burns and Allen would not resurface until "Laugh In" decades later, but suffice it to say that this edited clip of the show includes George and Gracie, along with Al Jolson and "Easter Parade." Enjoy looking at photos of the stars to help you get a feel for the broadcast, as well. |
| This is an excerpt of the 06 Mar 1947 Eddie Cantor program with guest star Al Jolson. Here is Al Jolson singing two songs not elsewhere recorded, both associated with Eddie Cantor. Although Jolson introduced "If You Knew Susie," it was Cantor who popularized it, and "Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider" was sung by Eddie as a tribute to his wife. Here's Jolie doing both, along with comments from Cantor. Along with a photo of the pair from the late 1940s, there is an article from Variety describing this show and the one the day before, which was featured on the site last week. | This is an excerpt of the 05 Mar 1947 Bing Crosby program with guest star Al Jolson. This is a little clip from the show, with Bing and Al singing Jolson's classic "Who Paid The Rent For Mrs. Rip Van Winkle When Rip Van Winkle Went Away?" Photos of Bing and Al on the radio complete the experience. Of course, they do it better than I could describe! |
| This is an excerpt of the 25 Jan 1936 Al Jolson Shell Chateau with guest star Cab Calloway. In this sample of the show, Al Jolson introduces Cab Calloway and his band, who perform "One Of These Days." Following that, and some banter, Al Jolson recalls a performance in the famous Cotton Club, and sings "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Of course, there are great pictures of both Al and Cab to illustrate. | This is an excerpt of the 20 Feb 1947 Burns and Allen Show, with guest star Al Jolson. As always, this video treat is illustrated with photographs of the stars, both original and composite, to give a flavor for the broadcast. In this portion of the show, enjoy the comedy of George Burns and Gracie Allen, and Al Jolson singing "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World," and "April Showers." The latter rendition is unlike any other Jolie ever recorded. |
| This is an excerpt of the 16 Feb 1948 Lux Radio version of The Jolson Story, starring Al Jolson. Al Jolson played himself in the radio adaptation of his fictionalized film biography. In this brief excerpt of the one hour broadcast, you can hear William Demarest narrating, while Al Jolson sings "Ma Blushin' Rosie," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie," and "My Mammy." I have illustrated this podcast with some scenes from the movie, some candid shots of the actors, and some classic shots of Jolson, himself. | This is an excerpt of the 15 Feb 1950 Bing Crosby Show, with guest star Al Jolson. Enjoy a great rendition of "California, Here I come," followed by some Crosby and Jolson banter, and concluded with a duet of "Bye, Bye, Baby." Period photos of Mr. Jolson and Mr. Crosby help give a feel for the look of this broadcast. |
| This is an excerpt of the 01 Feb 1950 Burns and Allen Show, with guest star Al Jolson. This segment of the show concerns Gracie Allen's efforts to find out just what keeps Jolson so young looking. Enjoy the comedy segment with Gracie and Al, followed by a great rendition of "Toot, Toot, Tootsie." The video is illustrated with photos, original and composite, of the stars. | This is an excerpt of the 26 Jan 1943 Al Jolson Colgate Program. The podcast begins with the opening of the show, and Al Jolson's performance of "I'm Going Back To The Shack Where The Black-Eyed Susans Grow." Following the song, Jolie delivered some scripted World War II vintage humor, and talked about his new co-host, Monty Woolley. We then hear Carol Bruce, the "girl Singer" of the show, with "Basin Street Blues." The video is illustrated with photos, original and composite, of the stars. |
| This is an excerpt of the 19 Jan 1943 Al Jolson Colgate Program. This program was dedicated to the War effort, and the podcast is Jolson's closing monologue and song, "There'll Never Be Another War." This video is illustrated with photographs of Al Jolson on Colgate, and Al Jolson at the front during World War II. | This is an excerpt of the 12 Jan 1943 Al Jolson Colgate Program. Humorist Robert Benchley joined Al Jolson on this program, along with the regulars. Here is some of the comedy routine between Benchley and Jolson, followed by Benchley's introduction of Jolson's classic hit, "Sonny Boy." This video is illustrated with original and composite photographs of Mr. Jolson and Mr. Benchley. |
| This is an excerpt of the 05 Jan 1943 Al Jolson Colgate Program. This is the opening of the program, featuring Al Jolson singing "I'm Sitting On Top Of the World," and some strained topical comedy, illustrated with photos of announcer Fred Uttal and Al Jolson. | This is an excerpt of the 25 Dec 1948 broadcast of Two Hours of Stars, featuring Al Jolson. This is the beginning of a two hour program which featured a host of stars. In this podcast, you will hear Lauritz Melchoir open with a song, followed by some comedy material with Al Jolson, and Mr. Jolson singing "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." Photos include announcer Ken Carpenter, master of ceremonies Don Ameche, Lauritz Melchoir and Al Jolson. |
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