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If there was never again a singer like Al Jolson, then it can be said that there was certainly never again a composer like George Gershwin. It was altogether fitting and proper that Al Jolson, whose popularization of Gershwin's first hit song began the composer's career, be the first to sing, and to sing that song, at Gershwin's memorial concert at the Hollywood Bowl, September 8, 1937.
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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.
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 03 Aug 38 Jolson on Berlin Tribute |
 Aug 1942 Jolson on Contact Program |
 13 Aug 41 Jolson on Treas Bond Show |
 Sept 1949 Jolson on Polio Program |
 07 Sep 37 Lifebuoy with Jessel |
| Updated 30 Aug 26 |