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He would become in a few short years "Mr. Television," the king of a new medium, but in 1945 Milton Berle was host of a radio show, yet to fulfill his dream. Thus is was quite fitting that he host Al Jolson as guest, unknowing at a time critical to Jolson. Al had come back from World War II, had lung surgery, and was all but unknown to the masses. The next five years would hold wonderous things for Jolie, radio, two bio-pix, personal appearances, but in this guest appearance on the Milton Berle Show in June, 1945, he was still a man wondering about his future. This may be one of the all time great guest appearances of Al Jolson, you be the judge!
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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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 02 Jun 47 Lux Jazz Singer |
 05 May 49 KMH with Dennis Day |
 12 May 49 KMH with Victor Moore |
 19 May 49 KMH with Dorothy Kirsten |
 26 May 49 KMH with Groucho Marx |
| Updated 08 Jun 25 |