Al Jolson Podcast
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsA weekly podcast featuring Al Jolson, The World's Greatest Entertainer, sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 25 Mar 1948
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBExcerpt 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 Jolson site to hear his segment. This segment is just a free wheeling segment with Jolson and Levant perfoming all across their comfort zones. You just have to hear it! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 18 Mar 1948
March 17, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment. This segment includes Irish Eyes, an Indian Love ballad, and Frederic Chopin, among others, with Jolson and Levant in very fine form, indeed. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 11 Mar 1948
March 10, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment, which includes one of his unique comedy ditties; 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. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at th...
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 04 Mar 1948
March 03, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; 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. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 26 Feb 1948
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; 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. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 19 Feb 1948
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; 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. Enjoy this 101th editi...
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 12 Feb 1948
February 11, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.34 MBExcerpt 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, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; 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...
Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 30 Oct 1947
October 29, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBExcerpt 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." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Groucho Marx on Kraft Music Hall from 23 Oct 1947
October 22, 2023 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.94 MBExcerpt 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. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Bing Crosby on Kraft Music Hall from 16 Oct 1947
October 15, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBExcerpt 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 complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Oscar Levant on Kraft Music Hall from 09 Oct 1947
October 06, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBExcerpt 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. The complete show includes an appearance by opera star Lauritz Melchoir, and is well worth hearing. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Edgar Bergen on Kraft Music Hall from 02 Oct 1947
September 29, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBExcerpt of the 02 Oct 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with guest Edgar Bergen. Bergen became famous as a ventriloquist on the radio, and was the guest on this, the first broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. The podcast features a classic rendition of "Sonny Boy," sung by Jolson and punctuated by Charlie McCarthy, Bergen's dummy. There's more, of course, in the rest of the show. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is ava...
Al Jolson tribute from 01 Oct 1946
September 24, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBExcerpt of the 01 Oct 1946 tribute broadcast to Al Jolson. This star-studded program originated from both New York and California, and included George Jessel, Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Perry Como, and others, in an hour long tribute to the World's Greatest Entertainer upon the release of The Jolson Story. This podcast includes songs by Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, and Frank Sinatra, along with the ending of the program by Mr. Jolson. If there is any doubt about how...
Al Jolson in Japan from 16 Sep 1950
September 15, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBExcerpt of the 16 Sep 1950 Al Jolson performance at the Itazuke Air Force Base in Japan. This excerpt includes three songs from the half-hour transcription, which includes Jolson joking and singing for his favorite audience, soldiers at the front. "Swanee," "April Showers," and "The Anniversary Song" are the three songs heard here, there is quite a bit more in the original program. This is likely the last transcribed performance of Al Jolson; he died about one month after this show. The ...
Al Jolson calling horse race from 16 Sep 1933
September 10, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBExcerpt of the 16 Sep 1933 broadcast from Belmont Park with Al Jolson. Having wrapped one movie, starting another, and headlining on the radio, Al Jolson took time to go to Belmont Park in New York, and appear on the radio to joke and call a race at the track. This is just a race and a little humor, there is much more in the 30 minute program. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and George Jessel from 08 Sep 1937
September 03, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBExcerpt of the September 8, 1937, Memorial Concert to George Gershwin with George Jessel and Al Jolson. This brief excerpt of the two hour program includes Jessel's eulogy of Gershwin, and Jolson's performance of Gershwin's first, and greatest, hit, "Swanee," which he sang without whistling. An edited version of this long show is currently online, along with other Jolson radio shows, at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and George Jessel from 07 Sep 1937
August 27, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBExcerpt of the September 7, 1937, Lifebuoy Program starring Al Jolson with guest George Jessel. This clip from the existing 16 minute transcription of the broadcast features Al Jolson and George Jessel having fun with "Toot, Toot, Tootsie." There's more, of course, in the existing segment, which is currently on the Jolson website. The broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson in polio drive September 1949
August 20, 2023 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.87 MBExcerpt of the September, 1949, polio drive program in Baltimore featuring Al Jolson. In this edited segment, Jolson recalled his boyhood in Charm City, and sang "April Showers," accompanied by Harry Akst. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson singing his story from 13 Aug 1941
August 14, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBExcerpt of the 13 Aug 1941 Treasury Hour Program, featuring Al Jolson. Having just closed his last Broadway show, Al Jolson joined in this effort to sell Defense Bonds before World War II erupted. Here is an edited version of his closing segment, which suggests the plot of his life story, The Jolson Story, to be made five years later. The complete one hour broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson during WWII August 1942
August 14, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBExcerpt of the August, 1942, Contact program starring Al Jolson. This program, broadcast in support of the military during World War II, featured Al Jolson as Honorary Soldier of the Week. This excerpt includes some topical humor, along with his popular "California, Here I Come." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on Eddie Cantor Show from 8 Jun 1948
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MBExcerpt of the 08 Jun 1948 broadcast of The Eddie Cantor Pabst Blue Ribbon Program with guest star Al Jolson. Al Jolson took note of the 34th anniversary of Eddie and Ida Cantor being wed, and sang a song to them as only he could. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor and Irving Berlin from 03 Aug 1938
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MBExcerpt of the 03 Aug 1938 Tribute to Irving Berlin featuring Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor and Irving Berlin. This one hour radio program was both a tribute to Berlin, and a plug for the new movie Alexander's Ragtime Band. Along with the many other stars in the show, enjoy three great stars singing great Berlin tunes. The complete one hour broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson singing to GIs from 23 Jul 1944
July 31, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBExcerpt of the 23 Jul 1944 broadcast of Your All Time Hit Parade, starring Tommy Dorsey with guest star Al Jolson. Recovering from illness contracted while entertaining the troops in World War II, Al Jolson appeared on just this program during the summer of 1944. Singing two songs, one of which, April Showers, is featured in the podcast, he continued the work he started to maintain the morale of our fighting men and women. Harry von Zell is also featured on this broadcast. The complete b...
Al Jolson calling horse race from 16 Jul 1940
July 24, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBExcerpt of the 16 Jul 1940 broadcast from Arlington Park with Al Jolson. Appearing in Chicago promoting his last Broadway show then in preview, Al Jolson took time to call a race at the track. This is just the race, there is much more in the ten minute program. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson from 12 Jul 1937
July 17, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.28 MBExcerpt of the 12 Jul 1937 Tribute to George Gershwin, featuring Al Jolson. This was one of two numbers performed by Al Jolson on a radio tribute broadcast the evening following George Gershwin's death. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler from June 1935
July 10, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBExcerpt of the June, 1935, Go Into Your Dance radio promotion starring Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler. This is a brief clip from a ten minute radio promotion for the Jolson - Keeler flick which was then premiering all over the country. Enjoy Jolson singing "Mammy, I'll Sing About You," then listen to the rest of the show on the website, and then watch the movie! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor from 04 Jun 1941
July 03, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.6 MBExcerpt of the 04 Jun 1941 Eddie Cantor Program with guest star Al Jolson. Jolie did not sing a lot of songs during this great show, but this tribute to Eddie Cantor's wife is a singular gem. Enjoy it, and all of the material from the show in the full program. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler from 15 Jun 1936
June 26, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MBExcerpt of the 15 Jun 1936 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Burlesque, featuring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler. This segment features Al Jolson singing three songs from the program, some comedy scripted between Jolson and Keeler, and even some of Ruby's tap dancing. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and George Jessel from 11 Jun 1937
June 19, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBExcerpt of the 11 Jun 1937 Hollywood Hotel, featuring Al Jolson and George Jessel. This segment features Jolson singing an earlier version of "Ma Blushin' Rosie," and Jolson and Jessel doing a duet of "Give My Regards To Broadway." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson on the Milton Berle Show 06 Jun 1945
June 12, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBExcerpt of the 06 Jun 1945 Milton Berle Show, featuring Al Jolson with biographical musical vignettes of his life. Having just recovered from the loss of much of a lung, Jolson's appearance between V-E Day and V-J Day was a poignant look at the World's Greatest Entertainer in a fragile time of his life. Listen to his words about racial and ethnic tolerance, so moving from a man often painted as a racist. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Offic...
Al Jolson from the Lux Radio Theatre Jazz Singer 02 Jun 1947
June 03, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBExcerpt of the 02 Jun 1947 Lux Radio Theatre, which featured a radio version of the movie "The Jazz Singer," starring Al Jolson, Ludwig Donath, Tamara Shayne, and Gail Patrick. This edited clip features a smattering of dialog from the program, along with Al Jolson singing "Toot, Toot, Tootsie," "Keep Smiling At Trouble," and "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Groucho Marx from the Kraft Music Hall 26 May 1949
May 29, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MBExcerpt of the 26 May 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Groucho Marx. This was Al Jolson's final broadcast as host of the Kraft Music Hall, and it happened to be his birthday as well. He sang the great Cole Porter song, "Why Can't You Behave?" from Kiss Me Kate. With Groucho he engaged in the usual comedy banter, which includes what may be the longest set up for a joke in radio history. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Offi...
Al Jolson and Dorothy Kirsten from the Kraft Music Hall 19 May 1949
May 22, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBExcerpt of the 19 May 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Dorothy Kirsten. Ms. Kirsten leads the segment with an operatic aria befitting her status with the Metropolitan Opera. Following that, she and Jolson banter about a bit with the subject of opera. Jolson and Kirsten end the segment with a great rendition of "People Will Say We're In Love." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Victor Moore Day from the Kraft Music Hall 12 May 1949
May 15, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBExcerpt of the 12 May 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Victor Moore. Jolson and Moore join in some typical radio comedy, and end the routine in a duet of "Pretty Baby." After that, you can hear Al Jolson solo in the great song from South Pacific, "Some Enchanted Evening." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Dennis Day from the Kraft Music Hall 05 May 1949
May 08, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBExcerpt of the 05 May 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Dennis Day. In this edited segment, Dennis Day shows his talent for dialect, and even a little Yiddish, as he paired with Al Jolson in a comdey routine, capped off with a duet of "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon." Al Jolson finished the segment with a rarely heard tribute to Mother's Day, "Remember Mother's Day." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website ...
Al Jolson and Doris Day from the Kraft Music Hall 28 Apr 1949
May 01, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBExcerpt of the 28 Apr 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Doris Day. In this edited segment, Al Jolson sings "You'll Always Be Beautiful" and "That Wonderful Girl Of Mine," Doris Day and Al Jolson do a great duet, and there is a comedy segment with Ken Carpenter and Oscar Levant featuring the usual assortment of blown lines and gags. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Jimmy Durante from the Kraft Music Hall 21 Apr 1949
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBExcerpt of the 21 Apr 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Jimmy Durante. In this edited segment, Jolson and Durante explore the possibility of a world tour, aided by the acting skills of Oscar Levant. They end the segment with a great version of "Real Piano Player." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Margaret Whiting from the Kraft Music Hall 14 Apr 1949
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBExcerpt of the 14 Apr 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Margaret Whiting. The daughter of songwriter Richard Whiting, Margaret joins Al in two duets along with a turn of her own in this edited portion of the broadcast. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Groucho Marx from the Kraft Music Hall 07 Apr 1949
April 10, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBExcerpt of the 07 Apr 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Groucho Marx. Groucho tries valiantly to sell Al Jolson a baseball team, and the two conclude the segment with a duet of "That Little German Band." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson from 30 Mar 1943
April 03, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBExcerpt of the 30 Mar 1943 Al Jolson Colgate program. Although only part of this show survives, the closing song was this one, dedicated to the American soldier. It is just as meaningful today as it was when performed, during the height of the Second World War. The extant broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and George Jessel from the Kraft Music Hall 24 Mar 1949
March 27, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBExcerpt of the 24 Mar 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with George Jessel. George Jessel joined Al Jolson and Oscar Levant in a series of jokes and personal recollections, capped by a recreation of an old time minstrel show. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Roy Rogers and Dales Evans from the Kraft Music Hall 17 Mar 1949
March 20, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBExcerpt of the 17 Mar 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans join Al Jolson and Oscar Levant in a fanciful look at a western movie. Rogers and Evans sing "San Anton." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Jimmy Durante from the Kraft Music Hall 10 Mar 1949
March 13, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBExcerpt of the 10 Mar 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Jimmy Durante. After a singinging entrance, Al and Jimmy's edited comedy routine features Al Jolson singing "I Was Born In Virginny" and "Mary Is A Grand Old Name," by George M. Cohan, and Al and Jimmy duet in an extended version of Durante's classic "A Song's Gotta Come From The Heart." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Phil Harris from the Kraft Music Hall 03 Mar 1949
March 06, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBExcerpt of the 03 Mar 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Oscar Levant and guest star Phil Harris. Harris brought Frank Remley, played by Elliott Lewis, as a guitar player who was looking for a job. After the comedy, Jolson sang Irving Berlin's "Remember." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and The Andrews Sisters from the Kraft Music Hall 24 Feb 1949
February 27, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MBExcerpt of the 24 Feb 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Oscar Levant and guest star The Andrews Sisters. During this segment, Al Jolson and The Andrews Sisters sing two songs, Way Down Yonder In New Orleans and Sonny Boy The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Joan Davis from the Kraft Music Hall 17 Feb 1949
February 20, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBExcerpt of the 17 Feb 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson with Oscar Levant and guest star Joan Davis. During this segment, Al and Joan do a comedy routine, and Jolson finishes with a song. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson and Peggy Lee from the Kraft Music Hall 10 Feb 1949
February 13, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBExcerpt of the 10 Feb 1949 Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson, with guest star Peggy Lee. During this segment, Al and Peggy join voices to make some beautiful music. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson from 03 Feb 1949
February 06, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MBExcerpt of the 03 Feb 1949 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Dennis Day was the guest on this week's program, and this podcast is from the middle part of the show, and features Al Jolson and Dennis Day in song and comedy. Along with the jokes, enjoy Day with "A Little Bird Told Me That You Love Me," and Jolson singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Al Jolson from 27 Jan 1949
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.96 MBExcerpt of the 27 Jan 1949 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Arthur Treacher was the guest on this week's program, but this podcast is from the middle part of the show, and features Jolson, Oscar Levant, and Lou Bring. Enjoy the scripted comedy, which refers to Jolson giving a party, and Jolson's renditions of "Carolina In The Morning," and "I Got Lucky In The Rain," from a contemporary show. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al ...
Al Jolson from 20 Jan 1949
January 23, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.61 MBExcerpt of the 20 Jan 1949 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Victor Moore was the guest on this week's program, but this podcast is from the middle part of the show, and features Jolson, Oscar Levant, Ken Carpenter, and Lou Bring. Enjoy the scripted comedy, with some discussion about little Asa, Jr. After that, Jolie gave out with "If You Were The Only Girl In The World." Then, you heard it first in The Jazz Singer, but here is a complete rendition of "Blue Skies." And after a little...