Music
The Chicago Theater of the Air
The Chicago Theater of the Air presents musical theater in a radio-broadcast format, bringing operetta and light opera to listeners through …
With a Song in My Heart
With a Song in My Heart is a musical work associated with the songwriting partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Their songs bring …
Herb Shriner Time
Herb Shriner Time is a radio variety program built around the homespun humor and musical personality of Herb Shriner, the Indiana-born enter…
Golden Gate Quartet
The Golden Gate Quartet brings the close harmonies and rhythmic drive of African American gospel singing to this performance of “Poor Lazaru…
Mad Daddy on WJW
Mad Daddy was the on-air persona of Cleveland radio DJ Pete Myers, known for his distinctive, high-energy delivery and adventurous approach …
Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall is a variety program built around music and comedy, with a different mix of performers and entertainment from week to week.…
Chuck Wagon Jamboree
Chuck Wagon Jamboree is a country music radio program built around the sounds and spirit of a Western-style jamboree. Its title evokes a gat…
Pat O'Daniel and the Hillbilly Boys
Pat O'Daniel and the Hillbilly Boys presents a radio performance by Pat O'Daniel and his band. The title identifies this recording with the …
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallée brings his easygoing charm to this variety program, with music and comedy shaped around the personality of its host. The …
Light Crust Doughboys
The Light Crust Doughboys were a Western swing band formed in Texas, known for bringing lively country music to radio audiences. Their sound…
Sammy Kaye's Sunday Serenade
Sammy Kaye's Sunday Serenade is a musical radio program led by bandleader Sammy Kaye. Its sound centers on the smooth, polished style associ…
Renfro Valley Gathering
Renfro Valley Gathering brings the music and traditions of rural Kentucky to radio through country songs, old-time tunes, and homespun enter…
Spotlight Bands
Spotlight Bands presents a featured band in a radio program built around popular music. This recording is identified with the song title “Sa…
The Squibb Show
The Squibb Show is a variety program built around comedy and musical entertainment. Its title reflects the sponsorship of Squibb, while the …
The Dinah Shore Show
The Dinah Shore Show features singer Dinah Shore in a radio variety setting, with music at its center. This recording is dated June 15, 1944…
Stan Kenton: My World Is Music
Stan Kenton’s My World Is Music presents the bandleader and pianist in a program centered on music. Kenton is known for his bold, modern big…
Jubilee
Jubilee was a radio program devoted to Black music and performers. Its broadcasts brought jazz and popular music to listeners through perfor…
Music for Moderns
Music for Moderns presents a broadcast dated February 7, 1953, featuring Count Basie and “Blee Blop Blues.” The title points to a music-cent…
Light Up Time
Light Up Time was a musical radio program associated with Frank Sinatra, bringing popular songs and vocal performances to listeners. Sinatra…
Texaco Star Theater
Texaco Star Theater was a variety program built around comedy and musical entertainment. Its broadcasts brought together comic performances,…