Music
The Big Show
The Big Show is a large-scale NBC variety program hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, bringing together comedy, music, and dramatic entertainment. …
The Dinah Shore Show
Dinah Shore brings her warm, expressive singing to this radio variety program. The title identifies this recording with the song “Be Careful…
The Dinah Shore Show
Dinah Shore brings her warm, expressive singing to this radio program, with “Kalamazoo” identified as the episode’s title. The recording off…
Al Benson Show
This recording is identified as an aircheck of the Al Benson Show on WGES, dated August 5, 1955. Al Benson was a Chicago radio personality k…
The Railroad Hour
The Railroad Hour brings Broadway musicals and operettas to radio, presenting familiar stage works in a compact musical-theater format. Host…
Howard Miller Show
The Howard Miller Show is a radio program hosted by Howard Miller, known for its blend of music and conversation. This recording features Al…
Dennis Day
Dennis Day’s radio comedy centers on the cheerful singer and comic, whose youthful persona and musical talent are at the heart of the progra…
American Forces Vietnam Network
“Stateside Survey Playing Top 40 Hits” is presented under the American Forces Vietnam Network name. The title suggests a music-focused radio…
Dance Time USA
Dance Time USA is a music program centered on popular dance-band sounds. This recording is identified with “Serenade in Blue” and the Glenn …
The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour is a radio concert program devoted to classical music and opera, presented by the Bell Telephone Company. Its broadc…
Raymond Scott
This recording is identified as a Raymond Scott program featuring Dorothy Collins. Raymond Scott was known for his work as a composer, bandl…
Al Jolson Colgate Program
Al Jolson leads this variety program, bringing his familiar singing and comic personality to a broadcast featuring guest performer Monty Woo…
The Pop Chronicles of the 50s and 60s
The Pop Chronicles is a documentary series about the development of popular music, told through recordings and commentary. This installment,…
Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge
Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge is a lively radio variety program built around bandleader Kay Kyser and his orchestra. Its musical …
Hillbilly Fever at the Ryman
“Hillbilly Fever at the Ryman” is identified as a WSM radio program dated March 28, 1954. The title places it in the world of hillbilly musi…
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallée’s radio program brings the singer and bandleader to the microphone in a blend of popular music and spoken entertainment. …
The Railroad Hour
The Railroad Hour brings Broadway musicals and operettas to radio in polished, condensed performances. With a featured cast and orchestra, t…
Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It is a radio quiz program built around questions about popular culture and general knowledge. Contestants test what they k…
The Pop Chronicles of the 50s and 60s
The Pop Chronicles explores the history of popular music through recordings and commentary. This installment focuses on the soul reformation…
All Star Parade of Bands
All Star Parade of Bands is a radio music program centered on big-band performances. This installment features Count Basie, whose orchestra …