Music
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 …
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…
Nouvelettes of the Musicians
In the following series of Nouvellettes, something higher has been attempted than merely the production of amusing fictions. Each is founded…
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…
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…
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…
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallée brings his easygoing charm to this variety program, with music and comedy shaped around the personality of its host. The …
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 …
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…
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.…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
Your Symphony Scrapbook
Your Symphony Scrapbook is a classical music radio program presented by conductor and host Percy Faith. The title suggests a program built a…
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby’s radio program centers on the relaxed, conversational style that made Crosby one of America’s best-known entertainers. His warm…
Beat the Band
Beat the Band is a musical quiz show built around popular songs and lively competition. Contestants try to identify tunes, often from clues …
Johnny Lee Wills Stay All Night
Johnny Lee Wills Stay All Night is a country music radio program associated with bandleader Johnny Lee Wills, the younger brother of Western…
The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show brings the comic talents of Danny Kaye to radio, where his nimble wordplay, character voices, and musical gifts shape a …