Performing Arts
Town Hall Tonight
Town Hall Tonight is a comedy variety program built around Fred Allen, whose dry wit and sharp observations anchor the show. Allen’s radio p…
Heartbeat of Broadway
“The Story Behind the Story: Oklahoma” points listeners toward the history behind the Broadway musical Oklahoma!, the landmark collaboration…
Sealtest Variety Theater
Sealtest Variety Theater is a radio variety program built around comedy and entertainment. This recording features Pat O'Brien and Victor Mo…
Command Performance
Command Performance was a variety program created to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces during World War II. This broadcast features…
The Daredevils of Hollywood
The Daredevils of Hollywood is a radio program centered on the daring performers who brought action and adventure to the screen. This record…
Metropolitan Opera Auditions
The Metropolitan Opera Auditions brings aspiring opera singers before listeners in a radio program devoted to vocal performance. This record…
Jimmie Fidler
Jimmie Fidler brings Hollywood news and personalities to the radio, with columnist and commentator Jimmie Fidler at the center. This recordi…
Broadway in Review
Broadway in Review is a radio program centered on Broadway and its theatrical world. The title suggests a review-oriented presentation, offe…
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallée’s radio program centers on singer and entertainer Rudy Vallée, whose relaxed, personable style helped make him one…
The New WGN Barn Dance
The New WGN Barn Dance is a radio barn-dance program associated with Chicago station WGN. Its title evokes the lively mix of country music a…
Thirty Minutes in Hollywood
Thirty Minutes in Hollywood is a radio variety program built around the glamour and personalities of the film world. This recording is ident…
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby’s radio program centers on the relaxed, conversational style and warm singing voice that made Crosby one of America’s best-known…
The Chicago Theater of the Air
Pagliacci is an opera by Ruggero Leoncavallo, centered on a traveling troupe of performers whose stage drama becomes entangled with jealousy…
Jubilee
Jubilee was a radio variety program created to showcase Black performers and musical talent. Its broadcasts brought together singers, bandle…
Works Progress Administration Presents Operatic Favorites
Operatic Favorites presents selections from the world of opera under the banner of the Works Progress Administration. The title suggests a p…
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallee’s radio program centers on singer and bandleader Rudy Vallée, whose relaxed delivery and musical performances helped make…
The Film Experience
View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/21L-011F07
Instructor: David Thorburn
This introduction to narrative film emphasizes the evolu…
The Chicago Theater of the Air
The Chicago Theater of the Air brings opera, operetta, and musical theater to radio, presenting stage works in a broadcast format. This reco…
Golden Age of Radio Interviews Donald Buka
An interview with actor Donald Buka, whose career included work in radio, film, and television. The conversation offers a chance to hear Buk…
Jimmie Fidler
Jimmie Fidler’s radio program brings Hollywood personalities into the spotlight through interviews and entertainment-industry conversation. …