Performing Arts
Meredith Willson's Musical Revue My Song
Meredith Willson's Musical Revue My Song is a musical radio program centered on Meredith Willson, the composer, conductor, and radio persona…
Chuck Schaden Interviews
Chuck Schaden interviews actor Tony Randall in this radio conversation. The program centers on Randall and his experiences in entertainment,…
Jimmie Fidler
Jimmie Fidler’s program brings Hollywood personalities to the microphone for conversation and entertainment-industry news. In this recording…
Mail Call
Mail Call is a wartime radio variety program built around entertainment for members of the U.S. armed forces. This dated broadcast features …
Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera brings the sound of grand opera to radio, presenting performances of works from the operatic repertoire. The experien…
John Charles Thomas Show
The John Charles Thomas Show features baritone John Charles Thomas in a radio performance centered on his singing. This recording is identif…
Broadway in Review
Broadway in Review is a radio program centered on the world of Broadway theater. The title suggests a focus on the stage and its productions…
Mail Call
Mail Call is a wartime radio variety program built around messages and entertainment for members of the U.S. armed forces. Its format brings…
Heartbeat of Broadway
Heartbeat of Broadway offers a radio look at the stories behind Broadway productions. This installment is identified with My Fair Lady, the …
Al Jolson Colgate Program
Al Jolson brings his lively variety style to this Colgate-sponsored radio program, with actor Monty Woolley joining him for a broadcast iden…
Command Performance
Command Performance was a wartime radio variety program created to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces. Its broadcasts brought togeth…
Railroad Hour
The Railroad Hour brings musical theater to radio, presenting selections from Broadway shows and operettas in a polished concert-style forma…
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood offers a glimpse into the world of the film industry. This installment is titled “What Makes a Star Succeed i…
Golden Age of Radio Interviews Mary Jane Higby
This recording is identified as an interview with Mary Jane Higby, a performer associated with radio’s golden age. It offers a chance to hea…
Command Performance
Command Performance was a variety program created for American service members during World War II. Its broadcasts brought together popular …
Louella Parsons
Louella Parsons brings the celebrated Hollywood columnist to the microphone for a radio conversation with performers Bebe Daniels and Ben Ly…
The Bob Hope Show
Bob Hope leads this radio comedy program, bringing his quick-witted, conversational humor to an audience through jokes, sketches, and musica…
The American Showmen
The American Showmen is a radio program about notable figures in American entertainment. This installment focuses on Billy Rose, the theatri…
Bing Crosby General Electric Show
Bing Crosby hosts this variety program, bringing together comedy, music, and guest appearances. The show’s relaxed style centers on Crosby’s…
Betty Jane Rhodes Show
The Betty Jane Rhodes Show features singer and actress Betty Jane Rhodes in a radio variety setting. Rhodes, known for her bright vocal styl…