Performing Arts
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…
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…
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…
Heartbeat of Broadway
“The Story Behind the Story: Oklahoma” points listeners toward the history behind the Broadway musical Oklahoma!, the landmark collaboration…
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…
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallée was a popular singer and radio entertainer whose broadcasts blended music, comedy, and variety. His relaxed delivery and …
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood Dubbing Actors and How Sound Is Recorded for Fil…
A behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood dubbing actors and the process of recording sound for films. The title points to a program about the w…
Texaco Star Theater
Texaco Star Theater is a variety program built around comedian Fred Allen, whose dry wit and satirical take on everyday life give the show i…
Showtime from Hollywood
Showtime from Hollywood is a radio variety program built around entertainment from the world of show business. This recording is identified …
Bing Crosby Philco Radio Time
Bing Crosby Philco Radio Time is a relaxed variety program built around Bing Crosby’s easygoing presence and familiar singing voice. The tit…
Behind the Mike
Behind the Mike is a radio program about the people and work behind broadcasting. This installment, titled “Radio's Dramatic Actresses,” foc…
Jubilee
Jubilee was a radio program devoted to Black music and performers, bringing jazz, swing, and other popular styles to listeners through live-…
Friars Club Roast Tribute to Humphrey Bogart
A tribute to Humphrey Bogart presented as a Friars Club roast. The program centers on the celebrated actor and the roast format, in which sp…
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood brings the sharp-eyed Hollywood columnist to the microphone for a program centered on the people and happenings of …
Mail Call
Mail Call is a wartime radio variety program that brought popular entertainers to listeners through comedy, music, and performances. This re…
Philco Radio Time
Philco Radio Time is a variety program built around music and entertainment, with a different featured guest bringing a personal presence to…
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood Getting Difficult Shots in Movies
A behind-the-scenes look at the challenge of filming difficult shots in Hollywood movies. The title suggests a focus on the practical work i…
Return with Us Now: One Man's Family
Return with Us Now: One Man's Family is a documentary-style look back at the long-running radio serial One Man's Family, presented through a…
Golden Age of Radio Interviews Mel Blanc
This title identifies an interview with Mel Blanc, the celebrated voice actor whose performances helped define classic radio and animation. …
The Big Show
The Big Show is a large-scale NBC radio variety program hosted by actress Tallulah Bankhead. Its broadcasts bring together comedy, music, dr…