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Al Jolson was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. Starring on the radio during the first half of the twentieth century, he appeared with the great and the near great, creating wonderful audio memories. This podcast will include clips from programs which are being featured on the Official Al Jolson Website, www.jolson.org. Once posted, clips and their respective radio shows normally remain online through the end of the month following their posting. Beside the radio shows, the website itself is rich with other audio and video clips and recordings, text, and photos of the great Al Jolson
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Excerpt of the 22 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. This is an edited sample of some of the material from the show, including Levant's piano, Jolson's singing, and guest star Dorothy Kirsten. It will give you some idea of how much fun these three were having during the broadcast, and make you want to pop over to the Jolson website to hear more. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 15 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Boyer was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment. This segment is includes Jolson's singing "All Alone" and "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face," some great and memorable Jolson - Levant banter, and even a political joke that still plays! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 08 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Vera Vague was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear her segment. This segment is a great mix of Jolson and Levant, piano and voice, that you just have to listen to! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 01 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. This edited segment of the program includes Jolson and Levant having fun with songs old and new, as well as Jimmy Durante's entrance and opening song, and a duet with Jolie. It's just a great sample of an even better radio program. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 18 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward G. Robinson was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment. This segment includes Irish Eyes, an Indian Love ballad, and Frederic Chopin, among others, with Jolson and Levant in very fine form, indeed. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 11 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward Everett Horton was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment, which includes one of his unique comedy ditties; this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 04 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Cary Grant was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 26 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While David Niven was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant cutting up classical music and promoting some more modern numbers. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 19 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Boyer was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; this except is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant with a musical weather report, and a unique closing number. There are some songs here that Jolson never recorded anywhere else, and the full radio program has even more. Enjoy this 101th edition of the Al Jolson Podcast. Please let us hear from you about your enjoyment of these segments. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 12 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Laughton was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; this excerpt includes Al Jolson's opening and closing numbers from the show, along with a little dialog with announcer, Ken Carpenter, from the middle portion of the program, and includes Al Jolson and Oscar Levant singing "Pretty Baby," "Water Boy," "The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else," and "Keep Smiling At Trouble." A strange version of "Sabre Dance" rounds out this edition of the Al Jolson Podcast. Please let us hear from you about your enjoyment of these segments. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 29 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Walter O'Keefe was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear his segment; this except includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant played around with classical music, opera, and Broadway songs in a great performance. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 22 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Lucille Ball was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear her mix it up with Jolie; this except includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with songs old and new, including "The Traumerei," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "Hannah In Savannah." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 15 Jan 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Bing Crosby was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear him harmonize with Jolie; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with classics and opera, and Al Jolson sang a song he had featured years ago on a Shell Chateau, "Mightly Lak A Rose." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 01 Jan 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Madeleine Carroll was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "My Blue Heaven," and "Summertime," and Levant was his usual self with accompaniment and repartee. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 25 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Boris Karloff was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," and "Melancholy Baby." Levant noodled a bit on the piano, and Jolson responded with some opera with a Yiddish flavor. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 18 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Here is a great segment featuring Al's guest star, Jimmy Durante. With scripted comedy and blown lines, it's a classic radio bit. To top it off, Durante sang one of his classics, "Ciri Bee Ciri Bin," joined by Al Jolson. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 11 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Oscar Levant, Jolson's usual foil, was away on a concert tour, and Yehudi Menuhin stood in for him; Arnold Stang held the guest spot. But to hear their portions you will have to check the Jolson website. Here, enjoy Al Jolson singing "When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along," followed by some banter with Ken Carpenter, and finishing with Al Jolson singing "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 04 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Red Skelton was the guest star on this broadcast, but to hear his portion you will have to check the Jolson website. Here, enjoy Al Jolson doing some Christmas Dreaming, and reminding us that "The Best Things In Life Are Free." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 27 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Dorothy Lamour was the guest star on this broadcast, but to hear her portion you will have to check the Jolson website. Here, enjoy Al Jolson joking with Oscar Levant, discussing Thanksgiving, and featuring "Poor Butterfly" and "Ma Blushin' Rosie." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Excerpt of the 20 Nov 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. Charles Boyer was the guest star on this broadcast, but to hear his portion you will have to check the Jolson website. Here, enjoy Al Jolson joking with Oscar Levant, singing songs from "Ochi Chornya" to "The Anniversary Song." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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