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Excerpt of the 02 Dec 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Peggy Lee was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson remembering his Winter Garden days to Oscar Levant accompaniment, singing "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody," and, from the then current show at the Winter Garden, "I Got Lucky In The Rain." There is much more in the complete show, including joining voices with Peggy Lee, and her solo number, as well. 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 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Victor Mature was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the end of the broadcast, and is a Thanksgiving message to people of all faiths from the World's Greatest Entertainer, concluding with "Little Pal." There is much more in the complete show, including a comedy routine with Mature. 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 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Groucho Marx was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. After a cheesy introduction by Levant, Al Jolson sang "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face," "I Wonder What's Become of Sally," and "Christmas Dreaming," a holiday song rarely heard today. There is much more in the complete show, including a comedy routine with Groucho. 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 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. George Jessel was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. Jolson's songs include "Mandy, "I'll Get By," and "I Only Have Eyes For You." There is much more in the complete show, including a skit with George Jessel. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 28 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Metropolitan Opera star Dorothy Kirsten was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. Jolson's songs include "She's A Latin From Manhattan," and "Down Among The Sheltering Palms." There is much more in the complete show, including a duet with Dorothy Kirsten. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 21 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Al Jolson, himself, was the only star, guest or otherwise, on this episode of the program, and this segment, with Oscar Levant and Lou Bring's orchestra, tries to capture the feel of Jolson's Winter Garden days! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 14 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson with guest star Ezio Pinza. This excerpt includes comedy and song with Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, with a musical city tour in eight bars, ending with "After You've Gone" played real hot! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 07 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson with guest star Edward G. Robinson. This excerpt includes comedy and song with Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, involving Al Jolson's new little boy; and ends with a rousing rendition of "Chinatown, My Chinatown." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 30 Sep 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson with guest star Judy Garland. This edited excerpt includes a great rendition of "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along," a comdedy segment with Al Jolson , Judy Garland, and Oscar Levant, and a duet with Al Jolson and Judy Garland in "Pretty Baby." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 28 Sep 1935 Shell Chateau starring Al Jolson with guest star Ginger Rogers. This is the last segment of the program, with Al Jolson introducing Ginger Rogers, and having fun with her as she sings "No Strings" and "Isn't It A Lovely Day," with Jolie's help. After that, he notes the conclusion of this radio series, and sings "Sonny Boy." There are many other Jolson songs and stars in this one hour radio show, that is a delight to hear. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.