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Excerpt of the 01 Oct 1946 tribute broadcast to Al Jolson. This star-studded program originated from both New York and California, and included George Jessel, Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Perry Como, and others, in an hour long tribute to the World's Greatest Entertainer upon the release of The Jolson Story. This podcast includes songs by Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, and Frank Sinatra, along with the ending of the program by Mr. Jolson. If there is any doubt about how those in the business felt about Al Jolson, this should get rid of them for all time. 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 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. George Burns and Gracie Alles were the guest stars 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 "Shine On Harvest Moon," and "Someone Else May Be There While I'm Gone." There is much more in the complete show, including a skit with Burns and Allen. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 05 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Ed "Archie" Gardner 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 Al Jolson's opening and closing numbers from the show, along with a little dialog with announcer, Ken Carpenter. Enjoy Jolson singing "I'm Just Wild About Harry," and "Without A Song." 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 Jan 1943 Al Jolson Colgate Program. The podcast begins with the opening of the show, and Al Jolson's performance of "I'm Going Back To The Shack Where The Black-Eyed Susans Grow." Following the song, Jolie delivered some scripted World War II vintage humor, and talked about his new co-host, Monty Woolley. We then hear Carol Bruce, the "girl Singer" of the show, with "Basin Street Blues." The complete program includes Monty Woolley, Parkyarkarkus, and Carol Bruce, with much more material. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the June, 1935, Go Into Your Dance radio promotion starring Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler. This is a brief clip from a ten minute radio promotion for the Jolson - Keeler flick which was then premiering all over the country. Enjoy Jolson singing "Mammy, I'll Sing About You," then listen to the rest of the show on the website, and then watch the movie! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.