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George Burns and Gracie Allen seemed to recall being on the radio with Al Jolson as he samg "You Made Me Love You," with George giving the song a bit of his own touch. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Perhaps one of the Jolson songs heard the most, this is clearly a unique performance of "April Showers," by Al Jolson, with George Burns adding his own touch to the performance. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson appeared the Lux Radio Theatre's broadcast adaptation of "The Jolson Story" on 16 Feb 1948. Just as with the film, the first song he sang was "Ma Blushin' Rosie." Here is the setup with William Demarest, reprising his role as Steve Martin, followed by Jolson, himself, singing this great song. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sang his signature song, "My Mammy," very few times on the radio. This great rendition is from the 16 Feb 48 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "The Jolson Story." Ludwig Donath, who played Papa Yoelson in the film, also played the role in this broadcast, and can be heard at the beginning of this segment. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson appeared on Bing Crosby's program on 15 Feb 1050. This segment involves an old joke about Hawaii, and a great duet of "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Bing and Al. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Wanting to show that they knew more than old songs, Al Jolsno and Bing Crosby joined voices in "Bye, Bye Baby" from the then current show, "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" on Bing's 15 Feb 1950 radio program. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson appeared on the Burns and Allen program on 01 Feb 1050. After a brief interchange with Gracie Allen, he went into an exuberant rendition of "Toot, Toot, Tootsie (Goo'Bye)" There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

From the 01 Feb 1950 Burns and Allens program, Gracie Allen prods Al Jolson to go head to head with George Burns in a sining contest. Jolson sings "Yes Sir, That's My Baby," "Pretty Baby," and "Baby Face." George Burn sings bits and pieces of his numbers, and it's four minuts of great fun There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson opened the 26 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with a real old song, "I'm Going Back To The Shack Where The Black Eyed Susans Grow," followed by a bit of strained with and about guest Montey Woolley. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Monte Woolley introduced this song by Irving Berlin, telling a bit about its history. Jolson then gave his unique touch to "When I Leave The World Behind." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.