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Al Jolson - The World's Greatest Entertainer

The World's Greatest Entertainer

This website is dedicated to the man who was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, and whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. With text, photos, music and more, here is the source to learn about Al Jolson, the master showman of American theatre, whose career spanned fifty years of American Music history. If you have never heard Jolson, you are in for a treat, as many of these pages contain excerpts from some of his most popular or memorable songs. Click the button to hear Jolie say:
In support of this country and all that it stands for; for those who have lost loved ones because they were Americans; for our friends from other countries who are with us; and those who stand ready to defend this country; here is Al Jolson with words from the past, that still ring true today!

The January, 2025, issue of the Jolson Journalette has been sent by email to all members of the Society for whom we have email addresses, and will soon be in your postal mail as well. If you did not receive it by email, we likely don't have your email address.

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The absence of Al Jolson from current media is obvious, and multifactorial in origin. Here are some actions you can take to improve the situation. Links to various media outlets are given, as well as some ideas to proffer.
Viewed from today's perspective, Al Jolson's use of blackface makeup is problematic, at best. While Al Jolson was clearly not racist, many stamp him with that label. Here is an authoritative look at Al Jolson, blackface and racism.

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Biographical and Personal Information about Al Jolson, his wives and children; Al Jolson's legacy; Quizzes on Jolson; Bibliography of books about Al Jolson
Al Jolson
The Man
Birth, Death, Wives, Children, Biographies
A Multimedia extravaganza of audio and video files of Jolson's works. See and hear the World's Greatest Entertainer!
Al Jolson
His Works
Recordings, Radio, Film, Stage, Jolson swag
Current stage, screen, and broadcast programs featuring Al Jolson and Jolson images
Al Jolson
Sings Again
TV showings, Memorializers
 
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Events, Features, and Application for the International Al Jolson Society
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Take a little Jolson with you on your travels, or share with a friend, with the Al Jolson Podcast, available on Apple Podcast, YouTube Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and others. You can click below to hear the latest episodes on iHeartRadio
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The Honeymoon Express
On February 6, 1913, 112 years ago this week, Al Jolson opened his fourth Broadway show, The Honeymoon Express. If ever there was any doubt that Al Jolson would become the King of Broadway, this show forever removed it. Here is a look at that production. Newly added are contemporaty accounts of the show!
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