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We'll start out the June edition of Al Jolson on the Radio with a fitting program. Originally broadcast in June, 1947, with The Jolson Story at its peak and before Jolson was to break new ground with the Kraft Music Hall, here is the Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of The Jazz Singer. In this broadcast, Jolie recreated his pioneering movie debut, but this time with dialog. With Ludwig Donath and Tamara Shayne, from The Jolson Story, co-starring, this is a wonderful program, and, I think, a great way to start the month.
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 | In many ways, the Kraft Music Hall represented the peak of the comeback of Al Jolson. Here is more information about the program, including a complete listing of guest stars, and the review from Variety of the opening program. |
With 99 programs broadcast over almost 2½ years, there are precious few transcriptions of this largest body of Jolson broadcast work. Here is a little bit about Al Jolson's Cafe Trocadero, later The Al Jolson Program, and a look at some of the material the IAJS has added to the catalog.
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 05 May 49 KMH with Dennis Day |
 12 May 49 KMH with Victor Moore |
 19 May 49 KMH with Dorothy Kirsten |
 26 May 49 KMH with Groucho Marx |
| Updated 01 Jun 25 |