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Al Jolson Podcast webmaster @ jolson.org
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Al Jolson was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. Starring on the radio during the first half of the twentieth century, he appeared with the great and the near great, creating wonderful audio memories. This podcast will include clips from programs which are being featured on the Official Al Jolson Website, www.jolson.org. Once posted, clips and their respective radio shows normally remain online through the end of the month following their posting. Beside the radio shows, the website itself is rich with other audio and video clips and recordings, text, and photos of the great Al Jolson
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 22 Apr 1948
Excerpt of the 22 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. This is an edited sample of some of the material from the show, including Levant's piano, Jolson's singing, and guest star Dorothy Kirsten. It will give you some idea of how much fun these three were having during the broadcast, and make you want to pop over to the Jolson website to hear more. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 15 Apr 1948
Excerpt of the 15 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Boyer 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 segment is includes Jolson's singing "All Alone" and "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face," some great and memorable Jolson - Levant banter, and even a political joke that still plays! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 08 Apr 1948
Excerpt of the 08 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Vera Vague was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear her segment. This segment is a great mix of Jolson and Levant, piano and voice, that you just have to listen to! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 01 Apr 1948
Excerpt of the 01 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. This edited segment of the program includes Jolson and Levant having fun with songs old and new, as well as Jimmy Durante's entrance and opening song, and a duet with Jolie. It's just a great sample of an even better radio program. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 25 Mar 1948
Excerpt of the 25 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Clifton Webb 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 segment is just a free wheeling segment with Jolson and Levant perfoming all across their comfort zones. You just have to hear it! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 18 Mar 1948
Excerpt of the 18 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward G. Robinson 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 segment includes Irish Eyes, an Indian Love ballad, and Frederic Chopin, among others, with Jolson and Levant in very fine form, indeed. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.