Episodes
Excerpt of the 15 Jun 1936 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Burlesque, featuring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler. This segment features Al Jolson singing three songs from the program, some comedy scripted between Jolson and Keeler, and even some of Ruby's tap dancing. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 06/16/24
Excerpt of the 10 Jun 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt with the first and last songs of this, the last broadcast of the 1948 season of the program. After a topical reference to Gen. MacArthur, Jolson went back to near the beginning of his career, singing "Alexander's Ragtime Band." He then closed the program with a new song he had penned in tribute to the new Jewish state,...
Published 06/09/24
Published 06/09/24
Excerpt of the 03 Jun 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Ezio Pinza, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. It begins with a recognition of Jolson's receiving an award for service to humanity. His songs include "At Sundown," and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," part of his service to posterity. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the...
Published 06/02/24
Excerpt of the 27 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. It begins with a "Happy Birthday" to Al Jolson on his 62nd birthday, a full chorus of "April Showers," and a tribute to George Gershwin. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 05/26/24
Excerpt of the 20 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Henry Morgan, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. This segment could be called "You Made Me Love You," as that is the first song. What follows is an assortment of songs keyed to love and relationships that only Jolson could get away with. Many of these are unique to this broadcast. The complete broadcast, along...
Published 05/19/24
Excerpt of the 13 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. Enjoy a great musical baseball bit, and Jolson singing a song he really should have recorded. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 05/12/24
Excerpt of the 06 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Groucho Marx, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment which preceeded Groucho's entrance. Jolson shines in this segment, with "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy," and a song rarely heard today, but so relevant, "Remember Mother's Day." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 05/05/24
Excerpt of the 29 Apr 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Victor Moore, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment which preceeded Moore's entrance. Enjoy the banter, and Al Jolson singing "Nature Boy," "Give My Regards To Broadway," and "I Only Have Eyes For You"; then come over to the Jolson website to hear more. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al...
Published 04/28/24
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...
Published 04/21/24
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...
Published 04/14/24
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.
Published 04/07/24
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.
Published 03/31/24
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.
Published 03/24/24
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.
Published 03/17/24
Excerpt of the 11 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Edward Everett Horton 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, which includes one of his unique comedy ditties; this excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the...
Published 03/10/24
Excerpt of the 04 Mar 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Cary Grant 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 excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant singing some very old songs, in their very typical way. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 03/03/24
Excerpt of the 26 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While David Niven 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 excerpt is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant cutting up classical music and promoting some more modern numbers. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Published 02/25/24
Excerpt of the 19 Feb 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 except is plucked from the middle of the show, and features Jolson and Levant with a musical weather report, and a unique closing number. There are some songs here that Jolson never recorded anywhere else, and the full radio program has even more. Enjoy this 101th...
Published 02/18/24
Excerpt of the 12 Feb 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Charles Laughton 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 excerpt includes Al Jolson's opening and closing numbers from the show, along with a little dialog with announcer, Ken Carpenter, from the middle portion of the program, and includes Al Jolson and Oscar Levant singing "Pretty Baby," "Water Boy," "The One I Love Belongs...
Published 02/11/24
Excerpt of the 29 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Walter O'Keefe 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 Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant played around with classical music, opera, and Broadway songs in a great performance. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al...
Published 01/28/24
Excerpt of the 22 Jan 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Lucille Ball was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear her mix it up with Jolie; this except includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with songs old and new, including "The Traumerei," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "Hannah In Savannah." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio...
Published 01/21/24
Excerpt of the 15 Jan 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Bing Crosby was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site to hear him harmonize with Jolie; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson and Levant kibbitzed with classics and opera, and Al Jolson sang a song he had featured years ago on a Shell Chateau, "Mightly Lak A Rose." The complete broadcast, along with other...
Published 01/14/24
Excerpt of the 01 Jan 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Madeleine Carroll was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "My Blue Heaven," and "Summertime," and Levant was his usual self with accompaniment and repartee. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson...
Published 12/31/23
Excerpt of the 25 Dec 1947 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. While Boris Karloff was the guest on this week's show, you will have to listen to the full show on the Jolson site; this excerpt includes Jolson and Oscar Levant from the middle of the show. Jolson sang "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," and "Melancholy Baby." Levant noodled a bit on the piano, and Jolson responded with some opera with a Yiddish flavor. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson...
Published 12/24/23