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Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

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58 episodes

1 week ago

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 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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Episodes (20/58)

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson with two unique songs from 18 Oct 1938

Excerpt of the 18 Oct 1938 Lifebuoy Program starring Al Jolson. This is a sample of the material in the half hour show, which also stars Martha Raye and Parkyakarkus, with guest stars Marie Wilson and Charles Butterworth. Al Jolson's songs, "Confidentially," and "When Day Is Done," are included for your enjoyment. Within the program itself, Jolson and Raye duet in "Sweet Georgia Brown," and several comic sketches are featured. There is much more in the complete broadcast of this show, which circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 week ago

4 minutes 26 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson singing his history from 01 Oct 1936

Excerpt of the 01 Oct 1936 Sears program Then and Now guest starring Al Jolson. Along with other stars of the day, Al Jolson appeared on this programs celebrating Sears 50th anniversary, and sang excerpts of his hits in a biographical fashion. He also puts part of The Singing Fool on the radio, complete with "Sonny Boy." There is much more in the complete broadcast of this show, which circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 weeks ago

8 minutes 40 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Barry Gray from 27 Oct 1946

Excerpt of the 27 Oct 1946 Barry Gray Show with Guest Star Al Jolson. Al Jolson appeared on the late night talk show just after the opening of The Jolson Story, and for almost 90 minutes told stories of his life, joked, and sang. This podcast contains three of the songs from that evening, Ma Blushin' Rosie, April Showers, and Swanee, and there is much more in the whole program. There is much more in the complete broadcast of this show, which circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 weeks ago

9 minutes 22 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Steve Allen from 26 Oct 1949

Excerpt of the 26 Oct 1949 Steve Allen show with guest star Al Jolson. Al Jolson's candid, unscripted, appearance during this 45 minute broadcast is only hinted by the sample included in this podcast. Listen to him joke and interact with a very young Steve Allen, whose career was just starting, and thrill the audience with a performance of "California, Here I Come," with a long ovation in response. There is much more in the complete broadcast of this show, which circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

4 weeks ago

11 minutes 27 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson tribute from 01 Oct 1946

Excerpt of the 01 Oct 1946 tribute broadcast to Al Jolson. This star-studded program originated from both New York and California, and included George Jessel, Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Perry Como, and others, in an hour long tribute to the World's Greatest Entertainer upon the release of The Jolson Story. This podcast includes songs by Eddie Cantor, Dinah Shore, and Frank Sinatra, along with the ending of the program by Mr. Jolson. If there is any doubt about how those in the business felt about Al Jolson, this should get rid of them for all time. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 month ago

15 minutes 32 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson last broadcast from Japan from 16 Sep 1950

Excerpt of the 16 Sep 1950 Al Jolson performance at the Itazuke Air Force Base in Japan. This excerpt includes three songs from the half-hour transcription, which includes Jolson joking and singing for his favorite audience, soldiers at the front. "Swanee," "April Showers," and "The Anniversary Song" are the three songs heard here, there is quite a bit more in the original program. This is likely the last transcribed performance of Al Jolson; he died about one month after this show. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 month ago

8 minutes 15 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson calling horse race from 16 Sep 1933

Excerpt of the 16 Sep 1933 broadcast from Belmont Park with Al Jolson. Having wrapped one movie, starting another, and headlining on the radio, Al Jolson took time to go to Belmont Park in New York, and appear on the radio to joke and call a race at the track. This is just a race and a little humor, there is much more in the 30 minute program. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 month ago

3 minutes 55 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson, George Jessel on George Gershwin 08 Sep 1937

This brief excerpt of the two hour program includes Jessel's eulogy of Gershwin, and Jolson's performance of Gershwin's first, and greatest, hit, "Swanee," which he sang without whistling. An edited version of this long show circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 month ago

4 minutes 50 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson, George Jessel and Toot Toot Tootsie from 07 Sep 1937

Excerpt of the September 7, 1937, Lifebuoy Program starring Al Jolson with guest George Jessel. This clip from the existing 16 minute transcription of the broadcast features Al Jolson and George Jessel having fun with "Toot, Toot, Tootsie." The full existing segment of the broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 months ago

3 minutes 2 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson in polio drive with April Showers September 1949

Excerpt of the September, 1949, polio drive program in Baltimore featuring Al Jolson. In this edited segment, Jolson recalled his boyhood in Charm City, and sang "April Showers," accompanied by Harry Akst. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 months ago

5 minutes 49 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson during WWII August 1942

Excerpt of the August, 1942, Contact program starring Al Jolson. This program, broadcast in support of the military during World War II, featured Al Jolson as Honorary Soldier of the Week. This excerpt includes some topical humor, along with his popular "California, Here I Come." The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 months ago

3 minutes 27 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson singing his story from 13 Aug 1941

Excerpt of the 13 Aug 1941 Treasury Hour Program, featuring Al Jolson. Having just closed his last Broadway show, Al Jolson joined in this effort to sell Defense Bonds before World War II erupted. Here is an edited version of his closing segment, which suggests the plot of his life story, The Jolson Story, to be made five years later. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 months ago

13 minutes 14 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor and Irving Berlin from 03 Aug 1938

Excerpt of the 03 Aug 1938 Tribute to Irving Berlin featuring Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor and Irving Berlin. This one hour radio program was both a tribute to Berlin, and a plug for the new movie Alexander's Ragtime Band. Along with the many other stars in the show, enjoy three great stars singing great Berlin tunes. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 months ago

7 minutes 40 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson on Eddie Cantor Show from 8 Jun 1948

Excerpt of the 08 Jun 1948 broadcast of The Eddie Cantor Pabst Blue Ribbon Program with guest star Al Jolson. Al Jolson took note of the 34th anniversary of Eddie and Ida Cantor being wed, and sang a song to them as only he could. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 months ago

4 minutes 5 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson singing April Showers from 23 Jul 1944

Excerpt of the 23 Jul 1944 broadcast of Your All Time Hit Parade, starring Tommy Dorsey with guest star Al Jolson. Recovering from illness contracted while entertaining the troops in World War II, Al Jolson appeared on just this program during the summer of 1944. Singing two songs, one of which, April Showers, is featured in the podcast, he continued the work he started to maintain the morale of our fighting men and women. Harry von Zell is also featured on this broadcast. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 months ago

6 minutes 4 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson calling horse race from 16 Jul 1940

Excerpt of the 16 Jul 1940 broadcast from Arlington Park with Al Jolson. Appearing in Chicago promoting his last Broadway show then in preview, Al Jolson took time to call a race at the track. This is just the race, there is much more in the ten minute program. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 months ago

2 minutes 10 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson Gershwin Tribute from 12 Jul 1937

Excerpt of the 12 Jul 1937 Tribute to George Gershwin, featuring Al Jolson. This was one of two numbers performed by Al Jolson on a radio tribute broadcast the evening following George Gershwin's death. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

3 months ago

3 minutes 40 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson sings "Mammy, I'll Sing About You" from June, 1935

Excerpt of the June, 1935, Go Into Your Dance radio promotion starring Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler. This is a brief clip from a ten minute radio promotion for the Jolson - Keeler flick which was then premiering all over the country. Enjoy Jolson singing "Mammy, I'll Sing About You," then listen to the rest of the show on the website, and then watch the movie! The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

4 months ago

1 minute 50 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor from 04 Jun 1941

Excerpt of the 04 Jun 1941 Eddie Cantor Program with guest star Al Jolson. Jolie did not sing a lot of songs during this great show, but this tribute to Eddie Cantor's wife is a singular gem. Enjoy it, and all of the material from the show in the full program. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

4 months ago

4 minutes 2 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler from 15 Jun 1936

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 circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

4 months ago

9 minutes