Al Jolson Podcast

Excerpt of the 18 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Groucho Marx was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. After a cheesy introduction by Levant, Al Jolson sang "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face," "I Wonder What's Become of Sally," and "Christmas Dreaming," a holiday song rarely heard today. There is much more in the complete show, including a comedy routine with Groucho. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 11 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. George Jessel was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. Jolson's songs include "Mandy, "I'll Get By," and "I Only Have Eyes For You." There is much more in the complete show, including a skit with George Jessel. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 28 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Metropolitan Opera star Dorothy Kirsten was the guest star on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. Jolson's songs include "She's A Latin From Manhattan," and "Down Among The Sheltering Palms." There is much more in the complete show, including a duet with Dorothy Kirsten. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 21 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. Al Jolson, himself, was the only star, guest or otherwise, on this episode of the program, and this segment, with Oscar Levant and Lou Bring's orchestra, tries to capture the feel of Jolson's Winter Garden days! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 14 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson with guest star Ezio Pinza. This excerpt includes comedy and song with Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, with a musical city tour in eight bars, ending with "After You've Gone" played real hot! The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 07 Oct 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson with guest star Edward G. Robinson. This excerpt includes comedy and song with Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, involving Al Jolson's new little boy; and ends with a rousing rendition of "Chinatown, My Chinatown." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Excerpt of the 04 Nov 1948 Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson. George Burns and Gracie Alles were the guest stars on this program, but this segment is from the middle section of the broadcast, and features Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, in comedy and song. Jolson's songs include "Shine On Harvest Moon," and "Someone Else May Be There While I'm Gone." There is much more in the complete show, including a skit with Burns and Allen. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.