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Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

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72 episodes

6 days 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

Show more...

Performing Arts

Episodes (20/72)

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "I Only Have Eyes For You" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby duet with a heartfelt performance of "I Only Have Eyes For You" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

6 days ago

1 minute 58 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson sings "Swanee" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson was a guest on the Bing Crosby program, and made his entrance with this spirited version of George Gershwin's "Swanee." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

6 days ago

2 minutes 14 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby put their talents together singing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

6 days ago

2 minutes 21 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" from 28 Dec 49

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby joined voices in a lively rendition "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

6 days ago

2 minutes 17 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Jack Kirkwood with "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells" 25 Dec 48

Enjoy Al Jolson and Jack Kirkwood give their spin on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells" in this brief excerpt of the 25 Dec 1948 broadcast of "Two Hours of Stars." The complete, two hour, broadcast is available from the Audio Department of the International Al Jolson Society. An edited half hour compilation of Al Jolson's performances from the program circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 week ago

2 minutes 18 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson Sitting On Top Of The World from 25 Dec 48

Excerpt of the 25 Dec 1948 broadcast of Two Hours of Stars, featuring Al Jolson. This is the beginning of a two hour program which featured a host of stars. In this podcast, you will hear Lauritz Melchoir try to sing, "Mammy," followed by Al Jolson singing "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." The complete, two hour, broadcast is available from the Audio Department of the International Al Jolson Society. An edited half hour compilation of Al Jolson's performances from the program circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

1 week ago

2 minutes 49 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson on "Amos 'n' Andy" from 17 Dec 1946

Excerpt of the 17 Dec 1946 broadcast of the "Amos 'n' Andy" radio show, featuring Al Jolson. This is an edited segment of Jolson's appearance on this popular program, placed to plug the Jolson biopic, "The Jolson Story." There is more of Jolie on the complete program, which was so popular that Jolson even said his father stopped to listen to it. The complete broadcast of this show circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

2 weeks ago

3 minutes 46 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson sings "California Here I Come" from 16 Dec 1939

Excerpt of the 16 Dec 1939 broadcast of the opening of the Arrowhead Springs Resort. In this clip, Al Jolson sings "California, Here I Come" in a unique arrangement, with a chorus, verse, and two choruses, followed by a bit of a comical routine. This is the only time Jolson recorded the song this way, and the audience reaction speaks to their approval. 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

3 minutes 57 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Judy Garland sings "Comes Love" from 16 Dec 1939

Excerpt of the 16 Dec 1939 broadcast of the opening of the Arrowhead Springs Resort. Al Jolson opened the broadcast with a great rendition of "California, Here I Come," and Judy Garland closed the broadcast with this performance of "Comes Love." 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

3 minutes 57 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson sings "Cantor on the Sabbath" from 7 Dec 1935

Excerpt of the 07 Dec 1935 broadcast of the NBC Radio Studio dedication, featuring Al Jolson. This is a brief sample of the two hour broadcast, of which about an hour and a quarter survive, and includes Al Jolson singing "Cantor on the Sabbath." Jolson is one of many stars on the program, appearing several times in the broadcast. 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 month ago

4 minutes 52 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson on Bing Crosby Show sings Toot Toot Tootsie - 30 Nov 49

Excerpt of the 30 Nov 1949 Bing Crosby Program with guest star Al Jolson. Along with the great songs sung by Bing, Al Jolson joined the program with a few songs, including the one in this podcast. With Bing's pithy introduction, enjoy Jolie singing and whistling "Toot, Toot, Tootsie," with more from Bing at the end. 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 month ago

3 minutes 26 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby duet from 30 Nov 49

Excerpt of the 30 Nov 1949 Bing Crosby Program with guest star Al Jolson. Along with the great songs sung by Bing, Al Jolson and Bing Crosby joined voices in a duet with "Back In Your Own Backyard." 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 month ago

3 minutes 1 second

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson on This Is Your Life from 23 Nov 1948

Excerpt of the 23 Nov 1948 broadcast of "This Is Your Life," honoring Ada Nelligan, a wardrobe mistress whose years in the entertainment industry were marked with the program. This is the Jolson segment of the program, recalling Al Jolson's contact with Ms. Nelligan some 23 years previously. 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 month ago

3 minutes 55 seconds

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson, Al Smith and Avalon from 01 Nov 1938

Excerpt of the 01 Nov 1938 Lifebuoy Program starring Al Jolson with guest Gov. Al Smith. This is the closing segment of the program, with Al Jolson going over old times with the former Governor of New York, Al Smith. Al Jolson concluded the segment with a rendition of "Avalon." 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 month ago

8 minutes 29 seconds

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.

2 months 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 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago

8 minutes 15 seconds