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Al Jolson sang his signature song, "My Mammy," very few times on the radio. This great rendition is from the 16 Feb 48 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "The Jolson Story." Ludwig Donath, who played Papa Yoelson in the film, also played the role in this broadcast, and can be heard at the beginning of this segment. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson rad...

Al Jolson appeared the Lux Radio Theatre's broadcast adaptation of "The Jolson Story" on 16 Feb 1948. Just as with the film, the first song he sang was "Ma Blushin' Rosie." Here is the setup with William Demarest, reprising his role as Steve Martin, followed by Jolson, himself, singing this great song. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows,...

Wanting to show that they knew more than old songs, Al Jolsno and Bing Crosby joined voices in "Bye, Bye Baby" from the then current show, "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" on Bing's 15 Feb 1950 radio program. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson appeared on Bing Crosby's program on 15 Feb 1050. This segment involves an old joke about Hawaii, and a great duet of "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Bing and Al. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

From the 01 Feb 1950 Burns and Allens program, Gracie Allen prods Al Jolson to go head to head with George Burns in a sining contest. Jolson sings "Yes Sir, That's My Baby," "Pretty Baby," and "Baby Face." George Burn sings bits and pieces of his numbers, and it's four minuts of great fun There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on...

Al Jolson appeared on the Burns and Allen program on 01 Feb 1050. After a brief interchange with Gracie Allen, he went into an exuberant rendition of "Toot, Toot, Tootsie (Goo'Bye)" There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Monte Woolley introduced this song by Irving Berlin, telling a bit about its history. Jolson then gave his unique touch to "When I Leave The World Behind." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson opened the 26 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with a real old song, "I'm Going Back To The Shack Where The Black Eyed Susans Grow," followed by a bit of strained with and about guest Montey Woolley. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

As part of a War Bond effort during World War II, Al Jolson closed his 19 Jan 43 program with this dialog, edited a bit for this podcast, and song, a song which still has meaning today, "There'll Never Be Another War." 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.

Al Jolson opened the 19 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program by singing the old song, "My Gal Sal," in two arrangements, followed by a bit of topical for the day humor. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

With an introduction by Robert Benchley, here is Al Jolson singing his blockbuster hit, "Sonny Boy." 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.

Al Jolson opened the 12 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with a song from his early days, "Yoo Hoo." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson packed at least eight bars of ten Gershwin songs in this 4 minute excerpt of his Colgate radio broadcast of 5 Jan 1943. He ended it with a rousing "Strike Up The Band" addressed to the wartime audience. 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.

Al Jolson opened the 5 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with this wonderful rendition of "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 r...

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 Soci...

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...

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 lively, 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 br...

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....

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 cir...

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.