The is part of a series of shows on President Roosevelt which were produced and narrated by John Salisbury and broadcast on KXL, Portland, OR, in 1973. This particular show features soundbites from many celebrities, including: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh,…
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That’s Entertainment Part 2
Following the success of the 1974 film, That’s Entertainment, MGM produced this sequel which went into general circulation in the U.S. on May 17, 1976. Like its predecessor, this was a retrospective of MGM films released from the 1930’s into the 1950’s. Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire served as hosts for the film. Scenes from…
The Big Sound – Shopping Days Until Christmas (Again)
If this one looks or sounds a little familiar to you, its because we originally posted it last December 22nd. But, it fits so well on this date that we decided to post it again. If you didn’t see the original post, enjoy it this time around. If you haven’t read any of the other…
Sloh knows Jimmy Stewart is a Swell Guy – Do You?
Sloh’s music is best categorized as electronic. Over an instrument base, Sloh has layered some of Stewart’s dialogue from the films, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Shop Around the Corner and The Philadelphia Story into the song, Jimmy Stewart is a Swell Guy. …
The Naked Spur – Soundtrack
The Naked Spur, starring Jimmy Stewart, Janet Leigh and Robert Ryan, was released in February of 1953. The original soundtrack music was written by Bronislau Kaper. The orchestrations were by Robert Franklin and Hans Sommer was the conductor. All music was recorded September 15 and 16, 1952. However, no soundtrack album was issued at the…
Chase and Sanborn 100th Anniversary Show
In 1964, the Chase & Sanborn Coffee Company celebrated its 100th anniversary in business. The company had sponsored several radio shows through the years and put together this “clip” show featuring some of the greatest moments from those programs. The show was hosted by Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and broadcast by NBC on November…
Rose Marie – Soundtrack
Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were the stars of this 1936 film, with Stewart playing the minor role of John Flower in only his second feature film appearance. Below is a candid photo from the set of the film which appeared in the September, 1936, edition of Hollywood: Seen eating birthday cake are (L-R): Gene…
Getting Caught Up
I just returned home yesterday from a very, very, very unexpected three-day stay in the hospital. This morning, I posted the blogs for: Monday, the 7th – Arch Oboler Remembers WWII; Tuesday, the 8th – An Evening with Bing Crosby and His Guests; and, Wednesday, the 9th – Old-Time Radio The Jack Benny show. Finally,…
An Evening with Bing Crosby and His Guests: 50 Rare Original Recordings
This digital set was issue for downloading and streaming in 2013 by Mach60 Music. Stewart is represented on the set by one 50 second clip of the song Mississippi Mud. Jimmy, Bing and Fran Warren had originally sung the song in the March 19, 1952, edition of The Bing Crosby Show. The clip is edited…
How the West Was Won – Singles and Re-Issues
Besides all of the album releases, at least four singles of the theme were also issued in 1963. All four releases were noted in Billboard. Reprise 20159 – Les Baxter’s Balladeers This review appeared in the March 23, 1963, edition of Billboard. Dot 16461 – George Cates This release was also mentioned for the first…
