December was always a very busy month for Jimmy Stewart and his recording and radio career. Over the years he has done many public service announcements (Toys for Tots, Christmas Seals, Salvation Army), Christmas readings and church services. He has recorded drop-ins for radio stations in which he lets shoppers know how many shopping days…
Suspense – Mission Completed
For Mr. Stewart’s third appearance on Suspense (December 1, 1949) a real psychological thriller was chosen. This preview from the San Antonio Express, San Antonio, TX, describes it very well. Stewart’s hometown newspaper, The Indiana Gazette, also announced the show to their readers. Joining Stewart in the cast were John Dehner as Dr. Benson, Herb…
House Party
Art Linkletter’s very popular House Party ran on radio from 1945 until 1967. It made the move to television in 1952 and remained a viewer favorite until 1969. Know best for his interviews of children, Linkletter also had stars on his program and interviewed them as well. One appearance by Jimmy Stewart has been confirmed…
The Six Shooter – Sheriff Billy
The lack of official titles for these stories leads to trouble once again as this show is know by at least four other names – Billy Riddle, New Sheriff, The Sheriff’s Old Man and Man and Boy. At least one newspaper, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, ran a nice photo ad this week. As has become…
Voice of Democracy
In 1947, Stewart had been a part of the “I Speak for Democracy” contest disc. By 1949, the name of the contest had been changed to “Voice of Democracy.” Jimmy’s 1947 speech was edited and used again on this new recording (D9-QM-10597). The article below appeared in the September 12, 1949, edition of Broadcasting magazine…
A Moment for Thanksgiving
Presented this time is some updated information for the public service announcement Stewart recorded for the United Presbyterian Church disc, A Moment for Thanksgiving. The 10-inch, 33 1/3 RPM disc was issued in a special jacket: Mr. Stewart’s message was the first one on side two of the disc: The music heard on his spot…
Jimmy Stewart: It’s a Thankful Life
This special two hour program syndicated by the Mutual Network and Westwood One, was covered in detail in Jimmy Stewart on the Air, but no photos or audio could be included. We’ll add them here. The program was scheduled to air anytime between November 22 and 25, 1990. It was issued to participating radio stations…
Good News of 1938 (November 25, 1937)
According to an article in Variety (dated December 1, 1937), Jimmy Stewart was the guest on this show. Appearing along with him were Allan Jones (M.C.), Rosalind Russell, Fannie Brice, Betty Jayne, Doug McPhail, Helen Troy, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Sigmund Romberg, C. Aubrey Smith, Ronald Sinclair, Meredith Willson’s Orchestra and Max Terr’s Chorus. No…
The Rare Breed – Radio Spots
Universal Pictures released a 7-inch, 45 RPM disc on red vinyl featuring six different radio ads for the film, The Rare Breed, when the film was released in 1966. All of the spots featured Stewart’s voice in dialogue from the film. CPM 7-122 There were two 60-second spots: two 30-second spots: and two 20-second spots:…
The Man Who Knew Too Much – Soundtrack Music
There was no soundtrack album for this Jimmy Stewart-Doris Day film, but Whatever Will Be, Will be (Que Sera, Sera) (Jay Livingston/Ray Evans). Day’s song from the film became a huge international hit. Her single was issued as both a 78 RPM and a 45 RPM record: The single was reviewed in Billboard magazine on…
