When Jimmy Stewart guested on Bing Crosby’s radio show on March 19, 1952, he, Bing and Fran Warren sang a short rendition of Mississippi Mud (Harry Barris/James Cavanaugh). This was edited from the show and released on several Bing Crosby compilation albums. The entire segment lasts only 51-seconds and begins with Jimmy saying, “Hey Bing…Bing…What……
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Call Northside 777 (Digital)
In 2008, Saland Publishing issued a digital only copy of the Screen Directors’ Playhouse production of Call Northside 777, which had originally been broadcast on December 9, 1949. It is available for download and streaming on most of the usually online sites…
AMC Movies to Go – Destry Rides Again
In 1999, AMC Movies to Go issued the 2-cassette set, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon/Destry Rides Again (AMC 51498). Destry Rides Again is the Lux Radio Theatre production, starring Stewart and Joan Blondell, which was originally broadcast on November 5, 1945. John Wayne, who starred in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, towered over Jimmy on…
The Death Valley 49ers
On December 3, 1949, a Death Valley Centennial celebration was held in Desolation Canyon, Death Valley, CA. As part of the celebration, a pageant titled “The Death Valley ‘49ers” was presented. The program was narrated by Jimmy Stewart and featured many actors as voices of the pioneers – Gail Russell, Anne Revere, Guy Madison, Parley…
The Big Sound – Who Am I?
If you haven’t read any of the other The Big Sound blogs, let me begin by telling you that this was a series of 12-inch, 33 1/3/ RPM records issued to participating radio stations in the early 1960’s. Each disc featured short spots delivered by film, TV, music and sports celebrities, which the station could…
The Big Sleep – Soundtrack
The Big Sleep was a 1978 film is which Stewart appeared as General Sternwood. Robert Mitchum starred in the film as Philip Marlowe. Others appearing were Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, Joan Collins, Edward Fox, John Mills, Oliver Reed and Harry Andrews. Jerry Fielding wrote the original soundtrack music for the film. No album…
Rear Window – Radio Spots
When Rear Window was released in 1954, a series of radio spots were prepared to advertise its showings. Jimmy Stewart’s voice is not heard on any of the spots. Instead, we hear Alfred Hitchcock. Stewart and Grace Kelly are mentioned in all of the spots. A few of the other stars are also mentioned in…
The World’s Greatest Old-Time Radio Shows – The Six Shooter
In 2002, Radio Spirits began issuing a series of single CD’s, each featuring two of old-time radio’s greatest shows. The CD’s were housed in a special cardboard sleeve with the opening at the top. The sleeve also had two holes punched on its left side. Radio Spirits also produce a special 4-ring binder in which…
How the West Was Won – Soundtrack Albums
The soundtrack album for the film, How the West Was Won, was issued at the same time as the movie in 1963 on the MGM label (1SE5 [stereo]/1E5 [mono]). The original U.S. soundtrack album was issued in a special, fold-out cover. Unless otherwise noted, all songs are by the MGM Studio Orchestra. Side 1: 1…
Theatre Guild on the Air – That’s Gratitude
Jimmy Stewart made his third of six appearances on U.S. Steel’s Theatre Guild on the Air on September 26, 1948, in the play That’s Gratitude. According to the contract, Stewart was to be paid $2500 for his appearance: Many of the newspaper previews for the program featured Stewart’s photo. The first one is from the…
