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Podcast title	Al Jolson Podcast
Website URL	http://www.jolson.org
Description	A weekly podcast featuring Al Jolson, The World's Greatest Entertainer, sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society
Updated	Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500
Category	Music Arts Comedy
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1. Al Jolson and Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom from 29 Jun 1935 http://www.jolson.org/350629/3... download (audio/mpeg, 9.77Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 29 Jun 1935 Shell Chateau starring Al Jolson with guest star Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom. Al Jolson begins the segment with a comedy routine, and follows with two great songs, and a segment interviewing the famous boxer, which concludes with Rosenbloom singing a song in his unique style. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
2. Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler from 15 Jun 1936 http://www.jolson.org/360615/3... download (audio/mpeg, 7.40Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 15 Jun 1936 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Burlesque, featuring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler. This segment features Al Jolson singing three songs from the program, some comedy scripted between Jolson and Keeler, and even some of Ruby's tap dancing. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
3. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 10 Jun 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480610/4... download (audio/mpeg, 4.67Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 10 Jun 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt with the first and last songs of this, the last broadcast of the 1948 season of the program. After a topical reference to Gen. MacArthur, Jolson went back to near the beginning of his career, singing "Alexander's Ragtime Band." He then closed the program with a new song he had penned in tribute to the new Jewish state, "Israel." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
4. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 03 Jun 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480603/4... download (audio/mpeg, 4.71Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 03 Jun 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Ezio Pinza, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. It begins with a recognition of Jolson's receiving an award for service to humanity. His songs include "At Sundown," and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," part of his service to posterity. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
5. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 27 May 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480527/4... download (audio/mpeg, 3.81Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 27 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. It begings with a "Happy Birthday" to Al Jolson on his 62nd birthday, a full chorus of "April Showers," and a tribute to George Gershwin. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
6. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 20 May 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480520/4... download (audio/mpeg, 5.17Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 20 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Henry Morgan, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. This segment could be called "You Made Me Love You," as that is the first song. What follows is an assortment of songs keyed to love and relationships that only Jolson could get away with. Many of these are unique to this broadcast. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
7. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 13 May 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480513/4... download (audio/mpeg, 4.82Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 13 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Dorothy Kirsten, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment from the middle of the program. Enjoy a great musical baseball bit, and Jolson singing a song he really should have recorded. The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
8. Al Jolson on Kraft Music Hall from 06 May 1948 http://www.jolson.org/480506/4... download (audio/mpeg, 4.25Mb) Description: Excerpt of the 06 May 1948 broadcast of the Kraft Music Hall, starring Al Jolson. The guest star this week was Groucho Marx, but this segment is an edited excerpt of the Jolson - Levant segment which preceeded Groucho's entrance. Jolson shines in this segment, with "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy," and a song rarely heard today, but so relevant, "Remember Mother's Day." The complete broadcast, along with other Jolson radio shows, is available at the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.