Description: "The Philco Radio Hall of Fame" radio show transcription discs recorded by The Blue Network. One complete 60 minute radio program on these two 16 inch, black lacquer acetate coated glass, 33 1/3 rpm discs. These discs were recorded for reference purposes only and not available to the general public, very rare!"The Philco Radio Hall of Fame" radio program of January 21, 1945 starring Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra with Kay Thompson & Her Rhythm Singers, Carmen Miranda & Her Band, Jimmy Durante, Arthur Treacher, Gene Austin and master of ceremonies Tom Brennaman Program is broadcast from The Earl Carroll Theater Restaurant in Hollywood, CAThese are rare, one of a kind discs with outstanding performances by Carmen Miranda & Kay ThompsonCarmen Miranda sings "Tico Tico" & "South American Way" & an unidentified song in Spanish or PortugueseKay Thompson & Her Rhythm Singers perform "Louisiana Purchase" & "Love (Love Can Be A Moment's Madness)". Fantastic vocals by Kay Thompson. Kay Thompson is introduced as "one of the greatest song stylists to ever hit the airwaves" Gene Austin sings "The Crazy Song", "My Melancholy Baby / After You've Gone", My Blue Heaven". The first two songs feature piano by Gene AustinInstrumental song by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra include "Midnight In Paris"Program includes a comedy spot with Carmen Miranda & Tom Brennaman. Includes a comedy spot with Jimmy Durante & Arthur Treacher where Durante wants Treacher to be his butler. Durante later sings the comedy song "If Washington Needs Me?"Program is sponsored by Philco Radios with commercials. Announcer is Jimmy Wallington. Program was originally broadcast over The Blue NetworkDiscs are in Excellent condition with Excellent or better sound, beautiful discs! No cracks on these rare glass discsPlease note that, due to their size, most standard turntables will not play 16 inch radio transcription discs. For $10 I can make a CD of both discs for the buyer only U. S. Buyer pays $25 Priority Mail or FEDEX shipping - I'm not going to ship these glass discs by Media Mail. Please note I will not ship these discs internationally
Price: 159.99 USD
Location: Woodinville, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-02T10:02:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Artist: Carmen Miranda, Kay Thompson, Tom Brennaman, Paul Whiteman, Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, Gene Austin, Arthur Treacher, Jimmy Durante
Speed: 33RPM
Format: Record
Release Year: 1945
Release Title: Philco Radio Hall of Fame Carmen Miranda Kay Thompson Radio Discs
Style: Big Band/Swing
Record Size: 16"
Material: Glass
Genre: Jazz
