Performing Arts

Command Performance

Command Performance is a variety program created to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces during World War II. Its broadcasts bring tog…

The Comedy Writers Show

This program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comedy for radio, focusing on the work involved in scripting a Bob Hope…

Show World

Show World presents an interview with actor Edward Everett Horton. The program offers a chance to hear Horton in conversation, with the focu…

Heartbeat of Broadway

Heartbeat of Broadway: The Story Behind Oklahoma points listeners toward the story of the musical Oklahoma!, the landmark stage work by Rich…

Famous Artists of the Air

Famous Artists of the Air presents performances by celebrated artists in a radio program devoted to music and the performing arts. The title…

Best of All

Best of All is presented here with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein identified in the title. The program offers a chance to hear these …

Chuck Schaden Interviews

In this interview, radio host Chuck Schaden speaks with Herb Vigran, a prolific character actor whose career included work in radio, film, a…

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood brings listeners into the world of film through the perspective of Hollywood columnist and radio personality Hedda …

Metropolitan Opera Auditions

Metropolitan Opera Auditions brings the world of opera to radio through performances by singers appearing before an audience and listeners a…

Bing Crosby General Electric Show

The Bing Crosby Show is a relaxed musical variety program built around Bing Crosby’s easygoing presence and familiar, conversational singing…

Sealtest Variety Theater

Sealtest Variety Theater is a radio variety program built around music, comedy, and guest appearances. This recording features Boris Karloff…

Broadway in Review

Broadway in Review offers a radio look at the world of Broadway entertainment. This recording is identified with singer Kitty Kallen, whose …

Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike offers a glimpse into the world of radio broadcasting, focusing on the people and performances heard over the air. The title…

Jimmie Fidler

Jimmie Fidler was a Hollywood columnist and radio personality known for reporting on the film industry and its stars. His program offers a g…

Tex and Jinx

Tex and Jinx was a New York radio interview and conversation program hosted by Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg, the husband-and-wife team kn…

The Pop Chronicles of the 50s and 60s

The Pop Chronicles of the 50s and 60s is a documentary series about the development of popular music across two transformative decades. Thro…

Rudy Vallee

Rudy Vallée’s radio program centers on the singer and bandleader, whose relaxed delivery and popular songs helped make him one of rad…

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood offers a glimpse into the world of film through profiles of screen performers. This program features Cary Gra…

Harvest of Stars

Harvest of Stars is a radio variety program hosted by James Melton, the tenor whose singing is at the heart of the show. The program brings …

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood brings the world of film and its personalities to radio through the perspective of Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper…