Performing Arts
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…
Metropolitan Opera
Experience Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, an opera centered on the singer Floria Tosca, the painter Mario Cavaradossi, and the powerful police chi…
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 …
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…
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…
Front and Center
Front and Center is a variety program built around music and entertainment for members of the armed forces and radio listeners at home. Its …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Sealtest Variety Theater
Sealtest Variety Theater is a radio variety program built around music, comedy, and guest appearances. This recording features Boris Karloff…
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…
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby’s radio performances center on his relaxed, conversational presence and unmistakable singing voice. His programs blend popular s…
Philco Radio Time
Philco Radio Time is a variety program built around music, comedy, and guest appearances. This recording features pianist and entertainer Al…
Lives of Our Great Artists
Lives of Our Great Artists presents a biographical portrait of Al Jolson, the celebrated singer and entertainer. This installment, titled “T…
Critics Circle Theater
Critics Circle Theater presents a radio program dated April 4, 1948, featuring an award presentation for A Streetcar Named Desire. The title…
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…
Jimmie Fidler
Jimmie Fidler’s radio program brings the Hollywood columnist’s perspective to the world of film and entertainment. In this recording, the ti…
GI Journal
GI Journal is a wartime variety program presented for American service members, combining comedy, music, and entertainment in a radio revue.…