The Chase and Sanborn Hour
May Robson and Greta Garbo Sketch
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The Chase and Sanborn Hour was a popular variety program built around comedy, music, and guest appearances. Its changing cast of performers brought together sketches and musical entertainment, with the featured guests adding a special focus to each broadcast.
This recording is identified with May Robson and Greta Garbo in a sketch. The program’s variety format offers a mix of spoken performance and entertainment rather than a single continuous story, making it a snapshot of the personalities and styles that shaped American network radio.
The appeal lies in hearing celebrated performers meet the lively, theatrical conventions of a radio variety show. Comedy and music share the stage, while the guest appearance gives this broadcast its distinctive point of interest.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.