VINTAGE WIRELESS - AL JOLSON

Al Jolson (1886-1950)

Al Jolson was a master entertainer and his performing career

spanned 50 years. Jolson made a break in his career by

deciding one evening to perform in "black face" at a San

Francisco club; this soon became his trademark in show

business.

Al Jolson performed for US soldiers during four separate wars:

The Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.

He was the first person to speak in a feature film "The Jazz

Singer" based on his life. His first words were the famous

lines "You ain' t heard nothing yet." Our vintage wireless shows are a collection of Al Jolson's guest appearances and his starring role on the Kraft Music Hall radio programme.

This charming 30-minute music variety shows premiered in the mid-1940's and was created by hosted Cottonseed Clark. Charlie Linvalle (fiddler), Carolina Cotton (yodeler), Kirby Grant, Johnny Bond (comic) and Riders of the Purple Sage were regulars on the program. Also appearing were Maureen O'Connor, Clem Smith, Ken Curtis (singing cowboy) and Andy Parker and the Plainsmen. Guest appearances of top name talent such as Bob Hope and Roy Rogers added to the toe tapping entertainment.

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