Episodes

  • Al Jolson on Top of the World from 5 Jan 1943

    Al Jolson on Top of the World from 5 Jan 1943
    Jan 4 2026
    Al Jolson opened the 5 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with this wonderful rendition of "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    3 mins
  • Al Jolson with Gershwin Medley from 5 Jan 1943

    Al Jolson with Gershwin Medley from 5 Jan 1943
    Jan 4 2026
    Al Jolson packed at least eight bars of ten Gershwin songs in this 4 minute excerpt of his Colgate radio broadcast of 5 Jan 1943. He ended it with a rousing "Strike Up The Band" addressed to the wartime audience. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    5 mins
  • Al Jolson sings "Swanee" from 28 Dec 49

    Al Jolson sings "Swanee" from 28 Dec 49
    Dec 28 2025
    Al Jolson was a guest on the Bing Crosby program, and made his entrance with this spirited version of George Gershwin's "Swanee." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    2 mins
  • Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Red, Red, Robin" from 28 Dec 49

    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Red, Red, Robin" from 28 Dec 49
    Dec 28 2025
    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby joined voices in a lively rendition "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    2 mins
  • Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "I Only Have Eyes For You" from 28 Dec 49

    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "I Only Have Eyes For You" from 28 Dec 49
    Dec 28 2025
    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby duet with a heartfelt performance of "I Only Have Eyes For You" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    2 mins
  • Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from 28 Dec 49

    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from 28 Dec 49
    Dec 28 2025
    Al Jolson and Bing Crosby put their talents together singing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    2 mins
  • Al Jolson and Jack Kirkwood with "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells" 25 Dec 48

    Al Jolson and Jack Kirkwood with "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells" 25 Dec 48
    Dec 24 2025
    Enjoy Al Jolson and Jack Kirkwood give their spin on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells" in this brief excerpt of the 25 Dec 1948 broadcast of "Two Hours of Stars." The complete, two hour, broadcast is available from the Audio Department of the International Al Jolson Society. An edited half hour compilation of Al Jolson's performances from the program circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    2 mins
  • Al Jolson Sitting On Top Of The World from 25 Dec 48

    Al Jolson Sitting On Top Of The World from 25 Dec 48
    Dec 21 2025
    Excerpt of the 25 Dec 1948 broadcast of Two Hours of Stars, featuring Al Jolson. This is the beginning of a two hour program which featured a host of stars. In this podcast, you will hear Lauritz Melchoir try to sing, "Mammy," followed by Al Jolson singing "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." The complete, two hour, broadcast is available from the Audio Department of the International Al Jolson Society. An edited half hour compilation of Al Jolson's performances from the program circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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    3 mins