Monday, August 21, 2023

The Jack Carson Show - "Building Materials" (11-20-46)

 

Building Materials (Aired November 20, 1946)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Paul Anka  "Lonely Boy"
(#1 in July 1959 on the ABC-Paramount label)


During the 1930s, as vaudeville went into decline owing to increased competition from radio and the movies, Willock and Carson sought work in Hollywood, initially landing bit roles at RKO. The radio also proved to be a source of employment for the team following a 1938 appearance on the Kraft Music Hall during Bing Crosby's period as program host. This led to a number of other appearances which would culminate in Carson's own radio show in 1943. From 1950-51, Carson was one of four alternating hosts of NBC's "4 Star Revue." Other hosts that season were Jimmy Durante, Ed Wynn. and Danny Thomas. The show aired Wednesday evenings. Carson's second season was his last with the comedy-variety program when its title was changed to "All Star Revue.

 

THIS EPISODE:



November 20, 1946. CBS network. Sponsored by: Campbell's Soup. Jack is planning to raise chickens and farm for eggs, but there's a shortage of "Building Materials" at an affordable price for the coop. Jack Carson, Arthur Treacher, Freddy Martin and His Orchestra, Dave Willock, Del Sharbutt (announcer), Norma Jean Nilsson, Irene Ryan. 29:46. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

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