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The American Melody Hour
Description
The American Melody Hour was a musical radio program hosted by Vivian Della Chiesa, with Frank Black, Frank Munn, and Conrad Thibault among regular performers.
The American Melody Hour is an American old-time radio program. The American Melody Hour was designed as a musical variety show. The program showcased a half-hour playing and singing "the tunes of yesterday and tomorrow..." mostly sung by baritone Bob Hannon.
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Showtimes
Original schedule
- 1941–194210:00 PM ETNBC Blue Network · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
- 19429:00 PM ETNBC Blue Network · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
- 1942–19477:30 PM ETCBS Radio Network · eveningSuMoTuWeThFrSa
- 1947–19488:00 PM ETCBS Radio Network · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
Cast & Crew
A
Andre Baruch
Announcer
L
LLarry Elliot
Announcer
Larry Elliott
Announcer
JJane Pickens
Cast
FFrank Black
Musician
V
BVictor Arden
Musician
Bob Hannon
Singer
CConrad Thibault
Singer
E
Eileen Farrell
Singer
E
Evelyn MacGregor
Singer
Frank Munn
Singer
Vivian Della Chiesa
Cast
Anne Hummert
Producer
FFrank Hummert
Producer
References
Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Lackmann, Ron. The Encyclopedia of American Radio.
Dunning, John. On the Air : The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Sperdvac Radiogram.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.” New York Times, March 17, 1929.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, October 6, 1929.
Terrace, Vincent. Radio's Golden Years - The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. Collector's Corner.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.