1st The Birmingham Bounce. Guest, Merle Travis
Red Foley and Rod Brasfield perform a comedy bit based on Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First," and the first song featured is "The Tennessee Polka." Although this program shares the same date and AFRS number as catalog #56944, the content is not the same.
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The Grand Ole Opry is a regular live country-music radio broadcast originating from Nashville, Tennessee, on WSM, held between two and five nights per week, depending on the time of year. It was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as the WSM Barn Dance, taking its current name in 1927. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history. Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.
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“1st The Birmingham Bounce. Guest, Merle Travis.” Grand Ole Opry. Radio broadcast, July 22, 1950.
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