Shell Chateau - Single Episodes
Shell Chateau was a musical variety series that began on June 29, 1935, with Al Jolson serving as its host. The program was developed around Jolson and his talents, although he briefly left the series in the fall of 1935 due to a movie commitment. Wallace Beery took over the host position, followed by Smith Ballew, who remained with the program until its end in June 1937.
Al Jolson, known as "The World's Greatest Entertainer," had a significant influence on many performers over the decades. His popularity on radio during the Shell Chateau broadcasts was notable, even as his film appearances were often viewed less favorably. Jolson's legacy continued long after his passing in 1950, with many artists citing him as an inspiration.
This series is unfortunately missing episodes featuring Walter Winchell and Joe Cook, but it remains a fascinating glimpse into the entertainment landscape of the time.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Kapitel
| Guest - Otto Kruger | 1:00:11 |
| Guest - Whitney Long | 1:00:15 |
| Guest - Lee Wiley | 59:09 |
| Guest - Loretta Turnbull | 59:46 |
| Guest - Ruth Chatterton | 59:13 |
| Guest - Laurel Taylor | 1:00:06 |
| Guest - Alice Dawn | 56:29 |
| The Watson Sisters | 58:18 |
| Guest - Marge Keeler | 58:20 |
| Guest - Boris Karloff | 56:39 |
| Guest - Betty Bordon | 59:57 |
| Guest - Henry Fonda | 53:45 |
| Guest - June Marlowe | 56:25 |
| Guest - Ginger Rogers | 52:17 |
| Guest - Wallace Beery | 59:00 |
| Guest - Chester Morris | 1:00:13 |
| Guest - Judy Garland | 59:58 |
| Guest - Mickey Rooney | 1:00:25 |
| Guest - Deanna Durbin | 1:00:15 |
| Guest - Cab Calloway | 1:00:58 |
| Guest - Sonja Henie | 59:21 |
| The Happiness Boys | 56:47 |
| Guest - Hildegarde | 59:43 |
| Guest - Effrem Zimbalist | 58:31 |
| Guest - Walter Hampton | 1:00:05 |
Bewertungen
Valuable Nuggets Can Be Found Here
Alonzo Church
Variety shows of the 30s are a mixed bag in general -- horrid skits alternate btween bad jokes and then a marvelous musical number will pop up, or a worthwhile guest star moment. This is no exception. In this show, the highlights, at least for this listener, is a 12-year old Judy Garland nailing Zing Went the Strings of My Heart, and a three tune set by the Cab Calloway band in one of the early 1936 shows, which really rocks the house. Al Jolson is an acquired taste I never acquired, so his frequent songs left me cold. Others may disagree. All can agree, however, most of the comedy is bad. Best way to attack these is with a fast forward key (or with a tolerance for bad jokes), and concentrate on the music, or the occasional bits of dramatic acting. (Herbert Marshall has a good bit in the show fraturing Calloway).
Track 13
worldrambler
The singer is <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546692/" rel="ugc nofollow">June Marlowe</a> not to be confused with <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0549293/" rel="ugc nofollow">June Marlowe</a>.