VARIETY OF SOUNDS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, July 30, 1988

CHICAGO THEATRE OF THE AIR (11-8-47) “Rose Marie” by Rudolf Friml and Otto Harbach is presented by Marion Claire with the orchestra under the direction of Henry Weber and Robert Trendier in charge of the chorus. Musical roles are sung by Aniza Kuzak, Morton Bole and George Tozzi. Speaking parts feature Elmira Roessler, Everette Clark, Norman Gottschalk, Maurice Copeland, and Sidney Ellstrom. John Barclay narrates; announcer is Lee Bennett. This was a major Chicago-originated broadcast from studios at WGN. Sustaining, MBS. (31:00; 22:10)

MYSTERY HOUSE (1940s) “Death in the Saddle” is about a cowboy who takes a large bet he can ride a bronco that has brought death to other riders. Syndicated. (12:12; 12:35)

ARBOGAST (11-2-51) Bob Arbogast and his sidekick Pete Robinson in a zany, local program from Chicago, a mixture of original comedy and recorded music. Sustaining, WMAQ. (9:40; 11:40; 9:10)

SCREEN DIRECTORS PLAYHOUSE (12-30-49) “One Way Journey” starring William Powell, Peggy Dow, Steven Dunn, and John Dehner. A touching story of a couple in love; one has a terminal illness, the other awaits execution. Sustaining, NBC. (15:50; 14:30)

FRED ALLEN SHOW (10-26-47) Comedian Jack Haley joins Fred, Portland Hoffa, Minerva Pious, Kenny Delmar, Al Goodman and the orchestra. The Allen’s Alley question: “Do you prefer sweet or swing music?” Allen and Haley want their life stories made into a movie. Tenderleaf Tea, Blue Bonnet Margarine, NBC. (14:38; 15:05)