MUSIC TO THE EARS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, August 6th, 1983

TELEPHONE HOUR (1940s) Guest artist Oscar Levant joins Donald Voorhees and the Bell Telephone Orchestra in an all-Gershwin program featuring “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Lady Be Good” a medley of show tunes and more from the Gershwin songbook. Bell System, NBC. (11:15; 12:15; 6:17)

THE FAMILY HOUR (1944) Jack Smith, Reed Kennedy, Eileen Farrell and Al Goodman and the orchestra and chorus present “Strike Up the Band,” “I Love You,” “My Dream Girl,” “How Many Hearts Have You Broken?” “A Pretty Girl is Like A Melody” and selections from “Porgy and Bess.” Frank Gallup announ­ces. AFRS Rebroadcast. (9:20; (9:25; 10:40)

NELSON EDDY PROGRAM (4-7-46) Guest Jeanette MacDonald joins her movie co-star on a journey down memory lane as they reminisce about and sing selections from their films. Robert Armbrewster and the orchestra and chorus. AFRS Rebroadcast. (12:50; 17:00)

HOUR OF CHARM (1944) Phil Spitalny and his All-Girl Orchestra featuring Evelyn and her Magic Violin, Marie Rondal and vocalist Vivian. Bud Collyer announces. A program of musical hits from the movies including “This is the Army, Mr. Jones, ” “Intermezzo,” “The Carl oca,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” AFRS Rebroadcast. (9:50; 11:10; 8:45)

WORLD’S MOST HONORED MUSIC 11945) The Longines Symphonette under the direction of Maklin Marrow in a quarter-hour of popular classical music including “Anitra’s Dance” by Grieg and selections from the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. Frank Knight announces. Longines-Wittnauer Watch Company, NBC. (14:20)

TELEPHONE HOUR (12-14-53) “Peter and the Wolf” narrated by Fred Allen. Bell System, NBC. (4:08; 10:45; 10:35)