BOGART AND BACALL ON THE AIR

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, January 8, 2000

BOLD VENTURE (1951) “Death By Fighting Bird” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as Slate Shannon and Sailor Duval in a tale of “adventure, intrigue, mystery and ro­mance.” In Havana, Slate and Sailor bump into a cock fight. Syndicated. (26 min)

COMMAND PERFORMANCE #945 (3-15-45) Host Herbert Marshall welcomes guests Janet Blair, Jimmy Durante, Edward Arnold, Sons of the Pioneers, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. “He-man” Durante tries to win Bacall’s love. Bogie steps in! The cast joins in to present their version of a “down-home” radio station. AFRS. (30 min)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (10-14-46) ‘To Have and Have Not” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall recreating their original screen roles in this radio version of the 1944 film. Bogie is an American fishing boat captain who becomes involved with the Resistance move­ment in Nazi-occupied Martinique. Bacall, as “Slim” teaches him how to whistle. William Keighley hosts the program’s 12th anniver­sary broadcast. Cast includes Tim Graham, George Sorel, Jack Kruschen, Betty Alexander, Charles Seal. John M. Kennedy announces. This is a rehearsal recording. Lux Soap, CBS. (54 min in 3 segments)

BING CROSBY SHOW (2-13-52) Bing wel­comes guests Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall who sing Bogie’s song “The Bold Fish­erman” from his new film, “African Queen.” Jud Conlon Rhythmaires, Ken Carpenter, John Scott Trotter and the orchestra. Chesterfield Cigarettes, CBS. (28 min)

BOLD VENTURE (1951) “Twelve Year Pact” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. An old pal offers Slate Shannon half of his oil strike. Syndicated. (25 min)