THE LEGEND OF EDDIE CANTOR

Originally broadcast on WLTD
Saturday, July 3, 1971

LEGEND OF EDDIE CANTOR (1960s) Narrated by George Jessell, this  documentary  is Part 1 of a commercial recording honoring the great comedian.

EDDIE CANTOR PROGRAM (1-30-47) It’s Eddie’s 55th birthday and he decides to set up his own radio network. All he needs is a half million dollars and he plans to get it from his guests: Jack Benny, Ralph Edwards and Peter Lind Hayes.

ASK EDDIE CANTOR (1960) Eddie reads letters from listeners, answers requests and gives advice.

EDDIE CANTOR SHOW (11-19-48) It’s Cantor’s 18th anniversary on radio.  Guests are George Montgomery and Dinah Shore, who try to get out of going to Eddie’s anniversary party.

LEGEND OF EDDIE CANTOR (1960s) The documentary, narrated by George Jessell, continues.