Description: "What's New" radio show transcription disc produced by The Armed Forces Radio Service. One complete 30 minute radio program on this 16 inch, vinyl, 33 1/3 rpm disc. This disc was issued to radio stations for broadcast only and not available to the general public, very rare!The label on the disc states "Basin Street", however the program on the disc is actually titled "What's New". Program is circa 1945"What's New" hosted by Jim Ameche with Dorothy Kirsten, Leonard Warren, Celeste Holm, Cy Howard. Music is by Lou Bring & His OrchestraSongs include "Neapolitan Love Song" vocal Leonard Warren, "Every Time" vocal Celeste Holm, "Thine Alone" vocal Dorothy Kirsten, "What Do You Think I Am" vocal Celeste Holm, "Excerpt From The Duet Of The 2nd Act Of Verdi's La Traviata" vocal Dorothy Kirsten & Leonard Warren, "Long Ago And Far Away"Includes a comedy sketch "For Who The Bell Tolls" with Leonard Warren, Jim Ameche, Celeste Holm. Cy Oliver convinces Leonard Warren to sing a few bars of "Shoo Shoo Baby". Program was meant to be broadcast to servicemen overseas, Excellent World War Two Era nostalgic broadcast! Program is complete and 30 minutesI could not find any reference to any existing copy of this radio program in any online radio log or databaseDisc is in Excellent Condition with Excellent or Better Sound, Beautiful Disc!Due to their size, 16 inch discs will not play on most standard turntables. For $10 I can include a CD transfer of the entire disc for the buyerUS Buyer Pays $7.50 Media Mail Shipping
Price: 69.99 USD
Location: Woodinville, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-16T03:07:34.000Z
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Artist: Dorothy Kirsten, Leonard Warren, Lou Bring & His Orchestra, Jim Ameche, Celeste Holm, Cy Howard
Speed: 33RPM
Format: Record
Style: Big Band/Swing
Record Size: 16"
Material: Vinyl
Genre: Jazz