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The Song Shop (radio series)

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100:, said in October 1937 that the show "has improved itself here and there", with the reviewed episode being "one of the most memorable in the series to date. The review cited Carlisle's performance as having "particular sparkle in her warbling and patter". It also complimented the rest of the cast for good work and said that the "whole program moved along at a nice clip." 43:
directed a 47-piece orchestra to accompany them. Alice Cornett was a "rhythm singer" (or "swing singer"), and the Song Shop Quartette also performed. In January 1938, Carlisle left the show because of the time demands of the program and the Broadway show in which she was starring. A series of guest
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is an American radio musical variety program that was broadcast on CBS from September 10, 1937, through June 3, 1938. Episodes featured old and new songs, with the highlight each week being a skit that combined music and dialogue to relate the story of a song.
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The 45-minute show was initially broadcast at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays. In January 1938 it was moved to 9 p.m. E. T.
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was added as mistress of ceremonies. Guests who appeared on the show included
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was the host. The soloists were backed by a 22-person male glee club, and
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Index

Kitty Carlisle
Frank Crumit
Gustave Haenschen
Virginia Rea
Nadine Conner
Arthur Schwartz
James Melton
Nino Martini
Singin' Sam
Coca-Cola
Motion Picture Daily



On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio
ISBN
978-0-19-507678-3
"Kitty Carlisle Heads Stars in 'The Song Shop'"
Newspapers.com
"New Shows Ahead: Old Favorites Called Back to the Studios As Autumn Gives the Cue"


"Singin' Sam Sings"
Newspapers.com
"Starting at the Top"
"Kitty Carlisle Off 'Song Shop,' Virginia Rea Appears as Guest"
Newspapers.com
"Orchestras - Music"
"Main Street"
"Radio Personals"

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