| Classic Radio's Greatest Christmas Shows, Vol. 1 Adapted Edition Contributor(s): Hollywood 360 (Author), Ball, Lucille (Read by), Arden, Eve (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504630564 ISBN-13: 9781504630566 Publisher: Black Eye Entertainment OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Radio - General |
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| Publisher Description: This collection contains twelve of the greatest Christmas radio shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio You'll hear Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll in Amos 'n' Andy, Lucille Ball in My Favorite Husband, Laurence Olivier as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Jim and Marian Jordan in Fibber McGee & Molly, Harold Peary in The Great Gildersleeve, Eve Arden as Connie Brooks on Our Miss Brooks, William Bendix as Chester A. Riley on The Life of Riley, Edmund Gwenn recreating his Academy Award performance as Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street, plus many more Relive these classic Christmas radio shows from yesteryear and the legendary stars that made them great in this incredible collection.Contents include: Fibber McGee & Molly - "Radio Phonograph"The Great Gildersleeve - "Gildy's Christmas Woes"The Kraft Music Hall with Bing Crosby - "Christmas Program of 1944"My Favorite Husband - "The Sleigh Ride"The Life of Riley - "Embezzled Money from the Family Christmas Club Account"Screen Director's Playhouse - "Miracle on 34th Street"Grand Central Station - "Miracle for Christmas"Our Miss Brooks - "The Magic Christmas Tree"The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - "The Case of the Slaughtered Santas"The Amos 'n' Andy Show - "Andy Plays Santa Claus"Theatre Royal - "A Christmas Carol"Suspense - "Out for Christmas" |
Contributor Bio(s): Ball, Lucille: - Lucille Ball (1911-1989) was a beloved actress, comedienne, and Hollywood icon. Best known for her eponymous role in the hit 1950s TV sitcom I Love Lucy, she also starred in radio shows and appeared in dozens of films and television shows throughout her career, winning numerous awards, including three Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, and in 1987 a Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy. Arden, Eve: -Eve Arden (1908-1990) was an American actress of stage, radio, film, and television. She is best known her her role as Connie Brooks in Our Miss Brooks. She was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. |