World War II Radio Christmas Play
Pat Kruis Tellinghusen
The 1940s Radio Hour
by Walton Jones
Synopsis
A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942.
The spirit of that bygone era, when the world was at war and pop music meant "Strike Up the Band" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (both of which are in this show), is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mike, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet-playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller.
The delightful holiday musical sequel is also available: A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol .
Press Reviews
"Totally exhilarating hour of singing, dancing and funny commercials."
— The New York Daily News
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| (RANGE: A4-D5) A4-D5 B.J. GIBSON: |
| (RANGE: Bb3-D4) Bb3-D4 NEAL TILDEN: |
| (RANGE: C#3-D4) C#3-D4 ANN COLLIER: |
| (RANGE: F3-Bb5) F3-Bb5 GENEVA LEE BROWNE: |
| (RANGE: G3-D5) G3-D5 BIFF BAKER: |
| (RANGE: C3-D4, Saxophone Player) C3-D4, Saxophone Player POPS BAILEY STANLEY ZOOT DOUBLEMAN WALLY FERGUSON LOU COHN |
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The 1940s Radio Hour is a play written by Walton Jones and published by Concord Theatricals .
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