Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

A weekly podcast featuring Al Jolson, The World's Greatest Entertainer, sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society

Episodes

"April Showers" by Al Jolson with Louis Silvers 02 Apr 45

March 29, 2026 • 2 mins
As an encore to the April 2, 1945, Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of "Swanee River," Al Jolson sang "April Showers." He was accompanied on the piano by Louis Silvers, who wrote the tune. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Camptown Races" by Al Jolson 02 Apr 45

March 29, 2026 • 1 min
Playing E. P. Christy, Al Jolson sang this Stephen Foster song with an ensemble in the April 2, 1945, Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of "Swanee River." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Oh, Susanna" by Al Jolson intro by Dennis Morgan 02 Apr 45

March 29, 2026 • 3 mins
From the April 2, 1945, Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of "Swanee River," here is Dennis Morgan, playing Stephen Foster, trying to sell a song to E. P. Christy, played by Al Jolson. The song, "Oh, Susanna," is one of Foster's enduring hits. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Real Piano Player" by Al Jolson and Jimmy Durante 04 Mar 49

March 22, 2026 • 4 mins
Jimmy Durante made a pitch to play piano for Al Jolson, with this great routine from Durante's 04 Mar 1949 radio program. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"I'm Crying Just For You" by Al Jolson intro by Jimmy Durante 04 Mar 49

March 22, 2026 • 2 mins
With a request for a song by Jimmy Durante, sit back as Al Jolson sings "I'm Crying Just For You," from the 04 Mar 1949 Durante program. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Easter Parade" by Al Jolson 29 Mar 50

March 15, 2026 • 3 mins
From the Burns and Allen program of 29 Mar 1950, enjoy Gracie Allen commenting on Jolson's new baby, a great rendition of "Easter Parade," and some more from Gracie after the song. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"For Me And My Gal" by Al Jolson intro by George Burns 29 Mar 50

March 15, 2026 • 2 mins
George Burns asked for a song on this 29 Mar 1950 program, ans tried to start singing one, but Al Jolson took over with a great rendition of "For Me And My Gal." There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Toot, Toot Tootsie" by Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor 06 Mar 47

March 8, 2026 • 2 mins
Saying that they had never sung together, Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor joined voices in a rendition of "Toot, Toot Tootsie." There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Swanee" by Al Jolson intro by Eddie Cantor 06 Mar 47

March 8, 2026 • 2 mins
Eddie Cantor welcomed Al Jolson to his 06 Mar 1947 program by crafting a fanciful story of when they met, leading off with Jolson's singing of "Swanee." There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Anniversary Song" by Al Jolson and Bing Crosby from 05 Mar 47

March 1, 2026 • 2 mins
The breakout hit song from "The Jolson Story" was "Anniversary Song," still popular at weddings and anniversaryy parties today. Here, from Bing's 05 Mar 47 radio show, Bing joins Jolie in a duet of this popular melody. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Who Paid The Rent For Mrs. Rip Van Winkle" Al Jolson and Bing Crosby 05 Mar 47

March 1, 2026 • 3 mins
One of the many novelty songs that Al Jolson sang was "Who Paid The Rent For Mrs. Rip Van Winkle When Rip Van Winkla Went Away." Bing Crosby and Al Jolson have fun with this old tune on the 05 Mar 47 broadcast of the Crosby radio show. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" by Al Jolson from 05 Mar 47

March 1, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson was introduced to the Bing Crosby radio audience on 05 Mar 1947, singing the song that Irving Berlin wrote for the movie "Mammy," which later became the theme for "The Jolson Story": "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy." There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"April Showers" by Al Jolson and George Burns from 20 Feb 47

February 22, 2026 • 2 mins
Perhaps one of the Jolson songs heard the most, this is clearly a unique performance of "April Showers," by Al Jolson, with George Burns adding his own touch to the performance. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"You Made Me Love You" by Al Jolson and George Burns from 20 Feb 47

February 22, 2026 • 3 mins
George Burns and Gracie Allen seemed to recall being on the radio with Al Jolson as he samg "You Made Me Love You," with George giving the song a bit of his own touch. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" by Al Jolson from 20 Feb 47

February 22, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson made quite an entrance on the Burns and Allen Program of February 20, 1947, by letting us know that he was "Sitting On Top Of The World." And he was! There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"My Mammy" sung live by Al Jolson on 16 Feb 48 broadcast

February 15, 2026 • 4 mins
Al Jolson sang his signature song, "My Mammy," very few times on the radio. This great rendition is from the 16 Feb 48 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "The Jolson Story." Ludwig Donath, who played Papa Yoelson in the film, also played the role in this broadcast, and can be heard at the beginning of this segment. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Of...
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"Ma Blushin' Rosie" by Al Jolson from 16 Feb 48

February 15, 2026 • 3 mins
Al Jolson appeared the Lux Radio Theatre's broadcast adaptation of "The Jolson Story" on 16 Feb 1948. Just as with the film, the first song he sang was "Ma Blushin' Rosie." Here is the setup with William Demarest, reprising his role as Steve Martin, followed by Jolson, himself, singing this great song. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al...
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"Bye, Bye Baby" duet by Al Jolson and Bing Crosby from 15 Feb 1950

February 8, 2026 • 2 mins
Wanting to show that they knew more than old songs, Al Jolsno and Bing Crosby joined voices in "Bye, Bye Baby" from the then current show, "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" on Bing's 15 Feb 1950 radio program. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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"Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Al Jolson and Bing Crosby from 15 Feb 1950

February 8, 2026 • 4 mins
Al Jolson appeared on Bing Crosby's program on 15 Feb 1050. This segment involves an old joke about Hawaii, and a great duet of "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" by Bing and Al. There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
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Al Jolson and George Burns singing from 01 Feb 1950

February 1, 2026 • 4 mins
From the 01 Feb 1950 Burns and Allens program, Gracie Allen prods Al Jolson to go head to head with George Burns in a sining contest. Jolson sings "Yes Sir, That's My Baby," "Pretty Baby," and "Baby Face." George Burn sings bits and pieces of his numbers, and it's four minuts of great fun There is much more material is in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Webs...
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