Description: "Hollywood USA" radio show transcription discs recorded by MacGregor Transcriptions, Hollywood, CA. One complete 22 minute radio program on these two 16 inch, one sided, black lacquer acetate coated aluminum, 33 1/3 rpm discs. These discs were recorded for reference purposes only and not available to the general public, very rare!"Hollywood USA" radio program from October 9, 1950. This radio program was produced by The Permanent Charities Committee, which was a combined effort to raise money for various charities: Red Cross, The Community Chest Celebrities on the show speaking of the various charities include Ronald Reagan, Cary Grant, Al Jolson, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Ethel Barrymore, William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd, Dore Schary. This was one of Al Jolson's last radio appearances, he died two weeks later on October 23, 1950 Betty Hutton sings "There's No Business Like Show Business". Gordon Macrae sings "Love Thy Neighbor". Ezio Pinza sings "The Star Spangled Banner"I could not find any reference to any existing copy of this radio program in any online radio log or databaseDiscs are in Excellent+ condition with Near Mint Sound! Please note that most standard turntables will not play 16 inch discs due to their size. For $10 I can make a CD of both discs for the buyer onlyU. S. Buyer pays $8 Media Mail Shipping
Price: 199.99 USD
Location: Woodinville, Washington
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Artist: Al Jolson, Betty Hutton, Dore Schary, Ethel Barrymore, Ezio Pinza, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Hopalong Cassidy, Irene Dunne, Ronald Regan, Roy Brewer, William Boyd
Speed: 33RPM
Format: Record
Release Year: 1950
Release Title: Gene Kelly Paul Whiteman Philco Radio Show Transcription Discs
Style: Big Band & Swing, Contemporary Jazz
Record Size: 16"
Material: Acetate
Genre: Jazz
