During the depression and war years, radio comedy provided the comfort that kept Americans and British alike together. It helped people forget their troubles and laugh at themselves. This 4CD set takes you on a journey through the world of these radio shows, featuring classic and hilarious material from Eddie Cantor, W C Fields, Abbott & Costello, Jimmy Durante, Danny Kaye, The Marx Brothers and the late great Bob Hope and is presented in full Proper style with a 56 page booklet that traces the stories of these great comedians from their beginnings on radio, through their work in films and finally TV.
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Disc 1
1. Jack Renard 7:25 - Cantor, Eddie
2. Oh Ghee, Oh Gosh, Oh Golly 4:33 - Cantor, Eddie
3. Rise 8:39 - Cantor, Eddie
4. The Mayor Of Texaco Town 8:05 - Cantor, Eddie
5. The Voice And Philosophy Of W.C.Fields 7:05 - Fields, W.C.
6. Never Give A Sucker An Even Break 6:52 - Fields, W.C.
7. Lies, Lies And More Lies 8:02 - Fields, W.C.
8. Children 7:50 - Fields, W.C.
Disc 2
1. Temperance 11:09 - Fields, W.C.
2. Drug Store 14:45 - Fields, W.C.
3. Bugs Bunny Girls 6:43 - Abbott & Costello, With Guests Mel Blanc & Lucile Ball
4. Nylon Stockings 5:29 - Abbott & Costello, With Guests Mel Blanc & Lucile Ball
5. Nylon Stockings, Part 2 8:52 - Abbott & Costello, With Guests Mel Blanc & Lucile Ball
6. Final Word 1:07 - Abbott & Costello, With Guests Mel Blanc & Lucile Ball
7. Why Cry Blues 2:36 - Durante, Jimmy
8. Inka Dinka Do 3:00 - Durante, Jimmy
9. Hot Patatta 2:54 - Durante, Jimmy
10. Happy Christmas 10:07 - Durante, Jimmy
11. Toy Trumpet 6:37 - Durante, Jimmy
Disc 3
1. New Radio Contract 10:32 - Kaye, Danny With Guests Eddie Cantor & Harry James
2. Danny Gets Lost 9:54 - Kaye, Danny With Guests Eddie Cantor & Harry James
3. Ingrid Knucklemeyer And Minnie 9:01 - Kaye, Danny With Guests Eddie Cantor & Harry James
4. Introduction Duck Soup 12:36 - Marx Brothers, The
5. Hollywood Agents 19:02 - Marx Brothers, The
6. Doctor Marx 10:34 - Marx Brothers, The
Disc 4
1. The Fleabo Company 9:10 - Marx Brothers, The
2. The Groucho Marx Quiz 2:54 - Marx Brothers, The
3. You Bet Your Life 14:59 - Marx Brothers, The
4. Give My Regards To Broadway 3:15 - Marx Brothers, The
5. Chico Joins The Act 1:24 - Marx Brothers, The
6. Harpo Speaks / Special Guests Gary Cooper & Bing Crosby 6:01 - Marx Brothers, The
7. The Other Side Of The Hill 13:34 - Marx Brothers, The
8. The All Star Cowboy Hour 3:36 - Marx Brothers, The
9. The Hope, Bob Show ( Special Guest Al Jolson ) 12:04 - Hope, Bob
