The Texaco Star Theatre

Catalogue Number

115277

Program Number

Date

January 24, 1940

Title

Description

The first part of the program is in a variety show format which originates from Hollywood. The orchestra starts the show with a fast tempo arrangement of, "That's A Plenty" Ken Murray says that he looks and feels terrible. Kenny sings, "At The Balalaika" and "Because." Frances Langford sings, "Careless." The cast performs, "The Murray Family," with Ken playing the role of, "Speedy" Murray. Speedy plans to make his own version of, "Gone With The Wind." The second part of the show originates from New York City. Ethel Barrymore and the original cast perform, "Farm Of The Three Echoes," by Noel Langley.

Artists

Ken Murray, Irene Ryan, Kenny Baker, Frances Langford, David Broekman and His Orchestra, Burns Mantle, Ethel Barrymore, Ann Dere, Wallace Rooney, McKay Morris, Eduard Franz, Priscilla Newton, John Griggs, Nancy Sheridan, Larry Elliott (announcer) Noel Langley (playrright)

Source

CBS net, WABC, New York City aircheck

Sponsor

Texaco, Bulova (local)

Quality Excellent
Complete

Complete

Duration

58:07