Old-Time Radio Reimagined

Call for Music

16 episodes · 1948 · NBC, CBS · Variety & Music

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Dinah Shore, Johnny Mercer and Harry James together for Philip Morris, on CBS from February to April 1948 and then on NBC until June 29. The title came from the sponsor's on-air tag, 'Call for Philip Morris.'

Sources: Wikipedia: Call for Music; RadioGOLDINdex

Episodes

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1948

Manana (February 1948) February 13, 1948 · CBS · 30 min
Dinah Shore and Harry James open with "Manana" in a program of songs from the musical Good News, with Johnny Mercer and announcer Jack Rourke. Johnny Roventini does the Philip Morris call.
The Big Brass Band From Brazil March 19, 1948 · CBS · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer open with "The Big Brass Band From Brazil" in a show of songs from Oklahoma!, with Jack Rourke announcing.
Manana (March 1948) March 26, 1948 · CBS · 30 min
Dinah Shore and Harry James begin with "Manana" in a salute to the musical Annie Get Your Gun, with Johnny Mercer and announcer Jack Rourke.
I'm Just Wild About Harry April 2, 1948 · CBS · 30 min
Dinah Shore and Harry James open with "I'm Just Wild About Harry" in a show of songs Eddie Cantor made famous, with Johnny Mercer and announcer Jack Rourke.
Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie April 9, 1948 · CBS · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer start with "Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie" in a show of hits from five Broadway musicals, with Jack Rourke announcing.
I Cried For You April 20, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer open with "I Cried For You" in another salute to hits from five Broadway musicals, with Jack Rourke announcing.
You Were Meant For Me April 27, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore and Harry James open with "You Were Meant For Me" in a program of songs from Casbah, with Johnny Mercer joining in.
Highway To Love (May 1948) May 4, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer start with "Highway To Love," with Harry Zimmerman conducting.
Heartbreaker May 11, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer open with "Heartbreaker," with John Holbrook announcing.
Toolie Oolie Doolie May 18, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer begin with "Toolie Oolie Doolie," with John Holbrook announcing.
Steppin' Out With My Baby May 25, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer start with "Steppin' Out With My Baby," and Dinah salutes AFRS on its sixth birthday.
Put 'Em In A Box June 1, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer start with "Put 'Em In A Box," joined by the Harry Zimmerman Chorus.
The Bride And Groom Polka (June 8, 1948) June 8, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer open with "The Bride and Groom Polka," with the Harry Zimmerman Chorus.
Toolie Oolie Dooley June 15, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and Johnny Mercer start with "Toolie Oolie Dooley," with the Harry Zimmerman Chorus.
Highway To Love (June 1948) June 22, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and his orchestra, and Johnny Mercer open with "Highway To Love," with the Harry Zimmerman Chorus.
The Bride And Groom Polka (June 29, 1948) June 29, 1948 · NBC · 30 min
Dinah Shore, Harry James and his orchestra, and Johnny Mercer begin with "The Bride and Groom Polka," with the Harry Zimmerman Chorus.