LUX RADIO THEATRE: BURLESQUE (RADIO)
Summary
One in this dramatic anthology series which presents
radio adaptations of motion pictures featuring Hollywood
stars, often in roles they originated on screen. In
this program, Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler star in George
Manker Watters and Arthur Hopkins's popular 1927
backstage drama about an alcoholic burlesque performer,
Skid Brown, who cannot handle success. When Skid gets
an opportunity to leave his tour and perform in the
Broadway Follies, he unfortunately, must leave behind
his long-time girlfriend, Bonny. Bonny knows that this
is a great break for Skid and encourages him to go,
although she is jealous of another woman who will be
going into the Follies with him. A few months later,
Bonny finds that she is no longer receiving any letters
from Skid and then discovers that he spends most of his
off hours with her rival. Bonny decides to become
involved with a ranch owner and contemplates marrying
him. However, she decides to see Skid one last time
before making up her mind. When she meets up with Skid
in New York, she discovers the truth behind his
irresponsible behavior. During this program, Al Jolson
sings three songs: "Toot, Toot, Tootsie," "Is It True
What They Say About Dixie?" and "A Pretty Girl Is Like a
Melody."
(Network affiliation varies. This series also aired on
NBC Blue from 1934-1935 and on NBC from 1954 to
1955.)
Details
- NETWORK: CBS
- DATE: June 15, 1936 Monday 9:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:47:45
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R85:0409
- GENRE: Radio - Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Drama; Music, popular (songs, etc.); Vaudeville
- SERIES RUN: CBS - Radio series, 1935-1954
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Cecil B. DeMille … Director, Host
- George Manker Watters … Writer, Based on the play "Burlesque" by
- Arthur Hopkins … Writer, Based on the play "Burlesque" by
- Al Jolson … Performer, Cast, Skid Brown
- Ruby Keeler … Performer, Cast, Bonny Smith
- Wally Maher … Cast, Lefty Moore
- Victor Rodman … Cast, Harvey Howell
- Eddie Kane … Cast, Bozo
- Rita LaRoy … Cast, Sylvia Marro
- Ynez Seabury … Cast, Mazie
- Frank Nelson … Cast, the Telegraph Operator
- Lou Merrill … Cast, Mr. Kent