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"Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway" was a three-act musical by George M. Cohan written about the town of New Rochelle, New York. The title refers to the 45-minute train ride from New Rochelle to Broadway. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1906 (you had 90 chances to catch it) & was briefly revived in 1912.

Billy Murray re-creates his 1906 recording of George M. Cohan's number "Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway" on a 1937 syndicated radio show. ("Comedy Stars of Broadway") The fidelity is quite good & with a bit of tweaking it's virtual hi-fi.. Murray takes us time shifting so by way of 1937… we return to 1906.

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George M Cohan on the air! (NBC) July 04, 1940

From "The Cavalcade of Music Concert" with host Gene Buck

George M. Cohan meets F. D. R. in 1940. Hear the voice of George M. Cohan in this radio broadcast from July 04, 1940. Listen for his coment at the end.. ("I knew they'd blow it"..)

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Paramount publicity photo showing Zoe Dell Lantis in 1938 with Jack Benny & Betty Grable. Zoe Dell Lantis passed away on April 22, 2020 at the age of 104.

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W.C. Fields & Baby LeRoy  probably taken during production of  “The Old Fashioned Way” (1934)

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The Jean Shepherd Show ( WOR) 1965-1972 "Jean Shepherd's Glorious Fourth Fest" : Jean Shepherd : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

The Jean Shepherd Show (WOR-AM) Transmission Dates: 1965-1972 (clip show)Jean Shepherd's Glorious Fourth FestA trilogy of tales for your fourth involving...

Stuck in traffic this holiday–? Or just want A bit of much-loved Americana for the holiday–? Here’s another chance to hear a trilogy of tales for your fourth involving childhood, the great depression, explosives, & drunks .. Stream or download it!  

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Thelma Todd

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“Feeling Drowsy” (1929/07/17) 

Henry “Red” Allen Jr. & His Orchestra 

Victor Record 38080-A Matrix #53929 (Take 02)

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A 1945 French re-issue poster for “The Sons of The Desert” / ”Les Compagnons De La Nouba”  (Laurel et Hardy with a hint of George Formby~!)

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True Confessions Magazine (July, 1934) Thelma Todd cover

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“Fighting Fathers” is a long lost 1927 Hal Roach produced Max Davidson comedy short written by Leo McCarey. Seen are principle cast members (left to right): Unknown, James Finlayson, Max Davidson & Martha Sleeper.

“Doh–!” James Finlayson reacts with surprise while Max Davidson seems to emote his traditional comic take of “Oy vey–!” which is a Yiddish phrase expressing dismay or exasperation. (Finlayson seems to have had a hairline in the previous photo.)

Far from the perfect day…

 No known prints of this film are known to exist.

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Of all the Television fathers of the 1950′s & 60′s— (Ward Clever, Ozzie Nelson, Jim Anderson…etc) Who’da thunk the very best advice would have come from Herman Munster—? Well.. It’s just that simple…. This magical Munster moment was originally seen in Series 01; Episode 19: “Eddie’s Nickname” & was originally transmitted on January 28, 1965 over the CBS Network.

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A 1913 record I have had since I have been 11. Gave it a bit of a digital dusting for Dad’s day… Not really a “Father’s Day” song, but.. it IS all about Big Daddy!

Song: “Here Comes My Daddy Now” (Oh Pop-Oh Pop-Oh Pop) Performed by: Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan Lyricist: L. Wolfe Gilbert   Composer: Lewis F. Muir

Victor Record: 17315-B Matrix number: 12790= Take 04 Recorded in  Camden, New Jersey on 03/12 1913.

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Movie poster art for “Another Fine Mess” (1930)

Artist:  Al Hirschfeld  

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Happy Birthday Harpo Marx~!

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Arthur Marx (born Adolph Marx; November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964), known professionally as Harpo Marx, was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and musician, and the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers.

Wanna hear what he sounded like?

Clip From: “Finding Harpo’s Voice” (BBC) 2016/03/28                                (Produced & Narrated by Steven Isserlis)

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Song clip: “In My Little Snapshot Album” performed by George Formby from the film; “I See Ice” (1938)

Clips taken from the 1970’s film compilation “To See Such Fun”.

Kenneth Williams: “Oah my Ghad–”

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April Foolishness!

Performance: George Formby

“The Barmaid at The Rose & Crown”

Music director: Harry Bidgood

from Columbia Pictures “South American George” Released to theatres: December 27, 1941