Hollywood Mardi Gras

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Hollywood Mardi Gras

Postby Yhtapmys » Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:38 am

In yet another hunt for Don Wilson stuff, I found he emceed the Tim and Irene Ryan show in 1936, then was doing the same sort of thing the following year:

Sept. 7. 1937—Don Wilson, portly and genial announcer whose work on the Jack Benny program has won him the title of foremost mikeman in several radio polls, has been signed for the new Lanny Ross-Charles Butterworth series which begins on the WEAF network at 8:30 p. m. Coloratura soprano Florence George and the Raymond Paige orchestra and chorus complete the permanent cast of the series that replaces the Johnny Green Summer dance hours.
In addition to announcing the program, Don will assume some of the duties as master-of-ceremonies and also be featured in Charles Butterworth’s comedy sketches. He will see to it that the dead pan funster is a genial and considerate host to the famous stars who will be guests on the programs.
Paige will lead a large orchestra and introduce to radio a new chorus which he has been training for half a year.


This show was called Hollywood Mardi Gras. I've never heard it or of it. Are there any audio files on it out there that anyone knows of?

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