HERE'S BABE RUTH (RADIO)

Summary

One in this series of sports programs for youngsters featuring Babe Ruth, the "Sultan of Swat." The program opens as the audience sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and then "umpire" Ben Grauer guides members of the audience through their questions for Babe Ruth. Topics addressed include the greatest right-handed players; the most effective kind of pitcher; whether Ruth ever hit the clock in Yankee Stadium; and whether he was nervous before World Series games. Special guest Charlie Grimm (manager of the Chicago Cubs) talks with Ruth about Ruth's "called" home run in the 1932 World Series. Includes commercials for Spaulding. Concludes with "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."

Details

• NETWORK: NBC
• DATE: September 23, 1944 10:30 AM
• RUNNING TIME: 0:15:00
• COLOR/B&W: N/A
• CATALOG ID: R79:0031
• GENRE: Radio - Sports; Radio - Children's
• SUBJECT HEADING: Baseball; Children's programs; Sports;
• SERIES RUN: NBC - Radio series, 1944
• COMMERCIALS:
  • Radio - Commercials - Spaulding

CREDITS

• Ben Grauer … Host
• Babe Ruth … Guest
• New York Yankees (baseball team)
• Charlie Grimm … Guest