MILTON BERLE SHOW, THE (RADIO)
Summary
One in this series of comedy programs hosted by Milton Berle. The program begins with a short act entitled "Johnny on the Spot." Announcer Frank Gallop introduces Milton Berle, and the two trade quips and insults. Highlights of this program include the following: a salute to "the great outdoors," with music and gags by Ray Bloch and His Orchestra; a sketch with Berle and Al "Smudgepot" Hennessy (Arthur Q. Bryan); Berle as a girl scout leader on a trip outback; a skit with Berle and Arnold Stang, who plays both Andre Kostelanetz and Lily Pons; a song dedicated to Coney Island, led by Berle and sung to the tune of "Dixie" Brazilian vocalist Dick Farney sings; and a sketch about a family at a country cabin with Berle, Stang, Mary Shipp, and Roland Winters. Includes a commercial for Philip Morris. (There are a few brief audio interruptions during the Al "Smudgepot" Hennessy skit.)
Details
- NETWORK: NBC
- DATE: August 5, 1947 8:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:30:00
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R90:0039
- GENRE: Radio - Comedy/Variety
- SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
- SERIES RUN: NBC - Radio series, 1947
- COMMERCIALS:
- Radio - Commercials - Philip Morris
CREDITS
- Ray Bloch & His Orchestra … Orchestra
- Dick Farney … Performer
- Milton Berle … Host
- Frank Gallop … Announcer
- Pert Kelton … Cast
- Jack Albertson … Cast
- Arnold Stang … Cast
- Mary Shipp … Cast
- Roland Winters … Cast
- Arthur Q. Bryan … Cast
- Ray Bloch