The Magic Key aired on the NBC Blue Network in the mid- to late 1930s and was sponsord by RCA. "It was a prestigious program that showcased the cultural breadth and potential of radio. The show was designed to highlight a wide varioety of musical and dramatic performances, featuring some of the most famous performaers of the time across a range of genres."
This episode features an interview with George M. Cohan at Pittsbuurgh's Nixon Theater as he rehearses his new play Dear Old Darlin'. Today would have been Cohan's 147th birthday, who, despite his claims, was not actually born on the fourth of July. Happy Birthday, George!
Also included in the program are Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, noted soprano Helen Jepson performing two arias, and classical guitarist Andres Segovia performing two selections.
Enjoy.
https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/variety/magic-key-the/magic-key-the-35-12-29-013-dear-old-darling
I'm spoiled by the greater fidelity of the past half-century...though wonder how much distortion was added by the recording medium (wire recorder? probably a large 78? 33? 16? RPM transcription disc).
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