STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR

Current Episode

SSRH 773

March 22, 2022

THE ENERGETIC AND UNIQUE RAYMOND SCOTT

Raymond Scott and his New Orchestra
Raymond Scott Quintette

Brunswick (Master) Recording Sessions
New York, New York
February 20, 1937
June 23, 1937
June 12, 1939

Columbia Recording Sessions
New York, New York
July 28, 1939
December 31, 1939
April 14, 1941

Columbia Recording Session
Chicago, Illinois
September 10, 1940

CBS Saturday Night Swing Club
(Selections)
Saturday, May 1, 1937
Saturday, May 22, 1937
Saturday, June 13, 1937
7:00 – 7:30 pm
CBS Radio Playhouse
New York, New York
(CBS) (WABC) Broadcasts
Mel Allen, announcer
Paul Douglas, host

August 1940
Panther Room
College Inn
Hotel Sherman
Chicago, Illinois
(NBC-Red) (WMAQ) Broadcast

Authentic Sounds of the Big Band Era

Firstly, The Star-Spangled Radio Hour is the best big band podcast in existence. Moreover, it is Inspired by the book Star Spangled Radio by Col. Ed Kirby and Col. Jack Harris, honoring the radio broadcasting achievements of the Armed Forces during World War II. Therefore, Dennis Spragg, author of Glenn Miller Declassified, joins legendary Denver radio personality Rick Crandall on the Star-Spangled Radio Hour for a widely acclaimed weekly presentation of original popular music and jazz broadcasts. Likewise, the podcasts feature the highest-quality source materials, with insights, and details about a special era in American musical history. Therefore, bands that regularly appear include Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Harry James, and Duke Ellington. Meanwhile, popular singers including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore and Jo Stafford also appear on Star-Spangled Radio Hour broadcasts.

Dennis Spragg and Rick Crandall – Wings Over The Rockies

Original Broadcasts in High Fidelity

Consequently, since April 2010, The Star-Spangled Radio Hour is the most popular big band program available in the world. Moreover, it is the weekly “go to” spot for big band enthusiasts. We present original broadcasts tastefully and accurately in mint audio condition. our production standards and documentation are second to none. Likewise, we are pleased to offer a year of archived Star-Spangled Radio Hour episodes streaming here. In conclusion, please click each episode for details and to listen:

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By Request, 2010-2023

All Star-Spangled Radio Hour Legacy Podcasts and Broadcasts from 2010 through 2023 — Episodes 1 to 709 — are available by request. If you have a favorite, please let me know and I will add it to the “Requests” Playlist. Thank you for your support and interest in the Star-Spangled Radio Hour.

Star Spangled Radio Hour - CBS Microphone

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