Research Catalog

The Telephone Hour

Title
The Telephone Hour : radio broadcast, 1941-09-22 / [produced by NBC Radio Network].
Publication
1941.

Available Online

NYPL Digital Collections

Details

Additional Authors
  • Anderson, Warner, 1911-1976
  • Melton, James, 1904-1961
  • White, Francia, 1908-1984
  • Voorhees, Donald
  • Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911
  • Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918
  • Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900.
  • Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891.
  • Ponce, Manuel M. (Manuel María), 1882-1948.
  • Ponchielli, Amilcare, 1834-1886.
  • Sarasate, Pablo de, 1844-1908.
  • Lehár, Franz, 1870-1948.
  • Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, performer.
  • Bell Telephone Hour Chorus, performer.
  • National Broadcasting Company.
Found In
Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings.
Description
3 streaming audio files (approximately 30 min.) : digital, mono.
Uniform Title
Bell Telephone hour (Radio program)
Alternative Title
  • Bell Telephone Hour
  • Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings.
  • Ezekiel saw the wheel.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Operas.
  • Ballets (Music)
  • Spirituals (Songs)
  • Dance music.
  • Classical music radio programs.
  • Radio commercials.
Note
  • Title from original disc label; credits from audition.
  • Streaming files transferred from original audio discs.
  • Matrix nos: BB28125 B1 (Disc 1, side 1), BB28127 C1 (Disc 1, side 2), BB28126 B2 (Disc 2).
  • "Telephone Hour, Prog 74, part 1; Telephone Hour, Prog 74, part 3; Telephone Hour, Prog 74, part 2 "-- On run-out of discs sides 1 and 2 and 3 respectively.
Access (note)
  • Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only on site at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.
Language (note)
  • Sung in English and Italian.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of: The Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-33.
Contents
Link 1: Opening announcement ; "Flowers that bloom in the spring" from operetta "Mikado" / music by Sullivan ; libretto by Gilbert (Melton, chorus, orchestra) ; Announcement ; "Valse lente" from ballet "Sylvia" / music by Delibes (orchestra) ; Announcement ; Little star (Estrellita) (originally for voice and piano) / music by Ponce (White, orchestra) ; Bell Telephone ad -- Link 2: Announcement ; Ezekiel saw the wheel (chorus, orchestra) ; Announcements ; "Cielo e mar" from opera "Gioconda" / music Ponchielli ; libretto by Boito (Melton, orchestra) ; Announcement with commentary on Sarasate ; Zapateado (originally for piano and violin) / music by Sarasate ; arr. by Voorhees (orchestra) ; Bell Telephone ad -- Link 3: Announcement ; Waltzes from "Merry widow" (arranged) / music by Lehar (White, Melton, orchestra) ; Closing announcement.
Call Number
*LK-16 913-914
OCLC
950399332
Title
The Telephone Hour : radio broadcast, 1941-09-22 / [produced by NBC Radio Network].
Production
1941.
Country of Producing Entity
United States
Playing Time
001030 001328 000528
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
audio
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Performer
Warner Anderson, announcer ; James Melton, tenor ; Francia White, soprano ; Bell Telephone Hour Chorus ; Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra ; Donald Voorhees, conductor and arranger.
Event
Broadcast on NBC Radio in New York 1941 September 22.
Access
Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only on site at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.
Language
Sung in English and Italian.
Linking Entry
Forms part of: The Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-33.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Anderson, Warner, 1911-1976, host.
Melton, James, 1904-1961, performer.
White, Francia, 1908-1984, performer.
Voorhees, Donald, conductor.
Voorhees, Donald, arranger of music.
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, librettist.
Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918, librettist.
Container of (work): Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Mikado. Flowers that bloom in the spring.
Container of (work): Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891. Sylvia. Valse lente.
Container of (expression): Ponce, Manuel M. (Manuel María), 1882-1948. Estrellita; arranged. English.
Container of (work): Ponchielli, Amilcare, 1834-1886. Gioconda. Cielo e mar.
Container of (expression): Sarasate, Pablo de, 1844-1908. Danzas españolas, op. 23. Zapateado; arranged.
Container of (expression): Lehár, Franz, 1870-1948. Lustige Witwe. Selections; arranged. English.
Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra, performer.
Bell Telephone Hour Chorus, performer.
National Broadcasting Company.
Added Title
Bell Telephone hour (Radio program)
Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings.
Ezekiel saw the wheel.
Found In:
Bell Telephone Hour collection of sound recordings.
Research Call Number
*LK-16 913-914
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