{"product_id":"book-e5x5","title":"Philco Radio Time, Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBing Crosby stars in sixteen half-hour musical-variety episodes of Philco Radio Time and invites his celebrity friends to join him!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil his semi-retirement in 1958, Bing Crosby worked steadily on radio and had a sizeable number of chart singles over two consecutive decades. And, somewhat surprisingly, he was also responsible for changing the way radio programs were broadcast coast-to-coast. Sponsorship through multiple companies over the years led to revised formats from all-musical presentations to include comic sketches. Among the most popular was \u003cem\u003eThe Kraft Music Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, where Crosby replaced Al Jolson as the weekly host. The show was jam-packed with entertainment: Crosby sung a song or two, participated in verbal banter with celebrity guests, and joined in on the fun with a comedy sketch. In 1940, the same format was resurrected for \u003cem\u003eThe Bing Crosby Show\u003c\/em\u003e and in 1946 for \u003cem\u003ePhilco Radio Time\u003c\/em\u003e. In 1946, at the height of his career, the Oscar-winning Crosby demanded that multiple radio broadcasts be pre-recorded in a single day, rather than broadcasting \"live\" week after week. The singer invested his own money into a new recording system that involved reel-to-reel tape. The entertainment industry quickly saw its potential, and radio broadcasting changed. Enjoy sixteen \u003cem\u003ePhilco Radio Time\u003c\/em\u003e episodes starring the one and only Bing Crosby!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10\/16\/46 - with Bob Hope\u003cbr\u003e 10\/23\/46 - with Spike Jones\u003cbr\u003e 10\/30\/46 - with Les Paul Trio\u003cbr\u003e 11\/6\/46 - with Rafael Mendez\u003cbr\u003e 12\/4\/46 - with Jimmy Durante\u003cbr\u003e 12\/18\/46 - No guests\u003cbr\u003e 12\/25\/46 - Christmas Show\u003cbr\u003e 1\/1\/47 - with Joe Frisco\u003cbr\u003e 1\/8\/47 - with Mickey Rooney\u003cbr\u003e 1\/15\/47 - with Al Jolson\u003cbr\u003e 1\/29\/47 - with Bob Hope \u0026amp; Dorothy Lamour\u003cbr\u003e 10\/22\/47 - with George Jessel\u003cbr\u003e 1\/21\/48 - with George Burns \u0026amp; Gracie Allen\u003cbr\u003e 1\/28\/48 - with Esther Williams\u003cbr\u003e 10\/13\/48 - with Ray Milland\u003cbr\u003e 1\/19\/49 - with Hattie McDaniel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Eye Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49365271576880,"sku":"BDe5x5","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49365271609648,"sku":"ZEe5x5","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49365271642416,"sku":"ZMe5x5","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/e5x5-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775921260","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-e5x5","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}