Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1948)

Collector & L< or 5 Corner By ELLIOT LAWRENCE (This month's guest collector is Elliot Lawrence, youngest of the nation's big name band leaders. Before batoning a dance band, Elliot studied at the University of Pennsylvania and was later musical director of WCAU in Philadelphia. In addition to touring and recording for Columbia, Elliot is currently finishing the score of a musical comedy. Some of his serious compositions have been performed by symphony groups.) Regardless of age or personal preference, no record collection is really complete without some of the wonderful music that has come from Broadway shows of yesterday and today. There are show tunes to conjure up or meet the needs of most any mood, be it romantic, gay or dramatic. Many are excellent for dancing — all are tops for listening. Just as with any other category of discs, the best way to start a collection of show tunes is to gather up about a dozen singles or albums that are representative of the best. It is well to keep in mind that the composer is just as important as the artist. Here goes, then, for a basic list: From Cole Porter's "Jubilee," the Artie Shaw version of "Begin The Beguine" (RCA Victor). Frank Sinatra's singing "All The Things You Are," from "Very Warm For May," by Jerome Kern (Columbia) . The complete album of "Oklahoma," sung by the original cast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show (Decca) . "Falling In Love With Love," from Rodgers and Hart's "Boys From Syracuse" recorded by Andre Kostelanetz (Columbia) . From "Bandwagon," the Arthur Schwartz musical, "Dancing In The Dark" by the Fred Waring choir and band (RCA Victor) . Ethel Merman, Ray Middleton and the rest of the cast of Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun" between the covers of one album (Decca). The immortal Bunny Berrigan's version of "Can't Get Started," a Vernon Duke tune from "Ziegfeld Follies" (RCA Victor). The complete "Finian's Rainbow" album, with the witty score by Harbury, Burton and Lane (Columbia). Perry Como's vocal version of "More Than You Know" from Vincent Youman's "Great Day" (RCA Victor). Dinah Shore's interpretation of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" from "Blackbirds of 1928," by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh (RCA Victor). Last, but among the very best, the complete album of "Porgy and Bess" by the great George Gershwin (Decca). Richard Hudnut Home Permanent Take Only One* Hour Waving Time for Your Permanent If you've ever put your hair up in curlers . . . it's that easy to give yourself the new, improved richard hudnut home permanent. This salontype home permanent is based on the same type of preparations used in the Richard Hudnut Fifth Avenue Salon for luxurious, softer, lovelier waves. With it, you can set your hair in any style... from a sleek cap to a halo of ringlets. Ask to see the RICHARD HUDNUT HOME PERMANENT at your favorite cosmetic countertoday! Price $2.75; refill without rods, $1.50 (all prices plus 30tf Federal Tax). ^depending on texture and condition of hair— follow instructions. . J Saves up to one-half ." usual waving time. One-third more waving lotion... more penetrating, but gentle on hairl Longer, stronger end-papers make hair tips easier to handle. Double-strength neutralizer anchors wave faster, makes curl stronger for longer. Improved technique gives deep, soft crown wave... non-frizzy ends. Only home permanent kit to include reconditioning creme rinse. Two lengths of rods. Standard size for ringlet ends; extralong for deep crown waves. 13