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why is Chausson's ''Symphony" or his beautiful tone poem, "Viviane" completely ignored? Pianists, too, fall into the same musical ruts. Even Hoffman on his recent appearance did not venture off the beaten path but played the familiar "Moonlight Sonata" and two Chopin selections every radio pianist does. This situation is also true of lighter music. "Erminie" and "Fra Diavolo" are buried in camphor balls while "Vienna Woods" and "Blue Danube" are heard all too frequently. More imagination in planning programs is required, it seems to us.
We wonder if Chase and Sanborn are collecting a commission from Major Bowes for the use of their radio hour to boost his interests? First it was the road units and now it is the new magazine. Pretty generous of C. and S. This is the program, you will recall, which started out by presenting amateurs and wound up as a School for Salesmen.
Our Listening Groups Report
. . . that they like Lum 'n' Abner.
. . . that those Sunday afternoon University of Chicago Round Tables are excellent.
. . . that they still think the Jello commercials are the cleverest on the air. . . . that they think those Sidewalk Interviewers, Belcher and Johnson, very amusing.
. . . that they like Richard Himber's music. . . . that Kate Smith is as popular as ever.
. . . that the Town Hall of the Air is doing more to educate people concerning
current issues than any other program on the air.
. . . that they enjoyed the Cities' Service tenth anniversary program.
. . . that they are glad the Goldbergs are back.
Most frequently complained about last month: The much overdone "Salute to Cities" idea. Everyone knows the telegrams and enthusiastic messages are not as spontaneous as they appear to be.
New Programs in Review
ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF THE AIR. Sponsored. WABC-Columbia 'Network. 8:00-9:00 P.M. E.S.T. Saturday.
A good hour of entertainment with a little bit of everything thrown in. Fannie Brice's comedy, Al Goodman's orchestra, vocalists singly and in duets and the glamour of a musical comedy of the stage are brought to you over the microphone. The girls who act 'as heralds do not improve the program any, as the effect of the blended voices is that of a single person speaking in a room with poor acoustics. The commercials are actually silly and unconvincing. The announcer sounds as if he had just discovered soap, which gives you a faint idea.
WILDERNESS ROAD. Sustaining. WABC-Columbia Network. 5:155:30 P.M. E.S.T. Monday through Friday.
Here is an excellent children's program which deserves the applause of everyone who is interested in entertainment for young people. It is an historical drama well-written, cleverly staged and with a splendid cast. It is an ideal serial for children but adults
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