Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1951)

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FAMILIAR MUSIC From the three B's to the high Cs,from Stephen Foster to Richard Rodgers, you 11 find a melody for every mood on radio's American Album THE American Album of Familiar Music, radio's beloved Sunday evening feature, will this year begin its third decade on the air as one of the alltime musical favorites of millions of listeners. No other program so aptly lives up to its name. The American Album is the brain child of famous producer Frank Hummert, who feels that people like to listen to music that has become widely popular down through the years. Consequently a typical program will often include an aria from opera, a Strauss waltz and the latest popular hit. Featured artists are Thomas L. Thomas, Evelyn MacGregor, Margaret Daum, Jean Dickenson, Bertrand Hirsch, Arden and Arden and Gustave Haenschen. Requests from listeners often determine the program's repertoire and, chances are, you can't listen two Sundays in succession without hearing one of your own favorite pieces of music. First broadcast in October 1931, the program has combined topnotch singing talent and orchestral versatility ever since. The American Album of Familiar Music, produced by Frank Hummert, is heard Sundays, 9:30 P.M. EDT, ABC. Sponsored by Bayer Aspirin and Phillips' Milk Of Magnesia. . m O ^ A1 fj>4 MBBBIjCjO'^S P& aHw * % ' ^a. -A J^m | 111 V f^flSSf w frar 3 \^r1k i 8±M ' '» ^ b^ ~$$id ^ ^jptniit ■v '■'IB W ^-i^kflSr rii£* BS The Amerian Album originates from New York's Elysee Theatre. Program's artists are contralto Evelyn MacGregor, soprano Margaret Daum, baritone Thom as L. Thomas and Jean Dickenson. Gustave Haenschen, cc mductor, is at the piano. 31