The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-18

carefully laid plans OF Two broad
casting systems TO the wastebas-
ket. Recalling when "Roxy's
Gang" was one of the best spots
on radio programs, the new plans
were designed to restore some Of
the fading Roxy radio prestige.
Recently, Roxy had had pro-
gram of his own. but the networks
were building greater things for
him, a special show built around
his personality. CHS had planned
an elaborate musical for 8 o'clock
Sunday nights, the same time as,
the Major Bowes hour, to be called
"Roxy's Professionals.
Ten years ago, he was among
the first to introduce light classics
and bits of opera to radio, and was
acknowledged for his distinctive
ness. OF late, he had become less
impressive because his productions
had become one of radios stand
ards, and he was competing with
many programs Of the same sort.
The new programs were TO place
him apart from the average run
of programs.
r ESLIE HOWARD is not to be
- heard tomorrow in his week.
ly dramatization. His time is to
be given over to President Roose-
velt's tribute speech at the dedi-
cation of the New York State
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial at
p. m. over an NBC-WJz net
work
NBC also Is to broadcast the
world premiere of the Theodore
Roosevelt Memorial Symphony at
3 over the WEAF hookup. The
symphony was written by Vittorio
Giannini.
Mary PickfOrd is to return to
the air. Americas Sweetheart is
to be featured by WABC in a
series starting Feb. II, which is to
he broadcast from her palatial
home, Pickfair. 1t is to be staged
as an informal little home party
with screen stars being called
upon for music and entertain
ment.
Al Jolson is to provide a variety
of entertainment on his Chateau
program tomorrow night at $3.50
on the NBC-WEAF network. Bar
bara Stanwyck is to appear before
the microphone in starring
dramatic role. Dutch Clark, scin-
tillating backfield star of Detroit
Lions professional football cham
pions, is to be interviewed by Mr..
Jolson, who also is to introduce
Betty Roth, Hollywood singer,
newcomer to national networks.
TINE Voice of Experience has
i many strange requests for adj
vice from lovelorn and troubled
people. and the program has as
cended rapidly in popularity. Con-
LESSONS of every type have been
poured in confidence on the desk
of the public adviser, but he was
amazed recently at the faith of
two correspondents who admitted
they are murderers and are ask
ing for candid suggestions.
Young Man About Town is the
title of a series of Is broadcasts
given each Saturday night at $50
over WFBM. Sponsored by the
Junior Chamber Of Commerce, it
is sequel to a previous series
called Things We All Should
Know About indianapolis.
Arthur Pryor, bandmaster and
trombonist, is to appear as guest
director of the Carborundum band
over CHS. tonight at $50. Com
poser Of number of famous
march and band selections, Mr..
Pryor is to play Victor Herbert's
"Serenade" and pay tribute to
other composers.
TINE Music Goes Round and
Il Around" is not losing its pop
ularity with radio listeners. For
the second week it leads the list
of Is songs to be played on the
Hit Parade broadcast at to-
night over NBC-WEAF network.
So great have been the sheet mu-
sic and record sales and requests
to radio stations and orchestra
leaders that the tune is expected
to head the list for several weeks.
Because many popular songs are
restricted. the songs of yeSter-
year are creeping back into prom
inence. "Darktown Strutters Ball"
"Margie" and Lady of Spain" are
included on tonight's review.
James Melton is to be starred
opposite Helen Jepson, celebrated
Metropolitan Opera singer, in the
musical comedy Irene" when it
is presented on the Beauty Box
Theater broadcast tonight at ! on
the CHS chain. The two were
popular In radio adaptation of
Lily Pons' picture, Il Dream Too
Much" when they appeared to-
gether for the first time, and are
repeating by request.
Rubinoff challenges even the
song composers to recognize THE
Music Goes Round and Around"
when he plays a special arrange
ment of 1t tonight as a highlight
on his program at via the NBC-
WEAF network. Other current
dance numbers are on the pro-
gram with the vocaliStS, Jan
Peerce, tenor, and Virginia Rea,
soprano.
NINO MARTINI, noted lyric
i Y tenor, is to offer an aria from
'Tosca" and two songs by Drigo
and De Koven as feature of his
program with Andre Kostelanetz's
orchestra and chorus at 8 on the