Evening star., 1937-08-29

guest appearance on Al Pearce's pro-
gram; Johnny Green concludes his
current series with review of the
seasons high lights, comparison of
American and English swing music
and salute to the Nations colleges:
Ben Bernie presents Tod Duncan and
the Eva Jessye Choir; a world famous
woman photographer of children is
featured with Edgar A. Guest.
WEDNESDAY-Secretary of State
Cordell Hull is the speaker on
the Columbia cabinet series program,
explaining the functions Of his de-
partment.
Other features include a presenta-
ton OF Victor Herbert's music on the
Cavalcade of Music program: the re-
turn Of Charles Kullmann to the
Beauty Box Theater. presenting De
koven's Robin Hood with Jessica
Dragonette; Walter O'Keefes Dram
ateurs' in a fling at Shakespeare.
Foot ball fans will be treated to a
broadcast Of the annual game between
the professional champions and a team
composed Of college all-stars to be
heard over WMAL and VOL.
THURSDAY - Burgess Meredith,
young dramatic star of stage and
screen, has written one-act play for
radio and will present it during Rudy
Vallees Variety Hour, assisted by his
wife, Margaret Perry Another fea-
ture is an interview with Jim Tully,
writer, and the return OF Tommy Riggs
and Betty Lou"
Music lovers have field day, with
Fritz Hahler, noted Viennese con-
ductor, welding the baton before the
Columbia Concert Orchestra: William
Primrose, violinist, participating in a
concert broadcast from London and
carried by WMAL; Mario Martinez
Silveira, Argentine baritone, singing
with the United States Marine Band
during the Pan-American Concert,
another WMAL feature.
ERDAY-William E. Dodd, United
States Ambassador to Germany,
will conclude the series of broadcasts
from the Institute OF Human Relations
when he discusses Public Opinion in
a Democracy" over the Columbia net
work. From the same gathering Gov.
Herbert H. Lehman of New York
speaks on similar subject over the
N. B. c. red chain
Kenny Baker, Gertrude Michael
Frank McHugh and George Jessell
combine their talents in Hollywood
Hotel when radio version OF the film
Mr.. Dodd Takes the Air. is pre-
sented; Joseph Haydn's Farewell"
Symphony occupies the full period Of
the last in the Evenings with Papa
Haydn" series.
CATURDAY-Neo- classicism is the
type of music to be considered by
John Tasker Howard in his whittier
Music?" period over WMAL: the
thirtieth anniversary of the death Of
Edward Grieg, distinguished Norwegian
pianist and composer, will be COM
memorated in special broadcast from
Oslo; jacques Jolas, noted concert
pianist presents an all-Ravel program
over WJSV, Offering the French
modernist's prelude and toccata from
lie Tombeau de Couperin' and the
"Gaspard de la Mutt"
AND THINGS Rosalind
Russell has been signed to head
line the first four weeks of the Silver
Theater series, beginning October 3
.. Senator William E. Borah will
speak on the Constitution, September
Is Henry Youngman is the fea-
tured comedian on the new Kate Smith
hour Les Tremayne no longer
plays Bob in the Betty and Bob"
serial. Spencer Bentley replaces ,
A new mystery show makes its bow on
september 6 Maj. Bowes has
been selected to head the list of dis
tinguished radio performers inaugu-
rated by Radio Mirror Magazine :.
The Dionne Quins return to the air
on October 4 Mutual is making 4
determined effort to rate designation
as the top chain in the matter of dance
bands First Nighter has been re-
newed for another year 4. Bob Trout
replaces Arthur Godfrey on the Prof.
Quiz show-Art says no like restric-
tons; agency says no pay more money.
Amos N Andy are to be the first
guest stars on the new Lanny Ross
show, September 7.
Eddie Cantor gets away from the
Fields Bergen Ameche competition
September 20, when he takes a We'd
nesday spot . The new AL Jolson
series commences on September =
guest stars one week; Jolson going
dramatic next week Rumors that
the Radio Theater would air from New
York when it returns In the Fall have
proven to be untrue, announcement
being made that the new series is to
start from Hollywood on September
l3 Jack Pearl and Cliff (Sharlie)
Hall will part company, with Hall
angling for team-up with Sid Marion.
veteran vaudeville comedian, on new
program John Charles Thomas
and Ted Lewis may be part of the
cast when the current Jane Froman
Illuminating Scree'