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Railroad Hour

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  • The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.

    Here are some highlights:
    • Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
    • Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
      • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
      • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
      • The Desert Song
      • Holiday Inn
      • The Merry Widow
      • The Mikado
      • Naughty Marietta
      • Show Boat
      • Song of Norway
      • State Fair
      • The Student Prince
      • The Vagabond King
    • Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
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Episodes
  • Railroad Hour 50-01-23 (069) The Merry Widow

    Railroad Hour 50-01-23 (069) The Merry Widow
    Jun 29 2024
    The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.

    Here are some highlights:
    • Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
    • Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
      • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
      • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
      • The Desert Song
      • Holiday Inn
      • The Merry Widow
      • The Mikado
      • Naughty Marietta
      • Show Boat
      • Song of Norway
      • State Fair
      • The Student Prince
      • The Vagabond King
    • Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    Show more Show less
    30 mins
  • Railroad Hour 50-01-02 (066) The Red Mill

    Railroad Hour 50-01-02 (066) The Red Mill
    Jun 29 2024
    The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.

    Here are some highlights:
    • Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
    • Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
      • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
      • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
      • The Desert Song
      • Holiday Inn
      • The Merry Widow
      • The Mikado
      • Naughty Marietta
      • Show Boat
      • Song of Norway
      • State Fair
      • The Student Prince
      • The Vagabond King
    • Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
  • Railroad Hour 49-12-26 (065) Snow White

    Railroad Hour 49-12-26 (065) Snow White
    Jun 29 2024
    The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.

    Here are some highlights:
    • Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
    • Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
      • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
      • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
      • The Desert Song
      • Holiday Inn
      • The Merry Widow
      • The Mikado
      • Naughty Marietta
      • Show Boat
      • Song of Norway
      • State Fair
      • The Student Prince
      • The Vagabond King
    • Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
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