Campana Serenade
| Genre | Popular music |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | KNX |
| Syndicates |
NBC (1942-1943) CBS (1943-1944) |
| Starring | Dick Powell |
| Announcer | Henry Charles |
| Original release | October 10, 1942 – February 16, 1944 |
| Sponsored by | Campana cosmetic company |
Campana Serenade is an old-time radio music program in the United States. It was broadcast on NBC October 10, 1942 - April 10, 1943, and on CBS September 4, 1943 - February 16, 1944.[1]
Dick Powell starred in both versions of Campana Serenade. The 1942-1943 episodes also featured the Music Maids, with Matty Malneck and his orchestra.[1] Joining Powell in the 1943-1944 programs were singer Martha Tilton and Lud Gluskin and his orchestra.[2] Henry Charles was the announcer.[3]
Originating at KNX in Los Angeles, California, the show was sponsored by Campana, a cosmetics manufacturer, advertising its Campana Balm, Dreskin, Coolies, DDD, and Solitaire Make-Up products.[4]
The trade publication Broadcasting reported that the break in the program's broadcasts resulted from a shortage of glycerine.[5]
References
- 1 2 Dunning, John. (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. p. 133.
- ↑ "Martha Tilton and Lud Gluskin Join Campana Serenade". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. September 4, 1943. p. 15. Retrieved February 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4. p. 60.
- ↑ CBS Program Book (PDF). New York, N.Y.: The Columbia Broadcasting System. February 1, 1944. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ↑ "Campana Resumes" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 6, 1943. p. 18. Retrieved 8 February 2017.