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Across the Dial

1953 · 1 episode · 19 listens

Across The Dial was a music and variety show which ran on Christmas Day in 1953. The broadcast included a number of songs accompanied by narrative, and also music performed by popular artists.

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EEddie FisherMusicPPackard AutomobilesPPhilip Morris Cigarettes

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Episodes

Dec 25, 1953 · 20:24
This episode was broadcast on Christmas Day 1953. The first record of the evening for the 'Sunday Serenade' featured…
Ned, your old-time-radio guide
Ned · your guide to the archive

Ned here. Forty-odd years I've spent with these old shows — and if you took to Across the Dial, I'd wager my last valve you'll love this lot.

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