Campana Serenade Explained

Show Name:Campana Serenade
Format:Popular music
Runtime:30 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Home Station:KNX
Syndicates:NBC (1942-1943)
CBS (1943-1944)
Starring:Dick Powell
Announcer:Henry Charles
Sponsor:Campana cosmetic company

Campana Serenade is an old-time radio music program in the United States. It was broadcast on NBC from October 10, 1942 to April 10, 1943, and on CBS from September 4, 1943 to 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Dunning, John . On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio . John Dunning (detective fiction author) . 1998 . Oxford University Press . New York, NY . 978-0-19-507678-3 . 133. Revised . 2019-09-07.
  2. News: Martha Tilton and Lud Gluskin Join Campana Serenade. Harrisburg Telegraph. September 4, 1943. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. 15. Newspapers.com. February 8, 2017.
  3. Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. . p. 60.
  4. Book: CBS Program Book. February 1, 1944. The Columbia Broadcasting System. New York, N.Y.. 8 February 2017.
  5. News: Campana Resumes. 8 February 2017. Broadcasting. September 6, 1943. 18.