Blackstone Plantation
1929-1934 old-time radio musical variety program
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Blackstone Plantation is an old-time radio musical variety program in the United States. It was broadcast on CBS (1929–1930) and on NBC (1930–1934).[1] The program was one of NBC's top-rated programs in 1932.[2]
Julia Sanderson and Frank Crumit starred in Blackstone Plantation. | |
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Starring | Frank Crumit Julia Sanderson |
| Announcer | Ed Herlihy |
| Produced by | Frank Vallan |
| Original release | 1929 – January 2, 1934 |
Personnel
Frank Crumit and Julia Sanderson, a husband-and-wife team[3] who had been headliners in vaudeville,[4] were hosts for the show. Alfred Swenson played Captain Blackstone, Santos Ortega played Don Rodrigo, and Ted de Corsia played Don Philippe.[5] The program also featured guest stars such as Lanny Ross[6] and Parker Fennelly.[7]
Ed Herlihy was the program's announcer,[8] and Jack Shilkret's orchestra provided music.[7]
Frank Vallan was the producer when the program was on CBS.[9]
Format
The book Vaudeville old & new: an encyclopedia of variety performances in America summarized the program as follows: "The two stars sang and exchanged banter. Music and gab with guests in their breezy and humorous style characterized their programs."[10] The show was sponsored by Blackstone cigars.[11]
