The Big Show
Fred Allen and Robert Cummings
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The Big Show is a variety program hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, bringing together comedy, music, and dramatic entertainment. Its lively mix features performers from different corners of show business, with Bankhead’s distinctive presence providing a playful thread through the broadcast.
The program moves among comic routines, musical performances, and other variety-show turns, creating a broad showcase rather than a single continuous story. Guest appearances are central to its appeal: familiar entertainers bring their own styles to the proceedings, while the host helps connect the changing segments.
With its polished, big-stage atmosphere and quick shifts in mood, The Big Show offers a spirited snapshot of classic radio variety. This broadcast features Fred Allen and Robert Cummings, adding two contrasting personalities to the program’s blend of humor and entertainment.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.