The Big Show
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The Big Show is a variety program hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, bringing together comedy, music, and dramatic entertainment. Its broad format gives the broadcast a lively, theatrical feel, with Bankhead’s distinctive presence at the center.
The program features guest performers from stage, screen, and music. Judy Holliday and Carmen Miranda are named in connection with this broadcast, offering listeners a mix of comic performance and musical entertainment within the show’s variety format.
Rather than following a single story, The Big Show moves among different kinds of performance, balancing spoken entertainment with music. Its appeal lies in the contrast between its celebrated guests and Bankhead’s commanding, playful hosting style.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.