Front and Center

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Front and Center is a variety program built around music and entertainment for members of the armed forces and radio listeners at home. Its broadcasts bring together popular performers for a lively mix of songs, comedy, and other stage-style acts.

This July 20, 1947, program features Van Johnson and Alan Young. Johnson was known for his screen and stage work, while Young brought a light comic presence to radio and other entertainment. Their appearance gives the broadcast the feel of a special guest-filled variety show rather than a single continuous drama.

With its blend of musical numbers and performance, Front and Center offers a snapshot of postwar radio variety: polished, upbeat entertainment shaped for a broad audience. The appeal lies in hearing familiar performers share the microphone in a program that moves between music and comedy.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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