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Studio legends and stars shape radio and film
Veteran producer Ted Collins mentors talent shaping radio hits on Kate Smith Hour, launching Abbott and Costello and Rudy Vallee. Highlights include Virginia Mayo, Samuel Goldwyn dramatic roles, and plans around Hollywood stars like Kate Smith and Barry Wood. Reports mention Duffy’s Tavern lore, Oscar Tenants on Humoresque, and Hoagy Carmichael in Johnny Angel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Vale
ED Collins
Kate Smith
Kate
Abbott and Costello
Rudy Vallee
Aldrich
Tommy Riggs
Betty Lou
Oscar Tenant
Joe Louis
Joe Palooha
Champ
Roy Rogers
Palomines
Trigger
Jimmy
Raven
Repiblie
Hoagy
Carmichael
RKO
Johnny Angel