Eddie Allen and The Happy Gang

Eddie Allen and The Happy Gang First Song - My Lucky Charm The Happy Gang troupe of musical entertainers was a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio variety show that ran from 1937   to 1959.  With its signature opening and upbeat tone, it aired weekdays at lunchtime. 13 April 1956 CBC Trans Canada Network The show adhered to a rigid formula, beginning with the sound of knocking on a door, followed in turn by Pearl's question 'Who's there?,' the collective response 'It's the Happy Gang!' and Pearl's invitation 'Well, come on in!' The group then sang the theme 'Keep Happy with the Happy Gang,' written by Pearl. The format included skits, comedy routines, and a variety of musical items, from violin arrangements of classical and traditional melodies played by Mathé, to pieces from the theatre-organ repertoire played by Stokes, as well as ballads or light songs sung by Allen or Pearl and patriotic or farcical songs performed by the troupe.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.