The Chase and Sanborn Hour
Carole Lombard and W. C. Fields
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The Chase and Sanborn Hour was a popular variety program built around comedy, music, and guest appearances. Its changing lineup of performers brought together comic routines and musical entertainment, with each broadcast offering a mix of familiar radio personalities and featured guests.
The program’s variety format made room for sketches, songs, and conversational comedy rather than a single continuing story. This recording features Carole Lombard and W. C. Fields, two distinctive screen performers whose contrasting comic styles give the broadcast its particular interest.
With its blend of star guests and varied entertainment, the show offers a lively example of American network radio variety. The appeal lies in hearing performers known from film and stage work in the intimate, imaginative setting of a live radio program.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.