| The Student Prince | | 1940-05-16 | A well-done version of the story about a prince whose youth ended all-too-soon. It was seldom (if ever) mentioned that Marion Claire was the wife of Henry Weber). |
| The Chocolate Soldier | | 1940-10-12 | The charming story of Bummerly, the Swiss chocolate soldier and his musical romance. The second show of the network series. |
| Eileen | | 1940-11-23 | Several celebrities are mentioned as being in the audience, including Jack Johnson, the famous boxer. Marion Claire's dress is described in detail. |
| Martha | | 1943-01-23 | A performance of the opera by von Flotow. Colonel McCormick speaks about "The Rights Of Americans." |
| Faust | | 1943-02-13 | The opera by Gounod, sung in English. Colonel McCormick speaks about, "Freedom Of The Press." Approximately one minute is missing from the middle of the program. |
| Cavalleria Rusticana | | 1943-03-20 | The opera by Mascagni, sung in English. Colonel McCormick begins his lecture on naval warfare with a memorable quote, "The performers on the stage are very much worried that I'm going to take too much time....that's their worry...I am!" |
| Peer Gynt | | 1943-07-17 | The music of Henrik Ibsen; the story is told in English. |
| The Student Prince | | 1943-12-11 | The operetta by Sigmund Romberg, sung in English. The broadcast originates from The Medina Temple in Chicago. |
| La Boheme | | 1944-02-19 | The program originates from the Medina Temple, Chicago. The opera by Puccini, sung in English. Colonel McCormick does not speak to allow the opera to be presented in "its entirety" (no one seems to miss him). |
| H.M.S. Pinafore | | 1944-04-08 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. The final 42:21 of the program only, the operetta music is complete. The transcription discs are undated. Attilio Baggione sang in this operetta on "The Chicago Theatre Of The Air," on January 10, 1942, October 24, 1942, October 2, 1943 and April 8, 1944. Therefore, the date listed above is just a guess. |
| A Waltz Dream | | 1944-12-09 | The first radio performance of the operatta by Oscar Strauss. The program begins with a "Happy Birthday" tribute to Henry Weber. Colonel McCormick speaks on the topic: "Aviation and Warfare." |
| Sari | | 1944-12-16 | The recording starts after the address by Colonel McCormick. The operetta is complete, the program is not. |
| Girl Crazy | | 1945-03-31 | "Girl Crazy" by George Gershwin with an all-Chicago cast. The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. |
| Hit the Deck | | 1945-04-07 | "Hit The Deck" by Vincent Youmans. |
| Lohengrin | | 1946-01-12 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. Narrator John Barclay's first lines are heard over eight minutes into the opera; his throat needs clearing almost immediately. |
| The Desert Song | | 1946-01-19 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. The date is subject to correction. |
| Bittersweet | | 1946-11-09 | The recording starts after the conclusion of Colonel McCormick's address. The operetta is complete, the program is not. |
| The Prince of Pilsen | | 1946-12-28 | Colonel McCormick's talk has been deleted. Listen for Lee Bennett giving the middle station break in a heavy German accent, imitating Sidney Ellstrom. |
| Rigoletto | | 1947-01-11 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. |
| Madame Pompadour | | 1947-01-18 | Colonel McCormick's talk has been deleted. |
| Sweethearts | | 1947-01-25 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. |
| Carmen | | 1947-02-01 | The opera by Bizet, sung in English. Colonel McCormick speaks about "The Panama Canal and Pan Americanism." |
| The Bartered Bride | | 1947-02-08 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. |
| The New Moon | | 1947-02-27 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. The final 44:24 of the program, the operetta music is complete. The program is dedicated to the R.O.T.C. The date is subject to correction. |
| The Gondoliers | | 1947-03-01 | A performance of the operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. Colonel McCormick speaks about, "The Boston Massacre." See cat. #7195 for an AFRS edited version of this broadcast. |
| The Gondoliers | | 1947-03-01 | With a cast of 100! Who is the king of Baritaria? See cat. #39925 for the complete network broadcast. |
| Naughty Marietta | | 1947-03-08 | The operetta by Victor Herbert, with a cast of one hundred! Colonel McCormick speaks about, "The Red Cross and Its History." |
| Sari | | 1947-04-12 | An operetta about the king of the gypsies who has lost his "spark" and the girl who he hopes will rekindle it. AFRS program name: "Showtime." |
| The Mikado | | 1947-04-19 | AFRS program name: "Showtime." |
| The Great Waltz | | 1947-05-31 | An operetta set in musical old Vienna about the son of Johann Strauss, the Waltz King. AFRS program name: "Showtime." This is an abridged AFRS broadcast of the network broadcast (see cat. 48317). |
| The Great Waltz | | 1947-05-31 | The last show of the seventh season, with a cast of one hundred. Colonel Robert R. McCormack starts the program with a talk about the story. The operetta is about Johann Strauss (the younger), and his efforts to get his waltzes accepted, despite his father's opposition to them. See cat. #7187 for an AFRS abridged recording of this program. |
| Rose Marie | | 1947-11-08 | The program is nominally "sustaining" as there is no specific product advertised, not even "The Chicago Tribune." Colonel McCormick, the paper's publisher insisted however, on delivering a "radio editorial" on each program, delivered in a monotone, often on a subject of no interest to anyone but himself. When the Colonel was traveling, as he often was, the address was presented transcribed, there was just no escaping it. The series was produced and hosted by Marion Claire. This week, Col. McCormick's address is transcribed from Tokyo. He describes his meeting with the Emperor. Meanwhile, back at "Rose Marie," the Mounties musically get their man, as always. |
| Hansel and Gretl | | 1947-12-13 | Adapted from the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, sung in English. Colonel McCormick speaks about "The Constitution Of The United States." |
| I Pagliacci | | 1948-01-10 | The opera by Leoncavallo, sung in English. Colonel McCormick's talk has been deleted. |
| La Traviata | | 1948-02-21 | The talk by Colonel McCormick has been deleted. This program uses a narrator instead of "synchronized speaking roles" as does the other programs in this series. Everett Clarke gives an excellent performance as the narrator. |
| Sunny | | 1948-03-20 | The musical about a European girl who stows away on a ship to America to be with her ex-sweetheart. |
| Blossom Time | | 1948-04-24 | An edited rebroadcast of, "The Chicago Theatre Of The Air." An operetta based loosely on the life of Franz Schubert. The program opening is slightly upcut. AFRS program name: "Showtime." The program has been edited from the original one hour format. |
| Blossom Time | | 1948-04-24 | The operetta by Sigmund Romberg. The musical biography of Franz Schubert. Colonel McCormick delivers a second editorial about, "The Conquest Of California." |
| The Vagabond King | | 1948-10-09 | The operetta by Rudolph Friml. The 416th broadcast of the series. Colonel McCormick speaks about innovations in broadcasting in the eight years the show had been on the air. The first show of the season. |
| Good News | | 1948-12-04 | An edited version of the broadcast. AFRS program name: "Showtime." |
| La Boheme | | 1948-12-18 | The opera by Puccini, sung in English. Colonel McCormick speaks about "The Life Of Mata Hari." |
| H.M.S. Pinafore | | 1949-01-15 | The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Colonel McCormick speaks on the subject of Benjamin Franklin. |
| Sweethearts | | 1949-01-29 | The operetta by Victor Herbert. Colonel McCormick speaks about "The Illinois Country." |
| Summer Concert Hour | | 1949-07-30 | "Summer Concert Hour." The first selection is "I've Told Every Little Star" from "Music In The Air." Birthday congratulations to Colonel McCormick with a talk on "Americanism" by announcer Lee Bennett. Colonel Robert McCormick speaks on "The Battle Of Bull Run." Marion Claire introduces the "career performance" (first major network appearance) of baritone Bernard Izzo, who sings an aria from "La Traviata." |
| Summer Concert Hour | | 1949-08-06 | "Summer Concert Hour." The first selection is, "None But The Lonely Heart." Marion Claire introduces the "Career Performance" (major network appearance) of tenor Lawrence White. White had previously won on, "The Talent Scouts" program. The topic of Colonel McCormick's talk is "Preface To War," the history of The War Of 1812. |
| Summer Concert Hour | | 1949-08-13 | Summer Concert Series. The first selection is, "The Two Grenadiers." Colonel McCormick speaks on "The Preamble To The North Atlantic Pact." His conclusion is that the preamble is "totally without truth." Dolores de Puglia makes her "career performance" on network radio. |
| The Mikado | | 1949-10-22 | The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite, Colonel Robert R. McCormick speaks on the topic, "Triumph At Yorktown." |
| The Pink Lady | | 1949-10-29 | Satyrs and nymphs in Paris? But of course! Colonel McCormick speaks on, "The Historic Background Of American Indians." |
| The Chocolate Soldier | | 1949-11-05 | Lieutenant Bommerly prefers chocolates in a maiden's boudoir as the Serbians fight the Bulgarians. The topic of Colonel Robert McCormick's weekly talk is, "The Bulwark Of The Union." |
| Madame Butterfly | | 1949-11-12 | The famous opera is sung (in English) on the twenty fifth anniversary of Puccini's death. Colonel McCormick reviews the Chicagoland Music Festival. |
| The Gondoliers | | 1949-11-19 | Who is the real king of Barataria? In addition to the Gilbert and Sullivan, Colonel McCormick reads the Gettysburg Address and a medley of Civil War songs is presented. |
| The Vagabond King | | 1949-11-26 | The operetta by Rudolph Friml. Colonel McCormick speaks about, "The Development Of The American Navy." He says in conclusion, that guided missiles may be a significant weapon in the future. |
| The Countess Maritza | | 1949-12-03 | The gypsy operetta. The program features a repeat reading of, "Defining Democracy," which had been read a week previously. The president of the Freedoms Foundation awards Colonel McCormick a medal for this commentary. |
| Manon | | 1949-12-10 | The famous opera by Massenet. A representative of the Freedoms Foundation presents an award to Colonel McCormick. |
| Hansel and Gretl | | 1949-12-17 | The favorite operatic fairy tale by Englebert Humperdinck. Colonel McCormick speaks on, "The American Revolution and Its Effect." |
| Babes in Toyland | | 1949-12-24 | The Christmas classic by Victor Herbert, about a visit to the land of the toys. Colonel McCormick delivers a talk about the holiday of Christmas. |
| The Merry Widow | | 1949-12-31 | Colonel McCormick's address is titled, "Facts Of Wealth." He calls Karl Marx an "evil ignoramus." |
| Frederika | | 1950-01-07 | An all-Chicago cast sings in English. The program includes a message by Colonel McCormick titled "Valley Forge: Bulwark Of Freedom." The love story of Goethe, the famous German poet. |
| Robin Hood | | 1950-01-28 | The recording starts with the conclusion of Colonel McCormick's address. |
| The Cat and the Fiddle | | 1950-02-25 | A musical romance set in a residence-hotel in old Paris. AFRS program name: "Showtime." The program has been edited from the original one hour format. |
| No, No Nanette | | 1950-03-04 | Colonel Robert McCormick speaks from Cairo while making a "three continent fact-finding flight." After about two minutes, the transmission from Cairo fails and John Mallow reads the rest of the report in the studio. The musical was repeated on the program on May 1, 1954 (see cat. #39937). |
| I Pagliacci | | 1950-03-11 | The opera by Leoncavallo, sung in English. Colonel McCormick's cable from Cairo is read in the studio. |
| Madamoiselle Modiste | | 1950-04-22 | null |
| Bittersweet | | 1950-04-29 | Noel Coward's first major effort as a composer. Romance and music in the Vienna of the 1880's...mit schlag! Colonel McCormick's talk is titled,"The Battle Of Lexington." It's delivered on the 175th anniversary of the battle. |
| The Gypsy Princess | | 1950-05-06 | A romance of Napoleon and his beloved gypsy. Colonel McCormick speaks on "The Campaign Of Waterloo, Part One." |
| Summer Concert Hour | | 1950-07-08 | Colonel Robert McCormick speaks on the subject "History and The Song: The Vision Of Francis Scott Key." The first selection is the waltz song from "Romeo and Juliet." The DuPage County Historical Society presents a citation and lifetime membership to Colonel McCormick. Marion Claire and Everett Clark do, "The Curse and The Conquest," a musical drama about Beethoven's deafness. |
| Chicagoland Music Festival | | 1950-08-19 | The program originates from Soldiers Field, Chicago. The Twenty-First Annual Chicagoland Music Festival. A seventy-five-thousand voice choir begins the program with, "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles!" A seventy-six-organ ensemble (with eighteen harps!) plays "Flying Down To Rio" and "Claire de Lune." The Festival prize winners are Suzanne Hamilton and David M. Aiken. Henry Weber speaks about the first festival and conducts a one-hundred-piece orchestra in Wagner's "The Festival March," as he did at the festival twenty-one years ago. Alec Templeton plays a "hot" "Hora Stacatto" and the first movement of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata." He then improvises a selection based on five notes called out at random by the orchestra. He also plays "Mozart Meets Rogers and Hart" (very clever!). Arlene Einz plays a classical accordion ("The Coriolanus Overture" by Beethoven). Jack LaFrandre forgets what network he's on while giving the system cue! A memorable broadcast! |
| Summer Concert Hour | | 1950-08-26 | The first selection is "I'll Follow My Secret Heart." Algard Brasis, a Chicago baritone, makes his "Career Performance." Colonel Robert R. McCormick speaks on the topic: "History and The Song: Tales Of The Tall Timber." "Enchantment," the premier performance of a composition by Robert Trendler. "The Legend Of The Sun and Moon," based on American Indian music. Nancy Carr is announced as going to be married to Leonard Keller in just two days. |
| Hit the Deck | | 1950-12-09 | The 1927 musical is preceeded by Colonel McCormick, speaking from Palm Beach, Florida about the naval hero, William Barker Cushing (McCormick sounds transcribed). |
| Aida | | 1951-01-06 | Verdi's opera is sung in English. It is preceeded by Colonel Robert McCormick speaking on the subject, "Public Opinion and War." |
| Concert Hour | | 1953-09-26 | "Concert Hour" series. Colonel McCormick speaks on "Assaults Upon The Constitution, Part I." Soprano Margaret Roberts sings, starting with "The Rosary." |
| Music in the Air | | 1953-10-17 | The musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein. Colonel McCormick speaks on, "Assaults Upon The Constitution, Part 2." |
| Bloomer Girl | | 1953-11-28 | Colonel McCormick's address is titled, "Assaults Upon The Constitution Part 3," and is read by Everett Clarke. The musical as written by Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, others. |
| Samson and Delilah | | 1953-12-05 | Colonel McCormick speaks on, "Assaults Upon The Constitution, Part 4." |
| The Vagabond King | | 1953-12-12 | Francois Villon once again saves France from the Duke of Burgundy. Col. McCormick delivers his fifth address about, "Assaults Upon The Constitution," from Flordia. |
| The Wizard of Oz | | 1953-12-26 | The favorite story by L. Frank Baum. Vicki Stevens as Dorothy. Colonel McCormick speaks on, "Assaults Upon The Constitution." |
| Eva | | 1954-01-09 | The operetta by Franz Lehar. Colonel McCormick does not speak. Two speeches by Robert G. Ingersoll are read instead. |
| La Traviata | | 1954-04-03 | The opera by Verdi, sung in English. Colonel McCormick speaks on the subject "Patrick Henry." |
| No, No, Nanette | | 1954-05-01 | The musical by Vincent Youmans. Colonel McCormick repeats his "famous speech" in praise of the First Division, made on the battleground at Catigny, France, 1937. Colonel McCormick is filled with emotion, his voice quivering, as he concludes. The entire company then sings "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic." The music was previously heard on the program on March 4, 1950 (see cat. #59997). |
