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Camel Caravan: Come to the Clubhouse to enjoy Fine Tobacco and Great Jazz!

Caramel Caravan was a musical variety show that first aired on NBC Radio in December 1933 and later on CBS Radio until 1954. During its two decade run, it was able to feature talents such as Georgia Gibbs, Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monroe, and Anita O'Day.

The show was originally intended to showcase the musical talent of the Casa Loma Orchestra, most especially its leader Glen Gray, a famous jazz saxophonist. Apart for the music segment, there was also some comedy piece provided by Walter O'Keefe, together with the comedic duo of Stoopnagle and Budd. The show was set up like that until the reformat on June 25, 1936 during which new orchestras, singers and musicians, artists, and even novelists were introduced. Included in the new format were Nathaniel Shilkret with his orchestra, and Benny Goodman with his band. Three years later, on June 27, 1939, Bob Crosby took over the show.

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Please enjoy these old time radio shows:

Air Date Title Synopsis
 1938-09-13  

CBS net. Sponsored by: Camels, Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco. The program originates from Chicago. The first tune is, "Changes." Fletcher Henderson is interviewed. He explains how he "swings." Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Dan Seymour (announcer), Martha Tilton (vocal), Teddy Wilson (piano), Lionel Hampton (drums), Fletcher Henderson, Davey Tough (drums). 
 1938-09-20  

+ CBS net. Sponsored by: Camels, Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco. The program originates from The Tower Theatre, Kansas City. Hampton and Stacy play, "Chinatown, My Chinatown" on one piano (Hampton uses only two fingers). Martha Tilton is out sick. Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Harry Holcomb (producer, announcer: substituting for Dan Seymour), Jess Stacy (piano), Lionel Hampton (piano, dums), Benny Heller (guitar), Harry James (trumpet). 
 1938-09-27  

+ CBS net. Sponsored by: Camels, Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco. The program originates from Chicago. The first tune is, "Rose Of The Rio Grande." Martha Tilton is out sick. Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Dan Seymour (announcer), Teddy Wilson (piano), Lionel Hampton (drums, vibes), Harry James (cornet), Davey Tough (drums).

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