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Here is another entry we have unearthed from the scarce Columbia “J” series of children’s albums.
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This rare series had a similar concept to Capitol and RCA read-along albums except rather than the storybook being part of the album, the young listener received a separate comic book to follow as the record played. A total of eight Talking Komics titles were released along with the “Mysto-Magic” record, which would play [...]

“Uncle Don” Carney was a popular children’s radio host in New York City. For over twenty years and as often as six nights a week, he kept young boys and girls enthralled with his stories and songs.
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Paul Tripp’s timeless musical tale about a hapless little tuba who wants his own melody but was assigned to limit himself forever to “oompah, oompah.” Scorned as clumsy and overweight by the other instruments, he wanders off to the riverbank and meets a helpful bullfrog who teaches him a melody. He then returns [...]

Another delightful entry from the scarce Mercury Miniature Playhouse series. Jack Carson alternated between comic and dramatic roles throughout his acting career. He starred in his own Jack Benny-style radio series, appeared successfully as a stand-up comedian in Las Vegas and was one of four rotating hosts on the 1950 TV variety series, [...]