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Meredith Willson Collection

Famous and Creative "Chiffon Swing" Composer!

Meredith Willson

44 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 16 hours, 931 min)
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Meredith Willson
(1902 – 1984)

Musical Variety Program (1935-1953)

Jello Meredith WillsonMeredith Willson was a popular conductor, composer, and radio personality. Although Meredith was on the air for almost two decades, these shows are mainly from 1940 and 1942, when he broadcast as a summer replacement for Fibber McGee and Molly. It features many popular tunes from the day.

In addition to his own show, Meredith and his work were featured on Good News, Maxwell House Coffee Time, Burns and Allen, and The Big Show. His style was known as "chiffon swing and one of his popularly heard commercials was one for Jello. As a creative touch, his idea was to have five singers imitate the texture of Jello through their voices on the commercial, "shimmering in unison. You needn't get out your chiffon to enjoy this program, however. Meredith Willson ensures you a toe tapping and ballroom swinging good time, whether you're in tails or corduroy.

This collection also contains The Summer Program of 1942 was the result of discussions between long time friends Willson and Nesbitt. "For several years Meredith Willson and I have been discussing just such a program" explains Nesbitt, "No formality, no fanfare, no hoopla, just as if you were having a musical party in your own home, heaven help you..." The music is layered around one of Nesbitt's stories. In reflection of the war effort, the story will have a patriotic theme, and the music will be full of Joy.

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    I wanted to tell you how very pleased I have been with your outstanding selection and the high caliber of your service. My most recent order arrived far more quickly than expected, and although it is not a Christmas gift (other than to myself) I am delighted that it has arrived in time for me to relish in the Holidays stories of yesteryear. Although I am too young (55) to have grown up with radio programming (TV was my entertainment of choice) I discovered OTR when my mother gave me a couple of cassette tapes of The Green Hornet and The Shadow. I found them interesting but did not truly get hooked until a fellow teenage friend told me about the CBS Radio Mystery Theater hosted by EG Marshall. Fast forward 20 years and I am listening to old time radio on Wisconsin Public Radio when I heard what has become my all-time single favorite “serial”, Adventures by Morse City of the Dead. As I was destined to miss a couple of those episodes as the aired over several weeks I went online looking for it, hoping it was something that I could buy somewhere, somehow. That is when I discovered OTRCAT and the wonderful world of radio drama. I now have a large collection and several favorites (Jack Benny, Gunsmoke, Great Gildersleeve, Fibber McGee and Molly), and have slowly increased my collection over time. Thank you for maintaining such a wonderful medium and sharing it with generations most of which are utterly unaware of this marvelous and extensive compilation of audio-only enjoyment.

    Brian Verified Purchase

    I was shocked when I discovered Meredith Wilson on OTR. I knew him as the composer, writer, and lyricist for The Music Man, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Here's Love. An amazing talent.

    Martha Verified Purchase

    He was so funny on the Burns and Allen show!

    Rebecca Verified Purchase

    Willson (note correct surname spelling) grew up in Mason City, Iowa, setting for his famous "Music Man" musical which took the Tony Award in I believe 1957 over West Side Story. There's a museum there that notes his many accomplishments, including this radio show. Mason City was the real life "River City" in the play, and as an ex-pat Iowan and former Mason City resident, I can attest to the wry accuracy of the portrayal. He has the distinction of having the Beatles sing one of his tunes, "'Til There was You" in their Ed Sullivan debut, warbled by one Paul MacCartney, dead-on solo by George Harrison. If one visits, 10 miles north of Mason City lies Clear Lake, site of Buddy Holly's last concert and ill-fated plane ride. Great to be able to hear these programs.

    Gary Verified Purchase

    I LOVE ALL MY RADIO SHOWS INCLUDING MEREDITH WILSON

    Thomas Verified Purchase

    Interesting fact: The Meredith Willson Show program was sponsored by Falstaff Beer and it was only aired in territories that Falstaff Beer was sold.

    Jake Verified Purchase

    I knew there had to be more to Meredith Willson than The Music Man and this OTR collection proves it. It is so wonderful to settle down after a long day and listen to this music in today's world. This music and the OTR period are both priceless to me in this day and age, and I thank OTRCAT for making it both available and affordable for me. As my personal and OTR hero, Red Skelton, often said, "Good night and may God Bless."

    Douglas Verified Purchase

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    44 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 16 hours, 931 min
    44 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 16 hours, 931 min
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    1. 44 shows – total playtime 16 hours, 15 minutes
    2. BML Sp236 Meredith WillsonGeorge And Gracie FMM.mp3
    3. BML Sp238 Martha Mears Meredith Willson.mp3
    4. Burns Allen 460124 George Wants Kick Meredith Willson Out.mp3
    5. CP 470525 275 Meredith Willson Lina Romay Paulina Carter.mp3
    6. Ford Show 470618 Meredith Willson.mp3
    7. Good News 390615 077 Meredith Willson.mp3
    8. Jello Promo Meredith Willson Talking People.mp3
    9. Maxwell House Summer Show 460615 Meredith Willson.mp3
    10. Meredith Willson Canada Dry Sparkle Time 461227 Part I.mp3
    11. Meredith Willson Show 500525 16.mp3
    12. Meredith Willson Show 500530 17.mp3
    13. Meredith Willson Show 500606 20.mp3
    14. Meredith Willson Show 500607 21.mp3
    15. Meredith Willson Show 500809 48.mp3
    16. Meredith Willson Show 500810 49.mp3
    17. Meredith Willson Show 500928 70.mp3
    18. Meredith Willson Show 501003 71.mp3
    19. Meredith Willson Show 501004 72.mp3
    20. Meredith Willson Show 501005 73.mp3
    21. Meredith Willson Show 501010 74.mp3
    22. Meredith Willson Show 501011 75.mp3
    23. Meredith Willson Show 501024 80.mp3
    24. Meredith Willson Show 501025 81.mp3
    25. Meredith Willson Show 501026 82.mp3
    26. Meredith Willson Show 501031 83.mp3
    27. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400723 04.mp3
    28. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400806 06.mp3
    29. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400820 08.mp3
    30. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400917 12.mp3
    31. Meredith Willson's Music Review 420804.mp3
    32. Meredith Willsons 400723 0004 Musical Revue.mp3
    33. This I Believe Meredith Willson.mp3
    34. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420630 01 Passing Parade.mp3
    35. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420707 02.mp3
    36. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420714 03.mp3
    37. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420721 04.mp3
    38. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420728 05 HQ.mp3
    39. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420804 06.mp3
    40. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420811 07 Wings On High.mp3
    41. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420818 08 Yankee Doodle March.mp3
    42. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420901 10 Manhattan Beach.mp3
    43. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420908 11.mp3
    44. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420915 12 My 10-Ton Baby And Me.mp3
    45. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420922 12 Letter To Hitler.mp3
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    44 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 16 hours, 931 min
    44 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    440 MB – total playtime 16 hours, 15 min
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    1. 44 shows – 440 MB – total playtime 16 hours, 15 minutes
    2. BML Sp236 Meredith WillsonGeorge And Gracie FMM.mp3
    3. BML Sp238 Martha Mears Meredith Willson.mp3
    4. Burns Allen 460124 George Wants Kick Meredith Willson Out.mp3
    5. CP 470525 275 Meredith Willson Lina Romay Paulina Carter.mp3
    6. Ford Show 470618 Meredith Willson.mp3
    7. Good News 390615 077 Meredith Willson.mp3
    8. Jello Promo Meredith Willson Talking People.mp3
    9. Maxwell House Summer Show 460615 Meredith Willson.mp3
    10. Meredith Willson Canada Dry Sparkle Time 461227 Part I.mp3
    11. Meredith Willson Show 500525 16.mp3
    12. Meredith Willson Show 500530 17.mp3
    13. Meredith Willson Show 500606 20.mp3
    14. Meredith Willson Show 500607 21.mp3
    15. Meredith Willson Show 500809 48.mp3
    16. Meredith Willson Show 500810 49.mp3
    17. Meredith Willson Show 500928 70.mp3
    18. Meredith Willson Show 501003 71.mp3
    19. Meredith Willson Show 501004 72.mp3
    20. Meredith Willson Show 501005 73.mp3
    21. Meredith Willson Show 501010 74.mp3
    22. Meredith Willson Show 501011 75.mp3
    23. Meredith Willson Show 501024 80.mp3
    24. Meredith Willson Show 501025 81.mp3
    25. Meredith Willson Show 501026 82.mp3
    26. Meredith Willson Show 501031 83.mp3
    27. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400723 04.mp3
    28. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400806 06.mp3
    29. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400820 08.mp3
    30. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400917 12.mp3
    31. Meredith Willson's Music Review 420804.mp3
    32. Meredith Willsons 400723 0004 Musical Revue.mp3
    33. This I Believe Meredith Willson.mp3
    34. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420630 01 Passing Parade.mp3
    35. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420707 02.mp3
    36. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420714 03.mp3
    37. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420721 04.mp3
    38. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420728 05 HQ.mp3
    39. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420804 06.mp3
    40. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420811 07 Wings On High.mp3
    41. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420818 08 Yankee Doodle March.mp3
    42. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420901 10 Manhattan Beach.mp3
    43. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420908 11.mp3
    44. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420915 12 My 10-Ton Baby And Me.mp3
    45. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420922 12 Letter To Hitler.mp3
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    44 recordings on 18 Audio CDs. Total playtime 16 hours, 15 min
    44 recordings on 18 Audio CDs
    total playtime 16 hours, 15 min

    Meredith Willson Disc A001

    1. BML Sp236 Meredith WillsonGeorge And Gracie FMM
    2. BML Sp238 Martha Mears Meredith Willson
    3. Jello Promo Meredith Willson Talking People
    4. This I Believe Meredith Willson

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    Meredith Willson Disc A002

    1. Good News 390615 077 Meredith Willson

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    Meredith Willson Disc A003

    1. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400723 04
    2. Meredith Willsons 400723 0004 Musical Revue

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    Meredith Willson Disc A004

    1. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400806 06
    2. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400820 08

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    Meredith Willson Disc A005

    1. Meredith Willson's Music Review 400917 12
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420630 01 Passing Parade

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    Meredith Willson Disc A006

    1. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420707 02
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420714 03

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    Meredith Willson Disc A007

    1. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420721 04
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420728 05 HQ

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    Meredith Willson Disc A008

    1. Meredith Willson's Music Review 420804
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420804 06

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    Meredith Willson Disc A009

    1. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420811 07 Wings On High
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420818 08 Yankee Doodle March

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    Meredith Willson Disc A010

    1. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420901 10 Manhattan Beach
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420908 11

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    Meredith Willson Disc A011

    1. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420915 12 My 10-Ton Baby And Me
    2. Willlson-Nesbitt Summer Show 420922 12 Letter To Hitler

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    Meredith Willson Disc A012

    1. Burns Allen 460124 George Wants Kick Meredith Willson Out
    2. Maxwell House Summer Show 460615 Meredith Willson

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    Meredith Willson Disc A013

    1. Meredith Willson Canada Dry Sparkle Time 461227 Part I
    2. CP 470525 275 Meredith Willson Lina Romay Paulina Carter

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    Meredith Willson Disc A014

    1. Ford Show 470618 Meredith Willson
    2. Meredith Willson Show 500525 16
    3. Meredith Willson Show 500530 17

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    Meredith Willson Disc A015

    1. Meredith Willson Show 500606 20
    2. Meredith Willson Show 500607 21
    3. Meredith Willson Show 500809 48
    4. Meredith Willson Show 500810 49

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    Meredith Willson Disc A016

    1. Meredith Willson Show 500928 70
    2. Meredith Willson Show 501003 71
    3. Meredith Willson Show 501004 72
    4. Meredith Willson Show 501005 73

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    Meredith Willson Disc A017

    1. Meredith Willson Show 501010 74
    2. Meredith Willson Show 501011 75
    3. Meredith Willson Show 501024 80
    4. Meredith Willson Show 501025 81

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    Meredith Willson Disc A018

    1. Meredith Willson Show 501026 82
    2. Meredith Willson Show 501031 83

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