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Nonsense and Melody

A fun variety program that was decidedly nautical bent, with the action taking place aboard the mythical SS Hysteria.

Nonsense and Melody

23 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 5 hours, 29 min)
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Nonsense and MelodyThere is something about a sea voyage which seems to make good radio. Perhaps it is the utter isolation of passengers and crew which remind us of a broadcasting studio, cut off from the outside world. Or it could be that the simple diversions which seem so important at sea work well on the radio.

The mid-Thirties syndicated program Nonsense and Melody has a decidedly nautical bent, with the action taking place aboard the mythical SS Hysteria. The show is a variety program in the tradition of The Jack Benny Program and The Fleischmanns Yeast Hour. Since the show is syndicated, there are long musical interludes rather than sponsor announcements, and the comic hosts act as their own announcers.

They segue into the opening interlude by introducing "Nonsense and Melody with Gill. And Demling". Frank Gill Jr. and Bill Demling are both listed as writers later in their careers, but the puns and jokes come fast and furious on Nonsense and Melody. Along with the music of the program's vocal group, The Jack Tars, girl singer Bernadine Miller and Andy Sannela and His Orchestra, the 15 minute program usually features a fast pace comic drama.

As well as their shipboard antics, the gang also visits Egypt, the Swiss Alps, Gay Paree and the canals of Venice.

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    I love the variety of acts and performers on the show, from comedians to musical acts. The host, with his smooth voice and impeccable timing, always knows how to keep the audience entertained. I never know what to expect next and that's part of the excitement of the show. One moment, I'm laughing out loud at a joke, and the next I'm humming along to a romantic ballad. The show truly has something for everyone, and I never tire of listening to it.

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    23 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 5 hours, 29 min
    23 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 5 hours, 29 min
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    1. 23 shows - total playtime 5 hours 29 minutes
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 11 Mimi.mp3
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 12 In Park In Paris In Spring.mp3
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 13 Madamoiselle.mp3
    5. Nonsense And Melody 350000 14 Sweetie Pie.mp3
    6. Nonsense And Melody 350000 15 Congratulate Me.mp3
    7. Nonsense And Melody 350000 16 Little Hillbilly Willy.mp3
    8. Nonsense And Melody 350000 17 Pop Goes Your Heart.mp3
    9. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 24 Hours In Georgia.mp3
    10. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 Fifi.mp3
    11. Nonsense And Melody 350000 19 Alabamy Bound.mp3
    12. Nonsense And Melody 350000 20 Thats College Rhythm.mp3
    13. Nonsense And Melody 350000 21 Give Me Chance Start Romance.mp3
    14. Nonsense And Melody 350000 22 Take Number From One To Ten.mp3
    15. Nonsense And Melody 350000 23 Rockin Rhythm Of Sea.mp3
    16. Nonsense And Melody 350000 24 If I Had Million Dollars.mp3
    17. Nonsense And Melody 350000 25 Object Of My Affection.mp3
    18. Nonsense And Melody 350000 26 Oh Susannah.mp3
    19. Nonsense And Melody 350000 27 Wonderful Weather.mp3
    20. Nonsense And Melody 350000 28 Accordion Rhythm.mp3
    21. Nonsense And Melody 350000 29 Cant Find My Way.mp3
    22. Nonsense And Melody 350000 30 Camptown Races.mp3
    23. Nonsense And Melody 350000 31 London On Rainy Night.mp3
    24. Nonsense And Melody 350000 32 Honeysuckle Rose.mp3
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    23 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 5 hours, 29 min
    23 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 5 hours, 29 min
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    1. 23 shows - total playtime 5 hours 29 minutes
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 11 Mimi.mp3
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 12 In Park In Paris In Spring.mp3
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 13 Madamoiselle.mp3
    5. Nonsense And Melody 350000 14 Sweetie Pie.mp3
    6. Nonsense And Melody 350000 15 Congratulate Me.mp3
    7. Nonsense And Melody 350000 16 Little Hillbilly Willy.mp3
    8. Nonsense And Melody 350000 17 Pop Goes Your Heart.mp3
    9. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 24 Hours In Georgia.mp3
    10. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 Fifi.mp3
    11. Nonsense And Melody 350000 19 Alabamy Bound.mp3
    12. Nonsense And Melody 350000 20 Thats College Rhythm.mp3
    13. Nonsense And Melody 350000 21 Give Me Chance Start Romance.mp3
    14. Nonsense And Melody 350000 22 Take Number From One To Ten.mp3
    15. Nonsense And Melody 350000 23 Rockin Rhythm Of Sea.mp3
    16. Nonsense And Melody 350000 24 If I Had Million Dollars.mp3
    17. Nonsense And Melody 350000 25 Object Of My Affection.mp3
    18. Nonsense And Melody 350000 26 Oh Susannah.mp3
    19. Nonsense And Melody 350000 27 Wonderful Weather.mp3
    20. Nonsense And Melody 350000 28 Accordion Rhythm.mp3
    21. Nonsense And Melody 350000 29 Cant Find My Way.mp3
    22. Nonsense And Melody 350000 30 Camptown Races.mp3
    23. Nonsense And Melody 350000 31 London On Rainy Night.mp3
    24. Nonsense And Melody 350000 32 Honeysuckle Rose.mp3
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    23 recordings on 6 Audio CDs. Total playtime 5 hours, 29 min
    23 recordings on 6 Audio CDs
    total playtime 5 hours, 29 min

    Nonsense and Melody Disc A001

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 11 Mimi
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 12 In Park In Paris In Spring
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 13 Madamoiselle
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 14 Sweetie Pie

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    Nonsense and Melody Disc A002

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 15 Congratulate Me
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 16 Little Hillbilly Willy
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 17 Pop Goes Your Heart
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 24 Hours In Georgia

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    Nonsense and Melody Disc A003

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 18 Fifi
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 19 Alabamy Bound
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 20 Thats College Rhythm
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 21 Give Me Chance Start Romance

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    Nonsense and Melody Disc A004

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 22 Take Number From One To Ten
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 23 Rockin Rhythm Of Sea
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 24 If I Had Million Dollars
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 25 Object Of My Affection

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    Nonsense and Melody Disc A005

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 26 Oh Susannah
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 27 Wonderful Weather
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 28 Accordion Rhythm
    4. Nonsense And Melody 350000 29 Cant Find My Way

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    Nonsense and Melody Disc A006

    1. Nonsense And Melody 350000 30 Camptown Races
    2. Nonsense And Melody 350000 31 London On Rainy Night
    3. Nonsense And Melody 350000 32 Honeysuckle Rose

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