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This NBC radio program began on Dec 11, 1944 as a 15 min show airing at 7 pm weeknights. Sponsored by Chesterfield cigarettes, the show featured live musical performances and comedic skits. By September of 1949 the show was extended to a half hour. Regular co-hosts were Jo Stafford and Peggy Lee, but on this show a special guest, Dorothy Lamour is onboard. The Fontaine Sisters were regulars along with the Mitchell Ayers Orchestra and announcer Martin Block. Songs heard on this show are "Dear Hearts and Gentle People," " What Is This Thing Called Love?" " If I knew You Were Coming..." "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo" "You're Wonderful" The show was also telecast no NBC TV from 1948-50. Perry Como recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years after signing with them in 1943. He recorded 81 albums, 484 singles and made 2565 appearances on television, videos, films in a career that lasted over 50 years. He died on May 12, 2001 at the age of 88. This track will be in the Playlist "Variety / Comedy / Musicals"