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Talent Shows in Old Time Radio
After all the amateurs had performed, the Master of Ceremonies would ask the audience to select a winner. The "winner" may not have been the most talented, as the audience would select who they liked the best, and sympathy could mean as much as talent. You won't want to miss these rare recordings from "who has talent" of radio yesteryear.
Arthur Godfrey Collection Godfrey's conversational style made his show seem like a friend talking to listeners directly. Godfrey would have regular talents, "non-stars" come on to the show and showcase their talent. At the end of the show, the audience and Arthur would serve as the judges. If they liked any of the talents, they would ask them to come back to the next show and compete against the next influx of talent.
Major Bowes Amateur Hour
Rudy Vallee Show Listen to radio's bad boy on the block variety hour. This talent scout program made stars such as Alice Faye, Milton Berle, Joe Penner, Bergen & McCarthy, and even the Aldrich Family. Talent scout, slave driver, saxophone player, angry punch-in-the-facer – our man, Rudy Vallee.
Old Time Radio Talent Shows Do you have what it takes to be a Star?
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