An American Gallery
Step into a vivid portrait gallery of America’s most celebrated artists, where each episode of this educational old-time radio program devotes its full attention to one remarkable figure and their music. Narrated by voices as iconic as the subjects themselves, An American Gallery brings to life the stories behind the art—from jazz legends and beloved humorists to visionary architects and pioneering sculptors. This 12-episode collection, spanning over 5 hours, offers collectors a warm, immersive journey through the real lives and creative triumphs that shaped American culture.
Collection Highlights
- Hear Bing Crosby narrate the captivating beginnings of Louis Armstrong and the rise of jazz in the episode “Satchmo,” a must for fans of both the crooner and the trumpet king.
- Explore the life and philosophy of Will Rogers through Bob Hope’s affectionate tribute in “The Man Everybody Liked,” blending wit and wisdom from two beloved entertainers.
- Uncover the monumental story behind Mount Rushmore with “A Story of Two Giants,” a dramatic reenactment focused on sculptor John Gutzon Borglum’s epic vision and labor.
- Step inside the mind of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, as seen through the eyes of an apprentice in “To Hear a Different Drummer,” offering an intimate and educational look at one of America’s most original creators.
Track Listing
Show all 24 tracks (5 hours, 47 min)
- An American Gallery Ep01 Satchmo
- An American Gallery Ep02 The Man Everybody Liked
- An American Gallery Ep03 A Review Of Coming Attractions
- An American Gallery Ep04 A Story Of Two Giants
- An American Gallery Ep05 Porgy, Bess And George
- An American Gallery Ep06 Flight Before Fury
- An American Gallery Ep07 Portrait Of A Photographer
- An American Gallery Ep08 A Day To Test, A Day To Learn
- An American Gallery Ep09 Westward The Painter
- An American Gallery Ep10 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Poet
- An American Gallery Ep11 To Hear A Different Drummer
- An American Gallery Ep13 Countdown For A Champ
- An American Gallery Ep01 Satchmo
- An American Gallery Ep02 The Man Everybody Liked
- An American Gallery Ep03 A Review Of Coming Attractions
- An American Gallery Ep04 A Story Of Two Giants
- An American Gallery Ep05 Porgy, Bess And George
- An American Gallery Ep06 Flight Before Fury
- An American Gallery Ep07 Portrait Of A Photographer
- An American Gallery Ep08 A Day To Test, A Day To Learn
- An American Gallery Ep09 Westward The Painter
- An American Gallery Ep10 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Poet
- An American Gallery Ep11 To Hear A Different Drummer
- An American Gallery Ep13 Countdown For A Champ
