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His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br />]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6215420/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Drama</category><copyright>Copyright Entertainment Radio</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg</url><title>Railroad Hour</title><link>https://www.myclassicradio.net/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:36:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Entertainment Radio</itunes:name><itunes:email>radioclassicstube@outlook.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Drama"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-10-04 (001) Good News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-10-04-001-good-news--60519943</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519943</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:02:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519943/railroad_hour_48_10_04_001_good_news6v72b.mp3" length="21268871" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08/8d1eac62-5d39-4d6d-9049-bb3fd51b1d08.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2644</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-10-11 (002) Anything Goes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-10-11-002-anything-goes--60519944</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:06:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519944/railroad_hour_48_10_11_002_anything_goes9kp9f.mp3" length="21598142" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7/a1af1872-e525-4399-884d-86ecbf69aad7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2698</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-10-18 (003) The Cat and the Fiddle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-10-18-003-the-cat-and-the-fiddle--60519946</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519946</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:11:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519946/railroad_hour_48_10_18_003_the_cat_and_the_fiddle7ilw7.mp3" length="21565296" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f/7c5ac28d-e167-4dd6-83fa-b17b9422a55f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2694</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-10-25 (004) The Student Prince</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-10-25-004-the-student-prince--60519953</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519953</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:12:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519953/railroad_hour_48_10_25_004_the_student_prince77al8.mp3" length="21439864" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701/3c68d74a-aee8-4cda-8170-1fcb9074a701.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2678</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>-,1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-11-01 (005) Roberta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-11-01-005-roberta--60519945</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519945</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:13:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519945/railroad_hour_48_11_01_005_roberta7070u.mp3" length="21392002" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0/01d2c504-ccea-4007-8fc1-62063503a4a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2672</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-11-08 (006) Rio Rita</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-11-08-006-rio-rita--60519948</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519948</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:15:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519948/railroad_hour_48_11_08_006_rio_rita9ovqe.mp3" length="21489556" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b/116df479-a987-444c-8971-f4505668d29b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2685</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-11-15 (007) The Vagabond King</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-11-15-007-the-vagabond-king--60519947</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519947</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:16:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519947/railroad_hour_48_11_15_007_the_vagabond_king6ka7e.mp3" length="21602934" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375/5d93042a-f84c-4f2b-91ed-71efbef14375.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. 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His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-11-22 (008) Hit the Deck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-11-22-008-hit-the-deck--60519950</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519950</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:21:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519950/railroad_hour_48_11_22_008_hit_the_deck8fq3i.mp3" length="21507660" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4/2b133b33-22bc-436d-9274-0d1d01dfffc4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2687</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-11-29 (009) The New Moon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-11-29-009-the-new-moon--60519958</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:21:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519958/railroad_hour_48_11_29_009_the_new_moonbrtfz.mp3" length="21542640" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106/04110205-b239-44b5-b914-9aded7adc106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2679</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-12-06 (010) Girl Crazy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-12-06-010-girl-crazy--60519952</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519952</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:22:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519952/railroad_hour_48_12_06_010_girl_crazy83s2b.mp3" length="21437560" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6/faefce94-836b-450b-8ad9-5012b35b5ea6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2678</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-12-13 (011) Sally</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-12-13-011-sally--60519949</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519949</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:22:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519949/railroad_hour_48_12_13_011_sally7u4nt.mp3" length="21271774" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074/ecb0a002-cb36-46e4-a258-4b801223f074.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2657</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-12-20 (012) Holiday Inn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-12-20-012-holiday-inn--60519954</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519954</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:23:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519954/railroad_hour_48_12_20_012_holiday_innb2vyw.mp3" length="21420506" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d/0b71eb7a-c5a2-46bb-b1b2-92924382c86d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2676</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 48-12-27 (013) The Desert Song</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-48-12-27-013-the-desert-song--60519951</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519951</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:24:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519951/railroad_hour_48_12_27_013_the_desert_song7k69i.mp3" length="21594402" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148/aa5136dc-0d75-40ce-bb2b-86efd350c148.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2698</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-03 (014) Whoopee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-03-014-whoopee--60519963</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519963</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:24:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519963/railroad_hour_49_01_03_014_whoopee851d4.mp3" length="20977042" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4/0af38c2a-125a-4ed0-87f7-b791c861aaf4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2620</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-10 (015) The Red Mill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-10-015-the-red-mill--60519960</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519960</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:25:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519960/railroad_hour_49_01_10_015_the_red_mill6dix7.mp3" length="21798444" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b/707a2566-506e-4cd5-b36c-8532d4b5353b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2723</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-17 (016) Naughty Marietta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-17-016-naughty-marietta--60519959</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:25:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519959/railroad_hour_49_01_17_016_naughty_mariettaark0v.mp3" length="21553517" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107/2b30230c-2b07-4247-8ecf-cdc82fc14107.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-24 (017) Blossom Time (AFRS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-24-017-blossom-time-afrs--60519955</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519955</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:26:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519955/railroad_hour_49_01_24_017_blossom_time_afrs_7elvt.mp3" length="14486032" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79/aea9f14f-e999-408e-96cb-04e5a2031c79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-24 (017) Blossom Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-24-017-blossom-time--60519956</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519956</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:26:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519956/railroad_hour_49_01_24_017_blossom_time7d3wq.mp3" length="21416140" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58/ec51a484-e2d3-489e-86d6-df21e97f7f58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2675</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-01-31 (018) Bittersweet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-01-31-018-bittersweet--60519962</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:27:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519962/railroad_hour_49_01_31_018_bittersweet6kq1w.mp3" length="21258266" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9/8727fe1b-02b9-42ac-9364-0a8622d9bbf9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2656</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-02-07 (019) Rose Marie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-02-07-019-rose-marie--60519967</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519967</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:27:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519967/railroad_hour_49_02_07_019_rose_marie6coap.mp3" length="21407400" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d/b4abd329-c9f8-48f0-9055-de2ecd23e64d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2674</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-02-14 (020) Sweethearts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-02-14-020-sweethearts--60519968</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519968</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:59:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519968/railroad_hour_49_02_14_020_sweethearts7g48t.mp3" length="21512129" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f/7e695e0e-c72f-4a4a-abab-3929ec7faa6f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2675</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-02-21 (021) Lady Be Good</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-02-21-021-lady-be-good--60519957</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519957</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:59:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519957/railroad_hour_49_02_21_021_lady_be_good71sfs.mp3" length="20775500" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed/26b81e4e-10f2-4f34-be60-e9240183dbed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2595</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-02-28 (022) Song of Norway</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-02-28-022-song-of-norway--60519966</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519966</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:45:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519966/railroad_hour_49_02_28_022_song_of_norwaybm045.mp3" length="21209808" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a/8b341dc7-b8c1-4dae-a41b-9c3373f2941a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2649</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-03-07 (023) The Merry Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-03-07-023-the-merry-widow--60519974</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519974</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:45:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519974/railroad_hour_49_03_07_023_the_merry_widow81bky.mp3" length="21096866" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8/43908f9c-b45a-459b-813b-1705428f51a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-03-14 (024) Eileen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-03-14-024-eileen--60519969</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519969</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:46:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519969/railroad_hour_49_03_14_024_eileen6wjx2.mp3" length="21453360" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523/7d746b63-5428-429b-ae48-0e372ab90523.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-03-21 (025) State Fair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-03-21-025-state-fair--60519973</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519973</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:46:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519973/railroad_hour_49_03_21_025_state_faira3fmy.mp3" length="18654104" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc/3351b6bb-ab6e-42a2-b66d-9d4ac78c67cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2329</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-03-28 (026) Best Foot Forward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-03-28-026-best-foot-forward--60519965</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519965</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:47:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519965/railroad_hour_49_03_28_026_best_foot_forwardbinng.mp3" length="21566326" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb/53661db6-1199-4ba6-8de3-047f383f56bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2694</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-04-04 (027) Mademoiselle Modiste</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-04-04-027-mademoiselle-modiste--60519970</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519970</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:47:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519970/railroad_hour_49_04_04_027_mademoiselle_modiste9rcss.mp3" length="13892588" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d/d387a9b6-ebcb-4534-a87d-d40a29775e0d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1731</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-04-18 (029) Apple Blossoms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-04-18-029-apple-blossoms--60519971</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519971</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:53:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519971/railroad_hour_49_04_18_029_apple_blossomsb93v6.mp3" length="21528856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae/bc4476a2-c166-4531-82c8-fa1d20e285ae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2677</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-07-11 (041) The Jimmy McHugh Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-07-11-041-the-jimmy-mchugh-story--60519972</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519972</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:54:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519972/railroad_hour_49_07_11_041_the_jimmy_mchugh_story62l60.mp3" length="14347696" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9/699bf1bf-e391-46a7-b205-9fcc922895b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-08-01 (044) Ethelbert Nevin Salute</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-08-01-044-ethelbert-nevin-salute--60519964</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519964</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:55:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519964/railroad_hour_49_08_01_044_ethelbert_nevin_salute8v8ok.mp3" length="6751375" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c/28feb54e-1d1c-422c-85ce-00fa13f1557c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. 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His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>834</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-08-15 (046) Mack Gordon - Joseph Warren Salute</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-08-15-046-mack-gordon-joseph-warren-salute--60519961</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519961</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:55:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519961/railroad_hour_49_08_15_046_mack_gordon_joseph_warren_salute86ebw.mp3" length="8419935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e/7387fdc4-fb5e-4b42-9279-01d346b8196e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1038</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-09-19 (051) Nacio Herb Brown Salute</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-09-19-051-nacio-herb-brown-salute--60519976</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519976</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:56:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519976/railroad_hour_49_09_19_051_nacio_herb_brown_salute7v4ab.mp3" length="11929817" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802/c7fbb577-4a4d-43b9-8d33-37f285f61802.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1484</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-10-03 (053) Showboat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-10-03-053-showboat--60519975</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519975</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:56:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519975/railroad_hour_49_10_03_053_showboatbme01.mp3" length="14291924" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f/1411dc7a-e9ae-4d30-b69b-877a6408bf1f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-10-10 (054) The New Moon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-10-10-054-the-new-moon--60519977</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519977</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:57:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519977/railroad_hour_49_10_10_054_the_new_moonaxtmc.mp3" length="14269052" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69/32917f84-90f6-4ba7-b8e7-907729f53f69.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-10-17 (055) The Chocolate Soldier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-10-17-055-the-chocolate-soldier--60519982</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519982</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:57:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519982/railroad_hour_49_10_17_055_the_chocolate_soldierafwri.mp3" length="12733198" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d/c4df94f1-8578-4792-aff1-b7675d34ac1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1585</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-10-24 (056) Music in the Air</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-10-24-056-music-in-the-air--60519978</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519978</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:58:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519978/railroad_hour_49_10_24_056_music_in_the_airb5cs1.mp3" length="14255532" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9/1d34541b-183e-496b-b3fe-2daf2eb324c9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-10-31 (057) Blossom Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-10-31-057-blossom-time--60519979</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519979</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:58:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519979/railroad_hour_49_10_31_057_blossom_time6wzna.mp3" length="13023340" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64/7414fc53-f76d-4fdf-9eb7-d2346a34df64.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1621</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-11-21 (060) No, No Nanette</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-11-21-060-no-no-nanette--60519980</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519980</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:59:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519980/railroad_hour_49_11_21_060_no_no_nanette6cas8.mp3" length="14384624" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359/0770739c-d970-4c56-8446-1a9358c73359.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-11-28 (061) The Student Prince</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-11-28-061-the-student-prince--60519981</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519981</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519981/railroad_hour_49_11_28_061_the_student_princeb8jg5.mp3" length="14245976" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f/99f3f311-d852-4380-83d8-0d104f4b779f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-12-05 (062) The Mikado</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-12-05-062-the-mikado--60519995</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519995</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519995/railroad_hour_49_12_05_062_the_mikado6dbj5.mp3" length="14284232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8/e76fb24f-26be-490f-a4ee-0cc2515dd4a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-12-19 (064) Rose Marie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-12-19-064-rose-marie--60519983</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519983</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519983/railroad_hour_49_12_19_064_rose_marie8i8zd.mp3" length="14144248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72/63bbb4fb-8aec-4c15-a170-79368fc68b72.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 49-12-26 (065) Snow White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-49-12-26-065-snow-white--60519992</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519992</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:01:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519992/railroad_hour_49_12_26_065_snow_white8yhir.mp3" length="14014248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8/4edbb4f9-0f40-46d2-801a-8fb2f80613c8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1746</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-01-02 (066) The Red Mill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-01-02-066-the-red-mill--60519985</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519985</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:02:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519985/railroad_hour_50_01_02_066_the_red_mill8nf08.mp3" length="14177948" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48/c2ebfcb0-b989-4703-8859-b900a1c51a48.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-01-23 (069) The Merry Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-01-23-069-the-merry-widow--60519987</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519987</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:03:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519987/railroad_hour_50_01_23_069_the_merry_widowai7ma.mp3" length="14330002" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b/5ec55cc4-3614-4f6e-abc1-ee597ebd273b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-01-30 (070) Brigadoon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-01-30-070-brigadoon--60519986</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519986</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:47:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519986/railroad_hour_50_01_30_070_brigadoonaw4zp.mp3" length="14760758" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495/a2710389-e43d-417e-85f1-ddae2baa9495.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1840</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-02-13 (072) Sweethearts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-02-13-072-sweethearts--60519991</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519991</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:48:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519991/railroad_hour_50_02_13_072_sweethearts9v6ck.mp3" length="14267594" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd/854fae06-a717-4f63-8638-12bd806251bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-02-20 (073) The Count of Luxembourg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-02-20-073-the-count-of-luxembourg--60519988</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519988</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:48:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519988/railroad_hour_50_02_20_073_the_count_of_luxembourgb6msm.mp3" length="11771410" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637/a710d8cc-db98-4058-8c3c-9c84cf573637.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1464</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-02-27 (074) Mademoiselle Modiste</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-02-27-074-mademoiselle-modiste--60519989</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519989</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:49:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519989/railroad_hour_50_02_27_074_mademoiselle_modiste6a33g.mp3" length="14083324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061/b7a22f34-d177-494e-b6bc-89e655e71061.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1754</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-03-13 (076) Little Nellie Kelly (AFRS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-03-13-076-little-nellie-kelly-afrs--60519990</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519990</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:49:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519990/railroad_hour_50_03_13_076_little_nellie_kelly_afrs_8pro7.mp3" length="13881265" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0/b1385a11-bc30-4622-9995-71e46063f5c0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1729</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-03-20 (077) The Only Girl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-03-20-077-the-only-girl--60519993</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519993</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:50:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519993/railroad_hour_50_03_20_077_the_only_girl62g9x.mp3" length="14228494" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f/8f988c19-fc5e-4189-9ad2-4a77cc7b788f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-03-27 (078) Sunny</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-03-27-078-sunny--60519984</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519984</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:50:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519984/railroad_hour_50_03_27_078_sunny9i8dw.mp3" length="14280512" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae/5d24dc94-cd86-4552-958b-f66ba88efbae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-04-03 (079) Song of Norway</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-04-03-079-song-of-norway--60519994</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519994</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:51:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519994/railroad_hour_50_04_03_079_song_of_norway7k8x1.mp3" length="13660448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841/41847831-bd7c-4852-b7f4-47a9df8b2841.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-04-10 (080) Naughty Marietta (AFRS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-04-10-080-naughty-marietta-afrs--60519998</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519998</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:52:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519998/railroad_hour_50_04_10_080_naughty_marietta_afrs_b0c92.mp3" length="14242020" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702/91b47d12-398c-49e9-9d38-8953b3517702.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1774</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-04-10 (080) Naughty Marietta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-04-10-080-naughty-marietta--60520002</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520002</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:54:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520002/railroad_hour_50_04_10_080_naughty_marietta7s8ct.mp3" length="7041653" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6/f606cbec-d74f-4783-a987-716c67f921a6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-04-17 (081) Madame Sherry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-04-17-081-madame-sherry--60519996</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519996</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:55:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519996/railroad_hour_50_04_17_081_madame_sherry8yzee.mp3" length="14445022" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388/5fbc6c01-e96a-42e1-b14f-d94393a9b388.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-04-24 (082) The Prince of Pilsen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-04-24-082-the-prince-of-pilsen--60520015</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520015</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:55:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520015/railroad_hour_50_04_24_082_the_prince_of_pilsen84682.mp3" length="12187404" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357/185ae90c-f057-4fbd-9b14-43efcbff7357.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1516</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-05-01 (083) Sally</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-05-01-083-sally--60520000</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520000</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:15:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520000/railroad_hour_50_05_01_083_sally82lhd.mp3" length="14256137" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252/57783f66-f4ae-4c7a-a989-ee500eb48252.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-05-08 (084) The Pink Lady</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-05-08-084-the-pink-lady--60520008</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520008</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:15:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520008/railroad_hour_50_05_08_084_the_pink_lady87aaq.mp3" length="13138366" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1/a1ef3595-fb52-4968-bf1d-d136a34308c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1636</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-05-15 (085) Robin Hood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-05-15-085-robin-hood--60520012</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520012</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:16:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520012/railroad_hour_50_05_15_085_robin_hood6oqp6.mp3" length="12980488" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924/9ee995a7-2c43-45f1-bc5d-fa4229214924.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1616</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-05-22 (086) Princess Pat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-05-22-086-princess-pat--60519999</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519999</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:16:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519999/railroad_hour_50_05_22_086_princess_patasz5y.mp3" length="14237969" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44/e9fd13f8-94fa-4a91-a160-06caaf132a44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-05-29 (087) Review of 1927</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-05-29-087-review-of-1927--60520005</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520005</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:17:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520005/railroad_hour_50_05_29_087_review_of_192764hsk.mp3" length="13467008" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b/da284112-f262-4c15-aacc-5a71ac55756b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1677</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-06-05 (088) Review of 1937</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-06-05-088-review-of-1937--60519997</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60519997</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:17:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60519997/railroad_hour_50_06_05_088_review_of_19379fmfr.mp3" length="14256576" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f/648a5b25-ada7-4e5c-a234-4f854fccb85f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-06-12 (089) Review of 1931</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-06-12-089-review-of-1931--60520013</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520013</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:17:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520013/railroad_hour_50_06_12_089_review_of_19319okd4.mp3" length="14260125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc/c31d5598-8425-42d0-9392-e101e84e1dbc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-06-19 (090) Review of the Gay Nineties</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-06-19-090-review-of-the-gay-nineties--60520001</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520001</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:18:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520001/railroad_hour_50_06_19_090_review_of_the_gay_nineties747g7.mp3" length="28435863" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d/54ebce65-2778-49bc-9746-42fecc63044d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-06-26 (091) Review of 1925</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-06-26-091-review-of-1925--60520007</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520007</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:18:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520007/railroad_hour_50_06_26_091_review_of_1925bvfc1.mp3" length="28451303" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e/885b9c03-b505-4b35-a8e1-864e7be5ab2e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-07-03 (092) Review of 1900-1905</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-07-03-092-review-of-1900-1905--60520009</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520009</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:19:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520009/railroad_hour_50_07_03_092_review_of_1900_1905ab7yg.mp3" length="28427489" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca/e9b1aa80-d9cf-443c-8d6a-d6e1ea23efca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-07-10 (093) Review of 1934</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-07-10-093-review-of-1934--60520011</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520011</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:19:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520011/railroad_hour_50_07_10_093_review_of_19348xvqb.mp3" length="14242780" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222/d2b748b0-887b-4b02-b7f3-645fd3fe5222.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-07-24 (095) Review of 1938</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-07-24-095-review-of-1938--60520014</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520014</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:20:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520014/railroad_hour_50_07_24_095_review_of_193865fyu.mp3" length="14246124" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5/bfa93b7e-83e7-4994-bb6d-d0b04dddfef5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-08-07 (097) Review of 1932</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-08-07-097-review-of-1932--60520003</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520003</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:20:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520003/railroad_hour_50_08_07_097_review_of_19328q2zs.mp3" length="28395714" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9/f213ee0c-5570-49df-a091-a20587acc7e9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-08-14 (098) Review of 1926</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-08-14-098-review-of-1926--60520010</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520010</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:21:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520010/railroad_hour_50_08_14_098_review_of_1926a0dbj.mp3" length="20539336" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d/adf3c9a6-1781-4fef-b8de-fcadc276847d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1277</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-08-21 (099) Review of 1935</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-08-21-099-review-of-1935--60520006</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520006</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:21:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520006/railroad_hour_50_08_21_099_review_of_19356re4j.mp3" length="14262498" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650/ce436c74-3af4-46b3-91fc-fbf3d0525650.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-08-28 (100) Review of 1929</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-08-28-100-review-of-1929--60520004</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520004</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:41:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520004/railroad_hour_50_08_28_100_review_of_19299xjcc.mp3" length="14163808" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c/52650617-4756-44fa-ba21-cf1c37a2830c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-09-04 (101) Review of 1922</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-09-04-101-review-of-1922--60520130</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520130</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:42:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520130/railroad_hour_50_09_04_101_review_of_192296yxx.mp3" length="18403984" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec/0bab3e8e-caf9-4db5-a061-1a38d4a00cec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1143</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-09-11 (102) Review of 1933</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-09-11-102-review-of-1933--60520132</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520132</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:42:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520132/railroad_hour_50_09_11_102_review_of_19336u1uw.mp3" length="20168608" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c/8a797f57-8655-44fb-a782-f6f4f5c6955c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-10-09 (106) Roberta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-10-09-106-roberta--60520131</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520131</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:43:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520131/railroad_hour_50_10_09_106_roberta7uza2.mp3" length="14344962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d/ac73187e-e248-4a18-bb43-d3ed30142a3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-10-16 (107) Countess Maritza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-10-16-107-countess-maritza--60520133</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520133</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:43:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520133/railroad_hour_50_10_16_107_countess_maritza920vb.mp3" length="13083252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9/e48fdb86-84c4-4e74-8e86-ec85e7c9d3b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1629</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-10-23 (108) Revenge with Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-10-23-108-revenge-with-music--60520134</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520134</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:44:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520134/railroad_hour_50_10_23_108_revenge_with_musicbetrc.mp3" length="14346856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb/234c4c14-ef0a-4d18-9977-2f54f8d99bbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-10-30 (109) Show Boat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-10-30-109-show-boat--60520136</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520136</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:44:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520136/railroad_hour_50_10_30_109_show_boat7otce.mp3" length="14189382" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed/8ed5f2cf-0b4b-48e3-ba5c-02e5440fe0ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-11-06 (110) Irene</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-11-06-110-irene--60520135</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520135</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520135/railroad_hour_50_11_06_110_irene920zx.mp3" length="14234302" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef/f80ff667-5536-407b-87d4-1f12bc7c5aef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-11-13 (111) Orange Blossoms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-11-13-111-orange-blossoms--60520137</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520137</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:45:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520137/railroad_hour_50_11_13_111_orange_blossoms9flys.mp3" length="12545986" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb/1a925888-e948-4251-877d-55e0bf3c3feb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1561</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-11-27 (113) A Connecticut Yankee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-11-27-113-a-connecticut-yankee--60520144</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520144</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:45:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520144/railroad_hour_50_11_27_113_a_connecticut_yankee75lsj.mp3" length="14290492" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2/8f62c702-c57b-40d4-b4da-041664a330c2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-12-11 (115) The Pirates of Penzance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-12-11-115-the-pirates-of-penzance--60520142</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520142</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:46:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520142/railroad_hour_50_12_11_115_the_pirates_of_penzance95ji2.mp3" length="14211666" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd/f9e8c7d9-9757-4ffd-b7e4-7df2280ad9cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-12-18 (116) Brigadoon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-12-18-116-brigadoon--60520139</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520139</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:46:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520139/railroad_hour_50_12_18_116_brigadoona3ebb.mp3" length="13822678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4/782fd633-a1ba-453b-84c2-099da7163cf4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1722</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 50-12-25 (117) Christmas Songs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-50-12-25-117-christmas-songs--60520138</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520138</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:47:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520138/railroad_hour_50_12_25_117_christmas_songs7yexv.mp3" length="14223090" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f/d2945105-62fc-494c-b31c-35ad1c213c4f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-01-01 (118) Review of 1950</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-01-01-118-review-of-1950--60520141</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520141</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:47:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520141/railroad_hour_51_01_01_118_review_of_1950b4wbo.mp3" length="14247840" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5/47e4614a-e123-45e8-b22a-ed884a973fe5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-01-08 (119) Carousel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-01-08-119-carousel--60520140</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520140</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:47:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520140/railroad_hour_51_01_08_119_carousel86qs0.mp3" length="14287972" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912/a19553ee-a759-40c2-8d3b-250fd89ff912.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. 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His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-01-15 (120) The Student Prince</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-01-15-120-the-student-prince--60520145</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520145</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:48:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520145/railroad_hour_51_01_15_120_the_student_prince5yire.mp3" length="14392824" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee/f2db995d-5afb-4dd6-954d-6041bf72d5ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-01-29 (122) The New Moon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-01-29-122-the-new-moon--60520143</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520143</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:49:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520143/railroad_hour_51_01_29_122_the_new_moon9h9y3.mp3" length="14242844" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860/394967b4-1335-4095-8565-8eb62fc00860.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-02-05 (123) The Cat and the Fiddle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-02-05-123-the-cat-and-the-fiddle--60520146</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520146</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:57:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520146/railroad_hour_51_02_05_123_the_cat_and_the_fiddle7h3kj.mp3" length="12482976" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788/a1fcd481-b537-4b5a-b568-ef38dc86e788.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1553</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-02-12 (124) Sari</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-02-12-124-sari--60520148</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520148</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:58:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520148/railroad_hour_51_02_12_124_sari9nxen.mp3" length="13751324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3/dd4d0ed4-9594-44b3-9039-7e11a02482f3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-02-19 (125) Song of Norway</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-02-19-125-song-of-norway--60520149</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520149</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:58:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520149/railroad_hour_51_02_19_125_song_of_norway8mhm7.mp3" length="13774224" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993/39dbe04c-e640-4abd-bfda-6c44bece2993.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1716</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-02-26 (126) Two Hearts in Three-Quarter Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-02-26-126-two-hearts-in-three-quarter-time--60520162</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520162</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520162/railroad_hour_51_02_26_126_two_hearts_in_three_quarter_time6fc2w.mp3" length="14277412" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df/96591f98-26d3-449a-90c9-6893969cd2df.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-03-05 (127) The Vagabond King</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-03-05-127-the-vagabond-king--60520193</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:02:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520193/railroad_hour_51_03_05_127_the_vagabond_king7c1yn.mp3" length="14225798" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-03-12 (128) Rosalinda</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-03-12-128-rosalinda--60520150</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520150</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:23:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520150/railroad_hour_51_03_12_128_rosalinda65yfx.mp3" length="14041286" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6/22b9760a-5a02-4aa0-bd05-9f6a530f69b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1749</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-03-19 (129) Apple Blossoms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-03-19-129-apple-blossoms--60520147</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520147</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:23:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520147/railroad_hour_51_03_19_129_apple_blossomsavwvm.mp3" length="14230034" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e/ca18d5a3-16f1-4883-a7c7-56736379ea3e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-03-26 (130) The Fortune Teller</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-03-26-130-the-fortune-teller--60520156</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520156</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520156/railroad_hour_51_03_26_130_the_fortune_teller6u6qg.mp3" length="13217416" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8/6723366e-7f50-44f5-a484-20ba1558cdd8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1646</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-04-02 (131) Annie Laurie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-04-02-131-annie-laurie--60520158</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520158</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:24:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520158/railroad_hour_51_04_02_131_annie_laurie987sq.mp3" length="12823868" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80/e45ec494-4538-4391-a6ac-5839db3f4b80.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1596</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-04-16 (133) One Touch of Venus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-04-16-133-one-touch-of-venus--60520172</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520172</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:25:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520172/railroad_hour_51_04_16_133_one_touch_of_venus7gtk0.mp3" length="14169224" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f33e2953-51d8-4cfc-826b-fb1c8cd4bae3/f33e2953-51d8-4cfc-826b-fb1c8cd4bae3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-04-30 (135) Music in the Air</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-04-30-135-music-in-the-air--60520177</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520177</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:25:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520177/railroad_hour_51_04_30_135_music_in_the_air70iue.mp3" length="14185236" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca5061b2-d6f5-4719-b28a-67ea3af241ee/ca5061b2-d6f5-4719-b28a-67ea3af241ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca5061b2-d6f5-4719-b28a-67ea3af241ee/ca5061b2-d6f5-4719-b28a-67ea3af241ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-05-07 (136) High Button Shoes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-05-07-136-high-button-shoes--60520151</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520151</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:26:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520151/railroad_hour_51_05_07_136_high_button_shoes6kxtm.mp3" length="14261366" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-05-14 (137) Nina Rosa</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-05-14-137-nina-rosa--60520154</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520154</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:27:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520154/railroad_hour_51_05_14_137_nina_rosa6m8rx.mp3" length="28438338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-05-28 (139) Katinka</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-05-28-139-katinka--60520153</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520153</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:27:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520153/railroad_hour_51_05_28_139_katinka9rmdq.mp3" length="14165250" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b055184c-1930-4857-bf20-0223641fe511/b055184c-1930-4857-bf20-0223641fe511.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-06-04 (140) Very Warm for May</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-06-04-140-very-warm-for-may--60520204</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520204</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:28:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520204/railroad_hour_51_06_04_140_very_warm_for_may8wxs7.mp3" length="29231017" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee/786c792c-1640-47c7-8df3-aa65e233b2ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-06-11 (141) Gypsy Princess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-06-11-141-gypsy-princess--60520191</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520191</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:30:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520191/railroad_hour_51_06_11_141_gypsy_princessai9kc.mp3" length="12772288" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993/2521a821-c25c-4811-bf4a-3846f1b70993.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-06-18 (142) The Boys from Syracuse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-06-18-142-the-boys-from-syracuse--60520166</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520166</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:57:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520166/railroad_hour_51_06_18_142_the_boys_from_syracuse7wowd.mp3" length="13483456" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421/22afcca5-eefb-42d1-b4c9-5aa3bdf23421.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1679</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-06-25 (143) The Merry Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-06-25-143-the-merry-widow--60520184</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520184</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:58:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520184/railroad_hour_51_06_25_143_the_merry_widow6080q.mp3" length="14311906" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab/14425162-958e-401a-bb0d-ef06958563ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-07-02 (144) Beautiful Dreamer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-07-02-144-beautiful-dreamer--60520161</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:58:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520161/railroad_hour_51_07_02_144_beautiful_dreamerb9dfz.mp3" length="14374310" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2/afc52e38-dfd5-4fc3-8e6a-4c3ced0423b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1791</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-07-09 (145) Casey at the Bat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-07-09-145-casey-at-the-bat--60520167</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520167</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:59:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520167/railroad_hour_51_07_09_145_casey_at_the_bat641xn.mp3" length="13020852" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b/fe2aadef-042f-4c83-a28f-f5cfcbb13d7b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1621</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-07-16 (146) Springtime in Paris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-07-16-146-springtime-in-paris--60520157</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520157</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:59:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520157/railroad_hour_51_07_16_146_springtime_in_parisb36yr.mp3" length="14317738" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d/c3a11cc7-eecb-4efa-960b-9cf09042fd3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-08-06 (149) The Big Top</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-08-06-149-the-big-top--60520213</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520213</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520213/railroad_hour_51_08_06_149_the_big_top68buf.mp3" length="13485722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938/3a58ac6a-c398-4046-b480-5a7d62604938.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1679</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-08-13 (150) A Thousand and One Nights</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-08-13-150-a-thousand-and-one-nights--60520195</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520195</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:30:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520195/railroad_hour_51_08_13_150_a_thousand_and_one_nights9i71m.mp3" length="14290502" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec/8d3203ab-05eb-4584-a427-be455fc857ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-08-20 (151) Long Ago</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-08-20-151-long-ago--60520165</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520165</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:31:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520165/railroad_hour_51_08_20_151_long_ago9kxo4.mp3" length="14115956" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59/8d5984e1-1fbe-4682-8c91-46d985ed3f59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1759</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-08-27 (152) Danny Freel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-08-27-152-danny-freel--60520152</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520152</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:31:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520152/railroad_hour_51_08_27_152_danny_freel8ss0p.mp3" length="13649002" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288/3c81702f-3a13-4983-8266-3e6bb51f3288.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1700</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-09-03 (153) Innocents Abroad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-09-03-153-innocents-abroad--60520207</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520207</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:32:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520207/railroad_hour_51_09_03_153_innocents_abroad8ytgv.mp3" length="13193027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d/a2bb45ca-69d9-4bb1-ba15-ae2e01fa452d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-09-10 (154) Journey into the Sun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-09-10-154-journey-into-the-sun--60520197</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520197</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520197/railroad_hour_51_09_10_154_journey_into_the_sun8hd49.mp3" length="14282870" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b/8db2385b-0fe3-4502-b019-fc3086eba01b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-09-17 (155) Rip Van Winkle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-09-17-155-rip-van-winkle--60520206</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520206</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520206/railroad_hour_51_09_17_155_rip_van_winklea2ykw.mp3" length="14302622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62/e8ff92f4-df39-4202-a17d-b94f32f22f62.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1774</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-09-24 (156) The Emperor of San Francisco</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-09-24-156-the-emperor-of-san-francisco--60520175</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520175</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:33:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520175/railroad_hour_51_09_24_156_the_emperor_of_san_francisco8n8rl.mp3" length="14426824" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723/042c4594-e3dd-40f1-abf3-84708ad6f723.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-10-01 (157) State Fair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-10-01-157-state-fair--60520159</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520159</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:34:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520159/railroad_hour_51_10_01_157_state_fairbifle.mp3" length="14285272" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167/e7af83ba-784a-445b-b768-1e693637c167.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-10-08 (158) Madame Sherry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-10-08-158-madame-sherry--60520212</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520212</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:34:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520212/railroad_hour_51_10_08_158_madame_sherry8kr98.mp3" length="13522334" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15/23475f4d-f067-4690-8780-b6e0e0026d15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-10-15 (159) Martha</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-10-15-159-martha--60520155</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520155</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:35:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520155/railroad_hour_51_10_15_159_martha6399h.mp3" length="13922096" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a/fa602172-9c37-49b8-adec-1484f188d58a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-10-22 (160) Sweethearts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-10-22-160-sweethearts--60520211</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520211</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:35:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520211/railroad_hour_51_10_22_160_sweetheartsbp1er.mp3" length="28442734" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7/b3e11922-7c47-402a-98cb-58221f036ca7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-10-29 (161) Holiday Inn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-10-29-161-holiday-inn--60520160</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520160</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:36:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520160/railroad_hour_51_10_29_161_holiday_inn7lpk0.mp3" length="14337934" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47/9a603bd6-9da5-4258-b2da-6b81f7f20b47.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-11-05 (162) Rose Marie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-11-05-162-rose-marie--60520174</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520174</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:36:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520174/railroad_hour_51_11_05_162_rose_marie6azwj.mp3" length="14155690" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d/52f8baf4-7cfc-4c28-9f8e-a9d510b89d6d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1764</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-11-12 (163) The Bohemian Girl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-11-12-163-the-bohemian-girl--60520164</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520164</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:37:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520164/railroad_hour_51_11_12_163_the_bohemian_girl9pj4s.mp3" length="14247224" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365/8fb73ec3-785e-48dd-a7ac-ef1604784365.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-11-19 (164) Jubilee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-11-19-164-jubilee--60520210</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520210</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:38:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520210/railroad_hour_51_11_19_164_jubilee9zb1v.mp3" length="14493033" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674/285ab104-27cc-435f-bc02-c852cd13f674.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-11-26 (165) Mademoiselle Modiste</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-11-26-165-mademoiselle-modiste--60520188</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520188</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:38:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520188/railroad_hour_51_11_26_165_mademoiselle_modiste6ng26.mp3" length="14344430" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00/64840bd4-6099-4d18-b458-bb10ac448b00.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-12-03 (166) Marinka</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-12-03-166-marinka--60520202</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520202</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:39:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520202/railroad_hour_51_12_03_166_marinka9ylyj.mp3" length="14226820" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79/cfec88e6-8096-4aa0-a5ea-2d1ac2e90f79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-12-10 (167) The Red Mill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-12-10-167-the-red-mill--60520214</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:39:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520214/railroad_hour_51_12_10_167_the_red_millbhd3l.mp3" length="14355281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5/5f9499a0-ffdf-4946-85e7-8027f2ece4d5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-12-17 (168) Rosalie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-12-17-168-rosalie--60520189</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520189</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:40:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520189/railroad_hour_51_12_17_168_rosalie8mjyq.mp3" length="14397067" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de/d51d84d1-3762-4f8e-a606-d0936110c3de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-12-24 (169) The Happy Prince</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-12-24-169-the-happy-prince--60520196</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:40:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520196/railroad_hour_51_12_24_169_the_happy_princeasrqr.mp3" length="14354244" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c/56740be9-32d8-4e72-824f-71af44fc5f6c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 51-12-31 (170) Review of 1951</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-51-12-31-170-review-of-1951--60520163</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520163</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:45:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520163/railroad_hour_51_12_31_170_review_of_19516pmfr.mp3" length="14337522" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0/732e853a-e538-4786-ae32-bf1b3c2e0da0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-01-07 (171) Blossom Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-01-07-171-blossom-time--60520201</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520201</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:45:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520201/railroad_hour_52_01_07_171_blossom_time7t5k2.mp3" length="13062324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a/a49aba4e-b835-4f9a-8a5d-286965d3fe6a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1619</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-01-14 (172) I Married an Angel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-01-14-172-i-married-an-angel--60520181</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520181</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:51:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520181/railroad_hour_52_01_14_172_i_married_an_angel7v6km.mp3" length="14234712" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0/91b2b0a8-cc0a-4147-9957-f2f0179743a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-01-21 (173) The Desert Song</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-01-21-173-the-desert-song--60520176</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520176</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:51:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520176/railroad_hour_52_01_21_173_the_desert_song9cfig.mp3" length="14352152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e/9ec21533-c6fa-42d7-9471-37c25a3c0f8e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-01-28 (174) The Three Musketeers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-01-28-174-the-three-musketeers--60520173</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520173</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:52:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520173/railroad_hour_52_01_28_174_the_three_musketeers8jxos.mp3" length="14382430" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83/dee7e264-e934-43d7-93a0-16b1ca58fc83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-02-04 (175) The East Wind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-02-04-175-the-east-wind--60520205</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520205</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:52:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520205/railroad_hour_52_02_04_175_the_east_windae0f0.mp3" length="14401468" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5/e18ce1fb-3139-4516-b820-ff0ea7104be5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1786</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-02-11 (176) Orange Blossoms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-02-11-176-orange-blossoms--60520209</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520209</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:53:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520209/railroad_hour_52_02_11_176_orange_blossoms8xrw2.mp3" length="14384544" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b/fd2b60b0-c30a-4e5c-9f4d-41feaa45846b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-02-18 (177) Frederika</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-02-18-177-frederika--60520169</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520169</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:53:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520169/railroad_hour_52_02_18_177_frederika6la1e.mp3" length="13433189" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1/e01d1216-c67d-4e4b-bfbf-ca80beeff7e1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1665</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-02-25 (178) The Firefly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-02-25-178-the-firefly--60520200</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520200</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:54:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520200/railroad_hour_52_02_25_178_the_firefly8ux3r.mp3" length="28887860" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed/8166d0c3-d18d-4af3-a46a-aec1d1e7ceed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1799</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-03-03 (179) The White Eagle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-03-03-179-the-white-eagle--60520186</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520186</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:54:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520186/railroad_hour_52_03_03_179_the_white_eagle7eyuh.mp3" length="14347277" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583/9dbb4386-170f-488e-a7fb-13d2c9e2a583.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-03-10 (180) The Cat and the Fiddle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-03-10-180-the-cat-and-the-fiddle--60520203</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520203</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:55:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520203/railroad_hour_52_03_10_180_the_cat_and_the_fiddleacbd1.mp3" length="14292547" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117/acb07e32-84b9-4d01-afce-cb8317073117.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-03-17 (181) Sari</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-03-17-181-sari--60520183</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520183</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:55:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520183/railroad_hour_52_03_17_181_sari9qddx.mp3" length="7326899" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c/c837794c-192e-4cba-905f-f377a057369c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1803</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-03-24 (182) Kiss Me Kate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-03-24-182-kiss-me-kate--60520192</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520192</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:56:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520192/railroad_hour_52_03_24_182_kiss_me_kateawyqe.mp3" length="28604462" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7/96d29d26-a9e5-4917-9361-77c6d77eaad7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-03-31 (183) Countess Maritza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-03-31-183-countess-maritza--60520194</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520194</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:56:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520194/railroad_hour_52_03_31_183_countess_maritza7bd5r.mp3" length="14260621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f/189c7deb-f863-4f0b-9fa4-bbf3824a508f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-04-14 (185) Rosalinda</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-04-14-185-rosalinda--60520179</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520179</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:57:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520179/railroad_hour_52_04_14_185_rosalinda7tz75.mp3" length="14271265" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a/46d3b844-0683-46cf-af58-56384c72256a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-04-21 (186) Erminie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-04-21-186-erminie--60520171</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520171</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:57:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520171/railroad_hour_52_04_21_186_erminie6joo1.mp3" length="14271888" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380/2afe7182-bb8e-4a8b-a39f-e2f670d43380.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-05-05 (188) Sunny</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-05-05-188-sunny--60520168</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520168</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:58:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520168/railroad_hour_52_05_05_188_sunnyb8snw.mp3" length="14188364" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038/bd8b80e6-6f0c-4a58-94ff-ffbc7c81f038.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-05-12 (189) Spring Is Here</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-05-12-189-spring-is-here--60520208</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520208</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:58:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520208/railroad_hour_52_05_12_189_spring_is_here6xoxq.mp3" length="14708432" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e/4bf9cb75-6db4-41d9-8187-f90d216c2d1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1833</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-05-19 (190) The Great Waltz</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-05-19-190-the-great-waltz--60520178</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:59:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520178/railroad_hour_52_05_19_190_the_great_waltz67pa1.mp3" length="14462076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822/0e460a77-855b-4a18-857b-f76ba81d0822.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1794</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-05-26 (191) My Maryland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-05-26-191-my-maryland--60520170</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520170</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520170/railroad_hour_52_05_26_191_my_marylanda0k1w.mp3" length="14315782" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14/c9ed1973-a2ca-47f1-b00c-19b307e8ea14.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-06-02 (192) Minstrel Boy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-06-02-192-minstrel-boy--60520190</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520190</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520190/railroad_hour_52_06_02_192_minstrel_boy7jzfx.mp3" length="14359461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1/1c4823fb-543b-49a8-92fa-cde7dbb729a1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-06-09 (193) The Swedish Nightingale</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-06-09-193-the-swedish-nightingale--60520180</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520180</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:01:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520180/railroad_hour_52_06_09_193_the_swedish_nightingale6p60l.mp3" length="27171709" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0/a188f267-0e54-4ef4-9316-df89ef60bfe0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-06-16 (194) The Right Dress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-06-16-194-the-right-dress--60520187</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520187</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:01:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520187/railroad_hour_52_06_16_194_the_right_dress9pgiw.mp3" length="14406069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9/76ccda7e-b3a6-41f7-a07a-164a5c50a6e9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-06-23 (195) The Little Minister</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-06-23-195-the-little-minister--60520185</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520185</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520185/railroad_hour_52_06_23_195_the_little_minister68z3d.mp3" length="14270316" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0/46ef5eac-ec72-4d6d-8adb-bf383c3054a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-07-07 (197) Scheherezade</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-07-07-197-scheherezade--60520198</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:02:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520198/railroad_hour_52_07_07_197_scheherezadebq8sc.mp3" length="13424158" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59/26286f7f-819c-4fe0-879f-3a03cc923e59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-07-14 (198) The Necklace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-07-14-198-the-necklace--60520199</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520199</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:03:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520199/railroad_hour_52_07_14_198_the_necklace7bpg0.mp3" length="27400153" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717/82098138-52e2-47a6-8cf6-93dd8d7c4717.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-07-21 (199) Love Song</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-07-21-199-love-song--60520182</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520182</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:03:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520182/railroad_hour_52_07_21_199_love_song7lopa.mp3" length="14238680" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd/e2bcb5c9-571f-4b87-a248-bbbf873cbfbd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1774</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-07-28 (200) The Pirate of New Orleans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-07-28-200-the-pirate-of-new-orleans--60520215</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520215</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:04:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520215/railroad_hour_52_07_28_200_the_pirate_of_new_orleans7f9re.mp3" length="14327095" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2/47d79abe-5e68-4fc6-80be-190ccb73f5a2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-08-04 (201) Starlight</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-08-04-201-starlight--60520572</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520572</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:04:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520572/railroad_hour_52_08_04_201_starlightadrro.mp3" length="29119385" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289/447e6788-ffe1-4cf5-9f43-a6ef4371f289.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-08-11 (202) The Brownings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-08-11-202-the-brownings--60520574</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520574</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520574/railroad_hour_52_08_11_202_the_brownings9y9qd.mp3" length="14248672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90/f9f64729-659b-4379-8fb6-6304c043ce90.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-08-18 (203) Miss Cinderella</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-08-18-203-miss-cinderella--60520577</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520577</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520577/railroad_hour_52_08_18_203_miss_cinderella9lxw3.mp3" length="28560579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8/7e8a04c1-dd76-44ae-a8c5-f2fafe623cb8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-08-25 (204) Fantasy Impromptu</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-08-25-204-fantasy-impromptu--60520596</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520596</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:06:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520596/railroad_hour_52_08_25_204_fantasy_impromptu8865z.mp3" length="14329384" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827/eccc724e-8bc4-4b06-8d7d-44e761677827.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-09-01 (205) Pirates of Picadilly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-09-01-205-pirates-of-picadilly--60520598</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520598</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:06:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520598/railroad_hour_52_09_01_205_pirates_of_picadilly6iy13.mp3" length="14325204" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a/598069e2-7f24-4623-a3d9-51dcdb6b8b5a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-09-08 (206) Swan Lake</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-09-08-206-swan-lake--60520590</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520590</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520590/railroad_hour_52_09_08_206_swan_lakebjx2o.mp3" length="14340856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8/8d5cae72-eca2-4f2a-a1c0-28f43507cef8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-09-15 (207) Maestro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-09-15-207-maestro--60520581</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520581</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:07:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520581/railroad_hour_52_09_15_207_maestro9smn8.mp3" length="14265508" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4/694557c6-46ea-4da6-aeb7-f2a6b3af8de4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-09-22 (208) Golden Curtain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-09-22-208-golden-curtain--60520587</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520587</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:08:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520587/railroad_hour_52_09_22_208_golden_curtain77lnr.mp3" length="14270514" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1/642a3e17-f89c-4e61-a334-d47b6042d4c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-09-29 (209) Annie Laurie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-09-29-209-annie-laurie--60520586</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520586</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:08:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520586/railroad_hour_52_09_29_209_annie_laurie7u7x9.mp3" length="14281950" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79/ec0f5267-b1ec-485d-8f5d-7345aa006b79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-10-06 (210) Maytime</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-10-06-210-maytime--60520591</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520591</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:09:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520591/railroad_hour_52_10_06_210_maytime9sw5w.mp3" length="13215940" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd/c1124e3b-3d4b-4a53-9d3b-875e3522c8fd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1646</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-10-13 (211) A Waltz Dream</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-10-13-211-a-waltz-dream--60520584</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520584</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:09:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520584/railroad_hour_52_10_13_211_a_waltz_dreambijfc.mp3" length="14377017" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a/16248046-bd65-4fcc-98c4-0288205e352a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-10-20 (212) Naughty Marietta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-10-20-212-naughty-marietta--60520600</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520600</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:12:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520600/railroad_hour_52_10_20_212_naughty_mariettab58kj.mp3" length="14200838" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d/2d9da8fd-1a00-48da-9f37-5fd5987b223d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-10-27 (213) The Gypsy Princess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-10-27-213-the-gypsy-princess--60520592</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520592</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:13:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520592/railroad_hour_52_10_27_213_the_gypsy_princess905vw.mp3" length="11979818" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6/6340aa26-8c36-452d-b6f1-e011f2f54fa6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1490</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-11-03 (214) Seventh Heaven</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-11-03-214-seventh-heaven--60520589</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520589</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:13:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520589/railroad_hour_52_11_03_214_seventh_heaven8rsxv.mp3" length="14108066" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960/81df2142-2d0a-495e-9a06-e78f4a616960.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1758</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-11-10 (215) Dearest Enemy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-11-10-215-dearest-enemy--60520583</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520583</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:14:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520583/railroad_hour_52_11_10_215_dearest_enemy93us4.mp3" length="13884256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad/5538e765-b74b-44bd-872f-d3c1c01f8dad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1729</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-11-17 (216) On Your Toes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-11-17-216-on-your-toes--60520585</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520585</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:14:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520585/railroad_hour_52_11_17_216_on_your_toes7zadv.mp3" length="14240766" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc/da23ee97-aea8-49aa-8747-89e09a7102cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1774</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-11-24 (217) The Vagabond King</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-11-24-217-the-vagabond-king--60520588</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520588</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:15:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520588/railroad_hour_52_11_24_217_the_vagabond_king8dlik.mp3" length="14245352" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896/558f026b-c4f2-4eac-93f6-8a21593ff896.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-12-01 (218) Babes in Toyland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-12-01-218-babes-in-toyland--60520597</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520597</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:15:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520597/railroad_hour_52_12_01_218_babes_in_toylandb852l.mp3" length="14407116" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e/cc49adbf-fb4d-477c-a039-251ac283045e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-12-08 (219) The Gypsy Baron</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-12-08-219-the-gypsy-baron--60520595</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520595</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:16:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520595/railroad_hour_52_12_08_219_the_gypsy_baron9orrp.mp3" length="14389560" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161/6910af70-2f39-4bd7-97e2-39049fffb161.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-12-15 (220) Holiday Inn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-12-15-220-holiday-inn--60520593</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520593</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:16:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520593/railroad_hour_52_12_15_220_holiday_inn87gdd.mp3" length="14472099" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94/9ec30642-d1a5-4228-9cdd-517b6f4efe94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-12-22 (221) Christmas Party</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-12-22-221-christmas-party--60520580</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520580</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:17:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520580/railroad_hour_52_12_22_221_christmas_party9mpbo.mp3" length="28438980" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e/abfdb155-06e9-4b1c-b88c-a0a7a4c3423e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 52-12-29 (222) Review of 1952</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-52-12-29-222-review-of-1952--60520582</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:17:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520582/railroad_hour_52_12_29_222_review_of_1952boqv0.mp3" length="28441904" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66/f424801b-4920-4c2e-86ff-b4a953eefc66.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-01-05 (223) My Romance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-01-05-223-my-romance--60520579</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520579</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:18:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520579/railroad_hour_53_01_05_223_my_romance9mwll.mp3" length="28634993" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06/a05f2c71-7e0e-40a0-a29d-867e2dda5a06.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-01-12 (224) Two Hearts in Three-Quarter Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-01-12-224-two-hearts-in-three-quarter-time--60520617</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520617</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:19:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520617/railroad_hour_53_01_12_224_two_hearts_in_three_quarter_time9kkiu.mp3" length="14278557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda/97af1bed-84b2-4599-a25e-a05635064bda.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-01-19 (225) Showboat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-01-19-225-showboat--60520599</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520599</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:19:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520599/railroad_hour_53_01_19_225_showboat6uw4d.mp3" length="28597771" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb/0779ebff-c2b1-44a9-8909-05a1333067cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-01-26 (226) The Merry Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-01-26-226-the-merry-widow--60520641</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520641</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:20:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520641/railroad_hour_53_01_26_226_the_merry_widow6l2i3.mp3" length="14386216" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad/9c1271fd-c8b7-4a37-b605-b5ca46c9a3ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-02-02 (227) Carousel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-02-02-227-carousel--60520594</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520594</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:21:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520594/railroad_hour_53_02_02_227_carousel84iqe.mp3" length="14447015" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4/113169da-c127-461a-ae2d-2d3f018c25e4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-02-09 (228) Miss Liberty</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-02-09-228-miss-liberty--60520603</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520603</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:21:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520603/railroad_hour_53_02_09_228_miss_libertyat1y5.mp3" length="14372835" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117/cad4b300-8605-4bbe-b4c9-d1aa43e3a117.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-02-16 (229) Blue Paradise</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-02-16-229-blue-paradise--60520643</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520643</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:22:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520643/railroad_hour_53_02_16_229_blue_paradise9mnav.mp3" length="27735551" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722/3c25a029-ccfd-4327-96c7-18ddce0a0722.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1727</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-02-23 (230) Bittersweet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-02-23-230-bittersweet--60520607</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520607</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:22:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520607/railroad_hour_53_02_23_230_bittersweetab1qw.mp3" length="14323654" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1/ca6534f0-fafd-49dd-baf5-f651a8a836f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-03-02 (231) Rose of Algeria</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-03-02-231-rose-of-algeria--60520609</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520609</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520609/railroad_hour_53_03_02_231_rose_of_algeriaan0b7.mp3" length="14247220" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567/d1656960-a3a3-42e3-aeab-2cd92658a567.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-03-09 (232) Up in Central Park</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-03-09-232-up-in-central-park--60520610</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520610</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:26:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520610/railroad_hour_53_03_09_232_up_in_central_park759kr.mp3" length="14364954" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029/d45a9879-c837-44a4-b37c-3f4eb3f12029.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1790</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-03-16 (233) Eileen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-03-16-233-eileen--60520649</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520649</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:26:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520649/railroad_hour_53_03_16_233_eileen7llj0.mp3" length="14266802" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44/164e0f77-7f63-41b7-b3a0-52c80595bd44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-03-23 (234) Lute Song</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-03-23-234-lute-song--60520619</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520619</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:27:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520619/railroad_hour_53_03_23_234_lute_songabart.mp3" length="14292968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f/65452631-81b1-45ad-b68a-25ac755bf80f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-03-30 (235) The Princess Pat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-03-30-235-the-princess-pat--60520604</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520604</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:27:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520604/railroad_hour_53_03_30_235_the_princess_pat6d6lg.mp3" length="13243414" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc/41751c0b-c674-42f0-85b2-6fadf74e8ffc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1649</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-04-06 (236) Sally</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-04-06-236-sally--60520621</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520621</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:28:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520621/railroad_hour_53_04_06_236_sally7o7zu.mp3" length="14322248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a/1f2e5a55-0af8-4a9c-b6f5-0d20beaed53a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-04-13 (237) The Fortune Teller</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-04-13-237-the-fortune-teller--60520602</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520602</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:34:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520602/railroad_hour_53_04_13_237_the_fortune_tellerbpwos.mp3" length="14288826" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1/3cbb24ad-9a54-40f1-83e8-9f20ec00a4c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-05-04 (240) Mary</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-05-04-240-mary--60520648</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520648</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:35:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520648/railroad_hour_53_05_04_240_mary7w1hj.mp3" length="14195423" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa/1927b99c-142a-4c6b-ba45-0971f78f53fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-05-25 (243) Irene</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-05-25-243-irene--60520612</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520612</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:36:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520612/railroad_hour_53_05_25_243_irene8mauk.mp3" length="14328727" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9/e3791c93-82af-4d4d-952f-d7e41ac557b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-06-01 (244) Quality Street</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-06-01-244-quality-street--60520606</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520606</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:36:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520606/railroad_hour_53_06_01_244_quality_street6bz9o.mp3" length="14359047" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e/547700f9-e75e-42c2-bc3e-1c8dab56f15e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-06-08 (245) Dear Yesterday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-06-08-245-dear-yesterday--60520608</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520608</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:37:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520608/railroad_hour_53_06_08_245_dear_yesterday94bei.mp3" length="14249714" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45/08b756c7-f355-474c-b40c-f1d02c1d6a45.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-06-15 (246) Love Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-06-15-246-love-story--60520644</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520644</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520644/railroad_hour_53_06_15_246_love_story8mgmx.mp3" length="14308362" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786/298ca918-42a7-489f-9d92-1da96f5bc786.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-06-22 (247) New Wine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-06-22-247-new-wine--60520626</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520626</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:38:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520626/railroad_hour_53_06_22_247_new_wine7s4cb.mp3" length="14331030" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7/39918c54-8a88-4bfb-b588-8da367730de7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1786</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-06-29 (248) The Man Without a Country</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-06-29-248-the-man-without-a-country--60520605</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520605</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:38:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520605/railroad_hour_53_06_29_248_the_man_without_a_country71py4.mp3" length="14346872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade/88aab88c-297a-4cc0-80ba-6244bfff4ade.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-07-06 (249) Penny Whistle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-07-06-249-penny-whistle--60520611</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520611</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:39:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520611/railroad_hour_53_07_06_249_penny_whistle97b66.mp3" length="14326048" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb/45f21cbf-9fd7-4243-9400-ee0d06eb3cdb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-07-13 (250) The Rudolph Friml Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-07-13-250-the-rudolph-friml-story--60520616</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520616</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:39:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520616/railroad_hour_53_07_13_250_the_rudolph_friml_story9y137.mp3" length="14266164" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320/493a7147-b29f-4c7b-a9e5-2d8084c94320.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-07-20 (251) Starlight</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-07-20-251-starlight--60520620</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520620</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:40:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520620/railroad_hour_53_07_20_251_starlight8hnb7.mp3" length="14378872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9/b482d45f-21da-4201-9bb8-5fd48f3a3fd9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-07-27 (252) The Golden Empress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-07-27-252-the-golden-empress--60520642</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520642</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:41:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520642/railroad_hour_53_07_27_252_the_golden_empress8lz9b.mp3" length="14391028" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040/cf034556-caa5-47d7-9660-4252e936c040.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-08-03 (253) On Wings of Song</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-08-03-253-on-wings-of-song--60520624</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520624</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:42:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520624/railroad_hour_53_08_03_253_on_wings_of_songb6dkx.mp3" length="13278358" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1/58c4722d-8daa-4964-b2a5-a5aff28c8ea1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-08-10 (254) Trilby</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-08-10-254-trilby--60520647</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520647</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:43:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520647/railroad_hour_53_08_10_254_trilby62ccr.mp3" length="14148194" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265/725075d4-3856-4db3-9135-a9392c8fd265.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1763</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-08-17 (255) Roaring Camp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-08-17-255-roaring-camp--60520614</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520614</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:43:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520614/railroad_hour_53_08_17_255_roaring_campbfaij.mp3" length="14232654" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7/1868aef6-4569-4abf-886c-906eb5af06d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-08-24 (256) Hope Is a Woman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-08-24-256-hope-is-a-woman--60520613</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520613</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:44:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520613/railroad_hour_53_08_24_256_hope_is_a_woman9gshf.mp3" length="14067522" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740/c7f3ae3b-6aed-4c30-848d-b95539fe7740.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-08-31 (257) Lorna Doone</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-08-31-257-lorna-doone--60520655</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520655</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:45:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520655/railroad_hour_53_08_31_257_lorna_doone9x6hm.mp3" length="14289020" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70/c070211e-4491-424a-b094-1f4f3e5d3f70.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-09-07 (258) Night Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-09-07-258-night-music--60520646</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520646</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:57:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520646/railroad_hour_53_09_07_258_night_musicb11ck.mp3" length="14185436" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6/9db67bb8-6db3-4a1f-8490-535abc3dbee6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1767</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-09-14 (259) The Million Pound Bank Note</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-09-14-259-the-million-pound-bank-note--60520650</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:36:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520650/railroad_hour_53_09_14_259_the_million_pound_bank_note8l6nl.mp3" length="14423755" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4/85686640-6fcb-4ec7-aa9d-ea89a897dda4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-09-21 (260) The Minstrel Boy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-09-21-260-the-minstrel-boy--60520615</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520615</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:37:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520615/railroad_hour_53_09_21_260_the_minstrel_boy6dg69.mp3" length="14315374" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8/264136c6-733b-4647-b1ed-38448706ded8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-09-28 (261) Familiar Stranger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-09-28-261-familiar-stranger--60520654</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520654</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:37:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520654/railroad_hour_53_09_28_261_familiar_stranger9yvvl.mp3" length="14431928" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c/ea266236-8110-4847-9831-d20346312a5c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-10-05 (262) The Student Prince</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-10-05-262-the-student-prince--60520652</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520652</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:38:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520652/railroad_hour_53_10_05_262_the_student_prince948gh.mp3" length="14279783" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09/8feb558a-ccbc-4304-8d85-243f697ddc09.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-10-26 (265) The Firefly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-10-26-265-the-firefly--60520625</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520625</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:38:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520625/railroad_hour_53_10_26_265_the_firefly9ssap.mp3" length="14350380" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8/85894cec-d70c-4fc0-8ab4-cdc28d013ce8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-11-02 (266) Rosalinda</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-11-02-266-rosalinda--60520631</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520631</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:39:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520631/railroad_hour_53_11_02_266_rosalinda62r4q.mp3" length="14315640" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c/1a8794d4-ea32-4af1-b2b8-f65555a70d9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-11-09 (267) Roberta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-11-09-267-roberta--60520622</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520622</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:39:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520622/railroad_hour_53_11_09_267_roberta8rq90.mp3" length="14399388" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1/da7edcfc-c7e5-498d-a452-70e5fd106bb1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-11-16 (268) The Merry Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-11-16-268-the-merry-widow--60520623</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520623</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:40:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520623/railroad_hour_53_11_16_268_the_merry_widow8z8xj.mp3" length="14270724" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2/dadf1bda-84ee-497a-a9e5-df730522b3f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-11-23 (269) The Chocolate Soldier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-11-23-269-the-chocolate-soldier--60520651</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520651</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:40:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520651/railroad_hour_53_11_23_269_the_chocolate_soldier8lqfm.mp3" length="14255968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a/7a19a2c4-4ee1-4454-a1d5-193de3c3a18a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-11-30 (270) State Fair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-11-30-270-state-fair--60520632</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:41:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520632/railroad_hour_53_11_30_270_state_fair9ngy6.mp3" length="14454124" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc/add6087a-529e-42f7-9a11-d13ca27ab5dc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-12-07 (271) Sweethearts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-12-07-271-sweethearts--60520656</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520656</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:41:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520656/railroad_hour_53_12_07_271_sweethearts7uiw5.mp3" length="14050000" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25/7001f745-52ca-4673-bd9d-03a3d99f8e25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1750</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-12-21 (273) Snow White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-12-21-273-snow-white--60520630</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520630</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:42:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520630/railroad_hour_53_12_21_273_snow_white8w8xx.mp3" length="14267924" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06/7af8c178-20cc-456b-8aa0-d324c6ccba06.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-12-21 (273) Snow White (AFRS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-12-21-273-snow-white-afrs--60520645</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520645</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:42:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520645/railroad_hour_53_12_21_273_snow_white_afrs_7w3uv.mp3" length="11948808" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b/dad554ce-fe3a-43d1-a84f-c63f1005fe8b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1479</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 53-12-28 (274) Review of 1953</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-53-12-28-274-review-of-1953--60520657</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:43:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520657/railroad_hour_53_12_28_274_review_of_19538gmzq.mp3" length="14331461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883/fdf7d6f6-dad3-4369-8864-0947ac5ce883.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-01-18 (277) The Girl from Utah</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-01-18-277-the-girl-from-utah--60520639</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520639</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520639/railroad_hour_54_01_18_277_the_girl_from_utah8fw63.mp3" length="28441076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4/59cc2f26-22d3-4f87-b511-20e65bda0bd4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-01-25 (278) Music in the Air</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-01-25-278-music-in-the-air--60520627</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520627</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:44:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520627/railroad_hour_54_01_25_278_music_in_the_airbar21.mp3" length="14264278" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988/f0607aaa-f377-45df-921f-fdc757e42988.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-02-08 (280) The Schumann Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-02-08-280-the-schumann-story--60520637</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520637</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:45:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520637/railroad_hour_54_02_08_280_the_schumann_story84s57.mp3" length="28439822" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04/a1d77209-c0dd-4e4c-94fb-a570c3522d04.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-02-15 (281) Through the Years</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-02-15-281-through-the-years--60520629</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520629</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:45:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520629/railroad_hour_54_02_15_281_through_the_years9uhwq.mp3" length="14302552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce/ec52d716-0a4d-4049-b26a-53f5943863ce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-02-22 (282) Martha</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-02-22-282-martha--60520640</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:46:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520640/railroad_hour_54_02_22_282_martha891sp.mp3" length="14223906" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86/7fbd080b-3e26-4fea-a50e-5bc973e82e86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-03-01 (283) The Great Waltz</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-03-01-283-the-great-waltz--60520634</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520634</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:46:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520634/railroad_hour_54_03_01_283_the_great_waltz6xh6d.mp3" length="13831294" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86/f8a44944-94f5-4210-972d-abbf781c0f86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1723</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-03-08 (284) The Red Mill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-03-08-284-the-red-mill--60520635</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520635</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:47:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520635/railroad_hour_54_03_08_284_the_red_mill62tfr.mp3" length="14370766" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071/28be5709-7552-4a47-bf4c-b758d8ce9071.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1791</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-03-22 (286) Irene</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-03-22-286-irene--60520636</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520636</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:48:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520636/railroad_hour_54_03_22_286_irenebimyf.mp3" length="14073145" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321/ea8fad17-2190-4eef-a3ab-0ad97f7e2321.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1745</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-03-29 (287) The Three Musketeers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-03-29-287-the-three-musketeers--60520653</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520653</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:48:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520653/railroad_hour_54_03_29_287_the_three_musketeersa4x8t.mp3" length="14317534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218/408bca04-0e6b-41de-b9c2-d4a233480218.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-04-05 (288) Great Day</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-04-05-288-great-day--60520618</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520618</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:49:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520618/railroad_hour_54_04_05_288_great_day.mp3" length="14178735" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c/3f201e59-4945-4dc3-9802-2f173d23211c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-04-12 (289) Babes in Toyland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-04-12-289-babes-in-toyland--60520638</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520638</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:49:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520638/railroad_hour_54_04_12_289_babes_in_toyland9fl4p.mp3" length="14229750" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e/090a2fd1-0306-4f20-8043-3b67bc5aea3e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-04-19 (290) Smiles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-04-19-290-smiles--60520628</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520628</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:50:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520628/railroad_hour_54_04_19_290_smiles8rnja.mp3" length="14167308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687/12d386a3-ff8a-4ecc-bb09-ebcd75ed7687.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-05-03 (292) Birthday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-05-03-292-birthday--60520633</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520633</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:50:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520633/railroad_hour_54_05_03_292_birthday6nxh1.mp3" length="14417340" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0/3218ad47-856b-49a6-833d-30afebae9eb0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-05-10 (293) The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-05-10-293-the-wonderful-one-hoss-shay--60520571</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520571</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:51:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520571/railroad_hour_54_05_10_293_the_wonderful_one_hoss_shay8qzr0.mp3" length="14309852" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f/d8bf69f6-bf8e-4b74-9cd0-9ed71351da5f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-05-24 (295) Penny Whistle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-05-24-295-penny-whistle--60520573</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520573</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:51:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520573/railroad_hour_54_05_24_295_penny_whistle7b6l7.mp3" length="13767006" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e/55489faa-268b-48c9-a749-1c5b6e6c110e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1707</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-05-31 (296) Homecoming</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-05-31-296-homecoming--60520578</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520578</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:52:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520578/railroad_hour_54_05_31_296_homecomingaj466.mp3" length="27693309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8/9ffa4806-0593-4702-ae72-5bd615588fd8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1731</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-06-07 (297) Rosalie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-06-07-297-rosalie--60520575</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520575</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:52:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520575/railroad_hour_54_06_07_297_rosaliea7g8d.mp3" length="14296574" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70/85126568-e90b-4d9e-a27e-dce34433ed70.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Railroad Hour 54-06-14 (298) The Pink Lady</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/railroad-hour-54-06-14-298-the-pink-lady--60520576</link><description><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520576</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:53:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520576/railroad_hour_54_06_14_298_the_pink_lady6aijf.mp3" length="12165626" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05/cc275ef8-feb5-4407-8cd3-a7b5a9435f05.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Entertainment Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.<br /><br /> Here are some highlights:<br /><ul><li>Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.</li><li>Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:<ul><li>No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)</li><li>Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)</li><li>The Desert Song</li><li>Holiday Inn</li><li>The Merry Widow</li><li>The Mikado</li><li>Naughty Marietta</li><li>Show Boat</li><li>Song of Norway</li><li>State Fair</li><li>The Student Prince</li><li>The Vagabond King</li></ul></li><li>Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”</li></ul>Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a><br />Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Entertainment Radio </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a><br /><br />Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1514</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1940s,1948,1949,1950,1950s,1951,1952,1953,1954,association_of_american_railro,gordon,gordon_macrae,macrae,musical,musicals,operettas,otrr,the_rail_road_hour,the_railroad_hour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac569e28135ee053e0de2533a05b72d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
