Abe Burrows Show
Before he became a beloved radio personality in his own right, Abe Burrows was one of the most sought-after writers and "script doctors" in show business, working behind the scenes on classic programs like Duffy's Tavern, The Danny Kaye Show, and The Milton Berle Show. After a long career crafting comedy for others, he took a break to perform his own songs at nightclubs. Those original tunes proved so popular among the party crowd that he was invited to step in front of the microphone and host his own old time radio show. This rare collection captures the wit and musical charm of the Abe Burrows Show, sponsored by Listerine Toothpaste and broadcast from 1946 to 1947. Featuring 38 recordings spanning over 8 hours, this is an essential set for collectors of rare personality radio.
Collection Highlights
- A glimpse into a comedy legend's origins: These episodes capture Abe Burrows just as he transitioned from celebrated writer and director—having collaborated with Ed Gardner, Eve Arden, and Steve Allen—to star performer, offering a unique look at a multi-talented artist in his element.
- A treasury of original music and comedy: Each 15-minute segment blends Burrows' clever songwriting and humorous sketches, with memorable episode titles like "Bet Your Sorry Now Tokyo Rose," "Girl With Three Blue Eyes," and "The Purple Phantom" hinting at the playful, offbeat material inside.
- Rare airchecks from a short-lived series: Spanning from July 1947 to July 1948, this collection preserves the complete run of a show that is seldom heard today, including episodes featuring salutes to New York City and playful bits like "Bolder Dam I Said Hello."
- A behind-the-scenes look at a radio renaissance man: Burrows' career as a "script doctor" and head writer for some of radio's biggest hits shines through in these performances, making this set a must-have for anyone interested in the golden age of radio comedy and songwriting.
Track Listing
Show all 76 tracks (8 hours, 7 min)
- Abe Burrows Show 470709
- Abe Burrows Show 470726 Bet Your Sorry Now Tokyo Rose
- Abe Burrows Show 470802 Bolder Dam I Said Hello
- Abe Burrows Show 470816 Click Click Click Herman Harp
- Abe Burrows Show 470823 Ate Up Hunk My Heart Frank Loesser
- Abe Burrows Show 471004 Salute NYC My Girl Is Crazy About Me
- Abe Burrows Show 471021
- Abe Burrows Show 471022
- Abe Burrows Show 471023
- Abe Burrows Show 471024
- Abe Burrows Show 471025
- Abe Burrows Show 471101
- Abe Burrows Show 471108 Girl With Three Blue Eyes
- Abe Burrows Show 471115
- Abe Burrows Show 471206 After A Saga of America
- Abe Burrows Show 471220
- Abe Burrows Show 471227
- Abe Burrows Show 480103
- Abe Burrows Show 480117
- Abe Burrows Show 480124 Hot Dates Hollywood Cowboys
- Abe Burrows Show 480131
- Abe Burrows Show 480207
- Abe Burrows Show 480214
- Abe Burrows Show 480221
- Abe Burrows Show 480228
- Abe Burrows Show 480306
- Abe Burrows Show 480313
- Abe Burrows Show 480320
- Abe Burrows Show 480327
- Abe Burrows Show 480403
- Abe Burrows Show 480410
- Abe Burrows Show 480417
- Abe Burrows Show 480424
- Abe Burrows Show 480522 The Purple Phantom
- Abe Burrows Show 480605
- Abe Burrows Show 480612 Duke Of Detendorden
- Abe Burrows Show 480612
- Abe Burrows Show 480704 Economics
- Abe Burrows Show 470709
- Abe Burrows Show 470726 Bet Your Sorry Now Tokyo Rose
- Abe Burrows Show 470802 Bolder Dam I Said Hello
- Abe Burrows Show 470816 Click Click Click Herman Harp
- Abe Burrows Show 470823 Ate Up Hunk My Heart Frank Loesser
- Abe Burrows Show 471004 Salute NYC My Girl Is Crazy About Me
- Abe Burrows Show 471021
- Abe Burrows Show 471022
- Abe Burrows Show 471023
- Abe Burrows Show 471024
- Abe Burrows Show 471025
- Abe Burrows Show 471101
- Abe Burrows Show 471108 Girl With Three Blue Eyes
- Abe Burrows Show 471115
- Abe Burrows Show 471206 After A Saga of America
- Abe Burrows Show 471220
- Abe Burrows Show 471227
- Abe Burrows Show 480103
- Abe Burrows Show 480117
- Abe Burrows Show 480124 Hot Dates Hollywood Cowboys
- Abe Burrows Show 480131
- Abe Burrows Show 480207
- Abe Burrows Show 480214
- Abe Burrows Show 480221
- Abe Burrows Show 480228
- Abe Burrows Show 480306
- Abe Burrows Show 480313
- Abe Burrows Show 480320
- Abe Burrows Show 480327
- Abe Burrows Show 480403
- Abe Burrows Show 480410
- Abe Burrows Show 480417
- Abe Burrows Show 480424
- Abe Burrows Show 480522 The Purple Phantom
- Abe Burrows Show 480605
- Abe Burrows Show 480612 Duke Of Detendorden
- Abe Burrows Show 480612
- Abe Burrows Show 480704 Economics
