Al Pearce Show (Al Pearce and His Gang)
Step into the zany world of Al Pearce and His Gang, a beloved comedy program that delighted radio audiences from 1928 through 1947. Al Pearce, a former door-to-door salesman who found his true calling in show business, transformed his real-life experiences into radio gold. His signature skit—playing a timid salesman hoping customers wouldn't answer the door—became so popular on KFRC San Francisco that it launched an entire series. This collection of 14 recordings, spanning over 7 hours, captures the unpredictable charm of a show that navigated an unstable relationship with networks and sponsors, yet always delivered laughs.
Collection Highlights
- The Human Chatterbox: Enjoy the whirlwind comedy of Arlene Harris, who could rattle off 240 words per minute in her hilarious telephone conversations to "Mazie."
- Unforgettable Characters: Savor the antics of Kitty O'Neil "The Laughing Lady," singing comic Andy Andrews, and the beloved duo Zeb and Eb, with Pearce as Eb and Bill Wright as Zeb.
- Classic Salesman Skits: Relive fan-favorite episodes like "Sells Corsets," "Sells Hot Dogs," "Bubble Bath Salesman," and a rare appearance by Gene Autry in the "Sells Insurance" episode.
- Historical Gems: Highlights include a Christmas show from 1939 and a special appearance on "Mail Call" featuring Al Pearce as "Leena from Palesteena."
Track Listing
Show all 28 tracks (7 hours, 8 min)
- Al Pearce 370105 001 Chromium Photograph Finishing Company
- Al Pearce 391011 Sells Corsets
- Al Pearce 391107 Sells Fire Extinguishers
- Al Pearce 391219 Christmas Show
- Al Pearce 400207 Sells Hot Dogs
- Al Pearce 400214 Elmer Sells Ladies Clothes
- Al Pearce 400221 Elmer Sells Imported Soap
- Al Pearce 400228 Sells Barber Supplies
- Al Pearce 400306 Sells Insurance (Gene Autry)
- Al Pearce 400320 Elmer Works As a Butler
- Al Pearce 400327 Elmer Tries to Find Work As a Plumber
- Al Pearce 400403 Elmer Tries to Sell Dental Supplies
- Al Pearce 460131 Bubble Bath Salesman
- Mail Call 431208 068 Al Pearce - Leena from Palesteena
- Al Pearce 370105 001 Chromium Photograph Finishing Company
- Al Pearce 391011 Sells Corsets
- Al Pearce 391107 Sells Fire Extinguishers
- Al Pearce 391219 Christmas Show
- Al Pearce 400207 Sells Hot Dogs
- Al Pearce 400214 Elmer Sells Ladies Clothes
- Al Pearce 400221 Elmer Sells Imported Soap
- Al Pearce 400228 Sells Barber Supplies
- Al Pearce 400306 Sells Insurance (Gene Autry)
- Al Pearce 400320 Elmer Works As a Butler
- Al Pearce 400327 Elmer Tries to Find Work As a Plumber
- Al Pearce 400403 Elmer Tries to Sell Dental Supplies
- Al Pearce 460131 Bubble Bath Salesman
- Mail Call 431208 068 Al Pearce - Leena from Palesteena
