Alka Seltzer Time

Step back to 1953 and enjoy the bubbly charm of Alka Seltzer Time, a delightful 15-minute musical program that brightened the airwaves with popular tunes and cheerful jingles. Hosted by the winning duo of Martha Tilton and Curt Massey, this series offers a nostalgic blend of song and light-hearted entertainment. Known affectionately as the Alka Seltzer Show, each episode is sprinkled with the iconic "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" spirit, making it a treasured listen for fans of vintage music and classic radio.

Collection Highlights

Featuring Martha "Liltin’" Tilton, a celebrated jazz singer who performed with legends like Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, and Artie Shaw, and was a favorite on Fibber McGee and Molly with the Billy Mills Orchestra.
Starring Curt Massey, a versatile Kansas City Conservatory graduate and multi-instrumentalist who later composed the theme for Petticoat Junction and guest-starred on The Andrews Sisters and The Beverly Hillbillies.
A wonderful array of 19 recordings from October and November 1953, including such tunes as "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Choo Choo Train," "It's Istanbul, Not Constantinople," and a medley of Hawaiian melodies.
Each 15-minute episode captures the warmth and musical mastery of this beloved duo, offering a perfect escape into the golden age of radio entertainment.

Track Listing

Show all 19 tracks (4 hours, 34 min)

Alka Seltzer Time 531009 On the Sunny Side of the Street
Alka Seltzer Time 531012 Choo Choo Train'
Alka Seltzer Time 531013 Moon Light'
Alka Seltzer Time 531015 When Love Goes Wrong'
Alka Seltzer Time 531016 I've Got Spurs That Jingle Jang
Alka Seltzer Time 531017 Moonlight When Shadows Fall'
Alka Seltzer Time 531020 Choo Choo Train'
Alka Seltzer Time 531021 Medley of Hawaiian Tunes
Alka Seltzer Time 531022 It's Istanbul, Not Constantinop
Alka Seltzer Time 531023 Tunes from Old Records
Alka Seltzer Time 531026 I'd Fall in Love With You Every
Alka Seltzer Time 531027 Honey, I'm in Love With You'
Alka Seltzer Time 531028 It's Istanbul, Not Constantinop
Alka Seltzer Time 531029 Just to be With You'
Alka Seltzer Time 531030 Put on a Bonnet'
Alka Seltzer Time 531103 On the Sunny Side of the Street
Alka Seltzer Time 531104 Papaya Mama'
Alka Seltzer Time 531105 Tell of the Time'
Alka Seltzer Time 531106 The Collegiate RaRaRa'