We reported in Jimmy Stewart on the Air that Stewart was chairman of the 1983 Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. The announcement of his appointment to this position was reported in many newspapers, including the Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, WA (November 26, 1983) and the Steinbach Carillon, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada (December 14, 1983). According to both of…
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Vivacious Lady – Screen Guild Theater
All of Stewart’s appearances on the Screen Guild Theater are well documented in Jimmy Stewart on the Air. In this blog, we’ll be updating his December 3, 1945, starring role in Vivacious Lady. In the 1938 film, Jimmy’s leading lady was Ginger Rogers. According to many newspaper listings for the program, including the one below…
Toys for Tots #1
Marine Major William Hendrick and a group of Los Angeles Marine reservists began the Toys for Tots program in 1947. In civilian life, Hendrick was the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio, so it wasn’t hard for him to get celebrities to record messages for the program, or to have Warner Brothers records…
December will be a Stewart-athon
December was always a very busy month for Jimmy Stewart and his recording and radio career. Over the years he has done many public service announcements (Toys for Tots, Christmas Seals, Salvation Army), Christmas readings and church services. He has recorded drop-ins for radio stations in which he lets shoppers know how many shopping days…
Suspense – Mission Completed
For Mr. Stewart’s third appearance on Suspense (December 1, 1949) a real psychological thriller was chosen. This preview from the San Antonio Express, San Antonio, TX, describes it very well. Stewart’s hometown newspaper, The Indiana Gazette, also announced the show to their readers. Joining Stewart in the cast were John Dehner as Dr. Benson, Herb…
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