One of Jimmy Stewart’s six appearances on the NBC program, Screen Directors’ Playhouse, came on April 26, 1951, when he starred with Margaret Truman in Jackpot. Miss Truman had the role of Amy Lawrence, the part which had been played by Barbara Hale in the film. One of the other very recognizable voices in the…
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Bing Crosby Show – Jimmy Sings
Jimmy made his fifth appearance on the Crosy show on March 19, 1952. The show had been transcribed on March 6th, at the Plaza Theater in Palm Springs, CA. After Crosby’s opening routine and songs, Bing introduces Jimmy. Bing mentions the fact that Stewart is currently starring in Bend of the River. To go along…
Screen Directors’ Playhouse – Magic Town
Jimmy Stewart had starred in the 1947 film, Magic Town, as Rip Smith and now he was back to play the role again on Screen Directors’ Playhouse. The show was broadcast by NBC on January 6, 1950. The show was advertised heavily in the newspapers. Jimmy’s hometown paper, The Indiana Gazette, even ran this short…
