''Campana Serenade'' is an old-time radio music program in the

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. It was broadcast on

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from October 10, 1942 to April 10, 1943, and on

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from September 4, 1943 to February 16, 1944. Dick Powell starred in both versions of ''Campana Serenade''. The 1942-1943 episodes also featured the Music Maids, with

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and his orchestra. Joining Powell in the 1943-1944 programs were singer

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and

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and his orchestra. Henry Charles was the announcer.Terrace, Vincent (1999). ''Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . p. 60. Originating at KNX in Los Angeles, California, the show was sponsored by

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, a cosmetics manufacturer, advertising its Campana Balm, Dreskin, Coolies, DDD, and Solitaire Make-Up products. The trade publication ''

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'' reported that the break in the program's broadcasts resulted from a shortage of glycerine.

References

External links

Episode of ''Campana Serenade'' from the Internet Archive
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