Martin and Lewis - The Radio Shows 1949 - 1953

Chesterfield cigarettes became the sole sponsor in September 1952 which means that the name became much more integrated into the show. I have removed all the large advertisements, but references to Chesterfield still remain.

Rosemary Clooney, September 16 1952: Jerry Lewis [To Rosemary Clooney]: "Good heavens it's a female of the opposite sex." Rosemary Clooney sings a song at 12:56. This week's play is The Greatest Schmo On Earth at 15:34. Dean Martin sings Once In A While at 20:10. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording still contains references to a cigarette brand.

Jeff Chandler, September 23 1952: Jerry has a new job as a radio show salesman; he also doubles as a gorgeous lady swimmer. Dean Martin: I can't buy a radio show because I can't even support my wife and her five lawyers. Dean Martin sings Pretty Baby at 0:35, Wish You Were Here at 8:31. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording still contains references to a cigarette brand.

Jane Wyman, October 7 1952: Jerry mistaken's Jane Wyman for Jujitsu Jane, the professional wrestler. The gang perform their own abridged version of Gone With The Wind. Dean Martin sings My Baby Just Cares For Me at 0:40, Second Chance at 7:40. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording still may contain references to a cigarette brand.

Hoagy Carmichael, October 14, 1952: Jerry Lewis plays an etiquette expert. The crew do their take on 'You Bet Your Life', or 'No, You Bet Your Life' Dean Martin does his impersonation of Groucho Marx. Dean Martin sings Two Sleepy People at 20:28.

Mitzi Gaynor, April 7, 1953: The crew perform a spoof play with a very very long name... Dean Martin sings Supposin' I Should Fall In Love With You at 1:40, I Wished On The Moon at 21:17.

Linda Darnell, April 14, 1953: Jerry to Linda: You have the two most beautiful legs in the world. Linda: How do you know that I have the two most beautiful legs in the world? Jerry: Because I counted them... The play this week involves cannibals... Dean Martin sings Them There Eyes at 0:36. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Vic Damone, April 21, 1953: Jerry explains they wouldn't let him into the army because he has 20:19 vision - he sees with a limp. This week's play is called Hat Droppers of 1953. Dean Martin sings In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree at 0:42; Jerry, Dean and Vic Damone sing at 20:10. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Laraine Day, April 28, 1953: Tonight's play is He Hit Them One Fifth Longer (cigarette tie in). Dean Martin sings Thumbelina at 0:33, Have You Heard at 7:12. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Anne Baxter, May 5, 1953: This week's play is called The Mink Fink. Dean Martin sings Your Cheatin' Heart at 7:20, and Careless Moments Like This at 21:46. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Joanne Dru, May 12, 1953: This week's play is a spoof sponsored medical dramady. Dean Martin sings Wild Horses at 0:34, Do Not Forsake Me at 21:34. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Fred Macmurray, May 19, 1953: Jerry and Dean have a my family were poorer than yours contest. This week's play is entitled: Black Feet Why Are You Blue? Dean Martin sings Side By Side at 0:36. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Debbie Reynolds, May 26, 1953: This weeks play: Look Ma No Hansel, a version of the Hansel and Gretel tale. Jerry Lewis sings Never Smile At A Crocodile at 6:33, Dean Martin sings A Fool Such As I at 09:00, I Only Have Eyes For You at 22:06. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Jeff Chandler, June 2 1953: Jerry: My mother flew in from Newark. Dean: So, you met your mother at the airport? Jerry: No I knew her for years... This week's play is set in the Wild West. Dean Martin sings what might be called Long Ago And Far Away at 21:20. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Phyllis Thaxter, June 9, 1953: This week's play is called 'Hic'. Dean Martin sings what may be called Sweetheart Hill at 7:40, and You Always Hurt the One You Love at 21:23. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Vera Ellen, June 23, 1953: This week's play is called High By Noon. Dean Martin sings I'm Sitting On Top Of The World at 0:35. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Marlene Dietrich, July 7, 1953: Dean Martin sings When The Red Red Robin at 0:39, and The Sun Will Never Shine Again at 20:40. Dean and Jerry sing together Side By Side at 6:39. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Gloria Grahame, July 14, 1953: This is the last show before the summer vacation... Dean Martin sings If I Could Sing like Bing at 0:37. Whilst the main advertisements have been removed, this recording may still contain references to a cigarette brand.

Chesterfield Cigarette Ad, 1951: Here's a complete, performed live, Chesterfield cigarette commercial for Christmas 1951. I've included this on the site as a historical novelty. At the time of writing this I am just over half way through editing the Martin and Lewis Radio Shows on pdcomedy.com to remove all the ads.

Chesterfield Cigarette Ad April 1952: Here's an example of how cigarettes were being advertised in April 1952. It's almost as if they are a health food... It even says they are safe to use in the mouth... One for the historians.

Chesterfield Cigarette Ad, September 1952: I was genuinely shocked by this advert. I have put it up as an historical record of how cigarettes were marketed in 1952. Chesterfield make various health claims in this advert using a survey...

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