Al Jolson during WWII August 1942

Excerpt of the August, 1942, Contact program starring Al Jolson. This program, broadcast in support of the military during World War II, featured Al Jolson as Honorary Soldier of the Week. This excerpt includes some topical humor, along with his popular "California, Here I Come." The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

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