On the Air

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1939 · 11 min · Music · TMDB 8.0/10

Overview

The setting is a radio broadcast with the bands of Leith Stevens and Bobby Hackett, the vocals by Nan Wynn and a speciality bit by Leslie Lieber playing a toy whistle. Future-and-long-time-voice of the New York Yankees baseball team, Mel Allen (as Melvin Allen), served as the announcer.

Directed by Lloyd French

Cast

• Leith Stevens — Self / Bandleader
• Mel Allen — Self / Radio Program Announcer
• Nan Wynn — Self / Singer
• Leslie Lieber — Self / Pennywhistle Player
• Bobby Hackett — Self / Bobby Hackett