The Gloria Parker Show

The Gloria Parker Show
Starring Gloria Parker (conductor)
Country of origin United States
Production
Running time 15 minutes
Release
Original network WABC (1950; 1957)
Original release January 1, 1949 – December 15, 1957

The Gloria Parker Show is a 15-minute sustaining radio series that was broadcast on ABC radio May 13, 1951–1956.[1] The program aired nightly, coast to coast, from 1950 to 1957 on WABC. Gloria entertained her audience playing the marimba, organ and the singing glasses or glass harp. On Sunday evening The Gloria Parker Show followed The Paul Harvey Show. Gloria's WABC Sunday morning show featured the Princess of the Marimba playing beautiful melodies on her marimba such as "Tango of Memories", "The Lord Heard My Prayer", "Tropical Love" and "Fortune Teller" with four mallets.

References

  1. Hickerson, Jay. The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to All Circulating Shows. Hamden, Connecticut: Jay Hickerson, Box 4321, Hamden, CT 06514, second edition December 1992, page 156.


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