{"product_id":"broadway-highlights","title":"Broadway Highlights","description":"In 1935, Paramount Pictures began \u003ci\u003eBroadway Highlights\u003c\/i\u003e, a series of one-reel short subjects documenting the most exciting happenings on the Great White Way. The host was Ted Husing, a New York-based reporter and sportscaster who also served as announcer on the popular \u003ci\u003eMarch of Time\u003c\/i\u003e radio program. Eight were made between May 1935 and December 1936. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBroadway Highlights\u003c\/i\u003e #2: A rehearsal of \"Laugh with Ken Murray\" at the CBS Playhouse, including a comedy skit with Eve Arden. The Wintergarden Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary as Bert Lahr, Milton Berle, and Frank Fay pay tribute to the Shuberts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBroadway Highlights\u003c\/i\u003e #4: Grace Moore is honored with a testimonial dinner at the Ritz-Carlton, including guests Norma Talmadge and George Jessel. At the opening of Connie's Inn, \"the nightclub that's bringing Harlem to Broadway,\" Milton Berle, Mitzi Green, and Alice White are all in attendance. At Madison Square Garden, Rudy Vallee speaks at a benefit for the National Vaudeville Arts. (A young Ed Sullivan, then Broadway columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Daily Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e, makes his first onscreen appearance as part of this segment.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBroadway Highlights\u003c\/i\u003e #5: A banquet for noted sportsmen, including Jack Dempsey and Babe Ruth. \"Harlem's sensational one-legged dancer\", Peg Leg Bates, performs at the Paradise Restaurant. Stars arrive at the opening of \u003ci\u003eJumbo\u003c\/i\u003e starring Jimmy Durante at the Hippodrome Theatre, including Ed Wynn, Marion Davies, Fanny Brice, and Burns \u0026amp; Allen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBroadway Highlights\u003c\/i\u003e #7: Jack Dempsey guest stars on the NBC radio show \"N.T.G. and His Girls.\" Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy perform at the Lambs Club, the famous actors' organization. Pete the Pup from \u003ci\u003eOur Gang\u003c\/i\u003e is inducted as the first canine member of the club, and even drinks a mug of beer as part of his initiation! At the Wintergarden Theatre, go backstage with \"the most beautiful girls in the world\" during a performance of \u003ci\u003eEarl Carroll's Sketch Book\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e BONUS: \u003cb\u003eBillboard Girl (1932):\u003c\/b\u003e Bing Crosby dresses in drag to romance Marjorie \"Babe\" Kane in this uproarious two-reeler short subject from Mack Sennett. Directed by Leslie Pearce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802750673046,"sku":"089218806697","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218806697.jpg?v=1762202279","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/broadway-highlights","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}