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Philip Morris Night 1948-05-23 From Chicago
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Philip Morris Night 1948-05-23 From Chicago
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Horace Height
Philip Morris. Every Sunday night Philip Morris brings you horror Night. Philip Morris Hope you're feeling right and everywhere you go you will always call for Philip Morris.
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Johnny
Johnny presents Philip Morris Knight with Horace Height broadcasting from Chicago, Illinois. It's a wonderful, wonderful feeling to wake up fresh with no cigarette hangover.
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Contestants/Performers
Papa Philip Marine Papa Philip Marie.
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Johnny
Yes, you'll be glad tomorrow you smoke Philip Morris. Today because of all leading cigarettes, Philip Morris and only Philip Morris is recognized by eminent nose and throat specialists as definitely less irritating. No other cigarette can make that statement. Now here's horace for philip morris.
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Horace Height
Thank you and welcome nice people to our broadcast with Chicago, Illinois. The scene this evening of our great championship contest with 16 year old Stanley Morse from Zanesville, Ohio. Competing against four Chicago contestants who were determined to support the tradition of people like Gary Moore, Trevor McGee and Molly. Danny Thomas, Bob Hope and others who started here in Chicago. Later on Harold Parr and Dick Cantina will appear in his own guest star spot. But right now folks, keep your eye on the ring for five new stars will play and sing. Here's star number one on Philip Morris Heights. Star number one presented by Homer's pipes. Round one of our championship contest for the golden crown now worn by Stanley Morris and first prize of $250. Finds three hard working young chaps born and raised in Chicago warming up in their corners during the day. Leo Panino works in a machine shop. John Crutch is a freight dispatcher and believe it or not, Dominic Latino is a pickle processor. They met while fishing on Lake Michigan where their conversation disclosed that they played harmonicus. So the Harmatones were organized and they hoped to take a healthy bite out of the championship belt now worn by Stanley Morse with their own composition Knockabout Boogie.
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Contestants/Performers
It's.
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Horace Height
Great work boys. A Harmon great work. Listen to that ovation. Yes sir. Round two and climbing through the ropes is Robert Norton, a contender who has been training for about quite some time. Robert puts this in mind of the old ad age that sometimes we get so close to the forest we can't see the trees. For Robert Morton has been working for three years in the transcription library right here at NBC in Chicago. But has never yet received an opportunity to sing on the radio. Bob's a Chicago boy and we're happy to give him a well deserved break. Tonight he sings the song of the open road. And Bob made this song open the road to a fine musical career for you.
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Judge/Jury Member
What in the world could be so sweet as the thundering to ladder of horses feeding a song or the Open road. Let me live and never worry about tomorrow why ever worry about tomorrow for tomorrow's another day Let me love and then ride away Life is short, they say and maybe for me so let me be free I'm on the road to anywhere Let me travel on with no more Lord and no more care Just like a vagabond I let the blue sky above me Cover my head why should I want a feather bed? So let me travel and sing my song for the road the long, long road the song of the open. Robert Morton.
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Horace Height
That's great, Robert. Oh, it's going to be a hard job deciding tonight who the winner will be. Robert morton. Now, round three. Get that bell working there. Round three brings to the center of the ring 20 year old Marilyn Tilton, A vivacious senior from Northwestern University. Marilyn is 5ft 5 inches tall, has hazel eyes, weighs in at 110 pounds and possesses the same determination to win that made the Northwestern Wildcats famous from coast to coast. Her hobby is impersonating famous girl singers and she hopes to button up first prize by giving her impressions of first Ella Fitzgerald, then Ella Mae Morse, then cuts loose with Betty Hutton. Okay, Marilyn, good luck.
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Contestants/Performers
Oh, he means his tender song for somebody else and even when I have my arms around him oh, I know his thoughts are strong for somebody else. On the planes down near Santa Fe I met a cowboy riding the range one day and as he jogged along I heard him singing the most peculiar cowboy song it was a ditty he learned in the city Comma to I comma to yipsy I. Bang went the bridge lamp down went the table crash went the china tray Aunt was mother's little darling Head's rocking horse ran away Whimp, whim, wham the carton wham went the window Crunch went the new buffet and I had to tell his daddy his rocknoids ran away. Somehow Indians got into our front room. Our cowboy grabbed first gun and went boom boom, boom boom Slam, whip, scream I smashed with the mirror Looks like a phone Be grave But he smiles and what's the difference? And maybe some others say he'll remember when his rockamars ran away.
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Horace Height
Northwestern university fine island.
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Johnny
When your cigarette leaves your throat dry, hot, uncomfortable, remember that's cigarette hangover. When your cigarette leaves a stale, musty, smoked out taste in your mouth, remember that. That's cigarette hangover. And that's when it's time to call for Philip Morris. Here's why Cigarette hangover is a symptom of irritation and Philip Morris is the one cigarette proved Definitely less irritating than any other leading brand. That fact is recognized by eminent nose and throat specialists. No other cigarette can make that statement. Friends, as long as there's a choice, doesn't it make good sense to choose the one cigarette that gives you a milder smoke, a fresher, cleaner smoke than you've ever known before? Yes. Call for Philip Morris. And remember, you'll be glad tomorrow you smoke Philip Morris today.
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Horace Height
On Philip Morris Night. So meet star number four. Brings to the center of the ring. Round four brings to the center of the ring, Bob Hite. H I T E no relation. A challenger who has already proven himself a heavy hitter. For Bob was a Navy fighter pilot during the war and won the Navy Cross. But music has always been in his soul. And when Uncle Sam said well done Bob, you can go home now. Bob went back to Northwestern University, majored in music and hopes to get a job teaching at some university after graduation in just two weeks. Bob packs a mean punch with his version of Honeysuckle Rose. And Stanley Morris had better watch out for his crown. For here's a fella who is mighty fast with his hands.
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Contestants/Performers
Sam.
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Judge/Jury Member
Sa.
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Contestants/Performers
Sam.
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Horace Height
Oh, that ball is hot. Bob Height. H I T E Bob Height. That was wonderful Bob Boy. Well, round five and entering the ring and sparring for position is the champion, Stanley Morse, that great 16 year old prom bonus from Zanesville, Ohio. Stanley has left the ring victorious the last two weeks but tonight more than ever wants to do his best. For right here in Chicago is where Stanley's idol and the idol of his people, the great Joe Lewis won his first big title. Stanley was the first to play saber dance on the trombone and comes up with another first tonight as he defends his title with something never before attempted on a trombone, the second Hungarian Rhapsody by List. Now if he can battle his way through this selection, it will be quite an achievement for a 16 year old lad. So the best of luck to you Stanley as you defend your title. For the third appearance on a stage or before a microphone. It's. Stanley Morris from Zanesville, that great city of Zainesville.
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Judge/Jury Member
Player. Okay boys and girls, it's time to.
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Horace Height
Pass, pass and review. First prize of $250 with an opportunity to try for the $750 second quarter final to be held next Sunday at the Coliseum in Indianapolis. The winner of the second quarter finals will then have a crack at the yearly grand prize of $5,000. Contenders number one, the har. Contender number two, Robert Morton.
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Judge/Jury Member
With no more load and no more care. Just like a High God.
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Horace Height
Contender number three, Marilyn Tilton.
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Contestants/Performers
Bang went the bridge lamp. Down went the table. Crash went the china tray. But he really couldn't help it. His rockin horse ran away. Bang went brick lamp. Down went the table.
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Horace Height
Contender number four. Bob Height.
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Judge/Jury Member
Stanley Morges are in consultation.
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Horace Height
In a moment you know who wears the championship crown. First, an important announcement.
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Johnny
Cigarette hangover. Cigarette hangover. Cigarette hangover? Yes. When you've smoked the night before and you wake up the morning after with a stale, musty, smoked out taste in your mouth, dry, tight feeling in your throat and no appetite, that's cigarette hangover. And brother, when that happens to you, it's time to change to Philip Morris. Here's why. Cigarette hangover is a symptom of irritation. And Philip Morris is the one cigarette proved definitely less irritating than any other leading brand. That fact is recognized by eminent nose and throat specialists. No other cigarette can make that statement. Remember, if you're tired of cigarette hangover, tired of that musty, smoked out taste in your mouth, that dry, tight feeling in your throat, change to a milder, fresher, cleaner smoke. Yes, change to Philip Morris. And remember, you'll be glad tomorrow you smoke Philip Morris. Today.
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Horace Height
Our friends and judges would like a few minutes more to tabulate the decision. So while waiting, we call on two great artists. Harold Parr and Dick Contino. These boys are going to blend their talents in a very beautiful Memorial Day selection. And our broadcast next Sunday from Indianapolis will be our second quarterfinals. With six contestants. There'll be no opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives so that this was great country of ours could exist. So Harold Parr and Dick Contino now say in music. But it's so hard to say in words. My buddy.
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Judge/Jury Member
Since you went away I think about you all through the day My buddy, My buddy Nobody. I miss your voice, the touch of your hand I long to know that you understand. My buddy, My buddy, your body misses you.
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Horace Height
The planter feels, the poppies blow between the crosses row on row we are the fallen Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw a sunset glow Loved and were loved and now we lie in Flanders fields. If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep Though poppies grow in Flanders fields.
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Judge/Jury Member
My brother, Your body misses you.
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Horace Height
Beautiful. Harold Par and Dick Contino. Beautiful. We'd love to have you sing more, but we can't do it for now. The magic moment has arrived. And here's the star Philip Morris found. Tonight with the studio audience is our jury and two impartial Judges watching the electrical flaws meter, they say. Chicago's famous judge, 38 years on the bench. Judge Joseph Sabbath. Stanley Morris By 10 points. By 10 points. And police Commissioner of the City of Chicago, John C. Cranbergast.
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Judge/Jury Member
Stanley Morris by 11 points.
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Horace Height
Stanley Morris, the trombone player, is the winner. There you are, Stanley.
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Contestants/Performers
How do you feel?
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Judge/Jury Member
Oh, thanks to me. We've been sw. I did it again. Tell everybody in the church that I did it. $250.
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Horace Height
There you are, Stanley boy. Congratulations. You've not only won the Golden Championship crown, but here's your check for $250. And next Sunday you'll compete in our second quarterfinals from Indianapolis against Bill Spitz from Rochester, New York. Pat Thurio from Hartford, Connecticut. Spencer Springman from Washington, D.C. tony Minutella.
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Judge/Jury Member
From Buffalo, New York.
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Horace Height
And one other to be selected. And that, my friends, will be a broadcast no one should miss. And of course, tomorrow, Monday, you'll open with us on the stage of the Oriental Theater right here in Chicago. We'd also like to thank each contestant who appear with us here this evening. You are all grand. And in each of these envelopes is the check for you a token of appreciation from Philip Morris. And now, ladies and gentlemen, it's my great pleasure to introduce a gentleman who by his progressive, civic minded ideas is greatly responsible for making and keeping Chicago such a wonderful city. The Honorable Martin H. Canelli, Mayor of Chicago.
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Mayor Martin H. Canelli
Thank you, Horace. It's nice to have you back with us. I remember it was right here in our own city of Chicago that you first gained national recognition. I followed your program with interest as you traveled from coast to coast. Bringing encouragement and opportunity to young folks. In this connection, there's one suggestion I have for us. We want our youngsters to stay alive. And I hope it wouldn't be asking too much as you go from city to city to urge them to drive safely, walk safely and help save their own lives. Ask them to have their fathers and mothers do the same. If we can impress on our young people how important this is, Horace, you will be enlarging on the great service you and your sponsor are already accomplishing. And now it is with a great deal of satisfaction that I present you with this plaque inscribed to Horace Height. In appreciation of a splendid job well done for the youth of the country. From the people of Chicago. Good luck, Horace. Come back soon.
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Horace Height
Thank you, Mayor Canelli. And next Thursday, ladies and gentlemen, our entire company of 40 musical nights. Headed by Dick Santino, Harold Parr, Richard Malari and 10 Philip Morris champions. Will appear in Muncie, Indiana, on Friday, Fort Wayne with Purdue University on Saturday. Next Sunday, May 30 from the Coliseum in Indianapolis. And on Monday, Decoration Day, Louisville, Kentucky, then Battle Creek in Grand Rapids, with our broadcast of June 6th coming to you from the IMA Auditorium, Flint, Michigan. So order your tickets now.