Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show - Audition Show (July 10, 1946) | Classic Radio Comedy Premiere

Hear the very beginning! This is the original audition show for The Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show, recorded on July 10, 1946. This historic episode marks the birth of one of radio's most beloved comedy programs, showcasing Phil and Alice's natural chemistry and comedic timing that would captivate audiences for years to come.

In this audition episode, bandleader Phil Harris and Hollywood star Alice Faye introduce their unique blend of domestic comedy, music, and celebrity humor that would define the series. This rare recording captures the magic that convinced NBC to greenlight what would become a Sunday night institution during the golden age of radio.

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show went on to become one of radio's most successful comedy programs, featuring the couple's real-life situations mixed with Phil's notorious on-air persona as a fun-loving, wisecracking band leader. This audition show is a piece of broadcasting history - the moment it all began.

This lost audition episode has been digitally restored and enhanced for your listening pleasure. A must-hear for fans of old time radio history, vintage comedy, and classic American entertainment.

Originally recorded for NBC Radio consideration.