The Chase and Sanborn Hour

…Cantor turned to radio with The Chase and Sanborn Hour in September 1931. Performing as a stand-up comedian, he used his vaudeville experience to outstanding effect and combined the expression of patriotism and personal values with humor; audiences responded enthusiastically. With changes of name, the show continued for 18 years…

…November 1934) as host of The Chase and Sanborn Hour for NBC, he did everything he could to make the crowd laugh heartily while on the air. The sound of the audience’s laughter proved infectious, and Cantor’s approach won out. From then on, most comedy and variety shows depended on…

…of the prestigious variety show The Chase and Sanborn Hour. Bergen remained on radio through 1956.