The Jazz Singer | Samson Raphaelson | Books in Sound
Season 3 Episode 23
"The Jazz Singer" is a play written by Samson Raphaelson, which was later adapted into a novelization by Arline De Haas. The story revolves around the central character, Jakie Rabinowitz, a young Jewish man who dreams of becoming a jazz singer. However, his ambitions clash with the expectations and traditions of his conservative family, particularly his cantor father.
The plot unfolds as Jakie defies his father's wishes and pursues his passion for jazz music. He changes his name to Jack Robin and finds success as a performer in the world of show business. However, his newfound fame and success come at a price as he grapples with the conflict between his musical aspirations and his cultural heritage. Along the way, he faces personal and professional challenges, including a strained relationship with his father and a love triangle that adds further complexity to his journey.
The radio presentation of "The Jazz Singer" through the "Lux Radio Theater" occurred on October 16, 1950. The radio adaptation brought the story's vibrant energy and emotional depth to the airwaves, captivating listeners with its compelling narrative and musical performances. The Lux Radio Theater's talented cast and crew brought the characters to life, allowing audiences to experience the conflicts and dilemmas faced by Jack Robin. The radio adaptation preserved the essence of the original story, highlighting its themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the pursuit of dreams.
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Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.
Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.
Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.
The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.
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