Recorded
February 20, 1945 (not on the 15th as shown on the album)
for the Armed Forces Radio Service Command Performance, "Dick
Tracy in B-Flat - or For Goodness Sake Isn't he Ever Going
To marry Tess Trueheart?" is one of Judy's most popular,
and most readily available, radio performances. A parody
with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante
and more (see cast list below), this show gave Judy a chance
to flex her comedic muscles. You can hear them all cracking
up and having fun throughout the performance.
The show was broadcast on April 19, 1945 or April 29, 1945
depending on which source you believe.
This edition was originally released on LP by Hollywood Soundstage (as well as other companies such as Sandy Hook Records) in
the 1970's.
Images and information on this page provided by Damian. Thanks Damian!
CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Bing Crosby...............................Dick Tracy
Dinah Shore........................Tess Trueheart
Harry Von Zel..................Old Judge Hooper
Jerry Colona.............................Police Chief
Bob Hope........................................Flattop
Frank Morgan...................Vitamin Flintheart
Jimmy Durante.............................The Mole
Judy Garland..............................Snowflake
The Andrews Sisters...........Summer Sisters
Frank Sinatra...................................Shaky
Cass Daley............................Gravel Gertie