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Does anyone know how many times Basil appeared on radio with Bing? I think 1937 on Kraft, a Chesterfield Show and in 1946 A Paul Whiteman Christmas Special. Any others? And where can I find them? I may have one or two, I have to look through my radio shows. Thanks!
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Have a look at the Bing magazine website. Here are the Kraft shows he appeared on with Bing.
Rathbone, Basil 52,58,65,85,105,125,146,182
Last edited by Malcolm Macfarlane (08/1/2026 8:18 am)
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These are his mentions in 'Day by Day'
Rathbone, Basil, 02/04/37, 03/18/37, 03/26/37, 05/06/37, 12/23/37, 05/12/38, 12/22/38, 05/18/39, 04/25/40, 05/06/40, 10/05/49
Last edited by Malcolm Macfarlane (08/1/2026 8:22 am)
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Wow! Thanks Malcolm! More than I thought. Amazing!