Re: Durward Kirby, R.I.P.

["David W. Harris" <dwh@totalnetnh.net>]

Joseph Gallant asked:

> Didn't Durward Kirby and Garry Moore first team up as announcer and
> emcee, respectively, on the Chicago-based "Club Matinee" over one of the
> NBC radio networks (Blue?) around 1939 or 1940?
>
According to John Dunning's On the Air (your library ought to get this
book!), you are correct on all points.  The teamup lasted from 1939 to
1942.


> Moore and comedian Jimmy Durante also did a New York-based variety show
> for one of the major radio networks (NBC red?) in the 40's. I believe it
> began when Lou Costello had to suspend the show he did with Bud Abbott
> due to some sort of personal problem. I think Kirby was the announcer on
> that show as well.
>
According to Dunning, the Durante-Moore show (a.k.a The Camel Caravan)
replaced A&C in March 1943 after illness forced Lou Costello into
temporary retirement.  The show moved from NBC to CBS in October 1943.
Kirby is not listed as announcer.