From left: Singer Bing Crosby and comedian Bob Hope were 
among many top show business guest entertainers.

The Kraft Program was a musical-variety program on NBC radio featuring
orchestra leader Paul Whiteman that promoted Kraft food products. During
its first year the show went through a series of name changes, including
Kraft Musical Revue, until it finally settled on Kraft Music Hall in 1934.

Whiteman remained the host until December 6, 1935. Ford Bond was the 
shows announcer. Kraft Music Hall made the move to television in 1958.

TIM MAGUIRE

The Hollies’ recording He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother  which features Elton
John on piano, was released on December 1, 1969 in the US where it reached
No. 7 on the charts. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, England.

Upon his retirement, Sinatra told LIFE journalist Thomas
Thompson that "I’ve got things to do, like the first thing is
not to do anything at all for eight months … maybe a year".

TIM MAGUIRE