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Goodman was born in [[Nikopol, Ukraine]], and was a graduate of [[Baltimore City College]] and the [[Peabody Conservatory]] in [[Baltimore]]. He worked as a musician in a nickelodeon and chorus boy in one of the Milton Aborn's operettas, Goodman was first introduced to musical comedy by the late Earl Carroll, who persuaded him to collaborate in producing his musical, ''So Long Letty''. |
Goodman was born in [[Nikopol, Ukraine]], and was a graduate of [[Baltimore City College]] and the [[Peabody Conservatory]] in [[Baltimore]]. He worked as a musician in a nickelodeon and chorus boy in one of the Milton Aborn's operettas, Goodman was first introduced to musical comedy by the late Earl Carroll, who persuaded him to collaborate in producing his musical, ''So Long Letty''. |
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The success, followed by the hit "Sinbad," which he produced with [[Al Jolson]], led to positions as orchestra conductor for many [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] productions including the highly successful ''Flyin’ High'', ''[[The Student Prince]]'', and ''[[Blossom Time]]''. |
The success, followed by the hit "Sinbad," which he produced with [[Al Jolson]], led to positions as orchestra conductor for many [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] productions including the highly successful ''Flyin’ High'', ''[[The Student Prince]]'', and ''[[Blossom Time]]''. In all, during this period of his career, Goodman directed over 150 first-night performances and became one of the Great White Way's most popular conductors.{{Citation needed |date=January 2021}} He debuted as a musical director on Broadway with ''Canary Cottage'' (1917), and his final Broadway production was ''Hold on to Your Hats'' (1940).<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Goodman |url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/al-goodman-3927 |website=Internet Broadway Database |publisher=The Broadway League |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112080321/https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/al-goodman-3927 |archive-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref> |
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He was in such demand that it was not uncommon for him to conduct the orchestra of a show for the first few performances, and then hand the baton over to another while he prepared for a new production. In addition to his many assignments as one of [[RCA Victor]]'s most talented conductors and arrangers, Goodman was kept busy directing the music for radio network shows. |
He was in such demand that it was not uncommon for him to conduct the orchestra of a show for the first few performances, and then hand the baton over to another while he prepared for a new production. In addition to his many assignments as one of [[RCA Victor]]'s most talented conductors and arrangers, Goodman was kept busy directing the music for radio network shows. |
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Al Goodman Ал Гудман | |
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 Goodman in 1938 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Alfred Goodman |
| Born | August 12, 1890 Nikopol, Russian Empire (present-day Nikopol, Ukraine) |
| Died | January 10, 1972 (aged 81) New York City, USA |
| Genres | Musical |
| Occupation | musical director |
| Years active | 1907–1960s |
| Labels | RCA Victor; Columbia |
Al Goodman (August 12, 1890 – January 10, 1972) was a conductor, songwriter, stage composer, musical director, arranger, and pianist.
Goodman was born in Nikopol, Ukraine, and was a graduate of Baltimore City College and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. He worked as a musician in a nickelodeon and chorus boy in one of the Milton Aborn's operettas, Goodman was first introduced to musical comedy by the late Earl Carroll, who persuaded him to collaborate in producing his musical, So Long Letty.
The success, followed by the hit "Sinbad," which he produced with Al Jolson, led to positions as orchestra conductor for many Broadway productions including the highly successful Flyin’ High, The Student Prince, and Blossom Time. In all, during this period of his career, Goodman directed over 150 first-night performances and became one of the Great White Way's most popular conductors.[citation needed] He debuted as a musical director on Broadway with Canary Cottage (1917), and his final Broadway production was Hold on to Your Hats (1940).[1]
He was in such demand that it was not uncommon for him to conduct the orchestra of a show for the first few performances, and then hand the baton over to another while he prepared for a new production. In addition to his many assignments as one of RCA Victor's most talented conductors and arrangers, Goodman was kept busy directing the music for radio network shows.
Programs on which he worked included Al Goodman's Musical Album (1951-1953),[2] The Bob Hope Show,[2]: 47-48 The Family Hour,[2]: 113-114 The Fred Allen Show (1945-1949),[2]: 121-122 The Gulf Show,[2]: 141 Hit the Jackpot,[2]: 152 The Intimate Revue,[2]: 164 The James Melton Show,[2]: 171 Palmolive Beauty Box Theater (1935-1937),[2]: 264 The Prudential Family Hour,[2]: 276-277 Showboat,[2]: 303 Texaco Star Theater,[2]: 328-329 Your Hit Parade (1935-1938),[2]: 362 and The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air (1932),[2]: 364
On television, Goodman worked on Colgate Comedy Hour,[3] The Donald O'Connor Show,[3]: 276 Fireball Fun for All,[3]: 343 and Sound Off Time.[3]: 996
Goodman wrote some memorable songs such as "When Hearts Are Young", "Call of Love" and "Twilight". He also worked on several musicals such as The Band Wagon, Good News and Ziegfeld Follies.
Goodman died in New York City.
References
- ^ "Al Goodman". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
- ^ a b c d Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 199. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- Book: Broadway: An Encyclopedia, by Ken Bloom
External links
- http://www.playbill.com/person/detail/813/al-goodman
- Al Goodman at the Internet Broadway Database
- Al Goodman at IMDb
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