Fred Allen was a veteran of vaudeville before he hit Broadway and then radio. One of the touring shows of which Allen was a part of featured the work of a young musical director who would also go onto big things on Broadway. Richard Rogers's first successes came from his work with writing partner Lorenz Hart, writing musicals like A Connecticut Yankee, Babes in Arms, and Pal Joey. In 1940, Rodgers & Hart released a compilation album Smash Song Hits by Rodgers & Hart: a best-of song cycle of medleys performed by an assortment of guest singers.
Here is the discography surrounding Rodgers & Hart's debut album:
Smash Song Hits by Rodgers & Hart
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