Norman Long Pianist BBC Radio Comedian Old Hand Signed Photo

PFAS194 This is an antique 5.5" x 3.5" hand signed photo for Norman Long famous music hall pianist and comedian who has personally signed the souvenir and written on the reverse of the card for the fan too (see image 2) with a couple of places to allow but very good condition indeed and please see both scans for your full examination.

Norman Stuart Long (26 March 1893 10 January 1951) was an English singer, pianist and comic entertainer, who was one of the earliest stars of BBC Radio.

He made his first radio appearance in November 1922, on the 2LO station set up by the newly-established British Broadcasting CompanyHis billing was soon changed to "A song, a joke, and a piano" when it was realised that a smile could not be conveyed over radio,[ and he described himself as "Norman Long - all teeth and trousers".

With his "non-stop patter" as well as his skills as a singer and pianist, he remained a popular radio entertainer over the next 25 years. From 1925 he also made recordings of his own comic songs, mostly released on the Columbia label. These included such titles as "Back I Went to the Ministry of Labour", "Why Is the Bacon So Tough?", and "Never Have a Bath with Your Wristwatch On".