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Mr. Flotsam and Mr. Jetsam

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Jetsam (whose real name is Malcolm McEachern) joined up with Flotsam (whose real name is B.C. Hilliam) in 1926. Since then they have been a very popular act on the halls and on the air. Jetsam - his is the bass voice - is an Australian who once toured with Dame Nellie Melba, and Flotsam, a Canadian, sings, plays the piano, and writes most of the songs. Jetsam came to England from America with a big reputation and he first appeared at Queen's Hall.

Contributors

Jetsam (Singer):
Malcolm McEachern
Flotsam (singer/pianist):
B.C. Hilliam
Source: Radio Times

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