Subject: [removed] Digest V2003 #434
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Date: 12/5/2003 1:56 PM
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                            The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                              Volume 2003 : Issue 434
                         A Part of the [removed]!
                                 ISSN: 1533-9289


                                 Today's Topics:

  ADMINISTRIVIA: [removed]          [ Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed] ]
  John Reid/Lone Ranger                 [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
  Paul Temple website & log             [ "Phil Watson" <philwats@[removed] ]
  Radio Spirits at Tueday Morning       [ Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed]; ]
  Walter Tetley's Radio Credits         [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
  Widner's Favorite Story [removed]        [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
  Re: Paul Temple in Space              [ Jim Widner <widnerj@[removed]; ]
  Saving 16" transcriptions             [ "Harlan Zinck" <buster@[removed] ]
  bell telephone hour                   [ "Robert Angus" <rangus02@[removed]; ]
  The Bad Breath Problem                [ <fc90030@[removed]; ]
  Today in radio history -- weekend ed  [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
  Velocipede                            [ corganoid@[removed] ]
  Henry Brugsch's [removed]            [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]

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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:55:41 -0500
From: Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  ADMINISTRIVIA: [removed]

Folks;

   Ok, now I'm worried. Seems that Judy, Jimmy, and Paddy no sooner got the
Silver Star out of Wesley's tummy when Penelope Pelican snatched it up. If it
isn't one thing, it's another!

   But that aside, I wanted to let you know how the fundraiser disc promotion
went. For those who love statistics (and I only did the math because I _knew_
someone was going to ask!), I did not get the percentage response I had
hoped; I was hoping for 5% of the subscriber base, and as of now (including
the response at the Friends of Old-Time Radio Convention last October)
received just a smidge over 3% response.

   Don't get worried, [removed] to the extraordinary generosity of that
~3%, I actually _beat_ the target dollar figure for the OTR Digest/Nostalgia
Pages' share of the new servers/setup fees/etc. The extra has been placed in
the server fund I maintain to pay for the OTR share of server farm space
lease, bandwidth, and the other ongoing charges required to keep everything
running (mostly) smoothly. To all who have contributed through the Fundraiser
Disc sale, and all those who contribute throughout the year, my humble thanks!

   Speaking of that disc, I appreciate the many positive comments I received
on it. Some of you have pointed out some typos and other minor mistakes I
made on that disc, and quite a number of you have noted the one major
screw-up I made. Yes, folks, I _know_ "The Island" is an episode of Escape.
Heck, I'm the one who created the MP3 file, and I listened to the source
recording before making it, and the MP3 file after encoding it. I'd have to
be daft not to know it's an episode of Escape. So why is it listed as an
episode of Suspense?

   Beats the heck outta me.

   Even on the source disc that contains the AIFF file from which the MP3 was
compressed, I have, scribbled in my own hand, labeled it as Suspense. It
isn't, I _know_ it isn't, and heck if I know why Suspense got stuck in my
head. The very first email I ever got from Harry told me to get the name
right, and darnitall if I still haven't learned. (One way or another though,
I stand by the comment that it's a great episode.)

   So for all of you who very gently noted that I made the mistake while
being kind enough not to ask me if I suffered a head injury or something,
thanks.  ;)

   And if you don't understand what I'm talking about, check out:

[removed]

   ...to see the HTML files that are on the disc. The fundraiser is pretty
much successfully over, but I'll cheerfully send out any additional orders
that come in. (Although nothing's moving [removed]'s a snow day around here!)

   A quick reminder that Martin Grams, Jr. is being kind enough to run a
fundraiser of his own to benefit the OTR Digest/Nostalgia Pages server
[removed] out:

[removed]

   ...if you've been thinking about picking up one of his books for yourself
or for a Christmas gift for someone else, now's a great time to do it, since
for each book purchased through that web page, Martin will be making a
donation toward that server fund I mentioned earlier.

         Charlie

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:28:05 -0500
From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  John Reid/Lone Ranger

          As I recall (other OTR fans should correct me
if I'm wrong), but the way I heard it was that Dan
Reid and his brother John were both Texas Rangers.
While they and two more Rangers were travelling
one day, they were ambushed and everyone was
killed except for John who was just wounded.

           An Indian named Tonto found John Reid and
nursed him  back to health, subsequently becoming
his partner.  John vowed to protect the down trodden
and continue to seek justice wherever he went.

          I'm not sure, but have been told that John Reid
got the silver for his trademark bullets from a silver
mine he and his brother owned.  (Someone also said
he melted the silver badges from his fellow Rangers
and made bullets from them.)  Which is the accepted
answer?

          Dan Reid, I'm told, was the father of Britt Reid
(aka The Green Hornet) which would make John Reid
(aka The Lone Ranger) his uncle.

          Here's a brain teaser for everyone:

          Why did Britt Reid choose "The Green Hornet" as his
secret identity?

As always,

Kenneth Clarke

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 18:27:54 -0500
From: "Phil Watson" <philwats@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Paul Temple website & log

Regular poster David Rogers" <david_rogers@[removed]; asked

Does anybody know of any good websites related to Paul Temple?  In
particular I am looking for an episode log.

David, try [removed]
for Paul Temple and many other BBC detectives and drama series.

Regards from England
Phil

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:28:37 -0500
From: Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Radio Spirits at Tueday Morning

If there is/are Tuesday Morning outlets in Los Angeles area the latest
flier shows RS albums at half off starting
this Tuesday morning December 9th at 0700
Ed Kindred.

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:29:17 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Walter Tetley's Radio Credits
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I have just spent the afternoon reading a very enjoyable book about
radio, television and screen actor Walter Tetley.  Being a big fan of the
Rocky and Bullwinkle show ("Peabody here . . . and this is my boy
Sherman.  Say hello to everyone Sherman.") I myself have always known WHO
Walter Tetley was . . . but I only knew him by the name.  Nothing more.
In fact, barely any encyclopedias or books documented much of a biography
about Walter Tetley until now.

The book is entitled WALTER TETLEY: FOR CORN'S SAKE and was co-written by
Ben Ohmart and Charles Stumpf through Ben's BearManor Media Company.  The
photographs are numerous, the biography itself is actually an enjoyable
read (better than some books I've read recently that read like the
Encyclopedia Britannica) and a wonderful list of radio credits at the
back of the book.  Not since I read Gregory William Mank's DWIGHT FRYE
book have I actually enjoyed a biography about an actor.  This book comes
recommended.

It is available through BearManor Media, Box 750, Boalsburg, PA 16827 for
$[removed] plus postage.
Now if I can go and build my own WABAC machine . . . .

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:26:23 -0500
From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Widner's Favorite Story [removed]

Chalk up another winner for Jim Widner and his latest log, NBC Favorite
Story!  Thanks, Jim, for your fine research and another excellent log!

Ted Kneebone/1528 S. Grant [removed], SD 57401/605-226-3344
OTR: [removed]

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:26:56 -0500
From: Jim Widner <widnerj@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Re: Paul Temple in Space

At 05:24 PM 12/4/2003, David Rogers wrote:
Does anybody know of any good websites related to Paul Temple?  In
particular I am looking for an episode log.  Also a while ago somebody
mentioned a very good website dealing with Tom Corbett, however, I lost the
site from my favorites after I got my hard drive reformatted. So if anyone
can help [removed]

Though it is not well known, I thought I'd use this to remind people of my
searchable database of radio related links. Periodically, I scan the web
for radio related links as well as add those sent to me. A lot of time is
spent on trying to keep it up, though I have been neglectful of late due to
work pressures.

As to David's query, I typed in "Paul Temple" in my database and came up
with this one, which I know is good because I use it myself:

[removed]

On "Tom Corbett" I came up with this:

[removed]

Again the difference between my database and the standard search engines is
1. I only use radio-related links
2. I personally review them and provide some comment on the sites.

The links are: [removed];uid=default

I am always looking for more good ones and I know they are out there.
Finding the time is always the trick - no job, no web site.

Jim Widner
[removed]

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:30:01 -0500
From: "Harlan Zinck" <buster@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Saving 16" transcriptions

John DOrazio's post about finding and saving 16" transcriptions is important
and worthwhile. However, the fact is that [removed] of the folks on this list are
indeed looking for disks like these all the time. We know what they are, we
know how valuable their content can be, and we're always happy when we find
them.

Here's a thought, though: there are a lot of people out there who have no
idea what a transcription is or even that radio shows were recorded on disks
before tape came along. Many of these same people browse their local
classifieds, "Nickle Ad" shopper newspapers, and neighborhood thrift and
antique shops on a regular basis. When getting together for the holidays this
year, why not chat with your nearest and dearest and let them know you're
always on the look-out for such recordings? Then, as they go on their way
throughout the year, in the back of their minds they'll remember to keep an
eye out for radio recordings.

Remember that radio shows can be found in lots of different formats:

* The standard 16" disks, which stand out among other more common LPs thanks
to their massive size. These can be vinyl, lacquer, acetate, glass, paper,
cardboard, steel, or even bare aluminum.

* 7", 10", and 12" lacquer-coated aluminum disks, often containing shows
recorded for home listening by performers, producers, and such. The base
material can also be steel, cardboard, plastic, and even glass for wartime
recordings. Likewise, for early recordings, the grooves can be cut into solid
shiny silver aluminum with no coating at all.

* Spools of recording wire - thick heavy-as-lead reels of thin wire, usually
with brand names like Webcor or Silvertone

Radio disks usually have either hand-written or typed labels or no label at
all, though public service and syndicated recordings usually have pre-printed
labels.

Not all radio-related disks are rare. Public service shows and music library
disks with grooves like LP recordings are fairly common and, though some are
valuable, most are easy to find and of limited interest. However, its a
pretty safe bet that any radio recording bought for a buck or two can be
easily resold -- if only for that valuable paper sleeve!

Should your Uncle Max or Cousin Sally find some radio disks throughout the
year, post their "find" to the Digest. I'm sure one or more of the
subscribers here will get in touch with you and probably be willing to make a
deal.

Harlan Zinck

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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:37:08 -0500
From: "Robert Angus" <rangus02@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  bell telephone hour
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Can anybody help me with this one? In or about 1947, Bell Telephone produced a
film short documenting a rehearsal for The Bell Telephone Hour with Ezio Pinza
and Blanche Thebom as guests.  The program included the overture to Smetana's
Bartered Bride; a duet from Mozart's Don Giovanni, Miss Thebom singing the
famous soprano aria from Saint-Saens' Samson and Delila, and two songs by Ezio
Pinza---l'Ultima Canzone and a French song about a hunter.  What I'd like to
know is the exact broadcast date of the show and a complete listing of its
contents.

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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 00:15:02 -0500
From: <fc90030@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  The Bad Breath Problem

There's a famous story told of two famous Broadway stars and
The Bad Breath Problem.  During the early rehersals for the show,
"South Pacific," in 1949 Mary Martin discovered to her great
displeasure that Ezio Pinza the operatic basso-profundo who was
making his musical comedy debut in the show was very, very fond
of garlic.
It is rumored that he wasn't really that fond of garlic just unfond of
Miss Martin and chewed a clove or two of it just before going on
stage with her.
She threatened to pull out of the show and got her contract
rewritten to state that under no circumstance was Mr. Pinza to kiss
her during the show.
Josh Logan the director had planned on the finale of the show
being a duet between them of, "Some Enchanted Evening," with
them embracing and kissing for the final curtain.
She was adamate about her no kissing policy so he had to stage it
with them seated opposite one another at a table with the two
children between them and as the clincher at the end of the duet
they reached out across the table and dramaticly clasped hands.
The ending, (like the whole darn show) was a smash and a photo
of that hand clasping finale was used for years on the jacket of an
edition of the original cast album
I guess the moral isn't if you get lemons make lemonade but
rather if bad breath bothers you don't [removed] shake hands.

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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:03:34 -0500
From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
To: otrd <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Today in radio history -- weekend edition

 From Those Were The Days --

12/5

1936 - Bing Crosby took over as host of The Kraft Music Hall. Jimmy
Dorsey (who would later be host, himself) led the Kraft Orchestra.

1952 - Mutual broadcast The Green Hornet for the final time. The show
left the air after 15 years on Mutual, NBC and ABC.

12/6

1923 - The first presidential address to be carried on radio was
broadcast from Washington, DC. President Calvin Coolidge addressed a
joint session of the [removed] Congress.

12/7

1948 - NBC presented the Horace Heidt Youth Opportunity Program for the
first time. The talent show earned Dick Contino, an accordionist, the
$5,000 prize as the program's first national winner. Over the years
Heidt gave some big stars their big starts: Art Carney, Frankie Carle,
Gordon MacRae, the King Sisters, Alvino Rey, Ken Berry, Frank DeVol,
Dick Contino, Al Hirt, Fred Lowrey, Ronnie Kemper, Larry Cotton, Donna
and her Don Juans, Ollie O'Toole and many others.

1952 - My Little Margie, starring Gale Storm and Charles Farrell, made
its debut on CBS. The TV version of the popular show had begun on June
16, 1952. My Little Margie stayed on radio for three years.

Joe

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Visit my homepage:  [removed]~[removed]

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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:11:07 -0500
From: corganoid@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Velocipede

I was listening to part one of The Cinnamon Bear the other day came upon a
word that is entirely new to me.  Jimmy tells Judy that she's "too old for a
velocipede(sp?)"  [removed]'ll swallow my pride and ask it.  What the heck is
a velocipede?

I assume it is an antiquated word for [removed] what?  I pride myself
on having a pretty good vocabulary, but this one has me hung.

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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:59:00 -0500
From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Henry Brugsch's [removed]

I was saddened to learn of the death of Henry Brugsch.  He and I traded
several titles, including some BBC drama and science fiction.  Also, some
neat railroad sounds from US, UK, Germany, and Japan.

This is the URL for his website:

[removed]

It is intended for the blind and visually impaired, but from my short visit
to it, those without vision problems might enjoy some of the items as well.
I sampled the large type version of the KJV of the Holy Bible, and the
accompanying speech program.  Rest in peace, Henry, and thanks for the
excellent website.

Ted Kneebone/1528 S. Grant [removed], SD 57401/605-226-3344
OTR: [removed]

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