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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2002 : Issue 154
A Part of the [removed]!
ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
1) The Green Hornet;; 2) Theodore St [ Derek Tague <derek@[removed]; ]
Shadow - Exit Music [ KENPILETIC@[removed] ]
A Date With Judy Radio Logs [ Trinapreston3@[removed] ]
The Aldrich Family [ "william mahan" <wmahan@[removed]; ]
Cassette Boxes [ lynn wagar <philcolynn@[removed]; ]
Classical music themes [ "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@attorneyro ]
Lackmann book at [removed] [ "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed] ]
"Mr. Keene, Tracer Of Lost Persons" [ Herb Harrison <herbop@[removed] ]
Today in radio history [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
Re: Vinton Hayworth [ hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed]; ]
re: radio days [ "Nathan Hutchins" <NathanOTR@hotmai ]
re: vic and sade [ norman flagg <nflagg@[removed]; ]
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:46:32 -0400
From: Derek Tague <derek@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 1) The Green Hornet;; 2) Theodore Sturgeon
Hi fellow OTRs--
POINT #1:
All this talk about the Green Hornet's theme music reminded me of a
somewhat apochryphal story Harry Fleetwood once told several years ago at
[removed]
It seems a young announcer with a beautiful voice received a job offer from
a classical music radio station upon graduating announcer-training-
school. There was, however one problem: the young announcer did not know the
first thing about either opera or classical music. But management decided he
had too magnificent a voice to let slip away, so the powers-that-be decided he
could learn as he went along.
One day, the young fellow announced on the air "That was selections from
'The Barber of Seville' by [removed]". After his shift that day, the
program director pulled him aside and explained that the hyphen situated
between the names "Rossini" and "Raspighi" meant that the piece was written by
Rossini, and arranged by Raspighi, further explaining that Raspighi was a
famed interpreter of the works of Rossini.
The next day, he announced "That was 'The Flight of the
Bumblebee'...written by Rimsky, and arranged by Korsakov!"
My all-time favourite joke is also about "The Barber of Seville" & it came
from an episode of "Duffy's Tavern," in which Archie decided to "class up the
jernt" by writing an opera. The Mad Russian--probably on loan from Eddie
Cantor--was hanging around and suggested Archie title his work-in-progress
"The Barber of Seville." When Archie protested "That's already been wrote
[sic]!", Jascha replies "A city the size of Seville, there's only one
barber?!" [This episode can be found on the Radio Spirits "Duffy's
Tavern--Volume One" six-cassette bookshelf edition.
POINT #2:
Does anybody out there know if the great science-fiction writer Theodore
Sturgeon ever wrote for radio, or if his printed works were ever adapted for
the radio?
Yours in the ether,
Derek Tague
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:46:50 -0400
From: KENPILETIC@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Shadow - Exit Music
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Hi Gang - April 24, 2002 - Wednesday - 4:26 PM cdt
In issues 152 and 153, Allen, Cynthia, and Tony presented some
questions about the music used on THE SHADOW. The Theme
questions were answered, but nobody mentioned the "Exit Music"
that was played on the Hammond at the end of the program.
The little "Fanfare" was composed by Elsie Thompson, who
played it while she was organist for the Shadow.
When Rosa Rio took over the console, she also played Thompson's
Fanfare. Rosa told me that it had no name.
It was played "to give the audience a lift" at the end of the broadcast.
Now you know the rest of the story.
Happy Taping - Ken Piletic -- Streamwood, Illinois
kenpiletic@[removed]
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:32:10 -0400
From: Trinapreston3@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: A Date With Judy Radio Logs
Can anyone tell me is there any existing logs for "A Date With Judy" and "Meet
Corliss Archer"? I haven't found any logs so far on both shows. Both shows
stayed
on the air over ten years and there is not much information that can be found
on both
shows. I read somewhere that, "A Date With Judy" had a television show in
the
early 1950s as did "Meet Corliss Archer". Nothing is found about "A Date with
Judy" TV show. I did find out that "Meet Corliss Archer " is available on
video. Do anyone remember "A Date With Judy" TV show? If you do, share your
memories or
any information you may have to my questions.
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:32:44 -0400
From: "william mahan" <wmahan@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: The Aldrich Family
TV sitcoms of the 50s are often criticized for their vanilla portrayal of
family life. Television learned the whitewash trick from radio. No show
was more squeaky clean than the Aldrich Family. At least Beaver had Eddie
Haskell. The toughest kid on the Aldrich Family was Homer's girlfriend
Agnes. Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk had voices as unique as Gale Gordon and
Harold Peary. Henry's oft repeated "Geee Whiz" and Homer's whiney
befuddlements created an image of two teens who were totally vulnerable,
completely non-threatening, and hilarious. House Jameson and Catherine Ross
played parents who were involved in their children's lives and could always
be depended on in a pinch. It's a good thing too because Henry and Homer
were too nerdy to survive without some serious help. On 5/5/49 Mrs. Norman
Vincent Peale appeared on the show and awarded it "our Annual Radio Citation
for High Quality in Content and Excellence in Production." She said it was
the third year in a row The Aldrich Family had won it.
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:49:55 -0400
From: lynn wagar <philcolynn@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Cassette Boxes
To give away for the price of 4th class postage-
Hard plastic cassette storage boxes. A couple 100 of
them. If interested drop me an e-mail. Thanks!!
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 03:09:10 -0400
From: "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Classical music themes
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:17:00 -0400
From: ""Cynthia \"ChibiBarako\""" <cvc@[removed];
I wonder if it was a variation on "public domain" (which has never
truly applied to classical music the same way anyway).
Of course it has. But most classical music is so old that it is out of
copyright now. But
more recently composed music is governed by the same rules as any other music.
--
A. Joseph Ross, [removed] [removed]
15 Court Square, Suite 210 lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2503 [removed]
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:31:13 -0400
From: "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed];
To: "OTR" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Lackmann book at [removed]
I said in the last digest:
FYI: Another radio book available at [removed]
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The Encyclopedia of American Radio (Updated Edition)
Lackmann, Ron Softcover Qty Avail: 11
Our Price: $[removed] You Save: $[removed] (50%)
Apparently some folks thought I was selling the book myself. I'm not. I
ordered one for myself (and at least one member of this group doesn't think
highly of the book, so potential buyers beware.)
I was merely passing on the info that the book was available at the website
[removed]
Maybe it's because I sold those Lone Ranger lunchboxes :))
Irene
IreneTH@[removed]
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:31:38 -0400
From: Herb Harrison <herbop@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: "Mr. Keene, Tracer Of Lost Persons"
We've been listening to the "Drama Hour" on radio at work, and one of my
coworkers asked me, "How come we never hear 'Mister Keene, Tracer Of Lost
Persons' ?"
Question: Are any copies of this program available on tape, broadcast, or
webcast, or are the episodes (if they exist) tied up in
copyright/restricted rights/private collection "limbo"?
Please don't spend a lot of time on this question; I'm just curious.
Thanks,
Herb Harrison
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:31:47 -0400
From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
To: otr-net <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Today in radio history
From Those Were The Days --
1938 - Your Family and Mine, a serial, was first broadcast.
Joe
--
Visit my home page:
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 10:42:07 -0400
From: hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Re: Vinton Hayworth
"Michael Hayde" posts Re: Vinton Hayworth
I recall Hayworth's work as General Schaefer on "Jeannie," and
also his two appearances as a judge on "Dragnet 1969." However, I was
greatly surprised to find him pitching the Buick commercials during "The
Berle-Buick Hour" in 1953. That strikes me as something of a comedown for a
fine actor.
Ooooh! Michael. A comedown? Nothing of the sort my friend.
I think I should set the record straight about any negative connotation to a
performer doing commercials. (That was some "Stupid" unwritten law back in
the 60's and 70's, and it was mostly practiced by "Movie Stars", and
undoubtedly promulgated by their agents). I could write page after page on
that subject. Just check out the big names that are doing commercials now.
(Pay particular attention the the "Voice Over's")
However, back in the 40's and 50's, I don't know of any radio actor that
would turn down a "payday", regardless of the assignment.
It's called putting food on the table. There is no way that actors could
afford to be "purists". it's not as if Vinton had people knocking down his
doors offering him parts on a whole host of programs. That is particularly
true of Radio Performers. There was incredible competition in the industry.
One worked, regardless of the assignment, and damn glad for the opportunity.
I agree that Vinton was a "fine actor". But he undoubtedly did a "fine job"
as a commercial announcer also. Other "fine actors" even specialized in dual
duty. Bud Collier and Dwight Weist are just two who come to mind. And as
far as OTR Actresses are concerned, you'd have to look long and hard to find
someone better than Jan Minor. I bet she was thrilled to have been picked to
do all the "Marge the Manicurist" TV commercials for Palmolive dishwashing
liquid. It had to have been one heck of an annuity for her. And, IMHO, She
was sensational in that part.
I even recall Vinton coming back and doing a small part on the "Archie" Show
long after he stopped performing in the major role of "Mr. Andrews".
It was only those ego ridden so called "stars" that ridiculed doing
commercials, thinking that it was beneath their "Dignity" or "Stature".
I'd hate to think it was a comedown for me to have specialized in Directing
TV Commercials for well over 20 years. ([removed] only once, when I
accepted the assignment to do the first "Man in a boat- Tidy-Bowl
commercials". :) I cried all the way to the bank! :)
I'm not beating up on you Michael. Honest! Obviously, you have negative
feeling about commercials. Can't say I blame you all that much. many of them
Stink, from the standpoint of concept and execution. But when they are
clever, funny, and well acted, many are little gems.
Just look at it this way. Sponsors are providing you with free
entertainment. Don't be too harsh on those people who, to make an honest
living in a highly competitive industry, accept some filthy lucre to do
commercials. Because that's still the only option for many, and one way to
survive in this business. If you wanna throw rocks, pick the advertising
agencies. They are a bigger target, and more deserving. :)
OK, I've put my soapbox away. Sorry if I sounded cross. The devil made me do
it. Just like he made me Direct Commercials. I bet if I offered you enough
money, you'd even do a commercial. Be Honest now! :) Name your price.
Oh yea! before I forget. Do you have any idea how many actors in films and
TV got their start, recognition, and "Big Break" by doing commercials. At
least two boatloads full.
Hal(Harlan)Stone
Jughead
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 10:44:43 -0400
From: "Nathan Hutchins" <NathanOTR@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: re: radio days
Thanks to all who offered info and recommendation on this movie. Although I
found out it is not on AMC as I thought but on a premium cable station, of
which I don't have access. But with all of the recommendations I got, I
think I will just buy a copy.
Nathan
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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 14:47:07 -0400
From: norman flagg <nflagg@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: re: vic and sade
For the definative source for all things V&S, I suggest you consider joining
"Friends of Vic and Sade" which will give you access to scripts, newsletters
and the loan of most, if not all tapes available.
Write: Barbara Schwarz
7232 N. Keystone Ave.
Lincolnwood IL. 60646 for membership info.
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