Subject: [removed] Digest V2005 #371
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Date: 12/1/2005 10:18 PM
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                            The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                              Volume 2005 : Issue 371
                         A Part of the [removed]!
                             [removed]
                                 ISSN: 1533-9289


                                 Today's Topics:

  Gotham Radio Players in FRONTIER GEN  [ StevenL751@[removed] ]
  TV Repair                             [ BH <radiobill@[removed]; ]
  12-1 births/deaths                    [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
  Re: Lifebouy on the radio             [ Dixonhayes@[removed] ]
  Satellite Media OTR discs             [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
  The Eternal Light                     [ Jeff Weaver <jweaver@[removed]; ]
  Lifebuoy and Bob Burns                [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
  "That's all (there?) Folks (?)"       [ Wich2@[removed] ]
  The Buckaroos                         [ udmacon@[removed] ]
  Basil Rathbone on Radio               [ [removed]@[removed] ]
  radio repair                          [ "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed] ]
  Re: Radio and TV Repair               [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
  In today's News                       [ seandd@[removed] ]
  Re: Wyllis Cooper and Christmas Caro  [ Brent Pellegrini <brentpl@rocketmai ]

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Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:23:53 -0500
From: StevenL751@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Gotham Radio Players in FRONTIER GENTLEMAN
 this Sunday

"In Missouri, I saw a thousand people  come to witness a living man's
funeral."

The Gotham Radio Players are  proud to present a recreation of an episode
from the adult western series,  FRONTIER GENTLEMAN.

"Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death  in the West.  As a
reporter for the London Times, he writes his colorful  and unusual stories.
But
as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part  of the violent years in the
new territories."

This past October the  Gotham Radio Players had the great pleasure of working
with actor Simon Jones at  the 30th annual Friends of Old-Time Radio
Convention.  Simon is a familiar  face in film, television, and on stage, but
he is
perhaps best known for  creating the part of "Arthur Dent" in both the radio
and
TV versions of "The  Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy".  Simon joined us to
play the title role  of [removed] Kendall, FRONTIER GENTLEMAN, in the classic 1958
episode  "Holiday".

"Prior to the war between the states, Cole Williams and his  band of Missouri
irregulars terrorized Kansas.  He was reported to be  mortally wounded in his
last monstrous raid, but his body was never found.   So when I heard that a
man said to be Cole Williams was dying in the river town  of Batesville,
Missouri, I traveled 300 miles in 4 days in the chance that I  might get to
talk to
him."

A live recording of our 30-minute convention  performance can be heard as
part of this Sunday's "Golden Age of Radio"  program.

"The Golden Age of Radio"
Sunday, December 4
7:00 -  9:00 PM (Eastern US)
WBAI, [removed] FM in the NYC area

The program can  also be heard "live" over the internet at
[removed], and you can  listen to an archive of the broadcast at
WBAI's website for
about 2 weeks  afterwards.

Also, at the Friends of Old-Time Radio Convention, I  conducted an interview
with Simon about his experiences working with Douglas  Adams and the creation
of both the original and recent radio series of "The  Hitch-Hiker's Guide to
the Galaxy".  You can listen to this 45-minute  interview on the web at
[removed] .

Steve Lewis
director,  Gotham Radio Players

The mission of the Gotham Radio Players is to bring  new productions of
classic radio programs of the 1930's, 40's and 50's to the  airwaves of the
new
millennium, as well as showcase original scripts written by  the emerging
audio
dramatists of today. The Gotham Radio Players are featured  regularly in live
performances on WBAI-FM, which are rebroadcast on other radio  stations across
the country, and can be heard worldwide via the internet.   We also appear
annually at the "Friends of Old Time Radio" Convention, and at  other
performances in the NYC metropolitan area.

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 01:45:28 -0500
From: BH <radiobill@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  TV Repair

Jim Harmon wrote:

"Besides this plain cabinet, it has no automatic
degausser.   Every so often, you have to click this manual degausser button to
clarify the color.  I was not overwhelmed by the amount of
work involved.

This reminds me of the story of the fellow in the department store
waiting while his wife shopped. He wondered over to the appliance
department and sat down to watch a bit of tv. A salesman came over and
tried to interest him in a new television set. The fellow wasn't
interested, said his old tv worked just fine. "But with one of these new
tv's with the new remote feature, you won't even have to get up to
change the channel", said the salesman. "Look", says the fellow, "it
will be a cold day in you-know-where when I am so lazy I can't tell my
wife to get up and change the channel".

Bill H.

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:45:20 -0500
From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: Olde Tyme Radio List <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  12-1 births/deaths

December 1st births

12-01-1886 - Rex Stout - Noblesville, IN - d. 10-27-1975
author: Creator of Rex Stout; Debunker of Axis Propaganda "Our Secret Weapon"
12-01-1896 - Ethel Shutta - New York, NY - d. 2-5-1976
singer-comedienne: "Jack Benny Program"
12-01-1896 - Ray Henderson - Buffalo, NY - d. 12-31-1970
composer: "Music for Millions"; "Cue Magazine Salutes ASCAP"
12-01-1898 - Cyril Ritchard - Syndey, Australia - d. 12-18-1977
actor: "Best Plays"; "United States Steel Hour"; "NBC Star Playhouse"
12-01-1899 - Tom Shirley - Chicago, IL - d. 1-24-1962
actor, announcer: Sam Aldrich "Aldrich Family"; Advs. of the Thin Man"
12-01-1910 - Alicia Markova - London, England - d. 12-2-2004
ballerina: BBC Interview
12-01-1911 - Walter Alston - Venice, OH - d. 10-1-1984
baseball manager: "Tops In Sports"
12-01-1913 - Mary Martin - Weatherford, TX - d. 11-3-1990
singer: "Lifebuoy Health Soap Program"; "Good News of 1940"; "Kraft Music Hall"
12-01-1915 - Johnny Johnston - St. Louis, MO - d. 1-6-1996
singer: "Rhapsody in Rhythm"; "Club Matinee"; "Duffy's Tavern"; "Breakfast
Club"
12-01-1917 - William Tracy - Pittsburgh, PA - d. 6-18-1967
actor: Roosty "Roosty of the AAF"
12-01-1918 - Thomas Hayward - Kansas City, MO - d. 2-1-1995
singer: "Serenade to America"; "Name Speaks"
12-01-1920 - Mary Wells - Omaha, NE - d. 8-14-2000
actress: "John Steele, Adventurer"
12-01-1939 - Dianne Lennon - Los Angeles, CA
singer: (The Lennon Sisters) "Music on Deck"; "Voices of Vista"; "Guest Sta

December 1st deaths

02-03-1895 - Nick Kenny - Astoria, NY - d. 12-1-1975
columnist, songwriter: Reader of inspirational verse
03-17-1910 - Molly Weir - Glasgow, Scotland - d. 12-1-2004
actress: Tattie McIntosh "It's That Man Again"; Aggie "Life with the Lyons"
05-21-1901 - Horace Heidt - Alameda, CA - d. 12-1-1986
bandleader: "Horace Heidt Brigadiers"; "Pot o' Gold"; "Treasure Chest"
06-09-1908 - Robert Cummings - Joplin, MO - d. 12-1-1990
actor: David Adair "Those We Love"; "Cavalcade of America"
08-24-1896 - Phil Baker - Philadelphia, PA - d. 12-1-1963
comedian, emcee: "Honolulu Bound"; "Take It or Leave It"
08-27-1925 - Carter Stanley - Stratton, VA - d. 12-1-1966
bluegrass singer: (The Stanley Brothers) "Farm and Fun Program"
09-16-1925 - Charlie Byrd - Chuckatuck, VA - d. 12-1-1999
jazz guitarist: "Voices of Vista"
--
Ron Sayles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:45:54 -0500
From: Dixonhayes@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Re: Lifebouy on the radio
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In a message dated 11/30/05 2:06:40 PM Central Standard Time,
[removed]@[removed] writes:

-- Did Lifebuoy Soap sponsor radio shows?

Lifebuoy was a heavy radio advertiser.  They sponsored Al Jolson's radio show
in the 1930s and later advertised on "Big Town" and "The Amos 'n' Andy Show"
(during A&A's Rinso years, Lifebuoy usually had the final commercial).   The
one I have in an old "Big Town" episode had the famous "Beeeee-yooooooooo!"
foghorn that's a hoot.

Dixon

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:46:48 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Satellite Media OTR discs

In answer to a number of queries, our own Fred Berney of Satellite Media has
agreed to film the events at [removed] this September.  Those of who who have
been asking if he was going to do so can breath easy now.  Fred and Ellen is
also responsible for filming and offering the events of FOTR for at least
the past three years and their experience is exceeds excellence.

Fred will be filming all of the panels, presentations and recreations, but
no events where old-time films are being introduced.  I am not sure what the
package cost would be or the cost for individual discs as not all of the
events are schedule yet, but I am sure they will be as affordable as FOTR.
For a list of the schedule of events, go to
[removed]

Once Fred gets an order form made for the convention (which will be a while
as events are still being planned), orders can be made through Fred.  Fred
is the only person selling the discs, so you'll have to purchase from
Satellite Media direct.

Added to the line-up is Neil Ellis, who will be doing a talk about JFK
Assassination coverage on TV and radio, and will be playing audio recordings
from his personal collection.

Bill McMahon will be offering a presentation about old time radio premiums
and collectables.

Michael Hayde will be offering a presentation about the history of the Grand
Ol' Opry.

and the Radio-Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland
([removed]) will be featuring a huge display of Captain
Video memorabilia including a 1950s TV set that will actually be playing
episodes of CAPTAIN VIDEO on the screen!

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:58:04 -0500
From: Jeff Weaver <jweaver@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  The Eternal Light

Does anyone know where I can obtain mp3 copies of the Eternal Light
and Family Skeleton. I have been looking for these shows for years
and have found only one episode of The Eternal Light. Thanks, Jeffrey

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:41:35 -0500
From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Lifebuoy and Bob Burns

Lifebuoy soap also sponsored the Bob ("Bazooka") Burns, the Arkansas
Traveler show.

And Lifebuoy did smell bad.  We didn't use it much around our house.  We
were a grimy lot and often used Lava.  Haven't bought any Lifebuoy for a
long time.  Wonder if it still smells bad?

And Mother used Fels-Naptha shredded into her manual Maytag washing machine.
That smelled strong, too, but it smelled sort of clean.

The Burns show usually had a little playlet, and he often commented on
wartime topics like rationing, recycling stuff, war bond drives -- stuff
like that.  And he did play his bazooka sometimes.

Ted Kneebone.  OTR website:  [removed]
Democrats: [removed]
1528 S. Grant St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 / Phone: 605-226-3344

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:41:51 -0500
From: Wich2@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  "That's all (there?) Folks (?)"

From: "Michael J. Hayde"  <michaelhayde@[removed];
Subject:  Re: Question about "The  Mouse that Jack
Built" DVD

Dear Michael-

Do you know if the  current DVD sets contain UNCUT/UNDUBBED prints?

The Turner folks have  made a great many "political correctness" changes to
the classic Warner's toons,  in the editions that they broadcast on their
cable
 venues.

Best,
-Craig

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:24:50 -0500
From: udmacon@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  The Buckaroos
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 "The Buckaroos, a Country-Western music show.  Also probably local
to the same region

They were Syracuse broadcasters over WOLF. The leader, Wayne Schramm, went on
to own and operate the Ozark Inn in Delphi Falls, NY after local live radio
died.

BILL KNOWLTON, "Bluegrass Ramble," Sundays: 9 [removed] Midnight, WCNY ([removed])
Syracuse, WUNY ([removed]) Utica, WJNY ([removed]) Watertown NY, and [removed] on
the web. Since 1973!

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:34:30 -0500
From: [removed]@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Basil Rathbone on Radio

Scott Lord asked for a listing of non Sherlock Holmes broadcdasts by Basil
Rathbone.
This is the site I use as a reference.

[removed]

Paul Urbahns
Radcliff, KY

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 16:49:56 -0500
From: "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  radio repair

I appreciate Dr Biel's pointed comments on radio manuals and the
Atwater-Kent 'secret codes.'  It might be of some historical interest that
the memories die hard; I heard a lot a lot of bitterness on the subject from
old TV repairmen during the early 1970's.  The same was true regarding the
distribution of factory manuals in the early days.

I don't know why Mark does not like the colored stripe markings.  They are
easy to decode and are MUCH easier to see than printed numbers and letters.
The stripes go all around the part so you do not have to twist it around to
read like you would if there were numbers.

Oh, they're swell.  If a resistor burns out, it burns out at the
most-significant stripe.  A brown-black-red-silver resistor is 1000 ohms
with a ten percent tolerance: 1, 0, x 100, 10%.  When it burns out, you've
got a 1, nothing, x nothing, 10% resistor.

Or, better yet, the red will burn to a nice brown, and a brown to a handsome
jet black, either over time or from the overheated enviroment provided by
the tubes.

And there were and are manufacturers whose brown looks like purple and whose
red looks like orange.  There are standard colors that are supposed to be
followed, but sometimes aren't.

And some men are color-blind.

Color codes are, hooray, being supplanted by laser-etched numbers near the
leads, which stay cool even when the resistor overheats.

There were crooks in radio repair then, as now, but much of the problem was
incompetence: at one time, you could fake your way through a lot of
electronics repair by replacing tubes and cleaning switches.

The business became totally untenable about 1990; the WWII veterans trained
in radio and radar by Uncle Sam had long since retired or died, and their
kids weren't interested in a business turned profitless by precipitous drops
in the cost of replacement sets.  I got out before that; teaching was easier
work.

Formal electronics training predates broadcast radio somewhat: National
Radio Institute started in Washington, DC in 1914.  It says so on my
diploma.  But NRI shut down years ago.

M Kinsler
512 E Mulberry St. Lancaster, Ohio USA 43130 740-687-6368
[removed]

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 17:31:53 -0500
From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
To: otrd <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Re: Radio and TV Repair

   While I never repaired either a radio or tv (I could take them apart,
but getting back together was the difficult part) I had to give away a
perfectly good 20 something year old tv in the early '90s because the
vertical hold tube was no longer made and I had gotten the last one in
town a couple of years before.  Those things seemed to burn out all the
time.
   Joe

--
Visit my home page:  [removed]~[removed]

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:40:50 -0500
From: seandd@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  In today's News

We have a feature on the history of vaudeville from the San Jose Mercury News:

[removed]

and more coverage of Laura Leff's Jack Benny on the 39-cent stamp campaign from The Boston Phoenix.

[removed]

Sean Dougherty
SeanDD@[removed]

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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:00:44 -0500
From: Brent Pellegrini <brentpl@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Re: Wyllis Cooper and Christmas Carol records

Someone some time ago inquired about this. I said I had a copy
but I didn't know where it was. I've located it. Who was it
who inquired?
Brent

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