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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2002 : Issue 401
A Part of the [removed]!
ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
1939 visit to Canada [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
Mystery Novels in WSJ [ Kubelski@[removed] ]
Re: KEHE/KECA [ Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed] ]
Gunsmoke Farewell [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
Correct dates for Bradbury Thirteen? [ "Matthew Bullis" <MatthewBullis@run ]
Required listening for college stude [ Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@yahoo. ]
Potpourri [ JackBenny@[removed] ]
GODFREY MUSICIANS [ Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed]; ]
SOUND EFFECTS [ Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed]; ]
Bob Hastings [ JayHick@[removed] ]
MBS/Blue on 10/30/38 [ Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed] ]
War of the worlds-press conference [ jef olson <jefolson2000@[removed]; ]
Lenny Bruce on Arthur Godfrey's Tale [ "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed] ]
Godfrey Hair Sponsors [ "Russ Butler" <oldradio@[removed] ]
Cisco's Real Name [ "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@attorneyro ]
CBS Is There (You Are There) [ "Shawn A. Wells" <swells@[removed] ]
Today in radio history [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
Re: Pirate Broadcasters [ "Rodney w bowcock jr." <rodney-self ]
20 For 1 Trades [ Ron Vanover <vanoverr@[removed]; ]
Fascinating Web site [ Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]; ]
bowes Queen and linkletter [ vigor16@[removed] ]
[removed] [ "alanladdsr" <alanladdsr@[removed] ]
Jane Powell [ Dennis W Crow <DCrow3@[removed] ]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:15 +0000
From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 1939 visit to Canada
I read this article about the visit of England's royal
family and was a bit confused:
>>CBC Radio One's_This Morning_used the current royal
visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as an opportunity
to review radio coverage of the royal visit by King George VI and
Queen Elizabeth (no number, but eventually the Queen Mum)
in [removed];<
I was always under the impression that the present Queen
Mother's name was Mary. That's what I was told, at least. The
information could be incorrect.
On a recent PBS documentary about Queen Elizabeth II,
it was mentioned that she went on the radio to speak to citizens of
England about WW II. She looked like she was in her mid teens
at the time. Are recordings of these announcements available?
Kenneth Clarke
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:40 +0000
From: Kubelski@[removed]
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Mystery Novels in WSJ
Right after we launch into a discussion of Sam Spade, there is an article on
page W1 of today's Wall Street Journal covering the boom in value of vintage
detective novels, such as first editions of "the Big Sleep" and "It Walks by
Night" by radio favorite John Dickson Carr.
The articles mentions a number of characters (Nero Wolfe) and stories ("The
Murder of Roger Ackroyd") depicted on radio as well as authors who wrote for
radio like Carr.
Very interesting for some context on these great stories. As usual, the
WSJ's content is only for paying subscribers, but sometimes the Friday
edition stays on newsstands through the weekend, so you might be able to find
one.
Frankly, given the collecting impulse of many of our members, there probably
quite a few who will discover valuable editions in their back closets.
Sean Dougherty
Kubelski@[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:58 +0000
From: Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Re: KEHE/KECA
To furher clarify Russ Butler's comments , after taking over KEHE, KECA
became the NBC Blue affiliate for Los Angeles and moved to 790 on the AM
dial in 1941. KECA became KABC in about 1952 after having been purchased
by ABC in the late 40s or so and is still the principal ABC News/Talk
affiliate for Los Angeles
Eric Cooper
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:55:27 +0000
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Gunsmoke Farewell
I know this is probably on the web somewhere - and even worse, in a
McFarland book about Gunsmoke that I lent to someone and have yet to get it
back - but does anyone know the title to the Gunsmoke TV episode that
featured Chester, and the first episode in which Festus took over?
Reason being, the Western Channel on Satellite is playing the 150+ episodes
of Gunsmoke rarely aired in syndication, and if I am not mistaken, sometime
in November they are going to get to the episode that Chester "get out of
Dodge" and the one where Festus comes into the picture. I'd love to see
them (maybe even get them on tape if my schedule permits it).
Anyone help?
Martin
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:22:53 +0000
From: "Matthew Bullis" <MatthewBullis@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Correct dates for Bradbury Thirteen?
Hello, just wondering if anyone can give correct dates for the programs in
Bradbury Thirteen? The files I have say 1984 with specific dates ranging
from April to June of that year. I also have a file called Bradbury
Off-season radio show, and an interview with Ray Bradbury. Any info on
correcting these dates or filling in any info would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot.
Matthew
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:55:46 +0000
From: Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Required listening for college students
As I've mentioned in the past (y'all remember of [removed] don't you??) I
teach a college course about radio and American culture 1920-1960. I tinker
with it each year, and now I'm trying to put together 10 CDs of required
listening for the students. This doesn't preclude listening to excerpts of
various things in class, but these other 10-12 hours (approximately) would
be things they'd listen to _in their entirety_ on their own, outside of
class. 10, of course is an arbitrary number, but it's as good as any, I
suppose. So, anyway, I'm curious what people here think should be on the
CDs. Of course, they have to fit within the context of the course, and not
just be a greatest hits kind of list. What do you think students should
hear? Remember, excerpts can still be used in class, so don't worry about that.
Figure each CD can hold about 75-80 minutes. What should be on them? I'm
open to suggestions, Maybe I'll get no responses and I'll just figure it
out on my own. That's okay, too, I'll manage. I already have a preliminary
list. But I wouldn't object to a little input, and maybe some real
argument. What 10-plus hours of required listening can give a young person
a sense of the breadth and depth of America's experience with radio in its
first golden age?
Alan
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:13 +0000
From: JackBenny@[removed]
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Potpourri
1. Gene Twombley
With a tip of the electronic pen to Lynn Wagar (who included this
information in a Bea Benaderet article in the March 2002 Jack Benny Times),
Bea passed away on October 13, 1968. Gene Twombley died four days later.
In the last regular Jack Benny radio program (5/22/55), there is a running
gag about the sound effects man causing problems. Vocally, the part was
played by Mel Blanc. The part was referred to as "Twombley", which Jack
repeatedly yelled throughout the episode as crazy sound effects occurred.
2. Classical Music
I am very proud to live in a radio market that, as far as I know, has a top
station that is classical. KDFC, [removed] FM, is a commercial classical
station in San Francisco. I don't know the exact Arbitron classification
in which they made #1, but I do remember hearing about it. The problem
that I have is that I'm spoiled by public classical radio stations, and get
very annoyed when Rachmaninoff and Vaughn-Williams are separated by an
announcer yelling at me about some "GRIPPING EPISODE OF (series name) ON
(network) TONIGHT! DON'T FAIL TO MISS IT!" Yeah, [removed]*clicking over to
KABL, which plays big band music and standards*
3. Ruth Lyons
Just a note that Lyons wrote an autobiography called "Remember With
Me". One of those books on my shelf that I need to read some day. My
parents both grew up in Ohio, and remembered Lyons vividly. I've also
found some of the records she released of her gang (including Bob Braun)
singing Christmas songs written by her.
4. WJJD
When I saw these call letters, it reminded me of a funny thing that
happened last year. The Program Manager (and later President) of the first
radio station where I worked had become sort of "the father I never had"
over the years. I call him "Papa". When his brother died last year, I went
back to Michigan.
After the funeral, a big spread was laid out at a local church for the
family and friends. So we're there enjoying all this wonderful home-cooked
food, and I notice a little rock sitting on a piano across the room. On it
were the letters "WWJD". Papa still works in local radio/TV, so I leaned
over to him and said, "Hey, I don't remember those call letters. Is it a
new station?" He hadn't heard of it, either.
Imagine my laughter some time later when I found something that reminded me
that "WWJD" stands for "What Would Jesus Do?"
--
Laura Leff
President, IJBFC
[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:25 +0000
From: Sandy Singer
<sinatradj@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: GODFREY MUSICIANS
Wasn't Ludwig 'Von' Flato a member of the Godfrey band. He played piano
for Sinatra in 1945.
[removed]
A DATE WITH SINATRA
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:46 +0000
From: Sandy Singer
<sinatradj@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: SOUND EFFECTS
A few days ago we were discussing sound effects and Foley artists.
Here's a picture of a sound effects able from our Radio Archives ET Label
page:
[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:20 +0000
From:
JayHick@[removed]
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Bob Hastings
I just got off the phone with Bob. He sounded upbeat. He is home,
recouperating from his accident. It will be a slow process. He sent his
best to everyone. Jay
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:36 +0000
From: Eric J Cooper
<ejcooper2002@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: MBS/Blue on 10/30/38
I know this was brought up one or two years ago on the OTR Digest, but I
have forgotten the answer. What were MBS and NBC Blue airing at 8pm EST
on October 30th, 1938?
Thanks VERY Much for the answer :)
Eric Cooper
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:11 +0000
From: jef olson
<jefolson2000@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: War of the worlds-press conference
Hello friends-I'm Back!
I'm looking for the TEXT (printed transcript) of the
"morning after" press conference Oct., 31, 1938. Does
any one know where I can find this on the WWW, or if
any of you have it-please email it to me. I would be
most appreciative. I'm "dramatizing " the newpaper
stories of the panic-but can seem to find the press
conference in its entireity-though i know it was
filmed. Thank you all.
(Barbara-lost your email addy! Say hi to Bob!)
Jef Olson- West Coast Radio Theater (WCRT)
Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More
[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:58:44 +0000
From: "Jerry Haendiges"
<Jerry@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Lenny Bruce on Arthur Godfrey's Talent
Scouts
Hi Friends,
Lee commented:
> Sandy Singer accurately pointed out that the "Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts"
> program did air Lenny Bruce. His bit was obviously totally unlike that for
> which he ultimately became infamous. It was a screamingly funny and
> ingenious bit of mimicry and humorous dialogue.
Just coincidently I will be airing that particular program on my Same Time,
Same Station radio broadcast beginning this Sunday. Lee is absolutely
correct. This shows the great talent of Lenny Bruce before he lost control
because of drugs and fame. In addition to the radio stations broadcasting
our programs, you may also hear it on the Web by going to my Old Tyme Radio
Network at
[removed] and clicking on the current
week's broadcast date.
If you'd like to subscribe to our Same Time, Same Station email list, you
will get prior schedules of the broadcasts along with weekly CD and cassette
specials at very good prices and other stuff. Among those for this coming
week are the Arthur Godfrey programs and we continue to sell "The Twilight
Zone" radio series at reduced prices. To subscribe, you may go to
[removed]#subscribe or just send me an
email requesting that you be added.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to
contact me.
Jerry Haendiges
<Jerry@[removed];
[removed] The Vintage Radio Place
[removed] The Olde Tyme Radio Network
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:58:57 +0000
From: "Russ Butler"
<oldradio@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Godfrey Hair Sponsors
I seem to remember that there was a shampoo product that
Mr. G was advertising (and the brand name escapes me.) Prell or V-O
Shampoos come to mind, or some other "silky, satin sheen" product. I have
this image of someone's hair being shown in a froth of lather - could it
have been a cast member in a print ad? TV ad? Hmmmm. Maybe it was Mary
Martin endorsing and demonstrating the shampoo she used nightly to "wash
that man out of her hair" on that South Pacific island.
Then there was the famous "Toni Home Permanent" with the eloquent voiced
announcer, Tony Marvin who was the perfectly-named "Tony" for Arthur's
enunciation of the sponsor's product name. He could make it sing! The CBS
salesman had a natural tie-in for the advertiser which could only make the
brand more memorable. A home permanent in a box, what a pungent odor idea!
It will be interesting to see what Mr. Munsick comes up with in his complete
list of radio and TV sponsors, besides Lipton, Glass Wax, Chesterfield and
Toni.
Russ Butler
oldradio@[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:59:23 +0000
From: "A. Joseph Ross"
<lawyer@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Cisco's Real Name
> Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 23:21:20 +0000
> From:
Gsgreger@[removed]
> The only time I've heard Cisco identify himself is in the 20th Century-Fox
> film series starring Cesar Romero. Are you ready for his impressive
> "handle" as stated in the 1939 film, "The Cisco Kid and the Lady" ?
>
> GONZALES SEBASTIAN RODRIGO DON JUAN CHEQUELO.
Funny, I thought Cisco's real name was Juan Reed!
;->
--
A. Joseph Ross, [removed] [removed]
15 Court Square, Suite 210
lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2503
[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 10:00:27 +0000
From: "Shawn A. Wells"
<swells@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: CBS Is There (You Are There)
James asked last time,
> I have, for some time, been looking for
> CBS You Are There programs which, apparently, are very rare.
These are not all that rare, unless you are trying to locate the
un-circulated ones. There are roughly 60+ or so original shows, that I
worked on about a year ago. Not only do I have them available, but there
also available on cassette at, (Radio Memories)
[removed] or Jerry has
them in about half a dozen various formats at
[removed] :-)
Anyway, I hope that this helps.
Shawn A. Wells
The Old Time Radio Shop
[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:59:33 +0000
From: Joe Mackey
<joemackey108@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Today in radio history
>From Those Were The Days --
1937 - The longest-running detective show on radio debuted. Mr. Keen,
Tracer of Lost Persons lasted until 1955. Three different actors played
the title role, Bennett Kilpack was Mr. Keen the longest, and Arthur
Hughes saw the final show. Phil Clark also played the part. There were
many more than three sponsors -- Anacin, Kolynos toothpaste, BiSoDol
antacid mints, Hill's cold tablets, Heet liniment, Dentyne, Aerowax, RCA
Victor and Chesterfield cigarettes. Some are long gone, some are still
around, some don't advertise on radio anymore, and some are not allowed
to.
Joe
--
Visit my home page:
[removed]~[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:38 +0000
From: "Rodney w bowcock jr."
<rodney-selfhelpbikeco@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Re: Pirate Broadcasters
>>You're happy that people are violating Federal law, and possibly
interfering
>>with legitimate broadcasting as well?
While this has gotten off topic quite a bit, I'll say that I'm glad that
someone cares enough about the deplorable state of radio today to break
the law simply because they care about the programming. My beef isn't
with NPR nearly as much as it's with ClearChannel Communications who have
destroyed what little was left of radio by creating networks of
cookie-cutter stations.
rodney (who's local NPR affiliate airs 15 hours of OTR a week)
Past Tense Productions
Carrying Old Radio related films, and
Hal Roach shorts, for $7 per tape.
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:46 +0000
From: Ron Vanover
<vanoverr@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 20 For 1 Trades
For any who missed my invitation last month, I'd like to invite you to visit
my new website designed for OTR enthusiasts and traders. I'm currently
offering 20 for 1; 10 for 1; and 2 for 1 trades for selected programs. My
address is
[removed].
I hope you're able to stop by soon!
Ron Vanover
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:24 +0000
From: Jim Widner
<jwidner@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Fascinating Web site
Recently, I came across a fascinating web site that is produced by the
Chicago Historical Society and is titled "Studs Terkel: Conversations with
America."
Terkel had a radio program that ran on WFMT from 1952 to 1997 which
consisted of interviews with various celebrities and non-celebrities in the
art, political, social and literary world. A number of realaudio clips from
these interviews as well as research interviews for all of his books can be
heard on this web site. Two that I have found so far that specifically
detail radio are actually Terkel reading from one of his books about his
career as a radio actor in the forties. But there are other fascinating
interviews with people who experienced the "Hard Times," "Division Street,"
"The Good War" etc.
The web site is
[removed]
The two radio reminiscences are on the page
[removed]. Look for "Book 3, Chapter 1"
Jim Widner
jwidner@[removed]
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:02 +0000
From:
vigor16@[removed]
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: bowes Queen and linkletter
Hi,
I have an interest in looking for programsfeaturing the following:
1. Does anybody know how many Major Bowe' s amatuer hours are out there
in circulation?
2. I understand that the quiz show "Queen for a day" was originally a
radio program. Is that true? what are the details about it? Are there
any in circulation?
3. I am looking for anything featuring Art Linkletter. Except for a few
POF shows, I haven't seen anything at all about him. Have we just
forgotten a great talent already? Is there any recordings of his work
out there? How about a bio in video or audio?
that's it,
Deric M.
Radio is still fun
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:22 +0000
From: "alanladdsr"
<alanladdsr@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: [removed]
Am looking for this BBC series from 1947-1953. [removed] was a cop show with a
catch phrase "Oh, my Sunday helmet." My wife is a British subject and
remembers it fondly.
Phil, from Liverpool, if you are reading, I've lost your email address.
Would love to surprise spouse with the show.
Thanks
Don Frey
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:31 +0000
From: Dennis W Crow
<DCrow3@[removed];
To:
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Jane Powell
Did you catch forties and fifties MGM musical star, Jane Powell , in LAW
AND ORDER:SVU last night? She had the featured role of an abuzed
Alzheimers' patient.
What a great film career she had! The radio connection is Uncle Nate's
"Stars of Tomorrow," a Portland, Oregon staple of the late forties and
early fifties. Heard every Saturday morning, Uncle Nate was sponsored by
Star Furniture. Jane Powell started out as Suzanne Burce and was
"discovered" by Uncle Nate in one of his talent contests.
Portlanders are justly proud of her.
Dennis Crow
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