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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2002 : Issue 272
A Part of the [removed]!
ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
Where Am I? [ Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed] ]
Roy Rowan [ ArtsMilitaria@[removed] (Arthur Fun ]
Sleep no more [ "glen schroeder" <gschroeder10@char ]
Magic [ "Jackie Lannin" <jackquack@[removed] ]
Buildings shaped liked [removed] an [ John Mayer <mayer@[removed]; ]
Are Radio Networks Doomed? [ bourdase@[removed] (Mike Paraniuk) ]
Re: New Book From Jim Cox [ "Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed]; ]
Frontier Gentleman [ Jim Kitchen <jkitchen@[removed]; ]
re: "pining away" for the World News [ "Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed]; ]
Birthday Shows [ Lennell Herbert-Marshall <HerMars@e ]
Re: Stan Freberg [ Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@yahoo. ]
Richard Rogue on Bandwagon Mysteries [ Ga6string@[removed] ]
Today in radio history [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 13:37:56 -0400
From: Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Where Am I?
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Chet Norris <cien@[removed]; wrote:
conrad binyon hasn't been heard from on here for quite [removed]
Hey, Chet
Thanks for the concern. I really appreciate it.
I'm still here perusing the Digest and wondering if at the prompting of
some participant's query my memory of a specific experience can add
anything of note to contribute. I recently upgraded my confuser and so
I'm spending a bit of time learning how to work the darn thing all over again!
Can you imagine what the plots of some of the OTR shows could have been
if the technology had been then available ,.and of what we now know about
how this darn things work?.
For starters an old familiar sign off could have been.
"Yours truly, dubyou, dubyou,dubyou Johnny Dollar dot com."
I'm sure some of the imaginative minds here in the
digest could come up with some real hum dingers.
CAB
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Conrad A. Binyon
Encino, CA
Home of the Stars who loved Ranches and Farms
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:09:29 -0400
From: ArtsMilitaria@[removed] (Arthur Funk)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Roy Rowan
Two or three years ago my wife and I were watching one of those awards
shows that have become ubiquitous on television these days. At the
conclusion of the closing announcements, the announcer said: "This is
Roy Rowan speaking." I had just recently finished listening to some
YTJD and so hearing his voice and name really grabbed my attention. I
was glad to know that he was still active. Unfortunately, I recall
reading his obituary only shortly thereafter.
Regards to all,
Art Funk
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:42:32 -0400
From: "glen schroeder" <gschroeder10@[removed];
To: "otr" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Sleep no more
Hi list.
I remember the program Sleep No More that some mentioned. I'm sorry I forget
who it was. It was on whe n I was about ten years old which would have
been
in about 1957. It was on Wednesday nights after X Minus One at 8:30 central
time. Our NBC station in Milwaukee (WTMJ) didn't carry the show but I
listened to it on WMAQ in Chicago. And I think it was on every week. The
story that still sticks in my mind, and they were all pretty scary, was
about a man that was buried alive. Scared the heck out of this ten year old.
Hope this helps.
Love dis list
Glen Schroeder
Madison WI
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 15:05:49 -0400
From: "Jackie Lannin" <jackquack@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Magic
Hello OTR,
I really enjoy this list and learn a lot from it. I am a teacher and am
doing a science camp about magic and the history of magic.
My question to all you experts is to inquire if there were any radio
stories or biographies of magicians on radio at one time or other. I know
that magic is a very visual entertainment, but magicians had strong media
personalities and connection with their public.
Any info appreciated- thanks very much for all the history I learn on this
site-
Jackie jackquack@[removed]
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 15:43:11 -0400
From: John Mayer <mayer@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Buildings shaped liked [removed] and apples
George Aust <austhaus1@[removed]; remarks,
Dennis Crow wondered if his mind was playing tricks on him when he
remembered the orange shaped orange juice stands that used to dot the
California highways.
I gather there were a number of these novelty commercial buildings before and
after WW II. If you've seen the very entertaining movie _The Rocketeer_ (for
which movie they managed to bring Rondo Hatten back from the dead for one
more role; OTR fans are sure to enjoy this film) you will recall the diner in
the shape of a bulldog. New building materials and techniques allowed
builders to indulge in all sorts of whimsies that no architect would dare
undertake today, for fear of not being considered a "serious" designer. Too
bad; these amusing structures have now been replaced with drab strip malls.
The only one remaining near Knoxville is a former gas station in the shape of
an airplane, complete with propellor. One of the plane's wing sheltered the
attendant while he pumped your gas, checked your tire presssure and oil
level, and cleaned your windshield. Surprisingly, no one's ever gotten around
to tearing the old structure down. I believe it to be the only significant
piece of architecture in North Knox County.
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:26:54 -0400
From: bourdase@[removed] (Mike Paraniuk)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Are Radio Networks Doomed?
Hi Chris Chandler and List. I enjoyed reading your post about the future
of the networks. With Clear Channel owning or programming 1200 stations,
they could easily produce the news for themselves. The traditional radio
network would become obsolete for CC. Even the people at CBS Radio have
complained about clearance problems at their own O&Os. I just wanted to
make three points for clarification. 1)WHAS did switch back to CBS in
1971. They were not affiliated continuously with ABC since 1963. 2) My
posting about Randy preferring ABC was not silly. The reasons he gave
(which I posted) was written up in the Cincinnati Enquirer many years
ago when he was with Jacor and had just bought WLW. But I agree with you
once Paul Harvey dies or retires, ABC will be in big trouble. 3) I knew
about ABC's three networks. I listened to all three of them from the
beginning when the split occurred. In fact, if memory serves me from the
1960's, was there not a fourth ABC Radio Network devoted to FM stations?
CBS chose not to go the multiple network route because they are very
strong about exclusivity for their affils. Other than these three
points, your posting about the future of the traditional networks was
very astute. [removed] Mike
+ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The sufferings in the world are compensated. Do not be [removed] is
one who watches over [removed] LUGOSI
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:21:22 -0400
From: "Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: New Book From Jim Cox
In autumn 2002 McFarland & Co. will release "Radio Crime Fighters" by >Jim
Cox.
I don't think I've been a member of this digest very long - a little more
than a year - yet I believe this is the third announcement I've read of an
OTR-related book by Mr. Cox in that time. Martin Grams Jr. is another very
prolific author-listmember, and I'd just like to ask a question of both:
HOW DO YOU GUYS DO IT?
I spent four years researching and writing my ONE [removed] and I'm quite sure
you both have day jobs like me (only because I know you can't live on
advances/royalties unless you're Tom Clancy, etc). So where do you find the
time to knock these out? Should I be buying stock in SQUIBB for all the
amphetamines you must be using? ;-) Seriously, both of you are amazing - I
greatly envy your ability to get the job done expeditiously.
Michael
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:21:43 -0400
From: Jim Kitchen <jkitchen@[removed];
To: Old Time Radio Digest <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Frontier Gentleman
I just listened to the Frontier Gentleman audition show, "The Shelton
Brothers" with Ben Wright as J. B. Kendall. Then, I listened to episode
#1, "The Shelton Brothers" starring John Dehner as J. B. Kendall,
originally broadcast 2-2-58. Ben Wright's English accent is more
pronounced, but he comes across as a wimpy Kendall. In my opinion, we
are fortunate that John Dehner got the starring part!! Incidentally,
Harry Bartell and Virgina Greg are featured in the episode #1 cast.
Jim Kitchen
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 20:16:17 -0400
From: "Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: re: "pining away" for the World News Roundup
chris chandler finished off "Are Radio Networks Doomed?" with:
And blaming one company for helping
destroy the CBS network, or pining away for the days
of the 'World News Roundup'--all that may be as
short-sighted as some of the things over which the
critics are now--justifiably--upset.
I didn't know there was a reason to pine. Our local all-news station, WTOP
AM and FM (owned by Bonneville, BTW) runs the CBS 'World News Roundup' every
weekday evening at 7pm - I listen during my drive home. Maybe it's not as
long as it used to be (only running about [removed] minutes, b/c WTOP guarantees
traffic & weather "on the 8's"), but it still sounds much like I remember
hearing as a kid.
Michael
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:14:06 -0400
From: Lennell Herbert-Marshall <HerMars@[removed];
To: Old Time Radio Digest <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Birthday Shows
I've finally caught up on the Digests that arrived while I was on
vacation. For several years I have sought out shows aired on my
Birthday and that of my Sister. On the date I came into the world,
Crime Club aired Topaz Flower, Hallmark Playhouse aired The Story of
Babe Ruth, Hall of Fantasy aired Markheim, and Suspense aired Win, Place
and Murder.
Over the last 30 plus years, I've made a practice of giving my Mother a
gift on my Birthday. These recordings are among her most treasured
keepsakes. She's in her mid eighties now and every so often will ask me
if I found any more radio shows for her "special days". Key Date shows
also make great Anniversary Gifts.
Lennell H-M
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:25:54 -0400
From: Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Stan Freberg
"A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@[removed]; writes:
Stan Freberg's show was on for the summer, and then Jack
Benny returned in the fall. Freberg then put out an LP album containing many
of the skits from his radio show.
Actually, the record, A Child's Garden of Freberg, came first. (And
it was the compilation of several previously released singles.) I
know because it was the first record I ever bought. (and I still have
it!) I'd practically memorized it by the time his show hit the air. I
recall thinking the bits weren't as funny on the show as they were on
the record, partly because the audience kept interrupting the pacing
with laughter (!).
Alan
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:23:35 -0400
From: Ga6string@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Richard Rogue on Bandwagon Mysteries
Hello all,
In the booklet that accompanies the new Radio Spirits 20-tape set, "Old-Time
Radio's Greatest Detectives," Anthony Tollin mentions that Richard Rogue, the
detective character in "Rogue's Gallery," originated in "Bandwagon
Mysteries," a 1945 summer replacement series for "The Fitch Bandwagon."
I've never heard -- nor had I heard of -- "Bandwagon Mysteries." Are copies
of the program in circulation or otherwise available? I'd certainly like to
hear this program.
Thanks,
Bryan Powell
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:47:40 -0400
From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
To: otr-net <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Today in radio history
From Those Were The Days --
1936 - The critically acclaimed, experimental theatre of the air, The
Columbia Workshop, debuted on CBS.
Birthdays:
1909 - Harriet Nelson (Hilliard) (Peggy Lou Snyder) singer: Ozzie
Nelson's orchestra; actress: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, d. Oct
2, 1994
1911 - Hume Cronyn (Blake)
1913 - Marvin Miller (Mueller) d. Feb 8, 1985
1913 - Red (Richard) Skelton d. Sep 17, 1997
Joe
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