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                            The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                              Volume 2005 : Issue 82
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                                 ISSN: 1533-9289


                                 Today's Topics:

  OTR Logs Research                     [ Mike Thomas <calvetrecept@[removed] ]
  Re: how we listened to radio          [ "Candy Jens" <candyj@[removed]; ]
  Stan The (Ad) Man                     [ "Brian L Bedsworth" <az2pa@[removed]; ]
  Goon Show                             [ "Mike Hobart" <zines50@[removed]; ]
  WVXU Sold!                            [ Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed] ]
  Re: Paul Coates Dragnet               [ "Michael J. Hayde" <michaelhayde@ea ]
  Are you listening & Be a Great Day    [ Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@earthlin ]
  Announcers and warm-ups               [ Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@earthlin ]
  3-14 births/deaths                    [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
  May Co.                               [ "Don Belden" <[removed]@[removed]; ]
  radio spirits et. al.                 [ "William Vest III" <tsukasasan@hotm ]
  OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK               [ "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@VintageRad ]

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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:12:34 -0500
From: Mike Thomas <calvetrecept@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  OTR Logs Research
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Hello all,

I am hoping to get some tips on how to do research for my own radio show
logs. I have library and www access. How do  I make logs for shows that may
not be available and/or only have a handfull of shows. Thanks a lot guys and
gals.

Mike And Ernestine Thomas

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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:51:22 -0500
From: "Candy Jens" <candyj@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Re: how we listened to radio

I'm surprised no one mentioned my favorite way to listen, when a show was on
"past my bedtime."  Back then, radios had a lighted dial; even if I turned
the volume 'way down, the bedroom's glow gave me away.  So, I'd take the
radio from the night table and bring it under the covers.  This worked well,
until I heard an extremely scary episode (memory fails, but I think it was
"Inner Sanctum").  I wanted some comforting arms, but couldn't say I was
scared without admitting I had disobeyed, so I suffered in silence.

PS:  My mother told me, much later, that the radio light came through the
blankets quite well, as did the flashlight beam I used for reading after
curfew, so she knew all along. . .

Candy

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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:51:25 -0500
From: "Brian L Bedsworth" <az2pa@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Stan The (Ad) Man

Has our thinking changed on how well
Freberg's advertisements increased sales of their products?

I don't know that his reputation as something of a miracle-worker has ever
=been= in doubt.

True, some of his ads tended to lose sight of their intended purpose, but
it's indisputable that the sales spike generated by "eight great tomatoes in
that little bitty can" saved Contadina, that his long-running set of spots
for Chun King made the fledgling frozen foods flogger a household name, and
that the Encyclopedia Brittannica ads featuring Donovan and an off-screen
Stan were integral in buying the venerable bookmaker time to prepare a
strategy for the Internet Age.

And let's not forget, Stan's occasional penchant for beyond-over-the-top
audio hyperbole has long been used as a marketing tool by radio advertising
departments to promote the medium's myriad possibilities as both a creative
and sales force. (Check out Disc 4 of the "Tip of the Freberg" box,
especially Track 6. That giant Maraschino cherry's been dropped on the AM
dial, time and time again, for probably as long as I've been alive.) Even
Freberg's weaknesses are deployed as strengths.

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 01:49:06 -0500
From: "Mike Hobart" <zines50@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Goon Show

And of course there was the show when the studio audience began laughing
hysterically for no apparent reason.

Finally the announcer (Wallace Greenslade probably) broke in with the
comment:  "For the benefit of the listeners, we should mention that Mr
Sellers is playing all three parts in this scene!"

Mike Hobart

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 01:49:25 -0500
From: Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  WVXU Sold!

>From this article, it looks like we could be losing OTR programming on WVXU 
Cincinnati based on a recent sale of station.

Say it ain't [removed]

Sean Dougherty
SeanDD@[removed]

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 01:58:24 -0500
From: "Michael J. Hayde" <michaelhayde@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Re: Paul Coates Dragnet

 Dennis W Crow  wrote:

Ron Sayles noted Paul Coates' birthday a couple Digests ago.  I was unaware
that he was a "Dragnet" writer and I hope Michael Hayde may be able to
enlighten us on his career with that program.

Unfortunately, I can't offer much; not even confirmation.  Although Webb did
hire - indeed, preferred to hire - reporters and columnists as writers for
"Dragnet" and other Mark VII projects (owing mainly to the journalism
background of his two favorite scribes: Dick Breen and Jim Moser), I have no
definite information that the Paul Coates who wrote "The Big Revolt" (radio:
6/23/53; television: 9/10/53) is Hollywood columnist Paul V. Coates.
Interestingly, the TV version was filmed in March of '53 - before the radio
airing.  Usually with "Dragnet" it was the other way 'round.  Webb must have
liked the script, but for whatever reason, Mr. Coates never did another one.

Michael

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:01:22 -0500
From: Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Are you listening & Be a Great Day

Uncle Dave Macon - er, Bill Knowlton - queried if "Are you listenin'?" was an
ID line for Tony Wons.  I checked the font of all OTR knowledge (well,
nearly), John Dunning's book, and see no such reference.   But I learned his
real name was Anthony Snow!  Didn't know that - I have never heard any of his
shows, really have no idea what they were like.  I have seen many references
to him and them, and I think my library contains at least one book by him.
Often see the books at OTR conventions.  I was unaware of him until the last
25 years or so when I started learning much more about OTR in general on top
of what I listened to myself.

In any case, my question was if anyone could identify the morning program I
heard in the NYC region (and assumed was local only, but may well have erred
in that respect), in which a sprightly musical and vocalization of the song
"It's gonna be a great day" was the opening.

In passing I referred to Jack Berch, who whistled an intro and then sang,
"I'm a-whistlin' - are ya listenin'?"

Still hoping someone can help me on "Great Day".  It's driving me buggy and I
can't get it out of my mind.  Have no idea what put it there recently!  I'm
sure none of you good readers ever had that happen!  Riiight!

Lee Munsick

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:01:51 -0500
From: Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Announcers and warm-ups

I'm enjoying the banter on my heroes the announcers, and agree with Kenneth
Clarke's suggestion that some books should go into depth about those
especially who were more than just announcers, but characters within their
shows.  And of course most of them did many shows, and demonstrated enormous
versatility and wit.

Just to mention one additional way in which they were very important, where
there were studio audiences, like all of those Kenneth mentions, Tony Marvin
on the Godfrey programs, and others.  I refer to the warm-ups.

I have heard a few done at OTR conventions, vaguely recall some from when I
was in the studio audience, and have heard a number of major OTR stars at
conventions recall in detail their listening to and being broken up by some
particular announcer's usually patent warm-up.

On a comedy show, they wanted the audience to be laughing when the show goes
on the air, and ready to do it again all the way through.  The announcer for
that program is usually the person who literally set the stage for that
response.  Most of the time, of course, we listeners at home never heard any
of that repertoire, and I for one am sorry.  Would that some of them could be
found and revealed to us all!   Perhaps some of our readers can share their
knowledge of which announcers were especially adept at this particular
calling?

Lee Munsick

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:06:22 -0500
From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: Olde Tyme Radio List <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  3-14 births/deaths

March 14th births

03-14-1869 - Algernon Blackwood - d. 12-10-1951
author: "Escape"
03-14-1912 - Les Brown - Reinerton, PA - d. 1-4-2001
bandleader: (Les Brown and His Band of Renown) "Bob Hope Show"; "Fitch
Bandwagon"
03-14-1913 - Jay Barney - Chicago, IL - d. 5-19-1985
actor: Bugsy O'Toole "The Romance of Helen Trent"
03-14-1918 - Dennis Patrick - Philadelphia, PA - d. 10-13-2002
actor: "Shakespeare Festival"
03-14-1919 - Harry Caray - St. Louis, MO - d. 2-18-1998
baseball announcer: St. Louis Cardinals; Chicago Cubs
03-14-1919 - Luther Henderson - Kansas City, MO - d. 7-29-2003
arranger: "Cue Magazine Salutes ASCAP"
03-14-1933 - Michael Caine - London, England
actor: "Wednesday Night" CBC

March 14th deaths

01-09-1901 - Chic Young - Chicago, IL - d. 3-14-1973
cartoonist: Creator of Blondie Bumstead nee Boopadoop
05-30-1915 - Frank Blair - Yemasse, SC - d. 3-14-1995
newscaster, announcer: "America Looks Ahead"; "Fulton Lewis, Jr."
06-30-1917 - Susan Hayward - Brooklyn, NY - d. 3-14-1975
actress: "Radio Almanac"; "Lux Radio Theatre"
08-21-1906 - Carlton Kadell - Danville, IL - d. 3-14-1975
announcer, actor: Tarzan "Tarzan"; Red Ryder "Red Ryder"
09-03-1910 - Michael Eisenmenger - d. 3-14-2003
sound effects: "Captain Midnight"; "Backstage Wife"
11-29-1895 - Busby Berkeley - Los Angeles, CA - d. 3-14-1976
choreographer: "Gulf Screen Theatre"; "Whatever Became Of . . . ?"
--
Ron Sayles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:04:28 -0500
From: "Don Belden" <[removed]@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  May Co.

The May Co. started in Leadville, Colorado at 10,000ft.

Don in Denver

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:07:16 -0500
From: "William Vest III" <tsukasasan@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  radio spirits et. al.

I've been reading the interesting comments on satellite and Radio Spirits
etc.
I have a couple of comments. While surfing the 'net I found a site comparing
Carl Amari to Al Capone. Claiming he (Amari) had bought a ton of otr shows,
claimed ownership, the tried to go after companies who were selling or giving
(downloading for free)otr shows. However, it is the internet and anyone can
post anything. Therefore, I do not know the validity of it.
I do know that I wont buy anything from Radio Spirits. Not because of the
claim but rather the price. I have found a several site I can buy otr on
cd/mp3 format for as low as [removed] per cd. (several hours per cd).
I can make my own cd compilations on my computer (audio file/ mp3/ whatever).
I can listen to them on my headphone player, car player, mp3 player, whatever.
Over all it is quite cheaper and more convenient (for me anyway) to do it this
way. I am amassing quite a collection this way.
Has anyone else heard anything on these claims about Radio Spirits?

As far as Canada is concerned, I can't really comment on their TV or Radio
quality. Don't know much about what they have going on up there. I can say
they had a fantastic radio show in the early 80's called Nightfall. A Light's
Out type of show. Done rather well I thought.
Wm. Vest III

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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 20:45:44 -0500
From: "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK

Hi friends,

	Here is this week's line-up for the week of 3-13-05 on my Olde Tyme
Radio
[removed] Featuring Tom Heathwood's "Heritage Radio Theatre," Big John
Matthews and Steve Urbaniak's "The Glowing Dial" and my own "Same Time, Same
Station" broadcasts, being broadcast on demand 24/7 in high quality
streaming RealAudio at [removed]

Past archived broadcasts are also available there.

We look forward to having you join us!

	Jerry

Here's this week's lineup:

SAME TIME, SAME STATION with Jerry Haendiges

A Look at Chet Huntley

COLUMBIA WORKSHOP
Episode 18  5-12-46  "No Children At Play"
Produced and Narrated by: Chet Huntley
Stars: George Coulouris and Lurene Tuttle
A heart wrenching drama about the hungry in Europe after World War II

COLUMBIA WORKSHOP
Episode 28  8-18-46  Modern Exhibit
Narrator: Chet Huntley
Featuring Igor Stravinsky conducting the Woody Herman Orchestra

BIOGRAPHY IN SOUND
Episode 55  7-10-56  "[removed] Mencken - The Bitter Byline"
Narrated by: Chet Huntley
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HERITAGE RADIO THEATRE with Tom Heathwood

2000 PLUS
MBS    1950-51    "A Veteran Comes Home"

THE FAT MAN
MBS/Synd    5/2/51
(Australian Version)   Brad Runyon sets out To solve: "Murder Squares the
Triangle"

THE UNEXPECTED
Synd.    August, 1935
(Synd.)   4/18/48    "Birthday Present" stars Marsha Hunt
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THE GLOWING DIAL with Big John Matthews and Steve Urbaniak

This Week's Glowing Dial Program Schedule:

 Jeff Regan, Investigator - "The Gambler and His Lady"
originally aired December 11, 1948 on CBS West Coast
Starring: Jack Webb, Herb Butterfield, Jack Petruzzi, Sidney Miller, Mary
Lansing, Laurette Fillbrandt, Bob Stevenson announcing.
Sustained

Mr. and Mrs. North - "The Wheel of Chance"
originally aired June 30, 1953 on CBS
Starring: Alice Frost, Joseph Curtin, Joe King announcing.
Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive Peet Co.

The Thin Man - "The Adventure of the Passionate Palooka"
originally aired July 6, 1948 on NBC
Starring: Claudia Morgan, Les Tremayne, Ed Herlihy announcing.
Sponsor: Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer

The Saint - "The Schizophrenic Psychiatrist"
originally aired September 18, 1949 on MUTUAL
Starring: Vincent Price, Betty Lou Gerson, Jeanne Bates, Frank Gerstle, Bill
Conrad, Barney Phillips, Merrill Ross announcing.
Sponsor: Ford Motor Company (commercials excised from this episode)

Mr. District Attorney - "The Case of the Desert Killer"
originally aired circa 1952 thru Frederick Ziv Syndication
Starring: David Brian.
Sponsor: varied according to market
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for upcoming
shows.

            Jerry Haendiges CET <Jerry@[removed]; 562-696-4387

  [removed]  The Vintage Radio Place
  Largest source of OTR Logs, Articles and programs on the Net

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