Subject: [removed] Digest V2006 #243
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Date: 9/6/2006 10:18 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2006 : Issue 243
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      #OldRadio IRC Chat this Thursday Nig  [ charlie@[removed] ]
      Nostalgia / OTR Convention            [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      Mother Malone and Michael Shayne      [ "Karen Lerner" <[removed]@[removed] ]
      Re: A question about Superman         [ "Dave Adams" <daveadams-hollywood@c ]
      Superman on History Detectives        [ "joe@[removed]" <sergei01@earthli ]
      New Google Archive News Tool          [ seandd@[removed] ]
      9-7 births/deaths                     [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      A Nostalgic Column from Aspen, CO     [ Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed] ]
      STUFFY SINGER                         [ "B. J. Watkins" <kinseyfan@hotmail. ]

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 02:12:00 -0400
    From: charlie@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  #OldRadio IRC Chat this Thursday Night!

    A weekly [removed]

    For the best in OTR Chat, join IRC (Internet Relay Chat), StarLink-IRC
    Network, the channel name is #OldRadio.  We meet Thursdays at 8 PM Eastern
    and go on, and on! The oldest OTR Chat Channel, it has been in existence
    over nine years, same time, same channel! Started by Lois Culver, widow
    of actor Howard Culver, this is the place to be on Thursday night for
    real-time OTR talk!

    Our "regulars" include OTR actors, soundmen, collectors, listeners, and
    others interested in enjoying OTR from points all over the world. Discussions
    range from favorite shows to almost anything else under the sun (sometimes
    it's hard for us to stay on-topic)...but even if it isn't always focused,
    it's always a good time!

    For more info, contact charlie@[removed]. We hope to see you there, this
    week and every week!

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:05:38 -0400
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Nostalgia / OTR Convention

    Just a reminder that one week from now is the first-annual Mid-Atlantic
    Nostalgia Convention in Aberdeen, Maryland.  Old-Time Radio events, panels
    and presentations will be featured, OTR-themed movies playing in the movie
    room, and recreations such as Charlie's X-MINUS ONE drama with much of the
    weekend guests playing the roles.

    I haven't posted a ton of postings or beaten the subject to death cause i
    figured anyone within driving distance of the convention will obviously have
    already made their plans.  In case someone very new to the Digest within the
    last few weeks subscribed, the web-site is

    [removed]

    If you have been contemplating coming and have not yet made your decision,
    why not try as a one-day attendee?  That way you can meet the actors, get
    their autographs, watch some rare films, check out what the dealers have,
    and learn something of value from a few of the panels and talks going on
    almost all day?  Saturday is going to be crowded a little so if you like
    excitement, Saturday is the day for you. If you prefer breathing space, try
    Friday.

    Lastly, the dinner tickets is almost sold out.  If you want to attend the
    dinner on Sunday night, let me know now.  I cannot guarentee that dinner
    tickets will be available for sale during the weekend.

    Martin

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:05:57 -0400
    From: "Karen Lerner" <[removed]@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Mother Malone and Michael Shayne

    In response to Devon's question about the identity of Young Dr. Malone's
    mother, I believe that the actresses who played Mother Malone were Evelyn
    Varden and Vera Allen.  Not sure which one of them would have been playing
    the character during the car accident story line.

    Also, Graeme Stevenson asked when the Michael Shayne series aired.  This
    series was originally broadcast from 10/16/44 - 11/14/47, although I believe
    that it had a later life as The New Adventures of Michael Shayne some time
    after that.

    Karen Lerner
    Radio Spirits, Inc.

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 13:26:15 -0400
    From: "Dave Adams" <daveadams-hollywood@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: A question about Superman

>     From: "Harry Machin Jr" <harbev5@[removed];
>     Subject:  A question about Superman and space

>     All of this leads to my question.  <snip>
>     But when did he become a god?  He didn't

>     [ADMINISTRIVIA: Unless _directly_ related to the OTR Superman, please respond
>     to the poster directly.  --cfs3]

    As relates to the OTR Superman; He never really attained godlike status and often met radio
    enemies who put his powers to the test, temporarily creating great suspense. Kryptonite
    was first concieved for and appeared on radio (I'm pretty sure, Anthony T. might correct me
    if I am in error) and was picked up by the comics.
    One of the most famous radio Superman series was his encounter with a radioactive isotope
    weilding "Atom Man". "Superman vs Atom Man" was so popular it spawned a movie starring Kirk Ayln
    in the title role. The Radio Superman spent a good deal of that series lying weak and helpless.

    I have a more extensive answer concerning areas beyond OTR that I will send Harry privately.
    If anyone else is interested please contact me off-list.

    -Dave

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:49:28 -0400
    From: "joe@[removed]" <sergei01@[removed];
    To: OTR List <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Superman on History Detectives

    I caught the PBS show referenced above yesterday morning. They had a
    brief discussion about Superman's history and did reference the KKK
    shows on radio from 1947. What they said briefly, was that a reporter
    that had infiltrated the Klan shared info about secret words that added
    some authenticity to the show.

    I wouldn't necessarily vouch for the correctness of all the details on
    HD, but I did enjoy the piece anyway.
    --
    Joe Salerno

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:50:29 -0400
    From: seandd@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  New Google Archive News Tool
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    Google has released a new service, allowing searches of major news media going
    back, well as far back as the news media have put their archieves online.
    Most of the articles carry a fee of some kind, but some don't, like this 1940
    article from Time Magazine about the pending premier of Jack Benny's radio
    [removed] looks like a great tool for getting more information on [removed]
    DoughertySeanDD@[removed]

    [removed],9171,765593,[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:51:34 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  9-7 births/deaths

    September 7th births

    09-07-1888 - Alec Harford - London, England - d. 3-31-1955
    actor: "Escape"; "NBC University Theatre"; "Romance"
    09-07-1893 - Roscoe Karns - San Bernadino, CA - d. 2-6-1970
    actor: "Hollywood Hotel"
    09-07-1900 - Everson Tracy - Philadelphia, PA - d. 1-10-1967
    actor: Fred Thompson "One Man's Family"
    09-07-1903 - Margaret Landon - Somers, WI - d. 12-4-1993
    author: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    09-07-1907 - Johnny McAfee - d. 10-xx-1982
    vocalist: (Harry James Band) "Chesterfield Time"
    09-07-1908 - Max Kaminsky - Brockton, MA - d. 9-6-1994
    jazz musician: :This Is Jazz"
    09-07-1909 - Elia Kazan - Constantinople, Turkey - d. 9-28-2003
    film director, actor: "Free Company"; "Philip Morris Playhouse"
    09-07-1910 - Don Ried - d. 9-16-1996
    vocalist: "The Jack Kirkwood Show"
    09-07-1913 - Anthony Quayle - Ainsdale, England - d. 10-20-1989
    actor:  Guest Panelist "[removed]"
    09-07-1920 - Mende Brown - d. 2-2-2002
    director: "The Affairs of Peter Salem"
    09-07-1921 - Art Ferrante - NYC
    pianist: (Ferrante and Teicher) "The Zero Hour"
    09-07-1923 - Peter Lawford - London, England - d. 12-24-1984
    actor: "Radio Reader's Digest"; "Suspense"
    09-07-1927 - Don Messick - Buffalo, NY - d. 10-24-1997
    actor: "Let George Do It"; "Horizons West"; "NBC University Theatre"
    09-07-1930 - Sonny Rollins - Harlem, NY
    jazz saxophonist: "White House Jazz Festival"
    09-07-1936 - Buddy Holly - Lubbock, TX - d. 2-3-1959
    singer: "Sunday Party"; "Buddy and Bob Show"

    September 7th deaths

    05-29-1911 - Vivi Janiss - Nebraska - d. 9-7-1988
    actor: (Married to John Larch) Kit Calvert "Aunt Mary"
    06-06-1917 - Maria Montez - Barahona, Dominican Republic - d. 9-7-1951
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    06-20-1924 - Billie Lou Watt - St. Louis, MO - d. 9-7-2001
    actor: "Land of the Free"; "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
    07-29-1892 - Horace Braham - London, England - d. 9-7-1955
    actor: Charles Lang "Wendy Warren and the News"; Ernest Benning "Big
    Sister"
    09-14-1918 - Mike Stokey - Shreveport, LA - d. 9-7-2003
    announcer: "One Night Stand"
    09-24-1900 - Ham Fisher - Wilkes-Barre, PA - d. 9-7-1955
    cartoonist: (Creator of Joe Palooka) "Raleigh Room"; "Philco Radio Time"
    09-26-1889 - Frank Crumit - Jackson, OH - d. 9-7-1943
    singer, emcee: "Blackstone Plantation"; "Battle of the Sexes";
    "Singing Sweethearts"
    10-13-1900 - Georgia Backus - Columbus, OH - d. 9-7-1983
    actor: Peg Riley "Life of Riley"; Portia Brent "Brenthouse"; Doris
    Foster "A Date with Judy"
    10-17-1893 - Spring Byington - Colorado Springs, CO - d. 9-7-1971
    actor: Lily Ruskin "December Bride"
    11-07-1906 - Red Ingle - Toledo, OH - d. 9-7-1965
    vocalist: (Spike Jones and his City Slickers) "The Spike Jones Show"
    11-27-1890 - Gladys Rice - Philadelphia, PA - d. 9-7-1983
    singer: "Roxy's Gang"; "Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra"; "Voice of
    Firestone"
    12-10-1920 - Dennis Morgan - Prentice, WI - d. 9-7-1994
    actor, singer: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "[removed] Steel Hour"; "Screen Guild
    Theatre"

    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:20:56 -0400
    From: Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  A Nostalgic Column from Aspen, CO

    Here's an appreciation of OTR from a new fan who discovered it while nursing
    a bad back.

    Sean Dougherty
    SeanDD@[removed]

    [removed]

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    Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:21:14 -0400
    From: "B. J. Watkins" <kinseyfan@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  STUFFY SINGER

    The guest speaker for this Saturday, September 9 SPERDVAC meeting will be
    STUFFY SINGER, child actor on radio and early TV from Hollywood.  Very busy
    as a young boy, Stuffy worked on The Great Gildersleeve, Lux Radio Theatre,
    Jack Benny, Wild Bill Hickok, This is your FBI, Suspense, Fibber McGee &
    Molly. Amos & Andy, Whispering Streets, Railroad Hour, Family Theater,
    Hallmark Hall of Fame and others.  On early TV: Beulah, Blondie, Sandy
    Dreams (KTLA) and others.
    He'll share his radio (and other) memories at the meeting which begins at 12
    noon in the  South Pasadena Community Room located in the 1000 block of El
    Centro in So. Pasadaena. As always, the meeting is free and open to the
    public.

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