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	    [removed]   Volume 95 : Issue 430


Articles in this issue of [removed]:

	 When Radio [removed]
	
	 Sears/RHOF/Schaden
	 New OTR WWW Site Running
	 Sad Sack
	 Jack Benny Tribute
	 Reviving radio days

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Date: Sun, 03 Dec 1995 20:05:05 EST
From: bedtime@[removed] ( DAVID ALLAN BOUCHER)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: When Radio [removed]
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

-- [ From: Me/Radio * [removed] #[removed] ] --

Has anyone contacted the company that produces/syndicates "When Radio
Was", in an attempt to get a list of stations that carry it?

I would think they would LOVE to promote when & where their program
airs!

Thanks!

Dave

David Allan Boucher
Magic [removed]
WMJX-Boston

Internet Addresses: WMJX@[removed] - WMJX@[removed]

 WWW:  [removed]
 (Note: all above letters are lower case, except the 'MA'.)

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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 1995 19:10:37 -0600 (CST)
From: gpewitt@[removed] (Gary Pewitt)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

subscribe  otr  Gary Pewitt  

gpewitt@[removed]     N9ZSV    414-355-8147

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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 1995 21:28:44 -0500
From: ad586@[removed] (Michael Cervone)
To: OTR@[removed]
Subject: Sears/RHOF/Schaden
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

Hi folks! Just a couple of comments about a few things. First of
all concerning the Sears/Mutual Radio theater, a few years ago
the Museum of Broadcast Communications received recordings of
the show from the Sears archives when they shifted their
offices here in Chicago. However, we are just getting into
seeing exactly what is on the reels. I would imagine, though,
that we have most of or all of the series because there are
many reels. In fact, we have copies of the shows before and
after they were edited. For instance, we have a copy of "Love
Spelled Backwards" in both a raw copy of actor voice work and a
copy with the theme and sound effects added. It is really neat
to hear some of the changes that occurred between the first edit
and the final product. Unfortunately, I have only had the
opportunity to sample somewhere around 15 shows, all of which
are available for public screening in our Archives. They are not
for sale, however. In terms of [removed] are some
very good shows and some that (mike tries to be nice) need a
little revision.

Secondly, an update for you on the Radio Hall of Fame
recordings. We ARE selling the shows for $15 and all you need to
do is email me and I will get the ball rolling. To all that have
responded so [removed] will go out this week :).

Finally, just a few words about the OTR change here in Chicago.
WMAQ AM670 broadcasts "When Radio Was" with Radio Hall of Famer
Stan Freberg as host from 11-Mid CST M-F, and in a Chicago only
broadcast of the series, Carl Amari hosts the show from 10-Mid.
on Sunday. Those of you who get the Nostalgia Digest will find
the broadcast schedule of the show in place of the WBBM
listings. 

For those of you who would like to continue to hear Chuck
playing the old time favorites. I know that he does provide
transcripts of his Saturday show broadcast over WNIB here in
Chicago. Just email me if you want more [removed] 

I hope this ties up a few loose ends :).

Have a great Monday everybody!

Mike Cervone
MBC Radio Archivist 

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Date: Sun, 03 Dec 1995 20:29:32 -0800
From: lgenco@[removed] (Louis Genco)
To: OTR Digest <otr@[removed]>
Subject: New OTR WWW Site Running
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

Well, it stumbles every so often, but the new site is indeed up.  New 
additions last week included an "unguided tour" of OTR URLs, a fixed 
Humongous OTR Database access machine, and some added bits and pieces.

The old page (located at [removed]~[removed]) is virtually shut 
down, and that site will be used for storage.  Make sure you have changed 
the pointers in your WWW browsers to the -new- site!  Even though the new 
site has been "official" for only a few days, it has had nearly 900 
visits as of late Sunday.  Who says OTR is dead?

Still looking for "votes" on what OTR soundbytes you would like to hear. 
 I have stored existing bytes in Real Audio format, with instructions on 
how to hear them.  RA audio is not quite as good as WAV, but it downloads 
MUCH faster!  Hopefully we will have a comparison of digital audio 
formats, with soundbytes of each, in the not too distant future.

Private collectors and commercial vendors can contact me for info on how 
to add your OTR libraries / catalogs to my page - free!
-- 

Lou
------------------------------------------------------------------------WWW page on "Old Time Radio":                   [removed]
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 1995 23:04:27 +0001 (EST)
From: "'A. Joseph Ross'" <lawyer@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Sad Sack
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 20:22:20 -0500 (EST)
> From: Randy Minnehan <rminneha@[removed]>
> To: otr@[removed]
> Subject: THE SAD SACK
> Message-ID: <[removed]@acme>
> 
>    I remember fondly reading SAD SACK comic books when I was a kid during
> the 60's.  In the comic books, he was a sorry excuse for a soldier, always
> getting into or causing trouble.  I was surprised in this radio version
> that he had come home from WWII and was no longer in the army.  On the
> radio, it is the story of his misadventures trying to re-adjust to
> civilian life. 

I remember the Sad Sack in the comic section of the Boston Sunday Globe.  
He was a civilian there, too.  I seem to remember that they found some 
excuse to get him back in the army, since the civilian setting apparently 
wasn't working as well.

Sorta like Beetle Bailey, I guess.  They tried it as a civilian strip in 
the early fifties by having him home on furlough for a month or so, but 
apparently they decided it wasn't working as well and returned him to the 
army.

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A. Joseph Ross, [removed]                                      617/367-0468
15 Court Square                                   lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2573                    [removed]~lawyer/
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 1995 23:28:48 +0001 (EST)
From: "'A. Joseph Ross'" <lawyer@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Jack Benny Tribute
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

> Date: Fri, 01 Dec 95 07:41:56 EST
> From: TBARNETT@[removed]
> To: otr@[removed]
> Subject: Jack Benny NBC Special
> Message-Id: <m0tLUrf-001VzhC@[removed]>
> 
> All in alll the special last night was a worthy one. My question is that it
> can't be the same TV studio and Props that Jack used can it????

It could very well be.
 
> Kellsey Grammar, for all the discussion about the choice of using him, did
> a worthy and respectful job to a show honoring Jack Benny.
> What do the rest of you think?

I thought it was too heavily edited.  We didn't really get to see much of 
Jack in any one routine before it cut to the next clip.  Seinfeld's 
Abbott & Costello tribute last year was much better in letting us see 
substantial segments of original material.

I missed the last segment when the local station broke away for a news 
conference by the mayor and police commissioner about a shooting down in 
the financial district.

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A. Joseph Ross, [removed]                                      617/367-0468
15 Court Square                                   lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2573                    [removed]~lawyer/
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Date: Mon,  4 Dec 95 08:34:05 PST
From: Izi Mann <izi_mann@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Reviving radio days
Message-ID: <[removed]@>

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Name: Izi Mann
E-mail: izi_mann@[removed]
Date: 12/04/95
Time: 08:34:05

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As a new user of the internet and since born radio fan and professional for 
the last 15 years I would like to present myself and my work to revive old 
time radio. I am presenter and producer of radio programs in Voice of 
Israel, and have a daily column in which I bring short clips of old radio 
events and voices - international and Israeli. This column was established 
to commemorate 100 years of radio (Marconi's first radio transmissions) and 
official 60 years of broadcasting in Israel (12 years before the State of 
Israel was established). As a known "digger" in the voice archives of Voice 
of Israel, I found many historic voices such as Florence Nightingale 
(recording from 1888!), Marcini, Edison [removed] we have not even one radio 
show (drama or comedy) from the 20's, 30's and 40's. Since our radio talks 
mostly in Hebrew, I can not broadcast full shows, but only short clips that 
can remind the old listeners and give a sense of old radio to the youngsters 
born to the TV generation. Unfortunately, the archives I use are government 
owned so I can not make exchanges with colleagues around the world who might 
be interested, but I'll appreciate short recordings of historical events and 
any highlights of radio history sent to me. I promise to give credit on air 
to any one who can enrich me and thus help me reviving old radio time and 
make the effect world wide. After all, we all believe and feel that radio - 
old and new, but especially the old and first and only electronic media - 
make people closer to each other.
Thanks.

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