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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2013 : Issue 106
                             A Part of the [removed]!
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                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      SPERDVAC convention                   [ Larry Gassman <LarryGassman@Roadrun ]
      October 2013 issue: RADIO RECALL      [ jack and cathy french <OTRpiano@ver ]
      The War of the Worlds Murder          [ "Jim Nixon" <ranger6000@[removed] ]
      This week in radio history 6-2 Octob  [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
      trying a new way to keep the old tim  [ "Walden Hughes" <waldenhughes@sbcgl ]

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    Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:29:56 -0400
    From: Larry Gassman <LarryGassman@[removed];
    To: OTR Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  SPERDVAC convention

    Hi all,
    As you may know, many of us are working towards the next
    SPERDVAC convention in North Hollywood California.  It will
    take place at the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood on
    November 15, 16, and 17.
    Soon the schedule will be up on [removed]
    A registration form is there now.
    If you plan to stay at the hotel you have until October 25 to
    stay at the group rate.  Mention group code, "S13" to take
    advantage of the rate.

    Several recreations are planned.  You'll see A Christmas
    Carol, My Friend Irma, Jeff Regan, The Lives of harry Lime, I
    love Lucy, the untld Story, The Bickersons, Jack Benny, and more.
    Panels include:  Just sitting around and visiting, a Movie
    Panel, a DJ panel, a music panel, a panel made of of many who
    played Beverly Hills Beavers on the Jack Benny show, You'll
    also see a panel devoted to Bob and Ray.
    On Sunday morning after breakfast, a salute to Disney.

    You can also call if you have questions.
    (877) 251-5771.
    Some have asked how they can help us with regard to convention costs.
    We have put together many rewards for those who donate to help
    us defrey costs.
    Go to [removed] and look for "It's The Holidays", or
    do a search for "sperdvac".
    Or, try this link.  If it doesn't work, then paste it in to
    your browser.

    [removed]

    Larry Gassman
    SPERDVAC President
    Convention Chair

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    Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:28:56 -0400
    From: jack and cathy french <OTRpiano@[removed];
    To: OTRBB <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  October 2013 issue: RADIO RECALL

    The October 2013 issue of RADIO RECALL has been emailed in PDF format to
    those subscribers whose chose that delivery system. Those getting hard copy
    will be snail-mailed to them on or after October 12th.

    Ace researcher Karl Schadow leads off this issue with the documented history
    of "Tailspin Tommy" on radio. Many of us know Tommy from vintage comic
    strips, motion pictures, film serials, and books. Now for the first time in
    print, Karl details the radio broadcasting adventures of this famous
    fictional aviator.

    Books reviewed in this issue are Bill Owen's latest, "Dropping Names"
    published by St. Johann Press and reviewed by Mark Anderson who terms it "a
    nice compendium and a good read." The paperback version of "Sold on Radio" by
    Jim Cox is reviewed by Hank Ickes; this book was first released by McFarland
    in hardback in 2008 and was well received. Author Clair Schulz objects to the
    prior review of his new book on "Fibber McGee and Molly" and he tells us why.

    Popular author John Abbott takes on the issue of American Indian characters
    in OTR shows as he discusses the facts and fiction surrounding Tonto, Harka,
    Straight Arrow, and Little Beaver. Along those same lines, there is an
    article discussing the factors leading to the box office demise of the recent
    "Lone Ranger" movie with weirdo Johnny Depp as Tonto.

    All this plus:  Letters to the Editor in addition to contact information and
    details on upcoming OTR events, conventions and cruises, including the ocean
    cruise celebrating the Cinnamon Bear.

    To view past articles, point your mouse at <[removed]> and click on
    "Radio Recall"

    Jack French
    Editor

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    Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:29:03 -0400
    From: "Jim Nixon" <ranger6000@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  The War of the Worlds Murder

    After reading a post about Max Collin's 2005 novel, "The War of the World's
    Murder", I was curious and ordered it from my local library system.  I found
    it to be thoroughly enjoyable, imaginative and informative, especially in
    the rich detail, well researched, about the 1938 Mercury Theater broadcast
    of H. G. Wells' famous story.  As we approach the 75th anniversary of this
    most talked-about of radio programs, I recommend that  anyone who has an
    interest in how the show was produced and the effect it had on the public
    should read Mr. Collin's book.

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    Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:29:10 -0400
    From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
    To: otr-digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  This week in radio history 6-2 October

     From Those Were The Days

    10/6

    1937   Hobby Lobby debuted on CBS. The host was the dean of American
    hobbyists, Dave Elman. The show's theme was The Best Things in Life are
    Free. Sponsors included Fels Naptha soap, Hudson paper products and
    Colgate Dental Creme.

    10/7

    1922   The first radio network, of sorts, debuted. It was a network of
    just two stations. WJZ in Newark, NJ teamed with WGY in Schenectady, NY
    to bring the World Series game direct from the Polo Grounds in New York.
    Columnist Grantland Rice was behind the microphone for that broadcast.

    1939   Kate Hopkins, Angel of Mercy was heard for the first time on CBS
    radio. Tom Hopkins, Kate's husband, was played by eventual Beat the
    Clock host Clayton "Bud" Collyer. The 15 minute radio drama was written
    by Chester McCraken and Gertrude Berg (writer and Emmy Award winning
    actress of The Goldbergs, a popular radio and TV series in the 1940s &
    1950s). The announcer for the four year run of Angel of Mercy was Ralph
    Edwards of future This is Your Life fame. And the sponsor was Maxwell
    House of coffee fame.

    1940   Portia Faces Life debuted on the NBC Red network. This radio soap
    opera centered around the life of Portia Blake Manning, an attorney and
    a widow with a young son.  Portia Faces Life was extremely popular, and
    therefore, had many sponsors, none of which were soap. The sponsors
    included Post Toasties, Grape Nuts Flakes, Grape Nuts Wheat Meal,
    Maxwell House coffee, Jell O desserts and La France bleach.

    10/8

    1935   The O'Neills debuted on CBS. The theme song, Londonderry Air,
    opened the 15 minute soap opera. The O'Neill's aired Mondays, Wednesdays
    and Fridays at 7:30 [removed] In 1936 it moved to daytime where it stayed
    until 1943 on NBC's Red and Blue networks and on CBS, too. One of
    radio's original soaps, it was sponsored appropriately by Silver Dust,
    Ivory soap and Ivory soap flakes.

    1935   Wedding bells pealed for a singer and a bandleader who tied the
    knot, making radio history together. The bandleader was Ozzie Nelson and
    the singer was Harriet Hilliard. They would make the history pages again
    on this very day nine years later.

    1944   The first broadcast of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet was
    heard on the CBS network.

    10/9

    1935   Cavalcade of America was first broadcast this very day. The CBS
    show featured some of Hollywood and Broadway's most famous stars in
    leading roles in the half hour dramas. Thomas Chalmers narrated the
    stories about obscure incidents and people in American history. The
    orchestra was led by Donald Voorhees. The show aired from 1935 to 1953,
    changing from CBS to NBC in 1939; with one sponsor for its entire
    duration. The DuPont Company introduced its slogan on Cavalcade of
    America ... "Better things for better living through [removed]"

    1943   ABC presented Land of the Lost. The opening phrase for the show
    was, "In that wonderful kingdom at the bottom of the [removed]" This
    children's adventure fantasy serial took the audience underwater where
    the main characters, Isabel and Jimmy, were guided by their friend, a
    red fish named Red Lantern and played at first by Junius Matthews and
    later, by Art Carney. Land of the Lost found a large audience and
    remained on the air until 1948.

    10/10

    1932   Two of radio's earliest efforts at soap operas were heard for the
    first time. Judy and Jane, sponsored by Folger's Coffee, and Betty and
    Bob, sponsored by General Mills, had listeners glued to their radios
    into the early 1940s.

    1933   Dreft, the first synthetic detergent, went on sale. Ten years
    later, Dreft was the sponsor of The Dreft Star Playhouse.

    1937   The Mutual Broadcasting System debuted Thirty Minutes in
    Hollywood. 48 sponsors shared the cost of the program that aired in 72
    cities nationwide. It was the first Mutual co op radio show. George
    Jessel and Norma Talmadge starred. Music was provided by the Tommy
    Tucker Orchestra.

    10/11

    1936   Professor Quiz aired for the first time. It was the first
    national quiz show on radio and lasted until 1948. Guests asked
    Professor Quiz (Dr. Craig Earl) questions. If they were able to stump
    the prof, they collected a $25 prize. ($408 in 2012 dollars).  Professor
    Quiz announcers were Robert Trout and Arthur Godfrey. Sponsors included
    Kelvinator refrigerators, Teel Shampoo and Velvet pipe tobacco.

    1948   One of radio's last premiering soap operas, The Brighter Day,
    happened this day in Three Rivers. The show centered around the Dennis=
    and their extended family. It's interesting to take a look at the cast
    and see which names are still recognizable, like Hal Holbrook and
    William Redfield. Some of the sponsors are still around, too: Ivory Soap
    flakes, Blue Cheer detergent and Hazel Bishop lipstick. The soap opera
    lasted for six years on radio.

    10/12

    1937   The longest running detective show 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

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    Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:29:45 -0400
    From: "Walden Hughes" <waldenhughes@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  trying a new way to keep the old time radio
     conventions going
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    Hi Everybody,

    As many of you know many of the old time radio conventions been going
    through  a lot of change over the last few years.  I would like for all of
    them to keep going.  SPERDVAC is trying a new way to help fund there
    convention.  I hope others will look at the below link and maybe use a model
    that will help support there convention and maybe start new ones.

    [removed]

    Also, another way people can go to [removed] and search "sperdvac" and
    our project will come up.

    Take care,

    Walden Hughes

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