Subject: [removed] Digest V2005 #218
From: [removed]@[removed]
Date: 7/20/2005 12:43 PM

To: [removed]@[removed]

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2005 : Issue 218
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Tarzan                                [ "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@juno. ]
      cleaning the heads                    [ "[removed]" <asajb2000@ ]
      Geraldine Fitzgerald dies at 91       [ "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed] ]
      Art Linkletter at Disneyland's 50th   [ "Jim Hilliker" <jimhilliker@sbcglob ]
      OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK               [ "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed] ]
      #OldRadio IRC Chat this Thursday Nig  [ charlie@[removed] ]
      James Dobson and Parley Baer          [ "mike ray" <mikeray42@[removed]; ]
      Hollywood Star Playhouse              [ DanHaefele@[removed] ]
      You got the scoop                     [ JackBenny@[removed] ]
      Re: 1440 Broadway                     [ "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed]; ]
      Re:Will the real James Dobson stand   [ "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed]; ]
      7-20 births/deaths                    [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
      James Doohan                          [ "Linda T." <nemesis@[removed]; ]

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    Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:25:41 -0400
    From: "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Tarzan

         Does anyone recall the "Tarzan" series from the
    early fifties? I was listening to some eps of it from
    1951 last night. Unfortunately, they never mentioned
    who the sponsor of the program was at any time during
    the program. Does anyone know, or remember, who sponsored
    this OTR program?

    Another OTR Fan,

    Kenneth Clarke

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    Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:29:06 -0400
    From: "[removed]" <asajb2000@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  cleaning the heads

    As far as the proper solution to clean heads
    (head-cleaning solution),
    I have heard denatured alcohol is the best (I have
    been told this is similar to wood spirits) and this
    stuff is highly flammable and needs much ventilation
    when using.  I have heard isopropyl alcohol is no good
    because it dries out the rubber pinch rollers and also
    leaves a film on the heads.  Teac might sell some
    stuff and some may still be available on the open
    market, such as eBay.  It is called head-cleaning  or
    something.  Several other places offer proper cleaning
    liquid, such as Burlington Audio, Kingdom Tapes and
    Elecronics and many of the mail order and online
    merchants.

    The best stuff can also be used on the rubber, without
    fear of any side effects.

    Andy

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    Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:31:12 -0400
    From: "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed];
    To: "OTR" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Geraldine Fitzgerald dies at 91

    The acclaimed actress also had a radio career.  Goldindex has 16 entries for
    her, which include Mercury Theater, Suspense, Studio One and Campbell
    Playhouse.

    In an obituary in the UK Guardian it says that the Irish-born actress moved
    to New York to work with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater but 'was
    quickly signed by Hollywood'

    There are numerous obituaries.   Just Google Geraldine Fitzgerald then click
    the 'news' tab for a broad selection.  Here's a link to the one in the
    Guardian.

    [removed],12589,1531643,[removed]

    -Irene

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    Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:31:49 -0400
    From: "Jim Hilliker" <jimhilliker@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Art Linkletter at Disneyland's 50th

    I too wish I knew why Art Linkletter was not on Larry King Live last Friday
    night.  He was likely there to talk about his part in helping as one of the
    guest speakers on Sunday morning, July 17th at 10 [removed] Pacific time, as
    Disneyland in Anaheim, California celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

    I was one of the many thousands who were crammed into Walt Disney's original
    Magic Kingdom Sunday morning, after my family had planned to be there some
    five years ago!!  Art looked great and his voice sounded just like it did on
    his old radio and TV shows, strong and friendly!  And he was also
    celebrating his 93rd birthday that day!!

    Back on July 17, 1955,  Art Linkletter, along with his friends Ronald Reagan
    and Bob Cummings helped host the 90-minute live broadcast on ABC-TV of
    Disneyland's official opening ceremonies for the press and invited friends
    of Mr. Disney.  That means Art was 43 at that time, and on giant screen TVs
    around Disneyland at 10 [removed], we got to see a few minutes of Art on that
    historic telecast 50 years ago.  He then walked on stage in front of
    Sleeping Beauty's castle to thunderous applause and cheers and spoke about
    his part in Disneyland history and his relationship with Walt Disney.  It
    was fantastic to see this broadcasting legend and
    American treasure in person and looking very healthy.

    Jim Hilliker
    Monterey, CA

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    Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:08:19 -0400
    From: "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK

    Hi Friends,

    Here is this week's schedule for my Olde Tyme Radio Network. Here you may
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    on demand, 24/7 at [removed]
    =======================================
    SAME TIME, SAME STATION

    The Genius of Lindley "Spike" Jones

    FURLOUGH FUN
    Episode 6    11-9-42
    NBC GILMORE GASOLINE Mondays 7:30 - 8:00 pm
    HOST: Beryl Wallace
    STARS: George Riley, Spike Jones and his "Gilmore Service Station Slickers"
    ANNOUNCER: Vern Smith

    THE CHASE AND SANBORN PROGRAM
    Episode 2   6-10-45    Guest: Groucho Marx
    NBC CHASE & SANBORN Sundays 8:00 - 8:30 pm
    STARS: Francis Langford, Spike Jones & "The City Slickers"
    Summer Replacement for the CHARLIE McCARTHY SHOW

    SPOTLIGHT REVUE
    Episode 46    11-12-48    Guest: Dick Haymes
    CBS COCA-COLA Fridays 10:30 - 11:00 pm
    STARS: Spike Jones & "The City Slickers", Dorothy Shay and Doodles Weaver

    THE SPIKE JONES SHOW
    Episode 2    01-09-49    Guests: Dinah Shore and Fred Astaire
    CBS COCA-COLA Sundays 6:30 pm
    STARS: Spike Jones & "The City Slickers" and Doodles Weaver
    PRODUCER: Joe Bigelow
    ==================================

    HERITAGE RADIO THEATER

    TERRY & THE PIRATES
    1942 - Two non-network shows from the 1941-42 WGN (Chicago) run. February 8
    and 9. Libby Foods.

    THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
    MBS 11/11/1945 episode with Rathbone/Bruce "The Accidental Murderess" Live
    theater performance for Petri Wine.

    THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
    CBS    9/16/58   with Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce. "Union Rules"
    ====================================

    THE GLOWING DIAL
     Lady Esther Screen Guild Players - "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
    originally aired October 19, 1942 on CBS
    Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Jeanne Cagney, [removed]
    Sakall, Richard Whorf, Charles Irwin, Truman Bradley announcing.
    Sponsor: Lady Esther Cosmetics

    Mr. President - "George Washington"
    originally aired July 31, 1949 on ABC
    Starring: Edward Arnold, Betty Lou Gerson.
    Sustained

    Fibber McGee and Molly - "Scrap Drive"
    originally aired April 7, 1942 on NBC
    Starring: Jim and Marion Jordan, Gale Gordon, Bill Thompson, The King's Men,
    Billy Mills and his Orchestra, Harlow Wilcox announcing.
    Sponsor: Johnson's Wax

    Gulf Screen Guild Theatre - "Between Americans"
    originally aired December 7, 1941 on CBS
    Starring: Orson Welles, Roger Pryor hosting, Bud Easton announcing.
    Sponsor: Gulf Oil

    The Cavalcade of America - "An American Is Born"
    originally aired January 19, 1942 on NBC Red
    Starring: Bette Davis, Raymond Edward Johnson, Clayton "Bud" Collyer
    announcing.
    Written & Directed by Arch Oboler from a story by Peter Packer.
    Sponsor: DuPont Chemical Co.
    ==================================

    If you have any questions or request, please feel free to contact me.

         Jerry Haendiges

         Jerry@[removed]  562-696-4387
         The Vintage Radio Place   [removed]
         Largest source of Old Time Radio Logs, Articles and programs on the Net

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 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
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    For more info, contact charlie@[removed]. We hope to see you there, this
    week and every week!

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:09:36 -0400
    From: "mike ray" <mikeray42@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  James Dobson and Parley Baer

    Yesterday, our good friend Hal Stone had this to say about James Dobson (not
    the actor, but the religious leader).....

>     "Well, I think it's incredibly ironic. The OTR actor James Dobson who played
>     "Archie" so briefly was "Gay". This other James Dobson couldn't possibly be
>     him, much less his son. :)"

    Speaking of Irony, This same James Dobson (the religious leader)is the
    creator of a new time radio program for the family called Adventures in
    Odyesey. Not only that, but Mr. Dobson personaly hired our beloved Parley
    Baer to perform in several of the
    episodes. Not only did Parley have fond memories of his experance, he was
    able to bring other OTR actors into the program to make "guest appearences."
    The program is heard is broacast on over 1,000 stations world [removed], the
    joy of radio drama.

    Best regards,
    Mike Ray

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:10:18 -0400
    From: DanHaefele@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Hollywood Star Playhouse
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    In a message dated 7/19/2005, Andy asked:

>     A friend of mine is looking for some shows but can
>     only identify  them by title (no date or program name).
>     Can anyone help?

    The answer is:  all three are titles of Hollywood Star Playhouse  broadcasts.

    "Exhbit A"  11-13-1950
    "Statement in Full"   1-15-1951
    "Calculated Risk"  2-5-1951

    These three are a part of a group of 12 broadcasts added to SPERDVAC's
    Archives Library.  They came from transcriptions lent to SPERDVAC by the
    grandson
    of the author.  I made the digital transfers and really enjoyed  the entire
    group.  They have much of the flavor of Suspense and  Escape.  If you're a
    SPERDVAC member and haven't checked them out from our  library yet, give 'em
    a try.
     I think most radio drama fans will enjoy  them.

    Dan Haefele

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:10:53 -0400
    From: JackBenny@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  You got the scoop

    Bob Watson writes:

>     Oh, and an aside linking both DVD and OTR, Warner Bros has  announced
>     that in Oct. they will release Looney Tunes Vol 3.   Besides having the
>     wonderful voice characterizations of Mel Blanc, the  collection is listed as
>     having, finally, that wonderful cartoon The  Mouse that Jack Built, with the
>     entire cast of the Jack Benny  program.

    Not at [removed] hadn't mentioned it here, although I did know about  it.
    Since "Mouse" was basically the first thing in our video library, I  wasn't
    thinking of it as something new!  Thanks for mentioning it.

    --Laura Leff
    President, IJBFC
    [removed]

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:11:56 -0400
    From: "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: 1440 Broadway

    Jim Burns [removed]

> >     Folks, didn't the WOR studios at 1440 Broadway,
> >     vacated only this year, go back to the '30s?

    From: Hal Stone

>     In a word, [removed]

    Actually, Hal, in a word . . . sorta.

    I forget which floors WOR radio inhabited, they might have been the 18th
    and 19th.  One floor contained the studios, the other contained the
    offices.   Around  1979 or 1980 they completely refurbished their studios,
    but in a rather unusual way.  They completely tore apart the office floor
    and built their new studios on that floor from scratch.  When those were
    completed, they moved into the new studios and tore out the old studios and
    made that floor over into new offices.  So the heritage of their original
    studios was lost.

    John A. Gambling used to complain that there were no windows in the studio,
    so he was cut off from knowing what the weather conditions really were
    while he was on the air.  To make him happy, when they built the new
    studios they built in a little window in his new  studio.  "Little" being
    the operative word.  It was something like 4 inches high by 12 inches wide.
    The wall was something like 8 or 12 inches thick, so there was not much
    that could be seen out that window besides an inkling of whether the sun
    was up, whether it was sunny or cloudy, and whether it was raining or
    snowing.   During that era I occasionally brought a class of my students
    from Kentucky to tour NYC broadcasters, and WOR was always on my list.  One
    year we had seen the old studios, and noted that there still were several
    manual typewriters in the newsroom.  They had memories of the 1965 power
    failure and wanted to make sure they would have some way to type scripts.
    The following year we toured the new studios, and although I don't remember
    if they still had the manual typewriters, I made a point of asking to see
    John Gambling's Window.

    The WOR-TV studios were down on the ground floor -- we attended some of Joe
    Franklin's shows there -- but I don't know if they ever had been used as
    radio studios in the OTR days.  The TV station was spun off a while ago
    when they were about to have their license revoked, and they built the new
    WWOR studio building out in the Jersey swampland, so I don't know if they
    had kept the Broadway studios after Joe stopped doing TV.

    Michael Biel  mbiel@[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:12:46 -0400
    From: "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re:Will the real James Dobson stand up

    From: Hal Stone

>     Well, I think it's incredibly ironic. The OTR actor James Dobson
>     who played "Archie" so briefly was "Gay". This other James
>     Dobson couldn't possibly be him, much less his son. :)

>     Any other questions?

    Uh, Hal, does that mean that during those weeks Archie was really lusting
    after Jughead and Reggie rather than Betty and Veronica?

    Michael Biel
    mbiel@[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:12:54 -0400
    From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio List <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  7-20 births/deaths

    July 20th births

    07-20-1869 - Howard Thurston - d. 4-13-1936
    conjuror: "Thurston, the Magician"
    07-20-1881 - Hugh Sothern - Anderson County, KS - d. 4-13-1947
    actor: John Marshall "Those We Love"
    07-20-1890 - Theda Bara - Cincinnati, OH - d. 4-13-1955
    actress: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    07-20-1890 - Verna Felton - North Hollywood, CA - d. 12-14-1966
    actress: Blossom Blimp "Sealtest Village Store"; Liz Pierce "Judy Canova Show"
    07-20-1896 - Harry Horlick - Tiflis, Russia - d. 7-xx-1970
    conductor: "A&P Gypsies"
    07-20-1905 - Murray Forbes - d. 1-28-1987
    actor: Willie Fitz "Ma Perkins"; Benny Fox "Foxes of Flatbush"
    07-20-1908 - Jerry Desmonde - Middlesbrough, England - d. 2-11-1967
    actor: "Crime Classics"
    07-20-1910 - Bill Goodwin - San Francisco, CA - d. 5-9-1958
    announcer, actor: "George Burns and Gracie Allen Show"; Johnny Fletcher
    "Johnny Fletcher"
    07-20-1912 - Tom McDermott - McHenry, IL - d. 3-6-1996
    producer, director: "Portia Faces Life"; "Rosemary"; "Wendy Warren and the
    News"
    07-20-1919 - [removed] Stevens - Los Angeles, CA - d. 6-13-1994
    actress: Lois Graves "Junior Miss"
    07-20-1938 - Natalie Wood - San Francisco, CA - d. 11-29-1981
    actress: "Lux Radio Theatre"

    July 20th deaths

    01-01-1867 - Lew Fields - New York City, NY - d. 7-20-1941
    comedian: (Weber and Fields) "The Eveready Hour"; "George Jessel Show"
    01-11-1896 - Armina Marshall - d. 7-20-1991
    theatre guild supervisor: "The Theatre Guild on the Air"
    01-23-1893 - Franklin Pangborn - Newark, NJ - d. 7-20-1958
    actor: "Screen Guild Theatre"
    02-09-1923 - Milena Miller - d. 7-20-2001
    vocalist: "The Stu Erwin Show"
    03-27-1907 - Mary Treen - St. Louis, MO - d. 7-20-1989
    actress: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    03-31-1908 - Les Damon - Providence, RI - d. 7-20-1962
    actor: Nick Charles "Advs. of the Thin Man"; Michael Waring "The Falcon"
    04-09-1900 - Allen Jenkins - New York City, NY - d. 7-20-1974
    actor: "Harold Lloyd Comedy Theatre"; "Hollywood Hotel"; "Lux Radio Theatre"
    05-13-1912 - Helen Craig - San Antonio, TX - d. 7-20-1986
    actress: "Crime Does Not Pay"
    06-06-1901 - Jan Struther - London, England - d. 7-20-1953
    author: "Information Please"; "Mrs. Miniver"
    07-02-1910 - Earl Robinson - d. 7-20-1991
    composer: "The Pursuit of Happiness"
    07-12-1912 - Will Bradley - Newtown, NJ - d. 7-20-1978
    bandleader: "Mildred Bailey Show"; "Saturday Night Swing Session"
    07-23-1916 - Sandra Gould - Brooklyn, NY - d. 7-20-1999
    actress: Lucy Twitchell "Sad Sack"; Miss Duffy "Duffy's Tavern"
    10-09-1910 - Phil Hanna - River Forest, IL - d. 7-20-1957
    actor: Three Cheers "Al Pearce Show"
    11-19-1923 - Frank Reynolds - East Chicago, IN - d. 7-20-1983
    newscaster: Chicago radio
    xx-xx-1881 - Claude Cooper - London, England - d. 7-20-1932
    actor: Pegleg Gaddis "Moonshine and Honeysuckle"
    --
    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:28:13 -0400
    From: "Linda T." <nemesis@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  James Doohan

    According to a KTLA news item, James Doohan, Star Trek's Scotty, has passed
    away.  He started with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. doing radio drama.
    Linda Thuringer

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