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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2007 : Issue 176
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Don Herbert - Mr. Wizard dies at 89   [ "Irene Theodore Heinstein" <IreneTH ]
      BBC West of England Home Service      [ Graeme Stevenson <graemeotr@[removed] ]
      Sam Spade book is in                  [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      The Scream OTR mystery                [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      radio shows & dirigibles              [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
      dirigible pictures                    [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
      Re: no airship radio shows            [ FabFicBks@[removed] ]
      Radio Coverage of 1937 Ohio River Fl  [ "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@hotm ]
      Alan Reed and Junior                  [ gary young <garyy2002us@[removed]; ]
      6-15 births/deaths                    [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      May 2007 Deaths                       [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      OTR Commercials                       [ herbop@[removed] ]
      dirigibles                            [ James H Arva <wilditralian@[removed] ]

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:47:16 -0400
    From: "Irene Theodore Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed];
    To: "OTR" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Don Herbert - Mr. Wizard dies at 89

    Below is the link to Don Herbert's obituary.  It mentions that he worked as
    a radio writer in Chicago.
    Irene

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:08:40 -0400
    From: Graeme Stevenson <graemeotr@[removed];
    To: OTR Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  BBC West of England Home Service
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    Readers of the OTR Digest in the UK might be interested to know that on the
    12th June the Daily Telegraph ( London ) carried an Obituary for the actress
    Aileen Mills who starred in the soap opera ' At the Luscombes ' on the BBC
    West of England Home Service from September 1948.
      Best way to see the whole Obit is just to go to [removed]  and
    type her name into the search box.

      Graeme Stevenson  Tune into Yesterday newsletter  - ORCA / UK

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:32:07 -0400
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Sam Spade book is in

    Just dropping a note to let everyone who pre-purchased the SAM SPADE book
    that they have arrived today.  If you paid for your book, you'll be pleased
    to know they will be in Saturday's mail and should arrive as early as Monday
    and as late as Wednesday, unless you live outside the [removed]

    I figured since people have been e-mailing asking to the status, they ya go!
      The book, naturally, is still available (I'll have a scan of the book
    cover on my web-site by Monday) but for those who like to buy their books
    off [removed], it won't be listed on the site for a few more weeks.
    (Remember buying any book direct from the publisher or author is better than
    buying it from a book store because book stores get 55% of the profits and
    that doesn't support the publishing company or the author).

    Martin Grams, Jr.
    [removed]

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:31:40 -0400
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  The Scream OTR mystery

    Robert Fullmer e-mailed me and I do not have the answer to this question.
    (It is NOT the Inner Sanctum episode he suspected.)  If anyone knows what
    radio program this was, please contact him at fullmer4835@[removed].

    I personally suspect it was either a Hermit's Cave episode, a local
    independent radio station horror program, or was a science-fiction program,
    not a horror program.

    As a kid in the very early 50's I was listening to a horror program, I
    believe on a Sunday evening, and the program featured men going down a well
    or a pipe (to rescue somebody?).  At one point the person going down says
    that something is touching his feet, grabbing him, and then lets out this
    horrendous scream;  at which point my mother turned off the radio.  I was
    only mildly concerned because I could find out what it was the next day from
    friends in school .  Not surprisingly, their mothers also turned off the
    radio in mid scream so none of us ever knew how it ended.  I have long
    wanted to bring closure to this gap in my life.  I have examined other
    program lists but have found nothing that would suggest such a program until
    looking at the Inner Sanctum program list.  "The Scream" would have been
    about the time I remember.  However, after 50 plus years, my memory may be
    faltering.  If you have a moment and know of such a program, I would be
    forever in your debt if I could find the broadcast or find a script.  I am
    looking for your book that was mentioned on the website.  Thank you for any
    help you can be.

    Small note: I rarely give out other people's e-mail addresses, because
    people on the Digest have contacted people and tried to solicite stuff that
    had nothing to do with the subject at hand.  I'm breaking my rule here so
    PLEASE do not e-mail him with an OTR cassette sale or OTR book offer.  He's
    looking for an answer to a question so only contact him if you have a lead
    to the answer.  Thanks.

    Martin Grams

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:17:00 -0400
    From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  radio shows & dirigibles

    Mark Kinsler wrote:

>     I'm surprised that there weren't any radio shows that took place

    aboard > one of the zeppelins.  (At least I've never heard one.)

    I did a search on radiogoldindex and found the following:

    68667. Navy Day Program. October 25, 1942. NBC net. Sustaining. Admiral
    Ernest King speaks. A report about escort ships on convoy duty. An
    interview with a woman with eight sons in the service (two of which are
    missing in action). A remote from a navy blimp somewhere over the East
    Coast is broadcast. Admiral Frederick Horn is heard. Bill Hightower
    reports from a P. T. boat. A simulated night attack is reported from a
    U. S. submarine off the coast. Two women workers are interviewed in a
    torpedo factory. Admiral Chester Nimitz awards a medal to a sub
    commander and makes a brief speech. A visit to a Seabee training center
    (Camp Allen, Virginia) and to the Norfolk Fire Fighter's School. Ernest
    King, Frederick Horn, Bill Hightower, Chester Nimitz. 31:42. Audio
    condition: Excellent. Incomplete.

    4666. Author's Playhouse. October 30, 1944. NBC net. "Expense Account".
    Sustaining. A daring story of the way a team of reporters covers a
    blimp explosion. Paul Gallico (author). 1/2 hour. Audio condition:
    Excellent. Complete.

    66241. The Maiden Voyage Of The Hindenburg. May 9, 1936. NBC net.
    Sustaining. A remote from the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey
    as the DLZ129 ("The Hindenburg") arrives in America for the first time.
    The famous Zeppelin would make ten round trips to the United States
    before its destruction. Kurt Szell reports from the mooring mast.
    Nelson Case reports from the hangar. Jack Fraser reports from an
    airplane overhead. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker speaks from the airplane
    with greetings to the passengers and crew. A second transmission, later
    in the day, features Betty Goodwin (the NBC expert on fashion) with the
    women's angle. The second broadcast is incomplete. Kurt Szell, Nelson
    Case, Eddie Rickenbacker, Jack Fraser, Betty Goodwin. 55:50. Audio
    condition: Excellent. Incomplete.

    72666. International Broadcast From The Airship Hindenburg. May 7,
    1936. NBC net. Sustaining. An attempted two way conversation with the
    steamer "Bremen" and the airship Hindenburg. Max Jordan tries to
    establish contact while aboard the Zeppelin, heading for America on her
    maiden westbound flight. He describes the airship's accomodations
    (including the grand piano) and the cuisine. These are two separate
    broadcasts made on the same day. Commander Hugo Eckener of the
    Hindenburg is heard (in German only). The recording includes organ
    fill. Max Jordan, Hugo Eckener, Van Russell (NBC announcer in New
    York). 30:45. Audio condition: Very good. Apparently complete.

    67895. The American School Of The Air. April 29, 1938. CBS net, WABC,
    New York. "The Science Club Of The Air" "Lighter-Than-Air Craft".
    Sustaining. How balloons stay up, the difference between a zeppelin and
    a dirigible. Nila Mack (producer), John Laing (announcer). 14:53. Audio
    condition: Very good to excellent. Complete segment.

    In addition, the NTR series "Dr Who Audio Adventures" featured an
    episode, "Storm Warning" (from the late 1990s, the first audio
    adventure starring the 8th Doctor, Paul McGann) which took place aboard
    the R-101, an actual British airship that crashed during its maiden
    voyage in 1930. The episode does a fine job of depicting the space and
    luxury that must have existed inside these things. (According to
    wikipedia, for example, the R101 had a dining room for 60 people, and
    even a smoking room for 24 people.)

    Kermyt

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:17:27 -0400
    From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  dirigible pictures

    Incidentally, the fine old photo site [removed] recently ran a bunch
    of photos of dirigibles and zeppelins from the early 20th century. Type
    "zeppelin" into their search engine or click on these links:
    [removed]
    or [removed]

    There are several mind-blowing photos of airships entering their
    hangars, with very little room to spare. These things have a reputation
    for being unstable, yet the tight fit between airship and the hangar
    opening implies that they must have been pretty stable, at least when
    the wind was down, or else they could never have managed those
    landings.

    Kermyt

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:15:33 -0400
    From: FabFicBks@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: no airship radio shows

    This seems a bit off the  subject of OTRadio, however there are still plenty
    of people interested in  airships as comfortable, even luxurious travel.  The
    problem with most  of the older zeps is that they were built of duroalumnium
    in an era which did  not know what metal fatigue was, so they were all
    doomed.
    The destruction  of the Hindenberg was just the final nail in the coffin, at
    least for the  pre-WWII period.  Since then time has marched on, and the
    airship  concept has developed significantly.  One of the most ambitious
    concepts
    was put forth in the 1970's by scientists and engineers at MIT for a very
    large  helium airship using atomic powered motors which would never land, and
    would  serve primary as a cargo transport, altho passengers could also be
    accommodated,  just as some modern freighters often carry a few (very few)
    passengers
    along with the cargo.  Modern gyro stabilizers would easily eliminate the
    downdraft and drift weaknesses of the older airships.  A refinanced German
    company is in the process of building new dirigibles and has produced at
    least
    one thus far, which has enjoyed limited public exposure.

        Airships as cargo and passenger transport have  become a feature of many
    modern science fiction novels, and if modern radio  drama ever makes a
    comeback it is likely that any science fiction radio series  will feature
    airships in
    a few of their stories.  I suspect the reason  airships did not figure in
    radio drama from the past was because by the middle  1930's, when radio drama
    was
    beginning to become a serious element in radio  presentation, the age of the
    classic airship was pretty much over.   Airships were considered old stuff by
    most Americans, old German stuff at  that.  Most people viewed the airplane as
    the wave of the future, not  lighter than air craft.

    ---Bob Jennings

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:15:56 -0400
    From: "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Radio Coverage of 1937 Ohio River Flood

    Hi gang,

    There is an interesting article on the above subject here:

    [removed];c=y

    A couple of tidbits:

    An intreped announcer from WHAS in Louisville, KY did a daring remote
    broadcast while dangling from a telephone pole above the surging river.  The
    announcer's name: Foster Brooks.  Yes, THAT Foster Brooks, the "lovable
    lush" of 1970s TV. (The article simply says he later had a career as
    "nationally famous entertainer".  Wikipedia confirms he worked at WHAS.)

    And then there is this:

    "The most notorious incident came on January 28, when network commentator
    Floyd Gibbons, broadcasting CBS' Your True Adventure program direct from
    WKRC, caused a nationwide panic by ignoring his script and instead enacting
    a ludicrous melodrama in which the radio station was destroyed, flood waters
    pouring into the studio and drowning switchboard operators at their posts.
    Thousands with loved ones in the Ohio Valley were not amused."

    Shades of WOTW before the fact!

    George

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:03:15 -0400
    From: gary young <garyy2002us@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Alan Reed and Junior
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    Going back a little here as I was reading some past issues.

      In digest #38 Stuart Lubin made reference to Alan Reed and Jr.

>     I have heard Mr. Reed on several "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar"
>     shows, as well as "Sam Spade", but I am certain that he appeared on many
>     more. I have always had a question which has never been
>     answered:  Who was Alan Reed, [removed]  This was a kid actor,, and he must have
>     been Alan's son, but what ever happened to him?"

      I have been a fan of [removed] since my early years listening to the
    Flintstones.  I discovered what a character he is.   Very talented and
    appeared on many radio and TV shows. Such a distinct voice.

      But what about Junior?  I too have wondered about him.  I remember not to
    long ago listening to Life of Riley and I think Jr was on there in the role
    of Riley Jr.  I could be wrong but feel I'm not.  Please correct me.   What
    other shows was Jr on? Did he write any books on his father? interviews?

        Gary Young

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:16:53 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  6-15 births/deaths

    June 15th births

    06-15-1843 - Edvard Grieg - Bergen Norway - d. 9-4-1907
    composer: "Against the Storm"; "Life and Love of Dr. Susan"
    06-15-1861 - Ernestine Schumann-Heink - Prague, Czechoslovkia - d.
    11-17-1936
    singer: "Enna Jettick Melodies"; "Hoover Sentinels Serenade"
    06-15-1872 - Johanna Gadski - Anclam, Poland - d. 2-23-1932
    operatic singer: WJZ New York City
    06-15-1891 - Mento Everitt - Lakeview, MI - d. xx-xx-1952
    actor: Jenny Peabody "Jenny Peabody"
    06-15-1894 - Leo Cleary - Massachusetts - d. 4-11-1955
    actor: Bailiff "His Honor, the Barber"
    06-15-1894 - Robert Russell Bennett - Kansas City, MO - d. 8-19-1981
    compser: "Symphony in D for the Dodgers"; "Project Twenty"
    06-15-1895 - Morty Howard - Brooklyn, NY - d. 2-15-1970
    pianist: "The Moylan Sisters"; "Rocking Horse Rhythms"
    06-15-1905 - James Robertson Justice - Wigtown, Scotland - d. 7-2-1975
    actor: "Star Bill"
    06-15-1909 - Joe DeSantis - NYC - d. 8-30-1989
    actor: Jim Scott "Under Arrest"; "This Is Nora Drake"
    06-15-1909 - Mickey Katz - Cleveland, OH - d. 4-30-1985
    clarinetist: (Father of Joel Grey) "Here's to Veterans"
    06-15-1910 - David Rose - London, England - d. 8-23-1990
    conductor: "Red Skelton Show"; "David Rose Show"; "Bold Venture"
    06-15-1918 - Hal Roach, Jr. - Los Angeles, CA - d. 3-29-1972
    producer, director: "My Little Margie"
    06-15-1918 - Richard Derr - Norristown, PA - d. 5-8-1992
    actor: "Crime Does Not Pay"
    06-15-1921 - Erroll Garner - Pittsburgh, PA - d. 1-2-1977
    jazz muscian: "Jubilee"; "Command Performance"; "Arthur Godfrey Show"
    06-15-1921 - Lucille Norman - Lincoln, NE - d. 4-1-1998
    singer: "Time, the Place and the Tune"; "Railroad Hour"

    June 15th deaths

    04-25-1918 - Ella Fitzgerald - Newport News, VA - d. 6-15-1996
    singer: "Flow Gently, Sweet Rhythm"; "Jubilee"
    05-18-1902 - Meredith Willson - Mason City, IA - d. 6-15-1984
    conductor, composer: "Maxwell House Coffee Time"; "Meredith Willson/
    Music Room"
    05-25-1917 - Steve Cochran - Eureka, CA - d. 6-15-1965
    actor: "Voice of the Army"; "Unexpected"; "Screen Director's Playhouse"
    06-01-1919 - Kathleen Norris - Newark, OH - d. 6-15-2005
    writer, announcer: "By Kathleen Norris"; "Bright Horizon"
    06-12-1884 - William Austin - Georgetown, British Guiana - d. 6-15-1975
    actor: Professor of the English Department "Jack Oakie's College"
    07-14-1898 - "Happy" Chandler - Corydon, KY - d. 6-15-1991
    governor, baseball commissioner: "University of Chicago Round Table"
    07-18-1911 - Hume Cronyn - London, Ontario, Canada - d. 6-15-2003
    actor: Ben Marriott "Marriage"
    09-01-1905 - Bertram Tanswell - Blandford, England - d. 6-15-1984
    actor/director: "Commandos"; "Second Husband"; "Stage Door Canteen"
    09-01-1925 - Art Pepper - Gardena, CA - d. 6-15-1982
    jazz artist: "Jazz Alive"
    xx-xx-1901 - Dr. Julius Klein - d. 6-15-1961
    economist: "The World's Business"

    Ron Sayles

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    Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:17:00 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  May 2007 Deaths

    May 2007 deaths

    03-12-1923 - Walter Schirra - Hackensack, NJ - d. 5-3-2007
    astronaut: "Meet the Press"
    08-17-1916 - Ira Cook - Duluth, MN - d. 5-15-2007
    disk jockey: KMPC Los Angeles, California
    01-13-1931 - Charles Nelson Reilly - The Bronx, NY - d. 5-25-2007
    actor: "Visual Radio"
    02-16-1932 - Gretchen Wyler - Bartlesville, OK - d. 5-27-2007
    singer-actor: "Sounds of Freedom"

    Ron Sayles

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    Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:24:51 -0400
    From: herbop@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  OTR Commercials

    There were a few posts recently about old time radio commercials.
    This might be a bit late, but here is a site that has a lot of good
    articles and sound files (most in Windows Media Player - some in Real
    Audio format) about the products that sponsored America's favorite
    (and not so favorite) radio shows from the 1920s - 1950s.
    It even includes a (Real Audio) sound clip of the "Pepsi-12 ounce" jingle:
    [removed]

    I appreciate the work that went into creating the site. It brought
    back memories.

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    Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:25:43 -0400
    From: James H Arva <wilditralian@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  dirigibles

    06-15-07

    Mark Kinsler writes, "I'm surprised that there weren't any radio shows
    that took place aboard one of the zeppelins."  I can't remember any radio
    shows taking place aboard a zeppelin, but there is some interesting
    footage aboard the Hindenburg in the movie, "Charlie Chan at the
    Olympics", as he, traveling on the Hindenburg to Germany to watch his son
    compete in the Olympics, looks down upon the ship in which his son and
    his colleagues are crossing the Atlantic.

    Jim Arva
    --
    James H. Arva
    201 Short St.; Harrisburg, PA 17109; (717) 545-5709
    E-MAIL:  wilditralian@[removed]

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