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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2006 : Issue 53
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ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
The longest running series once more [ <otrbuff@[removed]; ]
2-19 births/deaths [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
on building a disk recorder [ "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed] ]
OTR at This Year's Oscars [ "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@hotm ]
Lone Ranger and James Lipton [ "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed] ]
Dakota Territory [ "Jim Nixon" <ranger6000@[removed] ]
storing your cds [ "edcarr" <edcarr@[removed]; ]
Cincy Con [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
Suspense answer [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
Military recruiting shows from the 1 [ Julie Jordan <juliecj@[removed]; ]
More, on THE KINGFISH, AMOS AND ANDY [ jameshburns@[removed] (Jim Burns) ]
Fwd: regarding deaths of Bob Hite & [ Joemartelle@[removed] ]
Question about XM [ "Lon Mitchell" <lmitchell@[removed]; ]
Helping hands for the Blind needs vo [ "Robert Acosta" <boacosta@[removed] ]
Lady Esther [ "evantorch" <etorch@[removed]; ]
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:05:20 -0500
From: <otrbuff@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: The longest running series once more
ABC radio's popular Breakfast Club, program with longtime host,
Don McNeill ... went on to break records as the
longest-running program on the air.
Discounting, of course a little show called the Grand Ole Opry (since November
28, 1925) and Music and the Spoken Word from the Crossroads of the West (since
July 15, 1929, a date verified by Mormon church literature). I'm scratching
my
head: taking nothing away from McNeill and company, how many times must an
unalterable fact be reiterated? A series that began on June 23, 1933 will
never
be the frontrunner in longevity. Period.
Jim Cox
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:05:33 -0500
From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 2-19 births/deaths
February 19th births
02-19-1893 - Cedric Hardwicke - Stourbridge, England - d. 8-6-1964
actor: Sherlock Holmes "BBC Home Theatre"; Winston Churchill "These
Four Men"
02-19-1895 - Louie Calhern - New York, NY - d. 5-12-1956
actor: "Radio Reader's Digest"
02-19-1896 - Eddie Jackson - d. 7-16-1980
comic: "Jimmy Durante Show"; "Mail Call"; "Big Show"
02-19-1899 - Carl Matthews - Oklahoma Territory - d. 5-3-1959
actor: "The Cuckoo Hour"
02-19-1901 - William Post, Jr. - d. 9-26-1989
actor: John Perry "John's Other Wife"
02-19-1902 - Eddie Peabody - Reading, MA - d. 11-7-70
banjoist: (The Banjo King) "National Barn Dance"
02-19-1902 - Kay Boyle - St. Paul, MN - d. 12-27-1992
writer: "NBC Presents: Short Story"
02-19-1911 - Merle Oberon - Calcutta, India - d. 11-23-1979
actress: "Orson Welles Theatre"; "Stars Over Hollywood"
02-19-1915 - Dick Emery - London, England - d. 1-2-1983
comedian: "Educating Archie"
02-19-1915 - Fred Freilberger - New York, NY - d. 3-2-2003
writer: "Suspense"; "Family Theatre"
02-19-1918 - Fay McKenzie - Hollywood, CA
actress: "Blue Ribbon Town"
02-19-1921 - Chris Gampel - Montreal, Canada
actor: "The Eternal Light"; "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
02-19-1922 - Sandy Becker - New York, NY - d. 4-9-1996
actor, announcer: Jerry Malone "Young Dr. Malone"; "Backstage Wife";
"The Shadow"
02-19-1924 - Lee Marvin - New York, NY - d. 8-29-1987
actor: "Dragnet"
February 19th deaths
02-22-1915 - Jules Munshin - New York, NY - d. 2-19-1970
actor: "MGM Musical Comedy Theatre"
04-14-1913 - John Howard - Cleveland, OH - d. 2-19-1995
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Hollywood Hotel"
07-17-1902 - Edward Gargan - Brooklyn, NY - d. 2-19-1964
actor: "This Is Your [removed]"; "This Is Our Heritage"
07-27-1877 - Florence Gill - London, England - d. 2-19-1965
actress: "Uncle Walter's Doghouse"
08-17-1900 - Quincy Howe - Boston, MA - d. 2-19-1977
newscaster: "Quincy Howe: Comment"
08-17-1912 - Gogo De Lys - Edmonton, Canada - d. 2-19-2003
singer: "Carefree Carnival"; "Little Ol' Hollywood"; "Stoopnagle and
Budd"
08-23-1926 - Eugene Troopnick - Boston, MA - d. 2-19-2003
actor: "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
08-25-1904 - Alice White - Paterson, NJ - d. 2-19-1983
actress: Blondie Bumstead "Blondie"
09-05-1892 - Joseph Szigeti - Budapest, Austria-Hungary - d. 2-19-1973
violinist: "Camel Caravan"; "Elgin Christmas Party"; "Concert Hall"
09-23-1913 - Stanley Kramer - New York, NY - d. 2-19-2001
film director: "Jack Benny Program"; "Stagestruck"
09-30-1905 - Michael Powell - Bekesbourne, Kent, England - d. 2-19-1990
screenwriter: "Lux Radio Theatre"
10-20-1913 - "Grandpa" Jones - Niagra, KY - d. 2-19-1998
country singer, banjoist: "Grand Ole Opry"
12-29-1879 - Billy Mitchell - Nice, France (R: Wisconsin) - d. 2-19-1936
aviator: "The World's Most Honored Flights"
xx-xx-1903 - Cedric Adams - Magnolia, MN - d. 2-19-1961
commentator: In 1953 filled in for Arthur Godfrey for 13 weeks
Ron Sayles
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:06:06 -0500
From: "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: on building a disk recorder
I am trying to design a demonstration of mechanical sound recording for the
science museum that I inhabit these days. The idea is to have it be
entirely acoustic--not dissimilar to Thos Edison's initial effort, but I'd
like it to record on a disk, with lateral grooves (so the wiggles can be
seen under magnification.)
The machine itself should be fairly straightforward to design, but I'm
having a tough time with the recording medium, [removed], the lacquer or wax disk
in which the cutting needle would inscribe the groove. I can't use tinfoil,
because nobody sells the stuff, and my experiments with mixing paraffin with
polyethylene aren't going well.
And so, I ask: does anyone know what the composition of the old broadcast
studio disk recording disks was, or what medium might have been used in
music production in the early days--or even latter days, because they still
recorded on lacquer masters.
The machine would be used to record museum guests' voices; we'd likely
retain the recording disk, so it wouldn't necessarily have to be cheap.
M Kinsler
512 E Mulberry St. Lancaster, Ohio USA 43130 740-687-6368
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:06:19 -0500
From: "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: OTR at This Year's Oscars
I just found out that a film on Norman Corwin has been nominated for an
Oscar in the documentary short subject catagory. More info here:
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:19:51 -0500
From: "Irene Heinstein" <IreneTH@[removed];
To: "OTR" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Lone Ranger and James Lipton
Great bit of radio trivia from Anthony Tolin. James Lipton as Dan Reid, the
Lone Ranger's nephew! Get him to attend an OTR convention and 'interview'
one of the OTR veterans. I'm a big fan of 'Inside the Actor's Studio' but
knew nothing about his other media work. Sidebar: Lipton's recent 2-hour
interview of comedian Dave Chappelle was a great show. Chappelle (sp) both
of whose parents had advanced degrees and whose father taught at Antioch
College in Yellow Springs OH for years, had a great line. He said he was the
first person in his family NOT to go to college. Chappelle still lives in
Antioch.
Thanks for the info, Anthony
-Irene
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:54:03 -0500
From: "Jim Nixon" <ranger6000@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Dakota Territory
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Ken Piletic mentioned that the Lone Ranger was off to North Dakota following
his adventure with Sam Bass (which ends in Round Rock, Texas sometime prior to
the establishment of Dell Computer's operation there). Sam met his maker on
July 21, 1878. North Dakota did not become a state until November, 1889. The
episode that follows, "John Ritchie" may or may not take place in Dakota
Territory, but Ritchie died in 1887. The biography series wasn't in
chronological order in any event. The Ranger does get to be present at
Sitting Bull's demise at the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota in 1890.
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 22:29:40 -0500
From: "edcarr" <edcarr@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: storing your cds
hi
now this might not mean anything to most, but i was thinking, how do you
store your cds
i found the simplest, cheapest way, i keep mine in tyvex sleeves and put
them in sterlite
cases that i get at wal-mart, 2 types, 1 for $[removed] and 1for $[removed], 1 holds
approx 100
the other holds, well i haven't filled those up yet.
these have lids and close with 2 rubber catches on the side
just a thought
ed
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 02:28:54 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Cincy Con
Paul Urbahns commented:
However I do know at least two folks that cannot go this year because of the
dates selected, and previous commitments. I realize this may have been on
purpose but I have the flyers for the last 4 years and the convention keeps
slipping back further in April:
2003 April 11 and 12th (2nd weekend of the month)
2004 April 16 and 17th (3rd weekend of the month)
2005 April 15 and 16th (3rd weekend of month)
2006 April 21 and 22nd instead of 14th and 15th which is Easter weekend.
I do not know what weekend it was held on prior to 2003 but this maybe a
factor for some folks.
Actually, the way it works is that both Bobs work the date out with the
hotel - many hotels have various events booked so some weekends are not
available by choice. Also, Newman and Burchett purposely avoid Easter and
Good Friday so this is a major reason why the weekend varies every year.
Easter isn't the same date every year. Regardless of what dates they are
able to use, it is unavoidable that a few will not be able to make it due to
"anniversay," "family committments," and other outside factors that prevent
attendees from attending.
Burchett and Newman do a fine job keeping the convention on a steady April
status so it's fairly easy to know "when" it's being held. April has fine
weather. Not too cold, usually warm or above warm weather (I sweat easily
so the afternoons got to me a couple years but that's a vengeance I take
from Mother Nature.)
Martin
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 02:29:51 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Suspense answer
Dave asked:
I heard a radio program in the
1960's (perhaps a 'Suspense' episode or some other like mystery show) but I
can't remember the episode title. Here's a synopsis of the episode:
Hours after sending her boyfriend in search of gasoline, a girl is rescued
from her stranded car by police. Though cautioned not to turn around, she
does . . . and sees her boyfriend's lifeless body hanging from a tree branch
above the car.
I don't think it was SUSPENSE. Might want to try THEATER FIVE broadcast of
January 20, 1965 entitled "A Dream of a Scheme." A long shot but it might
be what you remember.
Although you mentioned 1960s, I would not rule out the STRONG possibility
that it was an episode of THE CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER (broadcast from 1974
- 1982). The plot would fit that mold.
Martin
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 02:30:26 -0500
From: Julie Jordan <juliecj@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Military recruiting shows from the 1950s/60s
I am wondering if anybody can give me some background on the military
recruiting shows that were sent out to radio stations on 16-inch
transcription disks and featured famous performers who would guest
star on these 15-minute broadcasts? I am referring to shows like
"Country Music Time", "Country Style [removed]," "Leatherneck Jamboree,"
"Country Hoedown College Series," and "Treasury Department Guest
Star." The ones I've mentioned tended to feature country artists but
I know there were also a lot of shows that ran the gamut and
spotlighted pop artists too. I am especially interested in those
done in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Generally the stars would do their latest hits, banter informally
between numbers, and maybe interact with a military spokesman or read
a promo for why it was a great idea to sign up for the military, etc.
Were these all produced under one umbrella, such as the Department of
Defense? Or did the various branches of the service have their own
separate radio recruiting divisions? My husband owns a number of
these disks and so we know that they were sent out under the auspices
of the Navy, the Air Force, the Army, etc. Someone also told us that
the custom was to either destroy them after broadcast or in some
cases mail them back.
In recent years CDs have been released on a wide range of musical
talent, ranging from swing bands to jazz artists, country music
stars, etc. -- all of whom appeared on these 15 minute recruiting
shows and in many cases turned out some wonderful performances that
rivaled what they did for their commercial record labels. I am
wondering if the stars got paid for their appearances on these
recruiting shows and if so, was there a standard fee? (eg., union
scale)? Or did they donate their services?
We have tried to research this on the web with little success. I am
just amazed that so many performers seem to have been involved in
doing those 15-minute military recruiting shows and yet I am
wondering how these came about? Thanks -- Julie
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:05:02 -0500
From: jameshburns@[removed] (Jim Burns)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: More, on THE KINGFISH, AMOS AND ANDY [removed]
A nice history, and inteview, by THE DAILY NEWS' Dennis Hamill.
"Hamill: 'Amos & Andy' show for laughs"
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:26:05 -0500
From: Joemartelle@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Fwd: regarding deaths of Bob Hite & Kathleen
Hite
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In reference to the deaths of Announcer Bob Hite and Kathleen Hite (writer
of Gunsmoke episodes, among others)
I read with interest on the digest, that they both passed away on the same
date (different years) Bob Hite on Feb. 18th 2000 and Kathleen on Feb. 18th
1989. Were they husband and wife? Just thought it was so [removed] years
passed in between but still so strange.
thanks
Joe Martelle
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:41:57 -0500
From: "Lon Mitchell" <lmitchell@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Question about XM
I've been out of the loop for awhile, so forgive me if this topic has been
discussed recently. How much OTR is on XM? Is it worth subscribing?
Lon Mitchell
Toledo
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:37:35 -0500
From: "Robert Acosta" <boacosta@[removed];
To: "oldtime radio digest" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Helping hands for the Blind needs volunteer
readers.
Dear OTR fans,
One of the Missions of Helping hands for the Blind is to provide recorded
oldtime radio books on disk free of charge to our blind OTR fans across the
world. With this in mind, we are seeking some good volunteer readers. All
you need is a cassette recorder and a microphone. We shall provide you with
the book and the tapes.
We have recorded such books as "Think Big," by Richard Beales; "Ah Relax
archie, Relax," by Hal Stone and "Speaking of radio," by Chuck Schaden. For
contact information please write to Robert Acosta at
boacosta@[removed]
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:00:19 -0500
From: "evantorch" <etorch@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Lady Esther
Who was the voice of Lady Esther?
Evan Torch, MD
etorch@[removed]
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