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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2008 : Issue 95
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Old-Time Radio Digest                 [ Rodney Bowcock <pasttense_78@yahoo. ]
      Cincinnati                            [ Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed]; ]
      Cinci convention                      [ Chargous@[removed] ]
      Best Starting Episodes                [ Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed]; ]
      Karen Gets Hugged                     [ Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed]; ]
      Buffalo Bill on radio                 [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      It's A Joke Son                       [ "Wayne Johnson" <wayne_johnson@mind ]
      Resquiat en Pacem                     [ Wich2@[removed] ]
      RE: History of the transcription com  [ Michael Ogden <michaelo67@[removed] ]
      Murrow, Hottelet, Kalb at GW          [ Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed] ]
      Passing mention of Bob Hope           [ Stephen Davies <SDavies@[removed]; ]
      4-15 births/deaths                    [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      March 2008 deaths                     [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:20:09 -0400
    From: Rodney Bowcock <pasttense_78@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Old-Time Radio Digest

    If anyone has any issues of the Old-Time Radio Digest
    (the print publication from Bob Burchett) that they
    don't need or would like to sell please contact me
    privately.

    Rodney

    PS--Thanks to everyone who came to Cincinnati!  What a
    great weekend we had.  The feeling of community that
    we have at our get-together is overwhelming.

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:22:30 -0400
    From: Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Cincinnati
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    What a treat it was!  The love amongst attendees is just unbelievable.
    As usual, the convention was the highlight of the year for Kathy, Karen,
    and me.  Thanks to everyone who was there.

    A sad note:  Attendance was the lowest I've ever seen.  The banquet was
    held in a single room - they didn't expand into the dealer room, because
    there weren't enough people to need to do that.  I don't think there were
    more than 40 people at the first show.

    Karen hasn't yet written her convention report.  I will let you know when
    it is posted.

    The episode of Suspense that was done is a pretty funny show.  Jack Benny
    played a Martian.  You can hear it here:

    [removed]

    (To save it on your computer, right-click on the orange
    "[removed]" link and then save it to your computer).

    ---Dan

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:23:04 -0400
    From: Chargous@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Cinci convention

    This convention was great as always.  The only problem is it goes too
    quickly.  I managed to spend 400-something in the dealer's room, but came
    away with lots of CDs, two backup reel decks, some ETs, a few reels,
    Martin's Sam Spade book, and a couple of movies.  I also was fortunate in
    the raffle - winning 7 raffle prizes.  Most of the small group of ETs I
    bought turned out to be from the Liberty Broadcasting System - I had never
    actually heard any programming from the LBS before.  I was thrilled to find
    a long-time want; a good copy of the Hermit's Cave "The Crimson Hand.",
    from Terry.  Unfortunately, no one had my pet project - Charlie Chan and
    the Landini Mystery.

    There was all kinds of stuff going on - a couple of recreations (before the
    Saturday night ones) and even Neal Ellis doing a live convention remote on
    Yesterday USA.

    The food at the Saturday dinner was pretty good; the buffet idea was a
    really good one.  The entertainment was wonderful, as always, and the award
    winners were all very deserving.

    It was fantastic to meet with old friends again, and meet some new
    people.  It's about the only time of the year I can meet face-to-face with
    people who actually care about the same hobby I do.  I'm looking forward to
    next year!

    I hope everyone survived the chicken run (the blind entrance to I-275
    because of construction).  That construction is lasting till 2010, by the
    way.  It was rainy and near 2 [removed] when I headed home Saturday, so I ended
    up taking the street way.

    See you there next year!

    Travis

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:23:22 -0400
    From: Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Best Starting Episodes

    I'd love to see people list their favorite episodes of OTR programs here.

    If I wanted to introduce a non-fan to a particular show, what are good
    episodes to start with that will make a great impression?

    For example, Phil Harris and Alice Faye:  The Cadillac in the Swimming
    Pool.

    If you don't know the official title or original air date, I'll bet
    others will quickly supply it.

    Thanks!

    ---Dan

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:56:44 -0400
    From: Dan Hughes <danhughes@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Karen Gets Hugged

    I've posted several new additions to the Karen Gets Hugged Page:

    Bob Burchett, Don Ramlow, Ken Piletic, Terry Salomonson, Fred Berney, and
    Peyton Powell.

    [removed] - click on the OTR link, then the Karen Gets Hugged
    link).

    (If you want your caption changed, just let me know).

    ---Dan

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:56:56 -0400
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Buffalo Bill on radio
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    A friend of mine, Sandy, is working on a book about BUFFALO BILL and his
    stage, radio and film work. She's looking for any info about BUFFALO BILL on
    radio that anyone can point her direction.  I'd post her e-mail address here
    but as did in the past, some whackos might send mean e-mails so anyone who has
    anything that might help her, drop me a line and I'll give you her e-mail
    address.
    Martin

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:11:05 -0400
    From: "Wayne Johnson" <wayne_johnson@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  It's A Joke Son

    Ah, the wonders of YouTube!  In reply to that wonderful piece on Senator
    Cleghorn vs Foghorn Leghorn, see a short clip of the senator in action:

    [removed]

    And then there is "Walky Talky Hawky", mentioned in the article.

    [removed]

    And since he is a principle in the article, an interview with Mel Blanc

    [removed]

    I don't know about you, but I rather like (once in a while) seeing the faces
    that belong to the voices.

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:11:45 -0400
    From: Wich2@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Resquiat en Pacem

    From: Dan Riedstra [removed]@[removed]

>     Two  or three weeks ago there was a post to the digest about radio actor
>     Jeff  David having had a heart attack and not expected to come out of it ...
>     Can  someone shed some light on his current condition?

    Alas, Dan (& gang), Jeff passed away. VERY shortly after being  stricken, I
    believe.

    A talented man to be at mic with, and a fun man to break bread with.

    "The last of all the Romans - fare thee well!
    It is impossible that ever Rome should breed thy fellow."

    -Craig Wichman

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:32:39 -0400
    From: Michael Ogden <michaelo67@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  RE: History of the transcription companies

    Randy wrote recently:

>     Has anyone done a book, article or other published material that dives
>     into the history of Transco and its shows? There's a lot out there about
>     "Cinnamon Bear", but I'd like to know about some of their other work. I'm
>     really interested in some of the business side of OTR history as well, so
>     I'd be curious about that aspect of the company. Syndicators played a big
>     role in early radio and television, but they don't seem to get as much
>     attention as the networks from historians of the era.

    In regards to Randy's question specifically about the Transco company,
    doesn't the Radio Archives have a large collection of Transco discs that they
    acquired a few years back and are gradually releasing to their membership?
    That might be a good starting point for anyone doing further research.

    I certainly agree with Randy's point that the syndicators get short shrift in
    the OTR histories. There really is a crying need for a detailed
    history/discography of all of the transcription companies. The only thing I
    know of that even comes close is the dissertation on early transcription
    recording that Mike Biel did for his doctorate back in the Sixties. There
    have been some transcription discographies, but they've dealt with the music
    program side and not with the dramatic program side.

    The encyclopedia of radio horror programs that I'm working on does try to
    provide some information on the subject where particular shows clearly relate
    to the genres under discussion (horror, ghost story, weird-mystery or
    weird-menace). The first volume goes up to 1940, and some of the
    transcription series that I'll have entries for include (off the top of my
    head) DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?, THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF KILDARE, THE GHOST
    SHIP, WEIRD TALES, GUESTS OF DOOM, SWAMP CAESAR, BLACK MAGIC, THE HAWK, DR.
    SATAN, Transco's STRANGE ADVENTURES IN STRANGE LANDS, and, of course, old
    standbys long in circulation such as MOON OVER AFRICA and THE SHADOW OF FU
    MANCHU. As well, some Australian transcription series like THE WITCH'S TALE
    and TALES FROM THE PEN OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.

    But there's still a lot of ground to cover, and a lot of transcription
    companies that came and went in those days. It's an area ripe for research.

    Mike Ogden

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:04:13 -0400
    From: Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Murrow, Hottelet, Kalb at GW

       For those near Washington, [removed], The George Washington University and The
    Smithsonian Associates Present a Seminar on the Life and Legacy of America's
    Greatest Broadcast Journalist. From the press release:

    Celebrating the centennial of the legendary broadcaster's birth, Murrow's son
    Casey Murrow and former colleagues Richard C. Hottelet and Marvin Kalb will
    explore Murrow's life and legacy at 7 [removed], Thursday, April 24, 2008, in GW's
    Jack Morton Auditorium, located at 805 21st St., NW. The seminar will be
    moderated by Michael Freedman, GW vice president and professorial lecturer in
    journalism and former general manager of CBS Radio Network News.

       Info available at:

    [removed]~[removed]

       I won't be able to make it, but it would be great to hear a report from
    someone who [removed]

             Charlie

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    Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:54:58 -0400
    From: Stephen Davies <SDavies@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Passing mention of Bob Hope

    The chatty, name-dropping James Lipton of "Inside the Actor's Studio" was
    interviewed himself last month by Elvis Mitchell on "The Treatment".  It's
    downloadable as an MP3 podcast.  I find Lipton a bit snooty and
    insufferable, but his personal stories about Christopher Reeve and about
    his own time as a broke actor in Paris are very interesting.

    At the 24 minute mark he pays tribute to Bob Hope as a big influence on his
    life.  He doesn't really give enough specifics, but Lipton is currently
    promoting his new book, "Inside Inside", and he may give more details
    there.  If anyone reads this, I'd love to hear more.

    - Stephen D
    Calgary

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    Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:39:56 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  4-15 births/deaths

    April 15th births

    HOW MANY PEOPLE REMEMBER WHEN MARCH 15TH WAS TAX DAY?

    04-15-1900 - Eddie Garr - Philadelphia, PA - d. 9-3-1956
    actor: (Father of Teri Garr) "Fleischmann's Yeast Hour"
    04-15-1907 - Casper Reardon - Little Falls, NY - d. 3-9-1941
    jazz harpist: "Camel Caravan"; "Kraft Music Hall"
    04-15-1907 - Theodore Granick - Brooklyn, NY - d. 9-21-1970
    moderator: "American Forum of the Air"
    04-15-1909 - Dave Driscoll - Maplewood, NJ - d. 5-xx-1981
    news and sport commentator for the mutual network
    04-15-1909 - Gordon Bambrick - d. 7-16-1977
    announcer: "Reading Is Fun"
    04-15-1910 - Eddie Mayo - Holyoke, MA - d. 11-27-2006
    major league baseball player: "World Series Preview"
    04-15-1915 - Hans Conried - Baltimore, MD - d. 1-5-1982
    actor: Professor Kropotkin "My Friend Irma"; Schultz "Life with Luigi"
    04-15-1918 - Hilda Simms - Minneapolis, MN - d. 2-6-1994
    actor: "New World A' Coming"
    04-15-1918 - John Baragrey - Haleyville, AL - d. 8-4-1975
    actor: "X Minus One"; "There Is No Night"; "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
    04-15-1928 - Jimmy Ogg - Los Angeles, CA - d. 7-1-1986
    actor: "Smilin' Ed's Buster Brown Gang"
    04-15-1931 - Florian Zabach - Chicago, IL
    violinist: "Arthur Godfrey and His Talent Scouts"; "Here's to Veterans"
    04-15-1933 - Roy Clark - Meherrin, VA
    country/western singer: "Town and Country Time"

    April 15th deaths

    02-13-1912 - Margaretta Scott - London, England - d. 4-15-2005
    actor: "The Merchant of Venice"
    02-22-1926 - Kenneth Williams - Islington, England - d. 4-15-1988
    actor:  the Snide "Hancock's Half Hour"
    03-24-1910 - Richard Conte - Jersey City, NJ - d. 4-15-1975
    actor: "Theatre Guild On the Air"; "Hallmark Playhouse"; "Hollywood
    Star Playhouse"
    04-01-1886 - Wallace Beery - Kansas City, MO - d. 4-15-1949
    host: "Shell Chateau"
    04-17-1918 - John Hess - Chicago, IL - d. 4-15-2004
    writer: "The Human Adventure"
    06-02-1909 - Martin Ashe - Bradford, IL - d. 4-15-1991
    actor: "Grand Central Station"
    06-04-1881 - Clara Blandick - Hong Kong (on a ship in harbor) - d.
    4-15-1962
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Campbell Playhouse"
    06-12-1898 - Dick Hartman - Burlington, WV - d. 4-15-1962
    country: (Tennessee Ramblers) "Crazy Water Crystals Barn Dance"
    07-23-1920 - Christopher Lynch - County Limerick, Ireland - d. 4-15-1994
    singer: "Voice of Firestone"
    08-05-1882 - General Hugh S. Johnson - Ft. Scott, KS - d. 4-15-1942
    militarist (Old Ironpants) 15 minute commentary thrice weekly on NBC
    08-15-1925 - Rose Maddox - Boaz, AL - d. 4-15-1998
    country singer: "Faron Young Show"; "Country Hoedown"
    09-09-1909 - Giulio Gari - Medias, Romania - d. 4-15-1994
    operatic tenor: "Musical Bits"; "NBC Symphony Orchestra"
    09-15-1909 - Frank Richards - NYC - d. 4-15-1992
    actor: "I Love A Mystery"
    09-18-1905 - Greta Garbo - Stockholm, Sweden - d. 4-15-1990
    actor: "Conquest"
    09-22-1915 - Arthur Lowe - Hayfield, Derbyshire, England - d. 4-15-1982
    actor: Captain George Mainwaring "Dad's Army"
    11-25-1871 - Kate McComb - Sacramento, CA - d. 4-15-1959
    actor: Mrs. Kerrigan "The Goldbergs"; Nannie "Lora Lawton"
    12-13-1939 - Moe Keale - Niihau, HI - d. 4-15-2002
    local disc jockey

    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:01:14 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  March 2008 deaths

    March 2008 deaths

    07-24-1921 - Giuseppe Di Stefano - Motta, Sicily, Italy - d. 3-3-2008
    operatic tenor: "Standard Hour", "Metropolitan Opera"
    xx-xx-xxxx - Jack Voorhies - Sheffield, AL - d. 3-4-2008
    radio personality: (Voice of the Shoals) Created Luther Appleby and
    his mule Chilton
    08-08-1917 - Malvin Wald - Brooklyn, NY - d. 3-6-2008
    writer: "Suspense"
    xx-xx-xxxx - Pat Shanahan - Milwaukee, WI - d. 3-10-2008
    disk jockey: Rocky Foxx WFOX Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    xx-xx-1923 - Thelma Holland - Waukesha, WI - d. 3-11-2008
    guitarist: "Hank and Thelma"
    12-16-1917 - Arthur C. Clarke - Minehead, England - d. 3-19-2008
    science fiction writer: "The Long John Nebel Show"
    01-21-1922 - Paul Scofield - Hurstpierpoint, England - d. 3-19-2008
    actor: Kadmos "Dionysos"; "The Troy Trilogy"
    12-26-1914 - Richard Widmark - Sunrise, MN - d. 3-24-2008
    actor: Neil Davison "Home of the Brave"; Alan Webster "Joyce Jordan,
    [removed]"
    07-07-1925 - Wally Phillips - Portsmouth, OH - d. 3-27-2008
    radio personality: WGN Chicago, Illinois
    12-12-1911 - Jules Dassin - Middletown, CT - d. 3-31-2008
    writer: "Kate Smith"; Yiddish Theatre

    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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