Subject: [removed] Digest V2002 #401
From: "OldRadio Mailing Lists" <[removed]@[removed];
Date: 10/12/2002 6:35 PM

To: <[removed]@[removed];

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2002 : Issue 401
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      1939 visit to Canada                  [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
      Mystery Novels in WSJ                 [ Kubelski@[removed] ]
      Re: KEHE/KECA                         [ Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed] ]
      Gunsmoke Farewell                     [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      Correct dates for Bradbury Thirteen?  [ "Matthew Bullis" <MatthewBullis@run ]
      Required listening for college stude  [ Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@yahoo. ]
      Potpourri                             [ JackBenny@[removed] ]
      GODFREY MUSICIANS                     [ Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed]; ]
      SOUND EFFECTS                         [ Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed]; ]
      Bob Hastings                          [ JayHick@[removed] ]
      MBS/Blue on 10/30/38                  [ Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed] ]
      War of the worlds-press conference    [ jef olson <jefolson2000@[removed]; ]
      Lenny Bruce on Arthur Godfrey's Tale  [ "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed] ]
      Godfrey Hair Sponsors                 [ "Russ Butler" <oldradio@[removed] ]
      Cisco's Real Name                     [ "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@attorneyro ]
      CBS Is There (You Are There)          [ "Shawn A. Wells" <swells@[removed] ]
      Today in radio history                [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
      Re: Pirate Broadcasters               [ "Rodney w bowcock jr." <rodney-self ]
      20 For 1 Trades                       [ Ron Vanover <vanoverr@[removed]; ]
      Fascinating Web site                  [ Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]; ]
      bowes Queen and linkletter            [ vigor16@[removed] ]
      [removed]                                [ "alanladdsr" <alanladdsr@[removed] ]
      Jane Powell                           [ Dennis W Crow <DCrow3@[removed] ]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:15 +0000
    From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  1939 visit to Canada

               I read this article about the visit of England's royal
    family and was a bit confused:

     >>CBC Radio One's_This Morning_used the current royal
    visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as an opportunity
    to review radio coverage of the royal visit by King George VI and
    Queen Elizabeth (no number, but eventually the Queen Mum)
    in [removed];<

               I was always under the impression that the present Queen
    Mother's name was Mary.  That's what I was told, at least.  The
    information could be incorrect.

               On a recent PBS documentary about Queen Elizabeth II,
    it was mentioned that she went on the radio to speak to citizens of
    England about WW II.  She looked like she was in her mid teens
    at the time.  Are recordings of these announcements available?

    Kenneth Clarke

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:40 +0000
    From: Kubelski@[removed]
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Mystery Novels in WSJ

    Right after we launch into a discussion of Sam Spade, there is an article on
    page W1 of today's Wall Street Journal covering the boom in value of vintage
    detective novels, such as first editions of "the Big Sleep" and "It Walks by
    Night" by radio favorite John Dickson Carr.

    The articles mentions a number of characters (Nero Wolfe) and stories ("The
    Murder of Roger Ackroyd") depicted on radio as well as authors who wrote for
    radio like Carr.

    Very interesting for some context on these great stories.  As usual, the
    WSJ's content is only for paying subscribers, but sometimes the Friday
    edition stays on newsstands through the weekend, so you might be able to find
    one.

    Frankly, given the collecting impulse of many of our members, there probably
    quite a few who will discover valuable editions in their back closets.

    Sean Dougherty
    Kubelski@[removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:21:58 +0000
    From: Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: KEHE/KECA

    To furher clarify Russ Butler's comments , after taking over KEHE, KECA
    became the NBC Blue affiliate for Los Angeles and moved to 790 on the AM
    dial in 1941. KECA became KABC in about 1952 after having been purchased
    by ABC in the late 40s or so and is still the principal ABC News/Talk
    affiliate for Los Angeles

    Eric Cooper

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:55:27 +0000
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Gunsmoke Farewell

    I know this is probably on the web somewhere - and even worse, in a
    McFarland book about Gunsmoke that I lent to someone and have yet to get it
    back - but does anyone know the title to the Gunsmoke TV episode that
    featured Chester, and the first episode in which Festus took over?

    Reason being, the Western Channel on Satellite is playing the 150+ episodes
    of Gunsmoke rarely aired in syndication, and if I am not mistaken, sometime
    in November they are going to get to the episode that Chester "get out of
    Dodge" and the one where Festus comes into the picture.  I'd love to see
    them (maybe even get them on tape if my schedule permits it).

    Anyone help?
    Martin

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:22:53 +0000
    From: "Matthew Bullis" <MatthewBullis@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Correct dates for Bradbury Thirteen?

    Hello, just wondering if anyone can give correct dates for the programs in
    Bradbury Thirteen? The files I have say 1984 with specific dates ranging
    from April to June of that year. I also have a file called Bradbury
    Off-season radio show, and an interview with Ray Bradbury. Any info on
    correcting these dates or filling in any info would be appreciated.
    Thanks a lot.
    Matthew

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:55:46 +0000
    From: Alan/Linda Bell <alanlinda43@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Required listening for college students

    As I've mentioned in the past (y'all remember of [removed] don't you??) I
    teach a college course about radio and American culture 1920-1960. I tinker
    with it each year, and now I'm trying to put together 10 CDs of required
    listening for the students. This doesn't preclude listening to excerpts of
    various things in class, but these other 10-12 hours (approximately) would
    be things they'd listen to _in their entirety_ on their own, outside of
    class. 10, of course is an arbitrary number, but it's as good as any, I
    suppose. So, anyway, I'm curious what people here think should be on the
    CDs. Of course, they have to fit within the context of the course, and not
    just be a greatest hits kind of list. What  do you think students should
    hear? Remember, excerpts can still be used in class, so don't worry about that.

    Figure each CD can hold about 75-80 minutes. What should be on them? I'm
    open to suggestions, Maybe I'll get no responses and I'll just figure it
    out on my own. That's okay, too, I'll manage. I already have a preliminary
    list. But I wouldn't object to a little input, and maybe some real
    argument. What 10-plus hours of required listening can give a young person
    a sense of the breadth and depth of America's experience with radio in its
    first golden age?

    Alan

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:13 +0000
    From: JackBenny@[removed]
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Potpourri

    1.  Gene Twombley
    With a tip of the electronic pen to Lynn Wagar (who included this
    information in a Bea Benaderet article in the March 2002 Jack Benny Times),
    Bea passed away on October 13, 1968.  Gene Twombley died four days later.

    In the last regular Jack Benny radio program (5/22/55), there is a running
    gag about the sound effects man causing problems.  Vocally, the part was
    played by Mel Blanc.  The part was referred to as "Twombley", which Jack
    repeatedly yelled throughout the episode as crazy sound effects occurred.

    2.  Classical Music
    I am very proud to live in a radio market that, as far as I know, has a top
    station that is classical.  KDFC, [removed] FM, is a commercial classical
    station in San Francisco.  I don't know the exact Arbitron classification
    in which they made #1, but I do remember hearing about it.  The problem
    that I have is that I'm spoiled by public classical radio stations, and get
    very annoyed when Rachmaninoff and Vaughn-Williams are separated by an
    announcer yelling at me about some "GRIPPING EPISODE OF (series name) ON
    (network) TONIGHT!  DON'T FAIL TO MISS IT!"  Yeah, [removed]*clicking over to
    KABL, which plays big band music and standards*

    3.  Ruth Lyons
    Just a note that Lyons wrote an autobiography called "Remember With
    Me".  One of those books on my shelf that I need to read some day.  My
    parents both grew up in Ohio, and remembered Lyons vividly.  I've also
    found some of the records she released of her gang (including Bob Braun)
    singing Christmas songs written by her.

    4.  WJJD
    When I saw these call letters, it reminded me of a funny thing that
    happened last year.  The Program Manager (and later President) of the first
    radio station where I worked had become sort of "the father I never had"
    over the years.  I call him "Papa". When his brother died last year, I went
    back to Michigan.

    After the funeral, a big spread was laid out at a local church for the
    family and friends.  So we're there enjoying all this wonderful home-cooked
    food, and I notice a little rock sitting on a piano across the room.  On it
    were the letters "WWJD".  Papa still works in local radio/TV, so I leaned
    over to him and said, "Hey, I don't remember those call letters.  Is it a
    new station?"  He hadn't heard of it, either.

    Imagine my laughter some time later when I found something that reminded me
    that "WWJD" stands for "What Would Jesus Do?"

    --
    Laura Leff
    President, IJBFC
    [removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:25 +0000
    From: Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  GODFREY MUSICIANS

    Wasn't Ludwig 'Von' Flato a member of the Godfrey band.  He played piano
    for Sinatra in 1945.

           [removed]
           A DATE WITH SINATRA

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:56:46 +0000
    From: Sandy Singer <sinatradj@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  SOUND EFFECTS

    A few days ago we were discussing sound effects and Foley artists.
    Here's a picture of a sound effects able from our Radio Archives ET Label
    page:

    [removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:20 +0000
    From: JayHick@[removed]
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Bob Hastings

    I just got off the phone with Bob.  He sounded upbeat.  He is home,
    recouperating from his accident.  It will be a slow process.  He sent his
    best to everyone.  Jay

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:36 +0000
    From: Eric J Cooper <ejcooper2002@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  MBS/Blue on 10/30/38

    I know this was brought up one or two years ago on the OTR Digest, but I
    have forgotten the answer. What were MBS and  NBC Blue airing at 8pm EST
    on October 30th, 1938?

    Thanks VERY Much for the answer  :)

    Eric Cooper

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:57:11 +0000
    From: jef olson <jefolson2000@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  War of the worlds-press conference

    Hello friends-I'm Back!
      I'm looking for the TEXT (printed transcript) of the
    "morning after" press conference Oct., 31, 1938. Does
    any one know where I can find this on the WWW, or if
    any of you have it-please email it to me. I would be
    most appreciative. I'm "dramatizing " the newpaper
    stories of the panic-but can seem to find the press
    conference in its entireity-though i know it was
    filmed. Thank you all.
    (Barbara-lost your email addy! Say hi to Bob!)
      Jef Olson- West Coast Radio Theater (WCRT)

    Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More
    [removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:58:44 +0000
    From: "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Lenny Bruce on Arthur Godfrey's Talent
      Scouts

    Hi Friends,

    	Lee commented:

     > Sandy Singer accurately pointed out that the "Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts"
     > program did air Lenny Bruce.  His bit was obviously totally unlike that for
     > which he ultimately became infamous.  It was a screamingly funny and
     > ingenious bit of mimicry and humorous dialogue.

    	Just coincidently I will be airing that particular program on my Same Time,
    Same Station radio broadcast beginning this Sunday.  Lee is absolutely
    correct.  This shows the great talent of Lenny Bruce before he lost control
    because of drugs and fame.  In addition to the radio stations broadcasting
    our programs, you may also hear it on the Web by going to my Old Tyme Radio
    Network at [removed] and clicking on the current
    week's broadcast date.

    	If you'd like to subscribe to our Same Time, Same Station email list, you
    will get prior schedules of the broadcasts along with weekly CD and cassette
    specials at very good prices and other stuff.  Among those for this coming
    week are the Arthur Godfrey programs and we continue to sell "The Twilight
    Zone" radio series at reduced prices.  To subscribe, you may go to
    [removed]#subscribe or just send me an
    email requesting that you be added.

         I hope this helps.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to
    contact me.

                 Jerry Haendiges <Jerry@[removed];

       [removed]  The Vintage Radio Place
       [removed] The Olde Tyme Radio Network

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:58:57 +0000
    From: "Russ Butler" <oldradio@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Godfrey Hair Sponsors

    I seem to remember that there was a shampoo product that
    Mr. G was advertising (and the brand name escapes me.)   Prell or V-O
    Shampoos come to mind, or some other "silky, satin sheen" product.  I have
    this image of someone's hair being shown in a froth of lather - could it
    have been a cast member in a print ad?  TV ad?  Hmmmm. Maybe it was Mary
    Martin endorsing and demonstrating the shampoo she used nightly to "wash
    that man out of her hair" on that South Pacific island.

    Then there was the famous "Toni Home Permanent" with the eloquent voiced
    announcer,  Tony Marvin who was the perfectly-named "Tony" for Arthur's
    enunciation of the sponsor's product name. He could make it sing!  The CBS
    salesman had a natural tie-in for the advertiser which could only make the
    brand more memorable.  A home permanent in a box, what a pungent odor idea!

    It will be interesting to see what Mr. Munsick comes up with in his complete
    list of radio and TV sponsors, besides Lipton, Glass Wax, Chesterfield and
    Toni.

    Russ Butler  oldradio@[removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:59:23 +0000
    From: "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Cisco's Real Name

     > Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 23:21:20 +0000
     > From: Gsgreger@[removed]

     > The only time I've heard Cisco identify himself is in the 20th Century-Fox
     > film series starring Cesar Romero.  Are you ready for his impressive
     > "handle" as stated in the 1939 film, "The Cisco Kid and the Lady" ?
     >
     > GONZALES SEBASTIAN RODRIGO DON JUAN CHEQUELO.

    Funny, I thought Cisco's real name was Juan Reed!
    ;->

    --
    A. Joseph Ross, [removed]                           [removed]
      15 Court Square, Suite 210                 lawyer@[removed]
    Boston, MA 02108-2503           	         [removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 10:00:27 +0000
    From: "Shawn A. Wells" <swells@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  CBS Is There (You Are There)

    	James asked last time,

     > I have, for some time, been looking for
     > CBS You Are There programs which, apparently, are very rare.

    These are not all that rare, unless you are trying to locate the
    un-circulated ones. There are roughly 60+ or so original shows, that I
    worked on about a year ago. Not only do I have them available, but there
    also available on cassette at, (Radio Memories)
    [removed] or Jerry has
    them in about half a dozen various formats at [removed]  :-)
    Anyway, I hope that this helps.

    Shawn A. Wells
    The Old Time Radio Shop
    [removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:59:33 +0000
    From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Today in radio history

     >From Those Were The Days --

    1937 - The longest-running detective show on radio 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

    --
    Visit my home page:
    [removed]~[removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:38 +0000
    From: "Rodney w bowcock jr." <rodney-selfhelpbikeco@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: Pirate Broadcasters

     >>You're happy that people are violating Federal law, and possibly
    interfering
     >>with legitimate broadcasting as well?

    While this has gotten off topic quite a bit, I'll say that I'm glad that
    someone cares enough about the deplorable state of radio today to break
    the law simply because they care about the programming.  My beef isn't
    with NPR nearly as much as it's with ClearChannel Communications who have
    destroyed what little was left of radio by creating networks of
    cookie-cutter stations.

    rodney (who's local NPR affiliate airs 15 hours of OTR a week)

    Past Tense Productions
    Carrying Old Radio related films, and
    Hal Roach shorts, for $7 per tape.

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:46 +0000
    From: Ron Vanover <vanoverr@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  20 For 1 Trades

    For any who missed my invitation last month, I'd like to invite you to visit
    my new website designed for OTR enthusiasts and traders.  I'm currently
    offering 20 for 1; 10 for 1; and 2 for 1 trades for selected programs.  My
    address is [removed].

    I hope you're able to stop by soon!

    Ron Vanover

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:27:24 +0000
    From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Fascinating Web site

    Recently, I came across a fascinating web site that is produced by the
    Chicago Historical Society and is titled "Studs Terkel: Conversations with
    America."

    Terkel had a radio program that ran on WFMT from 1952 to 1997 which
    consisted of interviews with various celebrities and non-celebrities in the
    art, political, social and literary world. A number of realaudio clips from
    these interviews as well as research interviews for all of his books can be
    heard on this web site.  Two that I have found so far that specifically
    detail radio are actually Terkel reading from one of his books about his
    career as a radio actor in the forties. But there are other fascinating
    interviews with people who experienced the "Hard Times," "Division Street,"
    "The Good War" etc.

    The web site is [removed]

    The two radio reminiscences are on the page
    [removed]. Look for "Book 3, Chapter 1"

    Jim Widner
    jwidner@[removed]

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:02 +0000
    From: vigor16@[removed]
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  bowes  Queen and linkletter

    Hi,

    I have an interest in looking for programsfeaturing the following:

    1.  Does anybody know how many Major Bowe' s amatuer hours are out there
    in circulation?

    2.  I understand that the quiz show "Queen for a day" was originally a
    radio program.  Is that true?  what are the details about it?  Are there
    any in circulation?

    3.  I am looking for anything featuring Art Linkletter.  Except for a few
    POF shows, I haven't seen anything at all about him.  Have we just
    forgotten a great talent already?  Is there any recordings of his work
    out there?  How about a bio in video or audio?

    that's it,

    Deric M.

    Radio is still fun

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:22 +0000
    From: "alanladdsr" <alanladdsr@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  [removed]

    Am looking for this BBC series from 1947-1953. [removed] was a cop show with a
    catch phrase "Oh, my Sunday helmet." My wife is a British subject and
    remembers it fondly.
    Phil, from Liverpool, if you are reading, I've lost your email address.
    Would love to surprise spouse with the show.
    Thanks
    Don Frey

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    Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:28:31 +0000
    From: Dennis W Crow <DCrow3@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Jane Powell

    Did you catch forties and fifties MGM  musical star, Jane Powell , in LAW
    AND ORDER:SVU last night? She had the featured role of an abuzed
    Alzheimers' patient.

    What a great film career she had!  The radio connection is Uncle Nate's
    "Stars of Tomorrow,"  a Portland, Oregon  staple of the late forties and
    early fifties.  Heard every Saturday morning,  Uncle Nate was sponsored by
    Star Furniture.  Jane Powell started out as Suzanne Burce and was
    "discovered" by Uncle Nate in one of his talent contests.

    Portlanders are justly proud of her.

    Dennis Crow

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