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	    [removed]   Volume 96 : Issue 164


Articles in this issue of [removed]:

	 Re: Fibber & Molly
	 Cape Cod & "Si/Sy" Shows
	 Multiple Voices
	 The "Bickersons"
	 Multiple voices in the same scene
	 Remembering [removed]
	 actors playing multiple roles (was: Fibber & Molly)
	 Actors Doing Multiple Chara
	 Re:Rege Cordic
	 voice doubling
	 Actors who played multiple roles
	 AM Transmitter
	 Multiple voices/actors
	 Cassette Cases
	 Control center
	 ADMINISTRIVIA:  "Essential OTR Program" Update
	 Little Things In Life
	 Re: Multi-voiced radio actors
	 Jazzbeaux Collins
	 Re: Doubling
	 Re: Doubling Double-Take

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Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 09:22:32 -0500
From: "Andrew C. Green" <acg@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Fibber & Molly
Message-Id: <[removed]@dlogics>

Alan Chapman <[removed]@[removed]> writes:
>Open question for all:   Are there other examples of actors doing multiple
>voices in the same scene  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?

I don't know the title, but I have heard a fifteen-minute or so program
that Chuck Schaden played once in which the _entire_ _show_ was done by
one man who did all the speaking roles. While I appreciate the effort he
put into doing it, I frankly thought the novelty wore off about five
minutes into the show, and it took a massive suspension of disbelief on
my part to get through the whole thing. I believe it was a series, and
perhaps someone else will jump in here with the title.

Andrew C. Green            (312) 266-4431
Datalogics, Inc.
441 W. Huron               Internet: acg@[removed]
Chicago, IL  60610-3498    FAX: (312) 266-4473

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 11:42:32 -0400
From: AIC4Radio@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Cape Cod & "Si/Sy" Shows
Message-ID: <960506114232_529208291@[removed]>

Hello [removed]
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Cape Cod Mystery Theater shows (or
Cap Code, as my fingers keep wanting to type), are ALL available from
Adventures in Cassettes. The latest one with Richard Thomas is very well done
IMHO. 

Also, people were looking for the Jack Benny "Si/Sy" show. It's in our 1-hour
tape: "The Best of Jack Benny" (J820). Since my staff heard it, I haven't had
a moment's [removed]

Sue ! ! ! :-)
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AIC4Radio@[removed]
[removed]
1-800-328-0108 

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Date: Sat, 06 May 1995 12:02:05 +0600
From: cbholm@[removed] (chris holm)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Multiple Voices
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Alan Chapman wrote:

>>
Open question for all:   Are there other examples
of actors doing multiple voices in the same scene
  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?
>>

Probably the best use of this technique, that I can think of, is Lum and
Abner.  Especially when the series was only 15min shows.  Almost all of the
voices are done by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff.  

L&A is also one of my favorite shows.

Chris

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 09:31:33 -0800
From: wilson@[removed] (Wilson Gilinsky)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: The "Bickersons"
Message-Id: <v01510100adb3e5b30a9a@[[removed]]>

I've been lurking quietly for the past few weeks as a "new' visitor, and
have been impressed at the amount of information and knowledge available to
those of us new to [removed] those of us who grew up with radio, but who
haven't  realized until very recently that radio was as great a medium as
it was in the "golden years".

 I'm interested in putting together a collection, and would be happy to
hear from other "new" collectors (as well as those who are well into the
process) as to how to get started, etc.  In the meantime, I would like to
know if anyone has any information on a Bickerson's  program (?) which had
the title "Delicious"...as I recall, it was so hilarious that it almost
defies you to not laugh.  I've tried for many years to find a [removed]
assistance would be appreciated.

Wilson Gilinsky, Vista, Calif.

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 12:31:54 -0500 (CDT)
From: Dan Hughes <dhughes@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Multiple voices in the same scene
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

Alan, the ultimate example of one performer doing multiple voices has to
be Edgar Bergen with Charlie, Mortimer, and Effie (was that her name?) He
was able to jump from one voice to another instantaneously, and I never
heard him make a mistake.  I read somewhere that Charlie's parts were
printed in red ink on the scripts; Bergen's in black ink.  And he was able
to condition himself to the point that the voice changes came
automatically with the color of the lines in the script.    ---Dan

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Date: Mon,  6 May 1996 13:53:58, -0500
From: bedtime@[removed] ( DAVID ALLAN   BOUCHER)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Remembering [removed]
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

I know there's been discussion of this program [removed] just saw
another episode.

One thing that interests [removed] always wondered how 'independent'
stations [removed] that didn't have access to the popular
national programs and the national feeds.  It's one reason that I watch
this [removed]

Thoughts?

Also, is there any ryhme or reason as to when this program airs?  I can
never seem to keep up with it on the [removed]

Thanks!

D

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Date: Mon, 6 May 96 13:59:10 EDT
From: filfeit@[removed] (Fil Feit)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: actors playing multiple roles (was: Fibber & Molly)
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Alan Chapman <[removed]@[removed]> wrote:

>Open question for all:   Are there other examples of actors doing multiple
>voices in the same scene  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?

How about Edgar Bergen?  In addition to the ventriliquism, he played
assorted and sundry other characters (often people with a Swedish
accent).

On 'Life of Riley,' it seemed like John Brown played _everyone_,
but I don't recall him doing more than one character in a scene.

And to change subjects yet again (back to EB): does anyone know of
a collection of Mortimer Snerd answers to "How did you get to be so
stupid?"

--f2

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Date: 6 May 1996 13:25:18 -0500
From: "John Hale" <[removed]@[removed]>
To: "OTR Posting" <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Actors Doing Multiple Chara
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

To me the ultimate example of actors covering multiple characters was Lum and
Abner.  Chester Lauck and Norris Goff did 95% of all the characters you will
ever hear in an L&A episode.  They had the technique of "talking to oneself"
down cold.  Of course, Edgar Bergen did the same thing most expertly also.

John Hale
[removed]@[removed]
Dallas, TX

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 14:11:00 -0400
From: ab065@[removed] (Ron Abrams)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re:Rege Cordic
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Regarding the request for Rege Cordic programs between 1958-1964:

I was a fan of his while I was in college in Pittsburgh from 1954-1958.  My
recollection -- faulty though it may be -- is that Cordic made his transition
from Pittsburgh to Hollywood before I was graduated and would not have had
a radio program during those years.

I could be wrong, of course, and I followed his roles in TV and movies with
interest because of all the entertaining stuff he used to put on KDKA in
the mornings.  "Old Frothingslosh -- a whale of an ale for a pale stale male!"
Personally, I thought he was a so-so actor, but he got a lot of supporting
roles and was even the killer in one mystery show that I can recall.  He
was, during my college years, one of the most inspired radio personalities
EVER!

--
Ron Abrams ab065@[removed]

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 12:55:13 -0500
From: John Henley <jhenley@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed], [removed]@[removed]
Subject: voice doubling
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Alan Chapman asked:
>Open question for all:   Are there other examples of actors doing multiple
>voices in the same scene  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?

You betcha - Lum 'n' Abner!  Whenever Lum, Abner, Dick Huddleston, Cedric
Weehunt, Grandpappy Spears and numerous other characters appear in groups
of three or more - not every episode, but regularly - you're hearing _only_
Norris Goff and Chet Lauck, most of the time.  I reckon there were others,
but the only outside actor I know of on L&A is Clarence Hartzell as Doc
Withers.


John Henley
jhenley@[removed]
ph  (512) 495-4112
fax (512) 495-4296

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Date: Mon, 06 May 96 13:49:00 PDT
From: "Litsey, Alan" <alitsey@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Actors who played multiple roles
Message-Id: <318E6972@panther>

In response to Read Burgan's question regarding actors who played more than 
role - two examples of Orson Welles' work come to mind. On Suspense, Welles 
plays two very different characters in THE MARVELOUS BELASTRO (sp?). On 
another Suspense, his character is possessed by DONOVAN'S BRAIN. His voice 
changes, and in effect, he's a totally different man.  According to one 
biographer, Welles used to do so much radio, he rented an ambulance at one 
period, in the thirties, to take him from studio to studio. 

On Lum and Abner, Chester Lauck played Grandpappy Spears, Snake Hogan 
and Cedric Wehunt. Norris Goff (Abner) played Squire Skimp, Dick Huddleston 
(Goff used his real voice, I understand), Doc Miller, Mousey Gray, Ulysses S. 
Quincy. (There were more, I'm sure.)

Mel Blanc played numerous roles, if I'm not mistaken, on his program - 
especially Zookie on Mel Blanc's Fix It Shop. One of my favorite Mel Blanc 
"voices" is that of Jack Benny's ancient Maxwell, on the Benny show.  
_______

On a totally different subject - I came across two old 33 1/3 recordings of 
John Barrymore playing excerpts from Shakespeare. They are clearly recorded 
from old radio transcriptions. Does anyone know what radio show(s) these 
excerpts may have been lifted from? The recordings were put out by RCA - I 
would guess in the 1960s. They are in excellent condition. Amazingly, they 
were for sale for 75 cents at a used book shop. Thanks. 

Alan Litsey 


 


  
 

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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 13:04:04 -0700
From: Rick_Botti@[removed] (Rick Botti)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: AM Transmitter
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

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OTR

I have an Antique radio (Stromberg-Carlson) that I would like to use for 
listening to my tapes of classic radio shows.  But I'm having a problem locating
an AM transmitter to play my tapes through. The idea is simple, Play old shows 
over an unused AM band across my living room to my old radio. FM transmitters 
are a dime a dozen, but the AM ones seem to be much harder to locate. Any 
Suggestions?

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Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 17:57:38 -0400
From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Multiple voices/actors
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

>Open question for all:   Are there other examples of actors doing multiple
>voices in the same scene  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?
>

Probably not as otr as some, but listen to Bob & Ray.

Another that comes to mind (in a different way) is The Charlie McCarthy Show.

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Date: Mon, 6 May 96 20:46:43 -0400
From: rickh@[removed] (RICK HARTNETT)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Cassette Cases
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Recent some people supplied the sources for cassette cases.  I am looking
for the type that could be called 'bookcases"  They look like a book on the
shelf, but when you open it up it has six cassettes inside.  Naturally I
deleted the issue with the name of the company that supplies these.  If
someone would be kind enough to email me with the name and address I would
be grateful.
rickh@[removed]

*Here's hoping that someone will ask such a basic question that I will be
able to answer it so that I feel like I am contributing instead of always
asking for help*

Thanks to all that helped with the info on the Buxton book!

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Date: Mon, 06 May 96 21:04:38 -0500
From: welsa@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Control center
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

Mortn2HHC asked if there was available a passive control center for three tape 
decks.  If understand it correctly, you are seeking a box with switches which 
allow you to dub back and forth in any combination of decks.
    
    Such an item is still listed in the Radio Shack catalog.  The number is 
42-2115.  Should be about $[removed]
    
    
___
* UniQWK #5138* I've forgotten the things I wish I'd  known when I was younger!

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Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 21:23:05 -0500
From: Lou Genco <lgenco@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: ADMINISTRIVIA:  "Essential OTR Program" Update
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

I have just completed an interim summary of votes for "essential" OTR
programs.  The candidates include those programs nominated here, in the
Internet OTR Digest, as well as those suggested by visitors to my WWW site.  

Over 100 programs or shows were nominated, and about half that number made
the "cut" of receiving more than two votes.  -The Lone Ranger- (series) and
-War of the Worlds- tied as the programs receiving the most votes.  -The
Lone Ranger- episode: "Return of Butch Cavendish" was next.  

Interested readers can access the summary and vote tabulation at my WWW site.


Lou
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WWW page on "Old Time Radio":                   [removed]
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Date: 06 May 96 22:39:42 EDT
From: "Ann A. Davenport" <[removed]@[removed]>
To: OTR Digest <otr@[removed]>
Subject: Little Things In Life
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

Bob,
This in regards to your question about the Peg Lynch show "The Little Things In
Life"
that she did with Bob Dryden in the 1970's.  It was actually one of four
distinct soap
operas done on a syndicated show named "Your Radio Playhouse".  I have a copy of
every broadcast.  For more information, please contact me at my private E-Mail
address.
Ted Davenport

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Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 23:29:48 EDT
From: BWWG42A@[removed] (MR JACK L PALMER)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Re: Multi-voiced radio actors
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

-- [ From: Jack Palmer * [removed] #[removed] ] --

Alan,
	Regarding your question on one actor doing several characters or
vocies in one scene.  Please check out a show called THE JOHNSON
FAMILY.  All the voices were done by one man, Jimmy Scribner.  The show
was on in the 30s and I remember listening to it as a kid.  It is
available in several, perhaps all, OTR club libraries. The show is a
cross between Lum and Abner and Amos and Andy.  Perhaps a rural Amos
and Andy would describe it better.           Jack          

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Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 00:44:32 -0500 (EST)
From: JACKBENNY@[removed]
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Jazzbeaux Collins
Message-id: <01I4ELFLL8R29ASUAV@[removed]>

It was quite interesting that as I was catching up on the Digests and reading
about Jazzbeaux, I was *listening* to him *live and in full color* (as JC
himself might say).  As someone mentioned, he still does a show on KCSM,
San Mateo, [removed] FM on Saturday nights from 9 to midnight.  I'm really only
familiar with him from this, so I can't compare it to his days at WNEW.  

I would be very interested to get a copy of the X Minus One tape with him as
a guest star.

Now for the very good news.  You're just in time!  KCSM is currently in the
midst of a pledge drive, and one of their offerrings is a tape (which I have)
of Jazzbeaux classic stuff.  All sorts of stuff ranging from his theme song
to many "Grimm's Fairy Tales for Hip Kids" ([removed], "And Red said to the wolf,
'Man, what big eyes you got there!'  'The better to dig you with, my dear!'")
and other interesting Jazzbeaux-ana.  A pledge of $52 takes it.  Yes, it's
more than you're used to paying for a tape, but it goes to a good cause (we
listen to the station all the [removed]'s 24 hours of jazz).  Call 1-800-
KCSM-911 ASAP before the pledge drive is over.

BTW, heard Jazzbeaux note that the spelling used to be "Jazzbo", but he changed
it since "bo" had some negative interpretations ([removed], [removed]).

--Laura Lee
International Jack Benny Fan Club

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Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 02:16:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: airwavesOTR <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Re: Doubling
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

On Mon, 6 May 1996 Alan Chapman wondered: 
> 
> Open question for all:   Are there other examples of actors doing multiple
> voices in the same scene  -- Besides Amos 'n' Andy?
> 
> Alan 
> 
	Hy Brown had a reputation as a skinflint.
ALL: "How cheap was he, Johnny?"
	Well, according to Jackson Beck, on shows like Inner Sanctum and Philo
Vance, doubling and even tripling was a frequent occurrence.  For those 
not familiar with the terminology, doubling is playing two roles in one show.
He said that on a Hi Brown show, you could commit a crime, then run in later 
in the same scene and capture yourself.
	I suggest the above series as a good place to look, although I can't
cite any specifics.

	Other shows to listen to are The Black Castle (I forget the actor's
name) but he played all the roles, including the announcer.  Also Jimmy 
Scribner of Johnson Family "fame" who played up to 18 characters on this 
series, and also on a kid show where he did all animal voices.

	-Max

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Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 06:52:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: airwavesOTR <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Re: Doubling Double-Take
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>

	A few short hours after my post on doubling, I was on the air playing
the weekly episode of "Here's Morgan" (which I hadn't had a chance to preview),
and damned if he didn't break into a parody of "The Johnson Family"!  And
yes, he did all the voices!
		-Max Schmid  WBAI

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