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Date: 8/8/2006 10:18 AM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2006 : Issue 214
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Freberg's 80th birthday               [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
      "Mr. Chameleon"                       [ "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@juno. ]
      Julie London                          [ "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@juno. ]
      date of bob hope show                 [ Keith Houdeshell <khowdy@[removed] ]
      Re: Walgreen's CDs                    [ Bryan Wright <bryan@[removed]; ]
      WHBI in Newark, New Jersey            [ Bill KA2EMZ <ka2emz@[removed]; ]
      Walgreens                             [ "RadioAZ@[removed]" <radioAZ@bas ]
      August issue: RADIO RECALL            [ jack and cathy french <otrpiano@ver ]
      "Golden Age of Radio" and "One Night  [ "Scherago" <rscherago@[removed]; ]
      Leo Carillo                           [ "Grant Shorten" <shorten@[removed] ]
      8-8 births/deaths                     [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      She wanted TO BE LEFT alone           [ Wich2@[removed] ]
      Off-air transcriptions                [ "Sammy Jones" <sjones69@[removed] ]
      Nostalgia Column on Jack Benny / A&A  [ seandd@[removed] ]

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:38:43 -0400
    From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Freberg's 80th birthday

    Mark Evanier's blog notes that today is Stan Freberg's 80th birthday.
    He also unveils a preliminary Freberg online discography:

    [removed]#011847

    Happy birthday, Stan!

    Rumble rumble rumble, mutiny mutiny mutiny,
    Kermyt

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:39:04 -0400
    From: "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  "Mr. Chameleon"
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           I heard an advertisement via one of the old time radio programs last
    night I thought I'd check out.  The title was "Mr. Chameleon" and it sounded
    very interesting.  Does anyone know what it was about and if there are any
    existing eps of it available?  If so, where?  Any assistance in this matter
    would be appreciated.

    Another OTR Fan,

    Kenneth Clarke

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:39:18 -0400
    From: "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Julie London
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           There was a time during the "Emergency" years, when Julie London was
    married to another one of its stars, Bobby Troup (sp).  I've heard her sing
    and
    shes very good and she was very good in the "Emergency" role she played,
    Nurse Dixie McCall.   When she was actually married to Jack Webb, I can't
    say for sure.

    Another OTR Fan,

    Kenneth Clarke

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:40:11 -0400
    From: Keith Houdeshell <khowdy@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  date of bob hope show

    Thanks to all who replied. Keith Hiatt explained the sesquicentennial
    reference.  It was the city of Cleveland's they were celebrating not
    Ohio's as my fellow Ohio digesters Mark Kensler , Jim Widner and I
    believed. ( Mark I was in the 3rd grade at the time)

    Keith Houdeshell
    Arlington,Ohio

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:44:50 -0400
    From: Bryan Wright <bryan@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Walgreen's CDs

    After reading about the OTR CDs at Walgreen's, I stopped in one of
    their stores here in Virginia to check it out. Sure enough, I found
    11 different titles (everything from Ozzie and Harriet, Fibber McGee
    and Molly, Michael Shayne, etc.). They were stocked in the "Dollar
    Days" aisle and come in little cardboard slipcases. I bought all
    eleven titles. I haven't listened to them all yet, but I must say
    that even for a dollar each, I'm disappointed with the sound quality.
    I strongly suspect that the CDs were mastered from low bitrate MP3s
    already in wide circulation. The Fibber McGee and Molly disc in
    particular is riddled with digital artifacts and sounds just
    terrible. If I had known about the poor sound, I wouldn't have
    bothered to buy them. So, just a general warning: the discs are
    cheap, but you get what you pay for.

    Bryan Wright

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:45:27 -0400
    From: Bill KA2EMZ <ka2emz@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  WHBI in Newark, New Jersey

    Can anyone on the list tell me any info on WHBI in Newark, New Jersey? I
    am most curious as to the network affiliation it had. Also, I am
    thinking Mutual Broadcasting System closed down in 1982; am I right or
    not close at all?

    Bill Bergadano
    Yessterday USA Newsletter Editor

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 13:52:10 -0400
    From: "RadioAZ@[removed]" <radioAZ@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Walgreens

    Apparently not all Walgreens are built alike.  I have been to five of them
    in my area (Arizona) and not one has ever heard of these radio sets.  Oh
    well, back to watching the thermometer rise.

    Ted

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:14:32 -0400
    From: jack and cathy french <otrpiano@[removed];
    To: OTRBB <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  August issue: RADIO RECALL

    The current issue of RADIO RECALL is enroute back from the printer and
    will soon be mailed to all subscribers. Included in this issue is a
    lengthy article on Talbot Mundy, who wrote the scripts for over five
    hundred episodes of "Jack Armstrong." The article was authored by Brian
    Taves, whose new book "Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure"  is
    available from most Internet dealers. Jim Cox, one of the most popular
    and prolific OTR authors, has a two page article on the "David Harding,
    Counterspy" radio series  and he argues it was ahead of its time.

    In addition, the issue contains two book reviews: 1) John Heimann
    reviews "Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime Time Repeats," a compact
    volume by frequent Digester, Stewart Wright, and  2) Edgar Farr Russell
    III reviews a new publication by Bear Manor Media, "Comic Strips &
    Comic Books of Radio's Golden Age" written by Ron Lackmann.

    Also in this issue, Brian Belanger, curator of the Radio & TV Museum,
    casts doubt on the story of the Christmas Eve 1906 radio broadcast of
    Reginald Fessenden, which may have occurred many months later. Of note
    is an open letter to the White House by J. Alec West calling for
    consideration of a Presidential Medal of Freedom for Iva Toguri, the
    famous WW II broadcaster in Japan.

    For more details on RADIO RECALL, or to read articles from prior
    issues, go to: <[removed]>

    Jack French
    Editor

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 18:33:44 -0400
    From: "Scherago" <rscherago@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  "Golden Age of Radio" and "One Night Stand
     with the Big Bands"

    The latest "Golden Age of Radio" programs with Dick Bertel
    and Ed Corcoran, and "A One Night Stand with the Big Bands"
    with Arnold Dean can be heard at [removed].

    Each week we feature three complete shows in MP3 format
    for your listening pleasure or for downloading; two "Golden
    Age of Radios" and one "One Night Stand." We present new
    shows every week or so. The current three programs will be
    available on line at least until the morning of August 14, 2006.
    (Note: I'm having some computer programs, so the next shows
    may be late. Watch for email.)

    Program 66 - September, 1975 - Joseph Julian

    Joseph Julian entered radio in the early 1930s and spent three
    decades in the business, performing in over 20,000 shows.
    While not a star of the absolute first rank, he had top roles in
    scores of radio shows and, along the way, also served as a
    sound-effects man, announcer, newscaster, disk jockey,
    writer, and foreign correspondent. His descriptions and
    anecdotes about all of the positions can be found in his
    book, "This Was Radio." His book is also significant for its
    chapters on his experiences in Hiroshima shortly after the
    atomic bomb was dropped there, as well as on the grossly
    unfair blacklisting he suffered for three years as a result of
    McCarthyism. In a later career, Mr. Julian was a regular
    on TV's "Dark Shadows."

    Program 67 - October, 1975 - Frances Chaney

    Frances Chaney, the radio actress who played the part of
    Burma on "Terry and the Pirates" is interviewed by Dick
    and Ed. The show, based on the Milton Caniff comic strip
    included the characters Terry Lee, Pat Ryan, Flip Corkin,
    Hotshot Charlie, Connie the coolie, Burma, (Ms. Chaney)
    Elita, and the Dragon Lady. There were a total of 52 shows
    of about 14 minutes each that were heard three times a week.

    Ms. Chaney found herself unemployed after years appearing
    on popular radio series such as "Topper," "Gangbusters"
    and "Mr. District Attorney." At one point, she spent her
    mornings playing an ingenue in "House in the Country" and
    her afternoons in "Terry and the Pirates."

    Frances Chaney was the wife of Ring Lardner who was also
    blacklisted in the McCarthy era. She was previously married
    to his brother. She eventually died after a battle with
    Alzheimer's disease in New York City in 2004.

    "A One Night Stand with the Big Bands" with Arnold Dean

    July, 1972 - Gene Krupa

    Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 - October 16, 1973) was a
    famous and influential American jazz and big band drummer,
    known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Krupa's
    parents were Polish and he was born in Chicago, Illinois. He
    began playing professionally in the mid 1920s with bands in
    Wisconsin.

    Many consider Krupa to be the most influential drummer of the
    20th century, particularly with regard to the development of the
    drum kit. Krupa's main influence began in the 1930s with his
    collaboration with the Slingerland drum company, but he had
    already made history in 1927 as the first kit drummer ever to
    record using a bass drum pedal. His drum method was
    published in 1938 and immediately became the standard text.

    In the 1970's WTIC decided that there was a market in
    the evening for long-form shows that could be packaged
    and sold to sponsors. Two of those shows were "The
    Golden Age of Radio" and "A One Night Stand with the
    Big Bands."

    Dick Bertel had interviewed radio collector-historian
    Ed Corcoran several times on his radio and TV shows,
    and thought a regular monthly show featuring interviews
    with actors, writers, producers, engineers and musicians
    from radio's early days might be interesting. "The Golden
    Age of Radio" was first broadcast in April, 1970; Ed was
    Dick's co-host. It lasted seven years. "The Golden Age
    of Radio" can also be heard Saturday nights on Walden
    Hughes's program on Radio Yesteryear.

    Arnold Dean began his love affair with the big band
    era in his pre-teen years and his decision to study
    the clarinet was inspired by the style of Artie Shaw.
    When he joined WTIC in 1965 he hosted a daily program
    of big band music. In 1971, encouraged by the success
    of his daily program and "The Golden Age of Radio"
    series, he began monthly shows featuring interviews
    with the band leaders, sidemen, agents, jazz reporters,
    etc. who made major contributions to one of the great
    eras of music history.

    Bob Scherago
    Webmaster

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:35:07 -0400
    From: "Grant Shorten" <shorten@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Leo Carillo
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    We can't let Leo's birth date of Aug. 6, 1881 go by without mentioning his
    great portrayal as "Pancho" on "The Cisco Kid" a popular 1950's Western style
    TV [removed] Carillo is pronounced "Kareeyo" and you can search many sites
    telling of his family's great contributions to California and about his life
    and film [removed]

    Grant Shorten
    Carlsbad, CA

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 22:24:12 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  8-8 births/deaths

    August 8th births

    08-08-1887 - Malcolm Keen - Bristol, England - d. 1-30-1970
    actor: "Cavalcade of America"
    08-08-1895 - Nat Pendelton - Davenport, IA - d. 10-11-1967
    actor: "Dr. Kildare"
    08-08-1896 - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings - Washington, [removed] - d. 12-14-1953
    novelist: "Stars in the Air"
    08-08-1900 - James Pierce - Freedom, IN - d. 12-11-1983
    actor: Tarzan "Tarzan"
    08-08-1900 - Robert Siodmak - Memphis, TN - d. 3-10-1973
    film director: "Screen Director's Playhouse"
    08-08-1900 - Victor Young - Chicago, IL - d. 11-11-1956
    conductor, composer: "Shell Chateau"; "Old Gold Don Ameche Show
    08-08-1904 - Ray Buffum - d. 12-13-1980
    writer, director: "A Man Named Jordan"; "Rogue's Gallery"
    08-08-1905 - Nino Martini - Verona, Italy - d. 12-9-1976
    singer: "Seven Star Revue"
    08-08-1905 - Ross Graham - Benton, AR - d. 1-5-1986
    bariton-bass: "Cities Service Concert"; "Show Boat"
    08-08-1906 - Joe DuVal - Wisconsin - d. 4-22-1966
    actor: Professor Wiz the Owl "Cinnamon Bear", Big Town"
    08-08-1907 - Benny Carter - NYC - d. 7-12-2003
    saxaphonist, songwriter (Professor) "Chamber Music Society of Lower
    Basin Street"
    08-08-1910 - Sylvia Sidney - The Bronx, NY - d. 7-1-1999
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Columbia Presents Corwin"; "Philip
    Morris Playhouse"
    08-08-1912 - Gail Henshaw - NYC - d. 4-20-1954
    actor: Kitty Keene "Kitty Keene"; Linda Munson "The Woman in White"
    08-08-1913 - Axel Stordahl - Staten Island, New  - d. 8-30-1963
    conductor: "Songs by Sinatra/Frank Sinatra Show"; "Your Hit Parade";
    "Coke Time"
    08-08-1914 - Pete King - Greenville, OH - d. 9-21-1982
    conductor: (Pete King Chorale) "Bing Crosby Show"; "Doris Day Show"
    08-08-1921 - Webb Pierce - West Monroe, LA - d. 2-24-1991
    singer: "Louisiana Hayride"
    08-08-1922 - Esther Williams - Los Angeles, CA
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Tex and Jinx"
    08-08-1922 - Rory Calhoun - Los Angeles, CA - d. 4-28-1999
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    08-08-1926 - Richard Anderson - Long Beach, NJ
    actor: "Suspense"
    08-08-1927 - Basil kirchin - Blackpool, England - d. 6-18-2005
    drummer: "Harry Roy and His Orchestra"
    08-08-1937 - Dustin Hoffman - Los Angeles, CA
    actor: "Soundstage"
    08-08-1945 - Percy Granger - Norman, OK - d. 3-10-1997
    actor: "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"

    August 8th deaths

    01-07-1903 - Alan Napier - Birmingham, England - d. 8-8-1988
    actor: "Campbell Playhouse"
    02-08-1905 - Henry King - d. 8-8-1974
    orchestra leader: "Burns and Allen"
    02-08-1941 - Martin Huston - Lexington, KY - d. 8-8-2001
    actor: Jeep Allison "My Son Jeep"
    02-12-1905 - Harry Bellaver (Belaver) - Hillsboro, IL - d. 8-8-1993
    actor: "Cavalcade of America"; "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
    04-29-1904 - Russ Morgan - Scranton, PA - d. 8-8-1969
    bandleader: (Music in the Morgan Manner) "Russ Morgan Orchestra"
    07-19-1914 - Lou Krugman - Passaic, NJ - d. 8-8-1992
    actor: Tony Griffin "Romance of Helen Trent"; Ulysses Hink "Dear
    Mom"; "Gunsmoke"
    07-26-1899 - Danton Walker - Marietta, GA - d. 8-8-1960
    broadway columnist: "Forty-Five Minutes on Broadway"; "Twin Views of
    the News"
    09-10-1907 - Fay Wray - Alberta, Canada - d. 8-8-2004
    actor: Rosemary "Keeping Up with Rosemary"
    09-14-1908 - Bernard Green - NYC - d. 8-8-1975
    orchestra leader: "The Clock"
    09-15-1928 - Cannonball Adderley - Tampa, FL - d. 8-8-1975
    jazz saxphonist: "Voices of Vista"
    10-07-1896 - Phil Ohman - New Britain, CT - d. 8-8-1954
    pianist: "Roxy and His Gang"
    10-31-1922 - Barbara Bel Geddes - NYC - d. 8-8-2005
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Ford Theatre"; "[removed] Steel Hour";
    "Cavalcade of America"
    11-08-1909 - Sam Balter - Detroit, MI - d. 8-8-1998
    sports, news commentator: "Inside of Sports"; "Sizing Up the News"
    12-14-1919 - Shirley Jackson - San Francisco, CA - d. 8-8-1965
    writer: "NBC Presents: Short Story"

    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 22:24:53 -0400
    From: Wich2@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  She wanted TO BE LEFT alone

    From: Graeme Stevenson _graemeotr@[removed]_
    (mailto:graemeotr@[removed])

>     I was  always  lead to believe that Garbo made a guest appearance
>     on the Kate  Smith Show around 1936

    Dear Graeme-

    Wow.

    Having read most of the bios, and seen most of the docus, that doesn't  sound
    like something Ms. Gustafson would have done!

    Can anyone nail this down? (By chance, it might have been one of those
    "proxy" things?)

    Best,
    -Craig

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    Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:28:14 -0400
    From: "Sammy Jones" <sjones69@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Off-air transcriptions

    Hoping someone on here can help---

    Would transcriptions of live shows made in Hollywood ca. 1936/7 have been
    made off the air or from a special line?

    I ask because virtually all Jack Benny Programs from this period have a KFI
    station ID at the end, which is often followed by a time check (which is
    often periously close to the minute mark--overrunning the 30 second break
    in-between programs).  Even the programs that originated from New York while
    Benny was involved in the jewelry smuggling trial are from KFI recordings.
    Why not take them off the NBC network line, unless they were simply being
    made off the air?  Or was a KFI line the usual and, hence more convenient,
    way of making the transcriptions?

    Sammy Jones

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    Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 09:43:46 -0400
    From: seandd@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Nostalgia Column on Jack Benny / A&A
     Christmas Shows

    This nostalgia column from the Metropolitan News-Enterprise mentions both
    Jack Benny and Amos and Andy Christmas programs.

    Sean Dougherty
    SeanDD@[removed]

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