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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2003 : Issue 357
A Part of the [removed]!
ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
10-2 births/deaths [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
Gisel Mackanzie on radio [ Pete <pappleyard_ca@[removed]; ]
Lux Question [ Bob Fells <rfells@[removed]; ]
radio replica Web site [ "Dandrea, Chris" <ChrisD@[removed] ]
Re: KDKA's calls [ Mark Stratton <cty57251@centurytel. ]
BBC quary [ Allen Wilcox <aawjca@[removed]; ]
Billy Murray & Amos 'n Andy [ Pratz <[removed]@[removed]; ]
Adventures of Anne Scotland [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
"Meet Miss Sherlock" [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
Re: George Fenneman [ "Cope Robinson" <coplandr@bellsouth ]
Norman Corwin [ "Barnett, Tom L" <[removed]@lmc ]
Re: Pentron Tape Recorder [ Fred Berney <berney@[removed]; ]
Norman Corwin - Found [ "Barnett, Tom L" <[removed]@lmc ]
I'm back [removed] [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
cassette tapes [ "John W. Matthews" <glowingdial1@co ]
People Are Funny [ "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@attorneyro ]
Today in radio history [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:31:26 -0400
From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 10-2 births/deaths
October 2nd births
10-02-1890 - Groucho Marx - NYC - d. 8-19-1977
comedian: "Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel"; "Blue Ribbon Town"; "You Bet Your
Life"
10-02-1893 - Roy Shield - Waseca, MN - d. 1-9-1962
conductor: "Design for Listening"; "RCA Victor Show"; "Eternal Light"
10-02-1896 - Bob Burns - Van Buren, AR - d. 2-2-1956
comedian: (The Arkansas Traveler) "Kraft Music Hall"; "Bob Burns Show"
10-02-1898 - Bud Abbott - Asbury Park, NJ - d. 4-24-1974
comedian: "Abbott and Costello Show"
10-02-1900 - Barton Yarborough - Goldthwaite, TX - d. 12-19-1951
actor: Ben Romero "Dragnet"; Doc Long "I Love A Mystery/Adventure"
10-02-1914 - Charles Drake - Bayside, NYC - d. 9-10-1994
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Screen Director"s Playhouse"
10-02-1934 - Peggy Joan Moylan - Sag Harbor, NY
singer: (The Moylan Sisters, Angels of the Airwaves) "Moylan Sisters"
October 2nd deaths
02-26-1906 - Madeleine Carroll - West Bromwich, England - d. 10-2-1987
actress: "The Circle"; "NBC Radio Theatre"; "Stage Door Canteen"
03-28-1912 - Frank Lovejoy - The Bronx, NY - d. 10-2-1962
actor: Randy 'Lucky" Stone "Nightbeat"; Bill Weigand "Mr. and Mrs. North"
06-11-1920 - Hazel Scott - Port of Spain, Trinidad (R: [removed]) - d. 10-2-1981
singer, pianist: "Free World Theatre"; "New World A-Coming"
07-14-1912 - Woody Guthrie - Okemah, OK - d. 10-2-1967
songwriter, singer: "Pursuit of Happiness"
07-18-1909 - Harriet Nelson - Des Moines, IA - d. 10-2-1994
actress: Daisy June "Red Skelton Show"; "Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"
09-29-1907 - Gene Autry - Tioga, TX - d. 10-2-1998
singer, actor: "National Barn Dance"; "Melody Ranch"
11-17-1925 - Rock Hudson - Winnetka, IL - d. 10-2-1985
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"
Ron Sayles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:51:06 -0400
From: Pete <pappleyard_ca@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Gisel Mackanzie on radio
Gisel was on a number of Jack Benny Programs on TV,
was she on any of Jack's Radio Programs or was she
just a pup when they were made?? If by chance she was
on any broadcasts does anyone know when the program or
programs were [removed] Please. Thankyou
pappleyard_ca@[removed]
Pete
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:05:55 -0400
From: Bob Fells <rfells@[removed];
To: Old Time Radio <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Lux Question
I hope somebody can shed some light on this question and the information
will be put to good use in my George Arliss bio and film guide that is
all ready to be shipped off to the publisher. In listening to various
broadcasts of the Lux Radio Theater, I noticed that the 1939 era shows
are in much more vivid sound that those from 1938 and earlier. Even
accounting for differences in source materials, the 1938 shows sound as
though they were air checks while the 1939 broadcasts sound as though
they were recorded directly inside the Music Box Theater, sort of the
way RCA recorded Toscanini's NBC Symphony concerts inside Studio 8H.
I say as much in my book but I realize that I'm just guessing. Any
insights will be appreciated. Thank you.
Bob Fells
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:07:28 -0400
From: "Dandrea, Chris" <ChrisD@[removed];
To: "OLD TIME RADIO LIST (E-mail)" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: radio replica Web site
Hello all,
See the link below for a look at some radio replicas.
[removed]
Chris
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:33:17 -0400
From: Mark Stratton <cty57251@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: KDKA's calls
Herb Harrison wrote:
(It's still there, and still broadcasting, and accessible on the Web. As
for the question of why a Pittsburgh station would have a "K-designation",
it was "grandfathered-in" when the Federal government set up the call
letter system of 'W= East of the Mississippi, K= West of the Mississippi.)
Wasn't that part of the International Radio Call sign for maritime radio
designations? Only with the letters reversed?
My understanding is that Ship Call Signs or letters and the regulations
that guided them were applied to land based radio stations. I could be
wrong about [removed]
Mark
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:36:02 -0400
From: Allen Wilcox <aawjca@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: BBC quary
Does any one know of any one who sells BBC radio
products? I tried to go through BBC America but as
most of you know they have very little to offers us
Americans. What I am mostly looking for is the Clive
Merrison Sherlock Holmes adaptation of "His Last Bow"
and "The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". I
have all the others but not this set of stories. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:14:02 -0400
From: Pratz <[removed]@[removed];
To: "OTR (Plain Text Only)" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Billy Murray & Amos 'n Andy
Be patient. There is an OTR connection to the following. I was researching
the life of entertainer Billy Murray recently and besides noting he
performed on radio, I uncovered another interesting OTR thread. Murray
(1877-1954) was one of a handful of the 20th century's most influential and
versatile entertainers with a career that spanned five decades. His
influence centered on the recording industry. He was the most successful
recording artist of the acoustic era of recording that stretched from before
the turn of the 20th century to the mid 20's. He also worked in vaudeville,
minstrel shows, on radio, and in at least one film. He retired in the mid
40's. By that time, his acoustically-challenged recordings had become
out-of-print artifacts and, despite his early fame, he died nearly forgotten
in 1954 at age 76.
Now here's the promised OTR thread. Billy Murray, once billed as "The Denver
Nightingale," recorded a novelty tune in 1930 simply entitled "Amos 'n
Andy." I'd be interested in hearing it of course, but I'm guessing there's
little chance of that. So how about settling for a copy of the lyrics?
Anyone? Elizabeth? And maybe while we're at it, what about other early
recordings similarly OTR related?
Rich
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 13:49:54 -0400
From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Adventures of Anne Scotland
I've looked through John Dunning's book, and others,
but can't seem to find any info about "The Adventures of
Anne Scotland". I'm guessing it wasn't on the air very long.
All I was able to find out was that Arlene Francis played the
title role. I can't seem to find out anything else (such as
broadcast dates, are there any available copies of the program,
who was the program sponsor, other cast members, etc.).
Any help would be appreciated.
Kenneth Clarke
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 13:50:12 -0400
From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: "Meet Miss Sherlock"
I'd like to get some information, if available
from anyone who knows about "Meet Miss Sherlock".
Every time I see it offered, it's always the same
program: The Case of Wilmer and the Widow". This
can't be the only case she ever solved. Can it?
Was this show only on the air for that one night or
are copies of this program just very limited? If
anyone knows where I can purchase copies of this
program (other than the episode I mentioned) please
let me know offline.
Kenneth Clarke
kclarke5@[removed]
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 13:44:23 -0400
From: "Cope Robinson" <coplandr@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Re: George Fenneman
Michael Hayde closed his message with the following:
Hopefully, Cope Robinson has a Fenneman anecdote or two to share with us?
Not quite an "anecdote" perhaps but I do remember an experience germane to
the original inquiry about George Fenneman. It was about a week or two after
I arrived in Hollywood to represent Newell-Emmett, the then agency for
Liggett & Myers, I received a teletype from the New York office to find a
new announcer for the Fatima commercials on Dragnet radio. The year was
1950. Fenneman was announcing the script continuity as described by Michael
Hayde, the Dragnet "boilerplate", if you will. A separate announcer rendered
the commercials and, frankly, I have forgotten who that was. More, I had no
experience with announcer auditions, was unsure what qualities to look for,
and, in fact, did not have a clue as to what was wrong with the current
announcer. Nevertheless, I had my assignment.
Jack Webb, as you might imagine, wanted to be involved in every aspect of
Dragnet and very much was. So, whereas the decision for the announcer of our
commercials was mine, I felt it important to get Webb's input. I got more
than I expected. Jack offered to stage the audition, line up a list of
candidates, and personally direct the commercial. The event was not the last
announcer audition in which I participated, but it was the first, the
biggest, and the most professional.
Webb had invited at least 40 prospects, as I remember, who one by one
performed a Fatima commercial as Jack and I sat at table at one end of an
NBC studio and the candidates in front of the mike at the other. The only
announcer I recognized was the last participant: George Fenneman. His
appearance surprised me until Webb explained that the commercial announcer
on the show was slightly more prestigious and, more importantly, paid more
and George wanted the job. As you know, he got it and, as it turned out, a
few other assignments on future Liggett & Myers broadcasts originating on
the west coast.
Cope Robinson.
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:09:05 -0400
From: "Barnett, Tom L" <[removed]@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Norman Corwin
I was fascinated to learn not only of Norman Corwin's longevity, but that he
was still an active contributor on a college campus. Fascinating. If anyone
knows of how to contact Mr. Corwin, please let me know offline. . .
Tom Barnett, PMP
Project Manager
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:15:43 -0400
From: Fred Berney <berney@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Pentron Tape Recorder
I owned and still own a Pentron Model 9T3C recorder. I have the schematics
for most of their machines. Call me.
Fred
301-845-7103
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 17:56:33 -0400
From: "Barnett, Tom L" <[removed]@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Norman Corwin - Found
[removed]
I found this fascinating bit at the USC Website. I want to take his
course!!!!!
Tom Barnett, PMP
Project Manager
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 23:19:57 -0400
From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: I'm back [removed]
In case anyone has been trying to contact me, I have been offline since Aug.
9. Lightening struck my cpu and fried the motherboard and two telephones.
Left for California trip on Amtrak Aug 11 so I didn't miss it until I got
back. For weeks I tried not to look at the monitor on my front porch. Now
I have to get thru 590 pieces of email, most of it is spam!
Ted Kneebone/1528 S. Grant [removed], SD 57401/605-226-3344
OTR: [removed]
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Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 00:25:54 -0400
From: "John W. Matthews" <glowingdial1@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: cassette tapes
Hi folks, someone recently wrote the following about cassette tapes:
While on the subject, I wish two-hour cassettes had never been invented. I
don't own any, but I repair half a dozen a year for other people. Every one
of them is a painful experience. Stick with C-60 and C-90 cassettes (30 and
45 minutes per side).
For what it's worth I've had almost no trouble with 120's as long as they
were a good brand, at least TDK or the like. Remember 180's?? TDK did make
them for a while. I still have a few. Tape was so thin you could see right
through it! Just my 2 cents worth. Hmmm, I wonder what the value of my 2
cents worth is now due to the current economy?
John W. Matthews
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Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 01:22:44 -0400
From: "A. Joseph Ross" <lawyer@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: People Are Funny
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:31:17 -0400
From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
1942 - People Are Funny went on the air with host Art Baker.
According to Art Linkletter's autobiography, People Are Funny initially was co-hosted by him
and Art Baker. Then after a few weeks, at Art Baker's insistence, Linkletter was dumped,
but remained involved with John Guidel in the production end. This was because the show
was too new to be able to lose a host of Art Baker's status. After the show was renewed,
Art Baker was dumped and Linkletter returned as full host.
--
A. Joseph Ross, [removed] [removed]
15 Court Square, Suite 210
lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2503
[removed]
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Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:07:12 -0400
From: Joe Mackey
<joemackey108@[removed];
To: otrd
<[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Today in radio history
From Those Were The Days --
1929 - The National Farm and Home Hour, which gave rural Americans
information about farm products, growing crops, farm animal care and
useful household tips, debuted on NBC. The Stars and Stripes Forever
opened the show. Don Ameche and Raymond Edward Johnson were featured,
along with music and entertainment by The Cadets male quartet, Jack Baus
and The Cornbusters and Mirandy of Persimmons Holler. The National Farm
and Home Hour was sponsored by Montgomery Ward.
1933 - Red Adams was heard for the first time on NBC. Later, the program
was retitled, Red Davis (starring Burgess Meredith), Forever Young and,
finally, Pepper Young's Family (starring Mason Adams). Listeners kept
listening through all the changes until 1959.
Joe
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