Subject: [removed] Digest V2005 #371
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Date: 12/1/2005 10:18 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2005 : Issue 371
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Gotham Radio Players in FRONTIER GEN  [ StevenL751@[removed] ]
      TV Repair                             [ BH <radiobill@[removed]; ]
      12-1 births/deaths                    [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
      Re: Lifebouy on the radio             [ Dixonhayes@[removed] ]
      Satellite Media OTR discs             [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      The Eternal Light                     [ Jeff Weaver <jweaver@[removed]; ]
      Lifebuoy and Bob Burns                [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
      "That's all (there?) Folks (?)"       [ Wich2@[removed] ]
      The Buckaroos                         [ udmacon@[removed] ]
      Basil Rathbone on Radio               [ [removed]@[removed] ]
      radio repair                          [ "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed] ]
      Re: Radio and TV Repair               [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
      In today's News                       [ seandd@[removed] ]
      Re: Wyllis Cooper and Christmas Caro  [ Brent Pellegrini <brentpl@rocketmai ]

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    Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:23:53 -0500
    From: StevenL751@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Gotham Radio Players in FRONTIER GENTLEMAN
     this Sunday

    "In Missouri, I saw a thousand people  come to witness a living man's
    funeral."

    The Gotham Radio Players are  proud to present a recreation of an episode
    from the adult western series,  FRONTIER GENTLEMAN.

    "Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death  in the West.  As a
    reporter for the London Times, he writes his colorful  and unusual stories.
    But
    as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part  of the violent years in the
    new territories."

    This past October the  Gotham Radio Players had the great pleasure of working
    with actor Simon Jones at  the 30th annual Friends of Old-Time Radio
    Convention.  Simon is a familiar  face in film, television, and on stage, but
    he is
    perhaps best known for  creating the part of "Arthur Dent" in both the radio
    and
    TV versions of "The  Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy".  Simon joined us to
    play the title role  of [removed] Kendall, FRONTIER GENTLEMAN, in the classic 1958
    episode  "Holiday".

    "Prior to the war between the states, Cole Williams and his  band of Missouri
    irregulars terrorized Kansas.  He was reported to be  mortally wounded in his
    last monstrous raid, but his body was never found.   So when I heard that a
    man said to be Cole Williams was dying in the river town  of Batesville,
    Missouri, I traveled 300 miles in 4 days in the chance that I  might get to
    talk to
    him."

    A live recording of our 30-minute convention  performance can be heard as
    part of this Sunday's "Golden Age of Radio"  program.

    "The Golden Age of Radio"
    Sunday, December 4
    7:00 -  9:00 PM (Eastern US)
    WBAI, [removed] FM in the NYC area

    The program can  also be heard "live" over the internet at
    [removed], and you can  listen to an archive of the broadcast at
    WBAI's website for
    about 2 weeks  afterwards.

    Also, at the Friends of Old-Time Radio Convention, I  conducted an interview
    with Simon about his experiences working with Douglas  Adams and the creation
    of both the original and recent radio series of "The  Hitch-Hiker's Guide to
    the Galaxy".  You can listen to this 45-minute  interview on the web at
    [removed] .

    Steve Lewis
    director,  Gotham Radio Players

    The mission of the Gotham Radio Players is to bring  new productions of
    classic radio programs of the 1930's, 40's and 50's to the  airwaves of the
    new
    millennium, as well as showcase original scripts written by  the emerging
    audio
    dramatists of today. The Gotham Radio Players are featured  regularly in live
    performances on WBAI-FM, which are rebroadcast on other radio  stations across
    the country, and can be heard worldwide via the internet.   We also appear
    annually at the "Friends of Old Time Radio" Convention, and at  other
    performances in the NYC metropolitan area.

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 01:45:28 -0500
    From: BH <radiobill@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  TV Repair

    Jim Harmon wrote:

>     "Besides this plain cabinet, it has no automatic
>     degausser.   Every so often, you have to click this manual degausser button to
>     clarify the color.  I was not overwhelmed by the amount of
>     work involved.

    This reminds me of the story of the fellow in the department store
    waiting while his wife shopped. He wondered over to the appliance
    department and sat down to watch a bit of tv. A salesman came over and
    tried to interest him in a new television set. The fellow wasn't
    interested, said his old tv worked just fine. "But with one of these new
    tv's with the new remote feature, you won't even have to get up to
    change the channel", said the salesman. "Look", says the fellow, "it
    will be a cold day in you-know-where when I am so lazy I can't tell my
    wife to get up and change the channel".

    Bill H.

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:45:20 -0500
    From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio List <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  12-1 births/deaths

    December 1st births

    12-01-1886 - Rex Stout - Noblesville, IN - d. 10-27-1975
    author: Creator of Rex Stout; Debunker of Axis Propaganda "Our Secret Weapon"
    12-01-1896 - Ethel Shutta - New York, NY - d. 2-5-1976
    singer-comedienne: "Jack Benny Program"
    12-01-1896 - Ray Henderson - Buffalo, NY - d. 12-31-1970
    composer: "Music for Millions"; "Cue Magazine Salutes ASCAP"
    12-01-1898 - Cyril Ritchard - Syndey, Australia - d. 12-18-1977
    actor: "Best Plays"; "United States Steel Hour"; "NBC Star Playhouse"
    12-01-1899 - Tom Shirley - Chicago, IL - d. 1-24-1962
    actor, announcer: Sam Aldrich "Aldrich Family"; Advs. of the Thin Man"
    12-01-1910 - Alicia Markova - London, England - d. 12-2-2004
    ballerina: BBC Interview
    12-01-1911 - Walter Alston - Venice, OH - d. 10-1-1984
    baseball manager: "Tops In Sports"
    12-01-1913 - Mary Martin - Weatherford, TX - d. 11-3-1990
    singer: "Lifebuoy Health Soap Program"; "Good News of 1940"; "Kraft Music Hall"
    12-01-1915 - Johnny Johnston - St. Louis, MO - d. 1-6-1996
    singer: "Rhapsody in Rhythm"; "Club Matinee"; "Duffy's Tavern"; "Breakfast
    Club"
    12-01-1917 - William Tracy - Pittsburgh, PA - d. 6-18-1967
    actor: Roosty "Roosty of the AAF"
    12-01-1918 - Thomas Hayward - Kansas City, MO - d. 2-1-1995
    singer: "Serenade to America"; "Name Speaks"
    12-01-1920 - Mary Wells - Omaha, NE - d. 8-14-2000
    actress: "John Steele, Adventurer"
    12-01-1939 - Dianne Lennon - Los Angeles, CA
    singer: (The Lennon Sisters) "Music on Deck"; "Voices of Vista"; "Guest Sta

    December 1st deaths

    02-03-1895 - Nick Kenny - Astoria, NY - d. 12-1-1975
    columnist, songwriter: Reader of inspirational verse
    03-17-1910 - Molly Weir - Glasgow, Scotland - d. 12-1-2004
    actress: Tattie McIntosh "It's That Man Again"; Aggie "Life with the Lyons"
    05-21-1901 - Horace Heidt - Alameda, CA - d. 12-1-1986
    bandleader: "Horace Heidt Brigadiers"; "Pot o' Gold"; "Treasure Chest"
    06-09-1908 - Robert Cummings - Joplin, MO - d. 12-1-1990
    actor: David Adair "Those We Love"; "Cavalcade of America"
    08-24-1896 - Phil Baker - Philadelphia, PA - d. 12-1-1963
    comedian, emcee: "Honolulu Bound"; "Take It or Leave It"
    08-27-1925 - Carter Stanley - Stratton, VA - d. 12-1-1966
    bluegrass singer: (The Stanley Brothers) "Farm and Fun Program"
    09-16-1925 - Charlie Byrd - Chuckatuck, VA - d. 12-1-1999
    jazz guitarist: "Voices of Vista"
    --
    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:45:54 -0500
    From: Dixonhayes@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Lifebouy on the radio
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    In a message dated 11/30/05 2:06:40 PM Central Standard Time,
    [removed]@[removed] writes:

>     -- Did Lifebuoy Soap sponsor radio shows?

    Lifebuoy was a heavy radio advertiser.  They sponsored Al Jolson's radio show
    in the 1930s and later advertised on "Big Town" and "The Amos 'n' Andy Show"
    (during A&A's Rinso years, Lifebuoy usually had the final commercial).   The
    one I have in an old "Big Town" episode had the famous "Beeeee-yooooooooo!"
    foghorn that's a hoot.

    Dixon

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:46:48 -0500
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Satellite Media OTR discs

    In answer to a number of queries, our own Fred Berney of Satellite Media has
    agreed to film the events at [removed] this September.  Those of who who have
    been asking if he was going to do so can breath easy now.  Fred and Ellen is
    also responsible for filming and offering the events of FOTR for at least
    the past three years and their experience is exceeds excellence.

    Fred will be filming all of the panels, presentations and recreations, but
    no events where old-time films are being introduced.  I am not sure what the
    package cost would be or the cost for individual discs as not all of the
    events are schedule yet, but I am sure they will be as affordable as FOTR.
    For a list of the schedule of events, go to
    [removed]

    Once Fred gets an order form made for the convention (which will be a while
    as events are still being planned), orders can be made through Fred.  Fred
    is the only person selling the discs, so you'll have to purchase from
    Satellite Media direct.

    Added to the line-up is Neil Ellis, who will be doing a talk about JFK
    Assassination coverage on TV and radio, and will be playing audio recordings
    from his personal collection.

    Bill McMahon will be offering a presentation about old time radio premiums
    and collectables.

    Michael Hayde will be offering a presentation about the history of the Grand
    Ol' Opry.

    and the Radio-Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland
    ([removed]) will be featuring a huge display of Captain
    Video memorabilia including a 1950s TV set that will actually be playing
    episodes of CAPTAIN VIDEO on the screen!

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:58:04 -0500
    From: Jeff Weaver <jweaver@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  The Eternal Light

    Does anyone know where I can obtain mp3 copies of the Eternal Light
    and Family Skeleton. I have been looking for these shows for years
    and have found only one episode of The Eternal Light. Thanks, Jeffrey

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:41:35 -0500
    From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Lifebuoy and Bob Burns

    Lifebuoy soap also sponsored the Bob ("Bazooka") Burns, the Arkansas
    Traveler show.

    And Lifebuoy did smell bad.  We didn't use it much around our house.  We
    were a grimy lot and often used Lava.  Haven't bought any Lifebuoy for a
    long time.  Wonder if it still smells bad?

    And Mother used Fels-Naptha shredded into her manual Maytag washing machine.
    That smelled strong, too, but it smelled sort of clean.

    The Burns show usually had a little playlet, and he often commented on
    wartime topics like rationing, recycling stuff, war bond drives -- stuff
    like that.  And he did play his bazooka sometimes.

    Ted Kneebone.  OTR website:  [removed]
    Democrats: [removed]
    1528 S. Grant St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 / Phone: 605-226-3344

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:41:51 -0500
    From: Wich2@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  "That's all (there?) Folks (?)"

    From: "Michael J. Hayde"  <michaelhayde@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: Question about "The  Mouse that Jack
    Built" DVD

    Dear Michael-

    Do you know if the  current DVD sets contain UNCUT/UNDUBBED prints?

    The Turner folks have  made a great many "political correctness" changes to
    the classic Warner's toons,  in the editions that they broadcast on their
    cable
     venues.

    Best,
    -Craig

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:24:50 -0500
    From: udmacon@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  The Buckaroos
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>      "The Buckaroos, a Country-Western music show.  Also probably local
>     to the same region

    They were Syracuse broadcasters over WOLF. The leader, Wayne Schramm, went on
    to own and operate the Ozark Inn in Delphi Falls, NY after local live radio
    died.

    BILL KNOWLTON, "Bluegrass Ramble," Sundays: 9 [removed] Midnight, WCNY ([removed])
    Syracuse, WUNY ([removed]) Utica, WJNY ([removed]) Watertown NY, and [removed] on
    the web. Since 1973!

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:34:30 -0500
    From: [removed]@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Basil Rathbone on Radio

    Scott Lord asked for a listing of non Sherlock Holmes broadcdasts by Basil
    Rathbone.
    This is the site I use as a reference.

    [removed]

    Paul Urbahns
    Radcliff, KY

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 16:49:56 -0500
    From: "Mark Kinsler" <kinsler33@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  radio repair

    I appreciate Dr Biel's pointed comments on radio manuals and the
    Atwater-Kent 'secret codes.'  It might be of some historical interest that
    the memories die hard; I heard a lot a lot of bitterness on the subject from
    old TV repairmen during the early 1970's.  The same was true regarding the
    distribution of factory manuals in the early days.

>     I don't know why Mark does not like the colored stripe markings.  They are
>     easy to decode and are MUCH easier to see than printed numbers and letters.
>     The stripes go all around the part so you do not have to twist it around to
>     read like you would if there were numbers.

    Oh, they're swell.  If a resistor burns out, it burns out at the
    most-significant stripe.  A brown-black-red-silver resistor is 1000 ohms
    with a ten percent tolerance: 1, 0, x 100, 10%.  When it burns out, you've
    got a 1, nothing, x nothing, 10% resistor.

    Or, better yet, the red will burn to a nice brown, and a brown to a handsome
    jet black, either over time or from the overheated enviroment provided by
    the tubes.

    And there were and are manufacturers whose brown looks like purple and whose
    red looks like orange.  There are standard colors that are supposed to be
    followed, but sometimes aren't.

    And some men are color-blind.

    Color codes are, hooray, being supplanted by laser-etched numbers near the
    leads, which stay cool even when the resistor overheats.

    There were crooks in radio repair then, as now, but much of the problem was
    incompetence: at one time, you could fake your way through a lot of
    electronics repair by replacing tubes and cleaning switches.

    The business became totally untenable about 1990; the WWII veterans trained
    in radio and radar by Uncle Sam had long since retired or died, and their
    kids weren't interested in a business turned profitless by precipitous drops
    in the cost of replacement sets.  I got out before that; teaching was easier
    work.

    Formal electronics training predates broadcast radio somewhat: National
    Radio Institute started in Washington, DC in 1914.  It says so on my
    diploma.  But NRI shut down years ago.

    M Kinsler
    512 E Mulberry St. Lancaster, Ohio USA 43130 740-687-6368
    [removed]

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 17:31:53 -0500
    From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
    To: otrd <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: Radio and TV Repair

       While I never repaired either a radio or tv (I could take them apart,
    but getting back together was the difficult part) I had to give away a
    perfectly good 20 something year old tv in the early '90s because the
    vertical hold tube was no longer made and I had gotten the last one in
    town a couple of years before.  Those things seemed to burn out all the
    time.
       Joe

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

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:40:50 -0500
    From: seandd@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  In today's News

    We have a feature on the history of vaudeville from the San Jose Mercury News:

    [removed]

    and more coverage of Laura Leff's Jack Benny on the 39-cent stamp campaign from The Boston Phoenix.

    [removed]

    Sean Dougherty
    SeanDD@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:00:44 -0500
    From: Brent Pellegrini <brentpl@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Wyllis Cooper and Christmas Carol records

    Someone some time ago inquired about this. I said I had a copy
    but I didn't know where it was. I've located it. Who was it
    who inquired?
    Brent

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