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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2013 : Issue 47
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                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Those Were the Days' 43rd Anniversar  [ Steve Darnall <fvpress@[removed] ]
      SUSPENSE Filmed Broadcast             [ "Riedstra, Daniel D" <[removed] ]
      Jack Benny & Jerry Seinfeld Similari  [ Tom Barnett <[removed]@earthlink. ]
      Old time Radio on the REPS Podcast    [ bryanh362@[removed] ]
      Old Time Radio Convention features S  [ bryanh362@[removed] ]

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    Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:38:00 -0400
    From: Steve Darnall <fvpress@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Those Were the Days' 43rd Anniversary Show

    At the end of 2012, "Those Were the Days" (heard every Saturday on
    WDCB-FM/Glen
    Ellyn, IL) asked listeners to vote for their favorite series from the Golden
    Age
    of Radio. The final votes were received on December 31, 2012 and this
    Saturday,
    "Those Were the Days" will celebrate its 43rd anniversary on the air by
    playing
    the six top shows, as voted on by our TWTD audience! The fun begins at 1:00 pm
    CST on WDCB ([removed] FM in Chicagoland, [removed] everywhere else). Incidentally,
    the Top 20 vote-getters are listed in the Spring 2013 issue of Nostalgia
    Digest
    ([removed]).

    And if you're in the vicinity of Chicago and its western suburbs, you're
    invited
    to join us after the show on Saturday (from 6 to 7 pm) at the Framemakers, 10
    N.
    Cass Avenue in Westmont, for a celebratory open house featuring myself,
    announcer Ken Alexander, TWTD creator Chuck Schaden, and cake! (Note: The
    latter
    is available on a first-come, first-served basis.) You'll find a map and
    directions at [removed]).

    Thanks for listening.

    Steve Darnall

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    Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:40:30 -0400
    From: "Riedstra, Daniel D" <[removed]@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  SUSPENSE Filmed Broadcast
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>     Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:08:31 -0400
>     From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]<mailto:kermyta@[removed];>

>     On p. 213-214 he notes that Roma Wine filmed the August 30, 1945
>     radio broadcast for promotional purposes. This film apparently exists

    The filmed version of the SUSPENSE broadcast "Nobody Loves Me" starring Peter
    Lorre does exist and is in color. It was just shown at the 2012 SPERDVAC
    convention that I attended.  However, a copy of that film is not available as
    the owner won't release it. The episode is great and you get to see such
    radio pros as Joseph Kearns and Wally Maher in action!

    Dan Riedstra

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    Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:43:53 -0400
    From: Tom Barnett <[removed]@[removed];
    To: OTR <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Jack Benny & Jerry Seinfeld Similarities

    I know this topic is nothing new.

    But it is something has always struck me about the similarities between Jack
    Benny and Jerry Seinfeld.

    For instance:

    - BOTH were comedians
    - BOTH had historically successful (legendary?) comedy programs
    - BOTH surrounded themselves with a tight 'gang'
    - BOTH deferred the best jokes (or lines) to their fellow cast members.
    - BOTH were content to be the butt of the joke (when appropriate)
    - BOTH broke down the 4th wall (Benny talked to audience, Jerry did it via
    Stand Up Somedy)
    - BOTH were usually the conduit for story lines
       (very involving only Mary/Phil or Kramer/Elaine for example)
    - BOTH involved preparing for and sometimes performing there show as part of
    their situational comedy.

    Even the cast member pairings

    Jack Benny                Jerry Seinfeld
    Phil Harris               Kramer
    Mary Livingston           Elaine Bennis
    [Multiple]                George Castanza
    Frank Nelson, Mel Blanc   Newman

    Each show had a wonderfully talented second tier of actors/actresses as well.
    >From Jerry's parents to Professor LeBlanc, from From the 'Soup Nazi' to
    Jack's store clerk when Christmas shopping.

    Talented writers like Jack Benny and Milt Josefsberg to Jerry Seinfeld and
    Larry David.

    Jack started doing live performances and then used the medium of the day
    (Radio) and transitioned to the new medium (TV).

    Jerry started with Live stand up and then used the popular medium (TV) and
    eventually transitioned to the new medium (Streaming content)

    What others can you think of?

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    Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:38:32 -0400
    From: bryanh362@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Old time Radio on the REPS Podcast
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    The REPS Podcast site features old time radio on demand.   Our primary feature
    is the weekly 2 hour  "Same Time Same Station" radio program produced by John
    and Larry Gassman presenting old time radio shows and interviews.   The most
    recent programs feature episodes of Suspense,  Jack Benny, Night Beat,
    Dragnet, Phil Harris and Alice Faye,  Gangbusters, Captain Midnight and more.

    On the podcast, we also include our series of programs that we call "2013 On
    the Road to Showcase".   John and Larry Gassman host this series of programs
    featuring interviews with the personalities who will be appearing at this
    years REPS Showcase old time radio convention.
    There are currently 6 broadcasts featuring interviews with Stan Freberg,
    Gloria McMillan, Beverly Washburn, Ivan Cury, Tommy Cook and even Kate
    Mcknight ( who is one of our younger performers at age 22 who as been bitten
    by the radio bug ).

    If you have a moment, take a listen.   You might enjoy what you hear.

    The REPS Podcast site is located at  [removed].

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    Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:38:39 -0400
    From: bryanh362@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Old Time Radio Convention features Stan Freberg
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    If you are thinking about what great fun you would have attending an Old Time
    Radio Convention -- we think you would be right!  We are so happy that there
    are still a few conventions going that still focus on and celebrate those
    Golden Days of Radio!  You may have to travel if you are not living in one of
    the locations where the conventions call home.  Many radio fans do make that
    journey and keep returning year after year.   You may want to consider making
    an Old Time Radio Convention part of your summer plans.
    I can tell you a little bit more about one of those conventions -- The REPS
    Showcase in Seattle Washington.  The REPS Convention is produced by the Radio
    Enthusiasts of Puget Sound and happens this June 21st to the 23rd in Bellevue
    Washington  (a suburb of Seattle).   Among the special guests will be Stan
    Freberg and his wife Hunter.  2 hours have been blocked out Saturday afternoon
    for us to spend time with Stan.  First, Stan will bring to the convention a
    very special presentation.  The presentation is then followed by a question
    and answer period with the fans.   Other guests appearing at the convention
    will be Tommy Cook, Stuffy Singer , Terry Moore, Chuck McCann, Don and Bob
    Hastings, Gloria McMillan, Beverly Washburn, Ivan Cury and others.  There will
    be panels ( Martin Grams will be appearing to talk about his new book on
    Duffy's Tavern),  interviews and performances -  many of your all time
    favorite shows will be brought back to the microphone with the help of music,
    live sound effects and a talented cast.  You can get more information by going
    to the convention website at  [removed].

    Enjoy old time radio!

    Bryan Haigood

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