Subject: [removed] Digest V2005 #14
From: [removed]@[removed]
Date: 1/14/2005 4:21 PM

To: [removed]@[removed]

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2005 : Issue 14
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      AFRS Hospital Radio                   [ "RBB" <oldradio@[removed]; ]
      Re: OTR Listening Habits              [ "Brian L Bedsworth" <az2pa@[removed]; ]
      Re: OTR Listening Habits              [ David Phaneuf <david_phaneuf@yahoo. ]
      OTR Listening Habits                  [ "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@hotm ]
      Bea Benaderet                         [ <otrbuff@[removed]; ]
      Musical Man in Black                  [ Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed] ]
      This weekend with Walden Hughes       [ BryanH362@[removed] ]
      AFRS                                  [ "[removed]" <[removed]@[removed] ]
      Re: OTR listening habits              [ "Rodney W Bowcock" <[removed]@ ]
      Re: FOTR Convention Videos            [ Fred Berney <fsberney@[removed]; ]
      This Still Happens [removed]    [ chris chandler <chrischandler84@yah ]
      Re: listening habits                  [ Dixonhayes@[removed] ]
      2 Books                               [ JayHick@[removed] ]
      REPS Radio Showcase                   [ HRRMIKES@[removed] ]
      1-15 births/deaths                    [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:39:30 -0500
    From: "RBB" <oldradio@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  AFRS Hospital Radio
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    <<<Patrick posted information and links about [removed];

    In the mid-1950's, volunteering after duty hours, I ran a hospital "wired"
    radio station at the Fort Devens (MA) hospital playing music from V-Discs and
    ET's to patient's bedside radio speakers.  It was all AFRS equipment and an
    extensive transcription library (I still have photos if anyone is interested)
    and the nurses took written requests from the military patients for the
    evening music show.

    It was amplified audio throughout the hospital, not an onair broadcast, but it
    filled
    a need for entertainment.  We also broadcast live entertainment from the
    Service Club in the hospital's recreation building where the "studio" was also
    located.  TV was limited just to the Day Room, and not available in the
    hospital wards.  During the day, the amplifier was tuned to local radio
    stations to pipe in news and baseball games, etc.  There were selection
    buttons on the speakers for the patients to us.

    I understand that it is still quite a popular service in UK hospitals
    [removed] Anyone on this list ever involved with "AFRS hospital radio?"
    I'd enjoy hearing from you, offlist, if you were.   Thanks.

    =Russ Butler  oldradio@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:43:04 -0500
    From: "Brian L Bedsworth" <az2pa@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: OTR Listening Habits

    Digester (yum!) Timothy Clough asked how fellow newsletterians enjoy their
    collections (with Biggie fries and a giant Diet Coke [TM], thanks), stating
    his preference for one-at-a-time, one-each-day, listen-the-whole-way-through
    consumption while his mother favors the Super-Size-Me approach (a bunch of
    shows at once, and skip the green-veggie musical interludes, please).

    I wonder how many list members do as I often like to do; queue up enough of
    one show to play throughout the night (or whenever it's sleepytime down
    south) and let them all play through while drifting off to Dreamland -- and
    at any point when consciousness tries to drift its otherwise unwelcome way
    back in. Wake up suddenly, hear Fred Allen slam the Waukegan Wonder, head
    right back to sleep. It's a beautiful thing.

    It may not work well for some, especially those hearing a show (or series)
    for the first time. I recall how -- shall we say, an "acquaintance"? yes, we
    shall -- an acquaintance who was used to listening at fairly low volume
    levels to what the club folks call "ambient" or "trance" music to get to
    sleep decided to try my method. Her tastes run more heavily toward
    horror/mystery and suspense (my own priorities are more in the
    light-detective/mystery and comedy genres), so I suggested The Shadow.

    She hardly slept a moment those first few nights, so engrossed was she in
    the stories as they reached her "virgin" ears. But she was hooked. (Though
    she generally confines her listening to non-nocturnal nodes now. Still,
    there are times when I just =have= to introduce her to, say, Vincent Price's
    Saint [removed])

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:43:45 -0500
    From: David Phaneuf <david_phaneuf@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: OTR Listening Habits

    In reference to a question I raised to Matthew Bullis
    in an earlier Digest, Timothy Clough asks in #13:

>     How many of you out there listen to, at most, one
>     episode per day of any series you're listening to in
>     chronological order, and how many of you listen to
>     several episodes, from the same series, at a time?

>     My second question is: How many of you out there
>     listen to the whole episode, including the opening
>     and closing music, if any, and how many fast
>     forward/skip to the next track or file when the
>     actual acting is done?

    I can answer those two questions easily enough. Tim,
    you are right, I DO listen to more than one episode at
    a time. I have the luxury of having several series in
    MP3 format on my computer and while I'm working (or
    just listening) I can play them quite easily: Dragnet,
    Gunsmoke, L&A, Fibber McGee, Capt Midnight, and
    several others.  The half hour shows, I will generally
    listen to two when I can, L&A, generally 3 since I
    have the 15 minute dailies. I always listen in
    chronological order when I can, that is, if I have
    them.  Unfortunately, my collection on other media
    (CD's or Cassettes) are more individual episodes,
    rather than complete series.

    As to the second question: I don't fast forward
    nuthin! It's all or nothing. In fact in those
    instances where the producer of the cassette or CD has
    felt obliged to remove commercials and/or openings /
    closings, I definitely feel cheated.

    But over all, I'm like a fat boy in a
    free-for-the-taking donut shop (those of you who know
    me, know that I am quite qualified to make that
    statement!) I can't stop with one, and it's got to be
    the whole thing. I hope that isn't too politically
    incorrect!

    DW Phaneuf

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:57:13 -0500
    From: "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  OTR Listening Habits

    In reply to Tim's question: I almost always listen to only one episode of
    any specific OTR program at a time (though occasionally I'll listen to 2
    episodes of a 15 minute program in one sitting).  I always listen to the
    commercials as well as the entertainment portion of the program.

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:57:48 -0500
    From: <otrbuff@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Bea Benaderet

    Dixon Hayes reminds us of a number of places where we could catch the
    comedienne with the convulsive laugh, Bea Benaderet.  One he overlooked, her
    last, was as Kate Bradley, widowed proprietor of the Shady Rest Hotel in
    Hooterville.  Yep, the same Hooterville of Green Acres.  Only this series
    was called Petticoat Junction  She was the mom of Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo and
    Billie Jo, you recall.  Kate was with the show from its start in 1963 until
    cancer forced her to retire in 1968, two years before CBS-TV pulled the plug
    on it.

    Jim Cox

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:58:45 -0500
    From: Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Musical Man in Black

    DCrow3@[removed]> wrote about:

    Joseph Kearns, superstar of  old time radio. Kearns
    was also a powerful organist and owned a home built
    around his organ.

    Does anyone know whatever became of that organ?
    Anyone ever seen the home?

    Dennis reminds ME of one of one of my biggest
    surprises
    still in my memory.  I had been doing radio shows for
    several years now and worked with Joe Kearns many
    times.  One day on a show we both were doing I came
    into rehearsal about a half hour earlier and heard
    some
    great organ music coming from the Hammond instrument
    that was part of the musical orchestra set up of the
    show.  To my big surprise I saw Joe Kearns at the
    console just playing up a storm.  The surprise was for
    as long as I'd known him and worked with him I never
    knew he could play a keyboard instrument.  I sat and
    listened and was quite entertained.  I never heard Joe
    Kearns mentioning his talent, nor before was present
    to his playing even though I'd known and worked for
    him for I'd say over five or so years. Can't tell
    Dennis anything about Joes home, though or whatever
    happened to its built-in organ instrument.

    This is the second time I've mentioned this in the
    Digest.  The first time I did it this way click the
    following:

    [removed]

    CAB

    =====
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    conradab@[removed] (Conrad A. Binyon)
    Encino, CA
    Home of the Stars who loved Ranches and Farms

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    Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:39:09 -0500
    From: BryanH362@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  This weekend with Walden Hughes
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    Highlights of this weekend's show with Walden Hughes. Friday and Sunday night
    at
    10:30 pm Eastern / 7:30 Pacific .

    Heard only on [removed]

    This weekends highlights are----

    Friday 1-14-05

    A.  Interview with Elliott Reid .

    B.  OTR selections include-    Suspense and Theater Guild.

    Saturday 1-16-05

    A.  Replay of two YUSA broadcasts  from the 2004 SPERDVAC convention.  Frank
    and Walden interview 16 people at the convention.  Among the many guest
    interviewed will
    be  Conrad Binyon,  Gil Stratton, Peggy Webber, [removed]

    Sunday 1-17-05

    A.  Mike Biel

    B.  Laura Leff presents  Jack Benny!  Show of   1-14-45 will be presented.

    C.  OTR shows

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:16:58 -0500
    From: "[removed]" <[removed]@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  AFRS

    In #13, George Aust writes:

>     The great Glenn Miller had the answer to that problem. [whole lotta great
>     info snipped] So Captain Miller(later Major Miller) recognized that not
>     everybody wanted the same kind of music and provided for them all.

    Wow, I knew that Miller sometimes broke out smaller combos from the orchestra,
    but I had no idea to what extent he did that.  He really was able to cover a
    lot of different styles.

    How involved with the management/arrangement/etc of these "sub-bands" was
    Miller?  Did he just let them do their thing?  Was he personally involved?
    Did other people manage and coordinate all that?

    -chris holm

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:30:23 -0500
    From: "Rodney W Bowcock" <[removed]@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: OTR listening habits

    Timothy Clough asks about our listening habits of radio shows.  Well, at
    the moment, I listen to one episode per day of The Couple Next Door, Yours
    Truly Johnny Dollar and Dragnet during the morning at my office on mp3.  In
    the afternoon, I'll listen to The Great Gildersleeve, usually 3 or 4
    episodes per day, also on mp3.  In the evening and occasionally during
    drive time, I'll pull out tapes from my collection at home of tapes and CDs
    and listen to various shows.  Tonight, it will probably be CBS Radio
    Mystery Theater.  Last night it was The Aldrich Family.  I *always* listen
    to the entire show, including credits and closing music, never moving on
    until I hear the NBC chimes, or hear that I'm listening to the CBS Radio
    Network.

    Rodney Bowcock

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:50:25 -0500
    From: Fred Berney <fsberney@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: FOTR Convention Videos

    The videos from the 2004 FOTR Convention held in New Jersey are now
    available for sale. They are available in either VHS or DVD format. You can
    find an order form at my web site. [removed]

    Fred

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:29:50 -0500
    From: chris chandler <chrischandler84@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  This Still Happens [removed]

    Hey I thought I would share my good fortune here--my
    co-workers thought I was crazy, but my OTR buddies can
    probably empathize.

    The GM at the radio station where I work decided this
    week that not only were the employees not dressing
    nicely enough, but also the building was a mess.
    Yesterday, a few minutes after he gave his poor
    secretary a dolly and ordered her to clean out a back
    storeroom I didn't even know was there, she called me
    on the phone and said "You gett get back [removed]"

    Well, I literally felt faint--there were boxes and
    boxes of discs and [removed] FDR up through hours
    and hours of the Kennedy assassination and mounds more
    of ABC, CBS, and local stuff that had been sitting
    there for years and nobody knew it.  It's now safely
    residing in my home.  :)

    It always astounds me at this late date when
    previously-unknown stuff like this turns up,
    especially in this [removed] it proves we should
    all take heart, because you never know what's out
    there.

    chris

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:30:25 -0500
    From: Dixonhayes@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: listening habits
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    In a message dated 1/13/05 3:50:13 PM Central Standard Time,
    [removed]@[removed] writes:

>     My second question is: How many of you out there listen to the whole
>     episode, including the opening and closing music, if any, and how many
>     fast forward/skip to the next track or file when the actual acting is
>     done? As for me, I listen to the whole show, including the closing music
>     (even for Gunsmoke and Cinnamon Bear).

    Me too.  I listen to everything until the show reaches utter silence (tape
    goes silent, CD moves to the next track, needle runs out of grooves, etc).  I
    am
    afraid I'll miss some treasure like a set of call letters from a station, the
    NBC chimes or something. I have a boxing match somewhere on tape that ends
    with an announcer doing a local time check out of Los Angeles, followed by
    some
    beep and a plug for Firestone Tire stores.  But not everyone is as far into
    that kind of thing as I am.

    Dixon

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:30:48 -0500
    From: JayHick@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  2 Books

    2 books released by McFarland:  both paperback; 1-800-253-2187
    <[removed]>; 1. Jeff Chandler by Jeff Wells.  Besides a complete
    record of all
    his appearances  in movies, television, radio, etc.  it lists all 68 episodes
    of
    "The Private Practice of Dr. Dana" and all the episodes of "Our Miss Brooks"
    from the beginning to 6/28/53.  $[removed]  2.  Mercedes McCambridge by our
    friend Ron Lackmann.  This also has a complete bio plus appearances in all
    media.
    Both books recommended.  $[removed]

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:32:44 -0500
    From: HRRMIKES@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  REPS Radio Showcase
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         We're getting questions from folks around the country asking about the
    details for Showcase.   We're glad about that.     With the change in REPS
    leadership, it is taking just a while to get some of the information together.
    But, here are some of the facts as they exist presently.
    DATES.   June 24-25.   It will be an all day Friday and Saturday program,
    easy to follow and enjoy.   There will no formal program components on
    Thursday
    or Sunday, but there will be some informal, lightly coordinated gatherings on
    those days if there is interest.
    "THE GOOD OL' DAYS".  This will be the theme, reflecting the desire of
    leadership to make the Showcase a fun throwback to our early events and also
    to
    celebrate the Good Ol' Days of radio.
    STARS   We're in touch with many of the regular, great actors who make the
    Showcase what it is and early indications are that they will be with us.   For
    years, REPS has affectionately referred to them as "The Company."   And,
    there
    will be some new names and faces, folks who are currently being confirmed.
    PROGRAM   Again, much research is going on as your read this.   We can tell
    you that Bill Idelson will join us for a session of Vic & Sade.   He was Rush
    on this classic show.   The other selections will be diverse and fun.
    LOCATION   Because of many requests, we are actively investigating the
    possibility of moving the event to a large hotel near the airport.   This is
    much
    better logistically for guests, actors and others. No shuttles for example.
    Whether we remain at Seattle Center or move, it will be a warm, intimate and
    actor honoring gathering.
    INFORMATION   Please contact Mike Sprague at 480-474-4480 or hrrmikes@[removed]
       Details will consistently be posted on the club website beginning 2/1
    [removed]

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    Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:33:13 -0500
    From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio List <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  1-15 births/deaths

    January 15th births

    01-15-1882 - Henry Burr - St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada - d. 4-6-1941
    singer: "National Barn Dance"; "Uncle Ezra"
    01-15-1899 - Goodman Ace - Kansas City, MO - d. 3-25-1982
    comedian, writer: "Easy Aces"
    01-15-1909 - Gene Krupa - Chicago, IL - d. 10-16-1973
    drummer: "Rhythm Masters"; "Benny Goodman and His Orchestra"
    01-15-1913 - Stephen Courtleigh - NYC - d. 12-15-1967
    actor: Lamont Cranston/Shadow "The Shadow"
    01-15-1920 - Yvonne King - Salt Lake City, UT
    singer: (King Sisters) "Horace Heidt and His Brigadiers"
    01-15-1922 - Thelma Carpenter - Brooklyn, NY - d. 5-17-1997
    singer: "Eddie Cantor Show"
    01-15-1937 - Margaret O'Brien - San Diego, CA
    actress: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Suspense"

    January 15th deaths

    01-10-1904 - Ray Bolger - Dorchester, MA - d. 1-15-1987
    singer, dancer: "Ray Bolger Show"
    02-20-1906 - Jack Jackson - Horsley, England - d. 1-15-1978
    disc jockey: "Record Round-Up"; "Rooftop Rendezvous"; "Caberet Crusie"
    03-24-1915 - Bill Bivens - Wadesboro, NC - d. 1-15-1984
    announcer: "Fred Waring Show"; "Vox Pox"
    03-25-1921 - Nancy Kelly - Lowell, MA - d. 1-15-1995
    actress: "Cavalcade of America"; "Free Company"; "Suspense"
    05-17-1920 - Harriet Van Horne - Syracuse, NY - d. 1-15-1998
    newspaper columnist: "Advs. of Ellery Queen"
    05-26-1918 - John Dall - NYC - d. 1-15-1971
    actor: "Cavalcade of America"; "Voice of the Army"
    06-09-1903 - Marcia Davenport - NYC - d. 1-15-1996
    auther: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    06-18-1913 - Sammy Cahn - NYC - d. 1-15-1993
    lyricist: "You Bet Your Life"; "Cue Magazine Salutes ASCAP"; "Monitor"
    07-31-1894 - Roy Bargy - Newaygo, MI - d. 1-15-1974
    conductor: "Jimmy Durante Show"; "Kraft Music Hall"; "Rexall Summer Theatre"
    09-25-1905 - Red Smith - Green Bay, WI - d. 1-15-1982
    sportscaster: "Al Schacht Sports Show"; "Bill Stern Sports News"
    11-27-1902 - J. Scott Smart - Philadelphia, PA - d. 1-15-1960
    actor: Senator Bloat "Fred Allen Show"; Brad Runyon "Fat Man"
    12-02-1898 - Peter Goo Chong - Miu, China - d. 1-15-1985
    actor: "Collier's Hour"; "Eddie Cantor Show"; "This Day Is Ours"
    12-19-1923 - Gordon Jackson - Glasgow, Scotland - d. 1-15-1990
    Freelance actor for the BBC
    --
    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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