Subject: [removed] Digest V2003 #434
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Date: 12/5/2003 1:56 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2003 : Issue 434
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      ADMINISTRIVIA: [removed]          [ Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed] ]
      John Reid/Lone Ranger                 [ Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed]; ]
      Paul Temple website & log             [ "Phil Watson" <philwats@[removed] ]
      Radio Spirits at Tueday Morning       [ Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed]; ]
      Walter Tetley's Radio Credits         [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      Widner's Favorite Story [removed]        [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
      Re: Paul Temple in Space              [ Jim Widner <widnerj@[removed]; ]
      Saving 16" transcriptions             [ "Harlan Zinck" <buster@[removed] ]
      bell telephone hour                   [ "Robert Angus" <rangus02@[removed]; ]
      The Bad Breath Problem                [ <fc90030@[removed]; ]
      Today in radio history -- weekend ed  [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
      Velocipede                            [ corganoid@[removed] ]
      Henry Brugsch's [removed]            [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]

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    Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:55:41 -0500
    From: Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  ADMINISTRIVIA: [removed]

    Folks;

       Ok, now I'm worried. Seems that Judy, Jimmy, and Paddy no sooner got the
    Silver Star out of Wesley's tummy when Penelope Pelican snatched it up. If it
    isn't one thing, it's another!

       But that aside, I wanted to let you know how the fundraiser disc promotion
    went. For those who love statistics (and I only did the math because I _knew_
    someone was going to ask!), I did not get the percentage response I had
    hoped; I was hoping for 5% of the subscriber base, and as of now (including
    the response at the Friends of Old-Time Radio Convention last October)
    received just a smidge over 3% response.

       Don't get worried, [removed] to the extraordinary generosity of that
    ~3%, I actually _beat_ the target dollar figure for the OTR Digest/Nostalgia
    Pages' share of the new servers/setup fees/etc. The extra has been placed in
    the server fund I maintain to pay for the OTR share of server farm space
    lease, bandwidth, and the other ongoing charges required to keep everything
    running (mostly) smoothly. To all who have contributed through the Fundraiser
    Disc sale, and all those who contribute throughout the year, my humble thanks!

       Speaking of that disc, I appreciate the many positive comments I received
    on it. Some of you have pointed out some typos and other minor mistakes I
    made on that disc, and quite a number of you have noted the one major
    screw-up I made. Yes, folks, I _know_ "The Island" is an episode of Escape.
    Heck, I'm the one who created the MP3 file, and I listened to the source
    recording before making it, and the MP3 file after encoding it. I'd have to
    be daft not to know it's an episode of Escape. So why is it listed as an
    episode of Suspense?

       Beats the heck outta me.

       Even on the source disc that contains the AIFF file from which the MP3 was
    compressed, I have, scribbled in my own hand, labeled it as Suspense. It
    isn't, I _know_ it isn't, and heck if I know why Suspense got stuck in my
    head. The very first email I ever got from Harry told me to get the name
    right, and darnitall if I still haven't learned. (One way or another though,
    I stand by the comment that it's a great episode.)

       So for all of you who very gently noted that I made the mistake while
    being kind enough not to ask me if I suffered a head injury or something,
    thanks.  ;)

       And if you don't understand what I'm talking about, check out:

    [removed]

       ...to see the HTML files that are on the disc. The fundraiser is pretty
    much successfully over, but I'll cheerfully send out any additional orders
    that come in. (Although nothing's moving [removed]'s a snow day around here!)

       A quick reminder that Martin Grams, Jr. is being kind enough to run a
    fundraiser of his own to benefit the OTR Digest/Nostalgia Pages server
    [removed] out:

    [removed]

       ...if you've been thinking about picking up one of his books for yourself
    or for a Christmas gift for someone else, now's a great time to do it, since
    for each book purchased through that web page, Martin will be making a
    donation toward that server fund I mentioned earlier.

             Charlie

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:28:05 -0500
    From: Kenneth Clarke <kclarke5@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  John Reid/Lone Ranger

              As I recall (other OTR fans should correct me
    if I'm wrong), but the way I heard it was that Dan
    Reid and his brother John were both Texas Rangers.
    While they and two more Rangers were travelling
    one day, they were ambushed and everyone was
    killed except for John who was just wounded.

               An Indian named Tonto found John Reid and
    nursed him  back to health, subsequently becoming
    his partner.  John vowed to protect the down trodden
    and continue to seek justice wherever he went.

              I'm not sure, but have been told that John Reid
    got the silver for his trademark bullets from a silver
    mine he and his brother owned.  (Someone also said
    he melted the silver badges from his fellow Rangers
    and made bullets from them.)  Which is the accepted
    answer?

              Dan Reid, I'm told, was the father of Britt Reid
    (aka The Green Hornet) which would make John Reid
    (aka The Lone Ranger) his uncle.

              Here's a brain teaser for everyone:

              Why did Britt Reid choose "The Green Hornet" as his
    secret identity?

    As always,

    Kenneth Clarke

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 18:27:54 -0500
    From: "Phil Watson" <philwats@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Paul Temple website & log

    Regular poster David Rogers" <david_rogers@[removed]; asked

>     Does anybody know of any good websites related to Paul Temple?  In
>     particular I am looking for an episode log.

    David, try [removed]
    for Paul Temple and many other BBC detectives and drama series.

    Regards from England
    Phil

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:28:37 -0500
    From: Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Radio Spirits at Tueday Morning

    If there is/are Tuesday Morning outlets in Los Angeles area the latest
    flier shows RS albums at half off starting
    this Tuesday morning December 9th at 0700
    Ed Kindred.

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:29:17 -0500
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Walter Tetley's Radio Credits
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    I have just spent the afternoon reading a very enjoyable book about
    radio, television and screen actor Walter Tetley.  Being a big fan of the
    Rocky and Bullwinkle show ("Peabody here . . . and this is my boy
    Sherman.  Say hello to everyone Sherman.") I myself have always known WHO
    Walter Tetley was . . . but I only knew him by the name.  Nothing more.
    In fact, barely any encyclopedias or books documented much of a biography
    about Walter Tetley until now.

    The book is entitled WALTER TETLEY: FOR CORN'S SAKE and was co-written by
    Ben Ohmart and Charles Stumpf through Ben's BearManor Media Company.  The
    photographs are numerous, the biography itself is actually an enjoyable
    read (better than some books I've read recently that read like the
    Encyclopedia Britannica) and a wonderful list of radio credits at the
    back of the book.  Not since I read Gregory William Mank's DWIGHT FRYE
    book have I actually enjoyed a biography about an actor.  This book comes
    recommended.

    It is available through BearManor Media, Box 750, Boalsburg, PA 16827 for
    $[removed] plus postage.
    Now if I can go and build my own WABAC machine . . . .

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:26:23 -0500
    From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Widner's Favorite Story [removed]

    Chalk up another winner for Jim Widner and his latest log, NBC Favorite
    Story!  Thanks, Jim, for your fine research and another excellent log!

    Ted Kneebone/1528 S. Grant [removed], SD 57401/605-226-3344
    OTR: [removed]

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:26:56 -0500
    From: Jim Widner <widnerj@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Paul Temple in Space

    At 05:24 PM 12/4/2003, David Rogers wrote:

>     Does anybody know of any good websites related to Paul Temple?  In
>     particular I am looking for an episode log.  Also a while ago somebody
>     mentioned a very good website dealing with Tom Corbett, however, I lost the
>     site from my favorites after I got my hard drive reformatted. So if anyone
>     can help [removed]

    Though it is not well known, I thought I'd use this to remind people of my
    searchable database of radio related links. Periodically, I scan the web
    for radio related links as well as add those sent to me. A lot of time is
    spent on trying to keep it up, though I have been neglectful of late due to
    work pressures.

    As to David's query, I typed in "Paul Temple" in my database and came up
    with this one, which I know is good because I use it myself:

    [removed]

    On "Tom Corbett" I came up with this:

    [removed]

    Again the difference between my database and the standard search engines is
    1. I only use radio-related links
    2. I personally review them and provide some comment on the sites.

    The links are: [removed];uid=default

    I am always looking for more good ones and I know they are out there.
    Finding the time is always the trick - no job, no web site.

    Jim Widner
    [removed]

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:30:01 -0500
    From: "Harlan Zinck" <buster@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Saving 16" transcriptions

    John DOrazio's post about finding and saving 16" transcriptions is important
    and worthwhile. However, the fact is that [removed] of the folks on this list are
    indeed looking for disks like these all the time. We know what they are, we
    know how valuable their content can be, and we're always happy when we find
    them.

    Here's a thought, though: there are a lot of people out there who have no
    idea what a transcription is or even that radio shows were recorded on disks
    before tape came along. Many of these same people browse their local
    classifieds, "Nickle Ad" shopper newspapers, and neighborhood thrift and
    antique shops on a regular basis. When getting together for the holidays this
    year, why not chat with your nearest and dearest and let them know you're
    always on the look-out for such recordings? Then, as they go on their way
    throughout the year, in the back of their minds they'll remember to keep an
    eye out for radio recordings.

    Remember that radio shows can be found in lots of different formats:

    * The standard 16" disks, which stand out among other more common LPs thanks
    to their massive size. These can be vinyl, lacquer, acetate, glass, paper,
    cardboard, steel, or even bare aluminum.

    * 7", 10", and 12" lacquer-coated aluminum disks, often containing shows
    recorded for home listening by performers, producers, and such. The base
    material can also be steel, cardboard, plastic, and even glass for wartime
    recordings. Likewise, for early recordings, the grooves can be cut into solid
    shiny silver aluminum with no coating at all.

    * Spools of recording wire - thick heavy-as-lead reels of thin wire, usually
    with brand names like Webcor or Silvertone

    Radio disks usually have either hand-written or typed labels or no label at
    all, though public service and syndicated recordings usually have pre-printed
    labels.

    Not all radio-related disks are rare. Public service shows and music library
    disks with grooves like LP recordings are fairly common and, though some are
    valuable, most are easy to find and of limited interest. However, its a
    pretty safe bet that any radio recording bought for a buck or two can be
    easily resold -- if only for that valuable paper sleeve!

    Should your Uncle Max or Cousin Sally find some radio disks throughout the
    year, post their "find" to the Digest. I'm sure one or more of the
    subscribers here will get in touch with you and probably be willing to make a
    deal.

    Harlan Zinck

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    Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:37:08 -0500
    From: "Robert Angus" <rangus02@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  bell telephone hour
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    Can anybody help me with this one? In or about 1947, Bell Telephone produced a
    film short documenting a rehearsal for The Bell Telephone Hour with Ezio Pinza
    and Blanche Thebom as guests.  The program included the overture to Smetana's
    Bartered Bride; a duet from Mozart's Don Giovanni, Miss Thebom singing the
    famous soprano aria from Saint-Saens' Samson and Delila, and two songs by Ezio
    Pinza---l'Ultima Canzone and a French song about a hunter.  What I'd like to
    know is the exact broadcast date of the show and a complete listing of its
    contents.

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    Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 00:15:02 -0500
    From: <fc90030@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  The Bad Breath Problem

    There's a famous story told of two famous Broadway stars and
    The Bad Breath Problem.  During the early rehersals for the show,
    "South Pacific," in 1949 Mary Martin discovered to her great
    displeasure that Ezio Pinza the operatic basso-profundo who was
    making his musical comedy debut in the show was very, very fond
    of garlic.
    It is rumored that he wasn't really that fond of garlic just unfond of
    Miss Martin and chewed a clove or two of it just before going on
    stage with her.
    She threatened to pull out of the show and got her contract
    rewritten to state that under no circumstance was Mr. Pinza to kiss
    her during the show.
    Josh Logan the director had planned on the finale of the show
    being a duet between them of, "Some Enchanted Evening," with
    them embracing and kissing for the final curtain.
    She was adamate about her no kissing policy so he had to stage it
    with them seated opposite one another at a table with the two
    children between them and as the clincher at the end of the duet
    they reached out across the table and dramaticly clasped hands.
    The ending, (like the whole darn show) was a smash and a photo
    of that hand clasping finale was used for years on the jacket of an
    edition of the original cast album
    I guess the moral isn't if you get lemons make lemonade but
    rather if bad breath bothers you don't [removed] shake hands.

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    Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:03:34 -0500
    From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
    To: otrd <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Today in radio history -- weekend edition

     From Those Were The Days --

    12/5

    1936 - Bing Crosby took over as host of The Kraft Music Hall. Jimmy
    Dorsey (who would later be host, himself) led the Kraft Orchestra.

    1952 - Mutual broadcast The Green Hornet for the final time. The show
    left the air after 15 years on Mutual, NBC and ABC.

    12/6

    1923 - The first presidential address to be carried on radio was
    broadcast from Washington, DC. President Calvin Coolidge addressed a
    joint session of the [removed] Congress.

    12/7

    1948 - NBC presented the Horace Heidt Youth Opportunity Program for the
    first time. The talent show earned Dick Contino, an accordionist, the
    $5,000 prize as the program's first national winner. Over the years
    Heidt gave some big stars their big starts: Art Carney, Frankie Carle,
    Gordon MacRae, the King Sisters, Alvino Rey, Ken Berry, Frank DeVol,
    Dick Contino, Al Hirt, Fred Lowrey, Ronnie Kemper, Larry Cotton, Donna
    and her Don Juans, Ollie O'Toole and many others.

    1952 - My Little Margie, starring Gale Storm and Charles Farrell, made
    its debut on CBS. The TV version of the popular show had begun on June
    16, 1952. My Little Margie stayed on radio for three years.

    Joe

    --
    Visit my homepage:  [removed]~[removed]

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    Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:11:07 -0500
    From: corganoid@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Velocipede

    I was listening to part one of The Cinnamon Bear the other day came upon a
    word that is entirely new to me.  Jimmy tells Judy that she's "too old for a
    velocipede(sp?)"  [removed]'ll swallow my pride and ask it.  What the heck is
    a velocipede?

    I assume it is an antiquated word for [removed] what?  I pride myself
    on having a pretty good vocabulary, but this one has me hung.

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    Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:59:00 -0500
    From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Henry Brugsch's [removed]

    I was saddened to learn of the death of Henry Brugsch.  He and I traded
    several titles, including some BBC drama and science fiction.  Also, some
    neat railroad sounds from US, UK, Germany, and Japan.

    This is the URL for his website:

    [removed]

    It is intended for the blind and visually impaired, but from my short visit
    to it, those without vision problems might enjoy some of the items as well.
    I sampled the large type version of the KJV of the Holy Bible, and the
    accompanying speech program.  Rest in peace, Henry, and thanks for the
    excellent website.

    Ted Kneebone/1528 S. Grant [removed], SD 57401/605-226-3344
    OTR: [removed]

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