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[removed] Digest				Volume 96 : Issue 283

Table Of Contents: 

	 Clear Channels
	 Re: Clear Channels
	 LIST SITUATION
	 otr Digest V96 #279
	 Clear channel AM stations
	 NBC
	 OTR on CJCH
	 Re: Re: clear-channel KFI-LA
	 A new Web site 

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 21:52:15 -0500
From: vintage@[removed] (Andy Blatt)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Clear Channels
Message-Id: <v01540b00ae3991ad703a@[[removed]]>
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There was once a radio station owner called "Clear Channel Communications".
Presumably, they owned all 50,000 watt/clear channel station.

In NYC:  we have several clear channels stations:

660 WFAN (formerly WNBC, WEAF, WRCA)
710  WOR
770 WABC (in the early days of radio, this was known as WCBS)
1010 WINS (directional) may not have always been clear channel.

Some of the others that come to mind:

WOWO (now no longer due to Inner City's purchase of it) Indy, Indiana
WBZ 1030 Boston
WWKB (formerly WKBW) may not still be clear channel
WCFL (who knows what this is now and whether it still is clear channel) 1000 am

Andy Blatt

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 21:12:19 -0500 (CDT)
From: wdp (AIRWAVES MEDIA)
To: otr@[removed] (Old Time Radio)
Subject: Re: Clear Channels
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In a few [removed] "there aint no such thing any more".

What was once a clear channel is no more.  The last one was WLW in
Cincinnati Ohio on 700 Khz.  Even when there were clear channels,
there were many which were 'semi-clear' channels, meaning that two
major stations were on the air, usually serving opposite sides of the
continent, at night.  Both would be 50,000 watts, but would use
directional antennas to protect one-another. 

The truly clear channels had only 1 signal at night in the USA, Canada
and Mexico.  Such as WLS, WGN, WABC, WNBC, WHO, KFI, etc etc.  

Now there are NO clear channels in the USA.  What were clears are most
accurately called 'regionals', in that they have a protected contour
of, about, 750 miles.  But many are not even really dominant beyond
500 miles.

OK it is not exactly OTR, but you guys caught my interest.  If you
want to see what stations exist on what frequencies, go to the
AIRWAVES FCC Database viewer on the web.  The URL [removed]

[removed]

Follow the SIMPLE instructions.  Have fun.

William Pfeiffer
Administrator: Old Time Radio Digest
wdp@[removed]
Web: [removed]

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 21:19:16 -0500 (CDT)
From: wdp (AIRWAVES MEDIA)
To: otr@[removed] (Old Time Radio)
Subject: LIST SITUATION
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Greetings list users.

At the risk of jinxing things, I believe that the mailing problems may
be solved.  I changed some stuff in the list manager and a bunch of
people who were not getting the digest are now receiving it.

So please, feel ENCOURAGED to resume normal list traffic and get the
digest humming again.  I spend, literally, over 100 hours with this
problem, even at the expoense of sleep and days at work.  I sure hope
it is OK.

Many thanks go to Greg Gulik and the fine folks at World Wide Access
Internet in Chicago for housing this operation timm my main server is
up.  I will be posting again with instructions on how to get the
missed isues via [removed] 

Please report any problems to me [removed]

wdp@[removed]  OR  wdp@[removed]

Thanks for not putting administrative matters in the digest.

Now its your [removed]

William Pfeiffer
Administrator: Old Time Radio Digest
wdp@[removed] -  wdp@[removed]
Web: [removed]

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Date: Mon, 12 Aug 96 18:03 CDT
From: otr-request@[removed]
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: otr Digest V96 #279
Message-Id: <m0uq60p-000YW8C@[removed]>

otr Digest				Volume 96 : Issue 279

Table Of Contents: 

	 Re: [removed] Digest V96 #259
	 WFUV New York
	 Remember WENN
	 assorted stuff re:New Digest
	 Re: WENN/KFI
	 Jack Benny - Missing show's ending

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Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 20:08:01 -0400
From: RCapps0013@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: [removed] Digest V96 #259
Message-ID: <960811200800_257088889@[removed]>

Larry--

I saw your post on the OTR radio digest.  Would you be
interested in the following: 45 rpm single Coral orange label
Record No. 9-61338  "This is your Bed" / "The Voice Coach"
VG.  $[removed] postpaid.

Bob of Northridge

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Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 21:20:24 -0400
From: Kubelski@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: WFUV New York
Message-ID: <960811212023_176620946@[removed]>

Did anyone catch the beginning of Saturday, August 10's WFUV-FM, Bronx, NY
broadcast of Old Time Radio.  I tuned in about five minutes late and missed
the intro.  They were broadcasting a "Green Hornet" episode in which a murder
escapes from jail, disguises himself as the Hornet and then kills the judge
who convicted him.  The Hornet proceeds to clear his name and send the
afforementioned felon back where he belongs.

Any hint on title or date from anyone out there?

Best, Sean Dougherty
Kubelski@[removed]

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Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 22:05:27 -0400
From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Remember WENN
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>1. What has happened to the actor playing Victor Comstock (WENN's boss)? 
>He has been written out of at least two new shows recently, ostensibly 
>being in Europe covering the war.
>

I suspect that he had a stage commitment. I think the episode in which he
left the station was the last in the first series (since they were not sure
of its success). Then when more episodes were made, he possibly had another
temporary project which only allowed him to film snippets in which he would
appear.

I do know that most of those actors are stage actors more than film actors.
And it is possible that is why some are missing from time to time.

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Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 03:24:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: airwavesOTR <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: assorted stuff re:New Digest
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>
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	Just back after 8 days - great to see the digest back up and running!
#1 Bonneville (or as we called those cheerful yellow boxes "Bone-ville" 
- This discussion brought back fond memories, and I will now tie it in to OTR!  
WBAI used to buy the used 10" reels for a dollar a reel, and for many years it
was a great source of used blank tape (until word got out to the OTR community).
I still have a few cases of the original programming, waiting to be converted 
to "Golden Age of Radio" shows.  I used the 1 mil when the show switched 
to 90", and I could get a whole show on one reel.  Also cuts down on storage
of 20 years of weekly shows!

#2 WENN - I see they are promising a new show next Saturday, following up the
story of the missing boss in Europe.  Does anyone know how many shows 
there will be in the new series?  Next week will be number 11.

#3 While in Northern Vermont, I was still able to pick up several NY City AM
stations after dark, and I also discovered a wonderful show on WBZ in Boston.
It was my good fortune that Norm Nathan was filling in on the overnights all
week long, so I spent each night watching the Perseid meteor showers 
(should be visible in the NW sky for several more days) and listening to 
this radio veteran of fifty years as he interviewed many authors of 
nostalgia-related books (Hollywood cowboys and kid stars, great unknown 
movies), occasional OTR references, and just general good talk radio - 
such a relief from the usual NYC hate-mongers (although I must admit to 
switching back and forth to WABC for Curtis Sliwa on August 6 for the 
Hiroshima discussion on "cleaning up" history).
	I seem to recall that Norm Nathan has been involved with the 
Boston area OTR recreations.  Can anyone tell me when he is usually on?
I can barely pick up the station on my walkman now that I'm back in the big 
city. They claim WBZ (1030 am) can be heard in 30+ states, so if you're in the 
northeast, at least, you might be able to pick it up. 
	I finally got to listen to the Jim Harmon production of I Love A
Mystery too. "The Fear that Creeps Like a Cat" was the lead-off story in 
the NYC revival run of ILAM (and the comic strip version too), and is a 
great addition to the very small amount of recorded Morse.  It's a shame 
the production is so slipshod.  Does anyone know why they cut out and 
replaced the original actor who played Reggie?  It's quite disconcerting in 
headphones when the new actor is cut in and out, especially when the background 
sound effects cut out. He also sounds more like Dr Watson than Reggie York.  
And while Les Tremaine is still a great actor and has the character of Jack 
Packard down cold, it's hard to suspend disbelief when an eighty year old 
voice is urging his two buddies to help him battle a dozen thugs.  Still-and-
all, it's worth a listen as lost Morse.  Fred Foy announcing is also a nice 
touch. 
			-Max	

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Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 07:55:12 -0400
From: JanBach@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: WENN/KFI
Message-ID: <960812075512_176871217@[removed]>

Hello, again --
  Regarding the loss of Victor Comstock of WENN -- he will make a return
appearance this week in the new episode airing this coming Saturday night --
he and the tall young male actor (whose wife was in THE RIVALS) are
broadcasting from London, I believe during the Blitz. (I have only a short
glimpse of the preview to go on). By the way, did anyone catch "Victor" in a
cameo appearance in Oliver Stone's NIXON? He was part of the Cuban contingent
of the Larry Hagman gang in Dallas.
  I miss Victor in the studio, though -- he furnished a sane balance to the
other crazies (including the new station manager) who work there, and now
Betty appears to be the only one who has the practical skills to keep the
station going.

Jan Bach

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Date: Mon, 12 Aug 96 16:07:40 cst
From: YEEA_at_TORONTO7@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Cc: YEED_at_bcesnads@[removed]
Subject: Jack Benny - Missing show's ending
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

=======================================================================

     August 12, 1996


     Hi all,

     Those of you who are big fans of Jack Benny, I'll need your help.

     I'd just recently listened to a show titled "Jack hires Rochester".  It
     about Jack's recollection of his first meeting & hiring of Rochester.
     I'll estimate that it's from the '50, since there is mention of Jack
     first appearance on Television.

     The story line is [removed] "Rochester is working as a cab driver for
     Amos & Andy.  While driving the Maxwell, Jack hits the cab at a gas
     station. Jack suggest to Rochester that they should arbitrate this at
     his home later in the day.  At Jack's place, King Fisher settle the
     matter by giving Jack the services of Rochester as his valet.  At the
     end of the recollection, Mary asks Jack how in the world did he get the
     Maxwell to hit the cab that happened to be raised in the grease pit".
     I could not understanding the answer Jack gave Mary to her question.
     The show ended abruptly, before Jack completed his explanation.

     Could someone enlighten me with the full explanation?

     Also, this episode had no musical number by Phil Harris or Dennis Day.
      I'm aware that some recordings had their musical numbers edited out
     due to copyrights.  My questions are:

     1) Did this episode originally had a musical number, and if possible,
     where about would it had occurred and what may it had been?

     2) Are there Jack Benny shows that initially had no musical numbers
     scheduled?

     3) Was it rare that a regular cast member would not make an appearance on a
     show?  Dennis Day did not make an appearance on this show.

     I'll greatly appreciate the assistance,


     Douglas Yee
     Yeea_at_toronto7@[removed]




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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 23:04:30 -0400
From: Udmacon@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Clear channel AM stations
Message-ID: <960815230429_260846470@[removed]>

If the FCC abolished them, did it include WSM, Nashville? It STILL comes in
quite nicely in Central NY at night; particularly in the winter, when one can
sometimes hear the Grand Ole Opry as early as 7:30 [removed]!

BILL KNOWLTON: "BLUEGRASS RAMBLE", WCNY-FM, SYRACUSE NY

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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 02:12:38 -0400
From: BCH66@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: NBC
Message-ID: <960816021238_457807128@[removed]>

it was stated that KFI was flagship of NBC west. From reading early
newspapers from the 1920s and book RADIO: THE FIFTH ESTATE from the 40s I get
the impression that NBC WEST was actually centered around KGO-KPO
[removed] was NBC 
Blue later ABC and KPO is now KNBR.

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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 96 06:30:04 -0400
From: "Bev Keddy" <nstn1173@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: OTR on CJCH
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

For those of you reading this who live in the Halifax/Dartmouth area of 
Nova Scotia, be advised that 920 CJCH has brought back its OTR broadcasts.  
My understanding is there's an hour of it every night at midnight, except 
Saturday nights (or is it Sunday?) when you get two hours of OTR starting 
at 11pm.

I'm very much looking forward to it.  Hope this message applies to somebody 
on this list.

======================================================================
 Bev Keddy
 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
 Email:nstn1173@[removed]

 Don't forget to ask me about Toastmasters sometime.  It's a 
 great organization!

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Date: 16 Aug 1996 00:24:27 GMT
From: kg@[removed] (KEN GREENWALD)
To: mschmid@[removed]
Cc: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Re: clear-channel KFI-LA
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Max:
Sorry about not knowing the Kilocycles KFI is broadcasting on. I haven't
listened to KFI since 1972 when they ran a 24 hour tribute to KFI's 50 years
in radio. All the OTR stuff seems to be on FM and I listen to music, special
programing and OTR on FM. So I've long forgotten about KFI as a listening
post. I will check and see where KFI is on the radio dial and get back to
you.
One last thing: No need to call me Kenneth. It's too formal. Ken or Kenny is
fine among OTR people. Thanks.
Ken G.

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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 07:55:36 -0500 (CDT)
From: caldwell@[removed] (Wayne Caldwell)
To: otr@[removed] (otr mailing list)
Subject: A new Web site 
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Take a look at my new web page on radio. It is new and changing daily.

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Thanks
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