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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2014 : Issue 35
                             A Part of the [removed]!
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                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      This week in radio history 6-12 Apri  [ Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed] ]
      April Issue RADIO RECALL              [ jack and cathy french <otrpiano@ver ]
      OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK               [ Jerry Haendiges <Jerry@[removed]; ]
      MARCH OF TIME on radio - help needed  [ Christian Blees <christianblees@yah ]
      Mitch Miller/Rudy Vallee              [ Fass Martin <watchstop@frontiernet. ]

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    Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:14:19 -0400
    From: Joe Mackey <joemackey108@[removed];
    To: otr-digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  This week in radio history 6-12 April

     From Those Were The Days

    4/6

    1931   Little Orphan Annie, the comic strip character developed by
    Harold Gray, came to life on the NBC Blue network.

    1942   We Love and Learn premiered on CBS. The serial featured Frank
    Lovejoy as Bill. The program would continue until 1951.

    1945   This is Your FBI debuted on ABC.

    4/8

    1941   Earle Graser, the eight year voice of the The Lone Ranger, died
    in an auto accident. Brace Beemer, previously the show's announcer, took
    over the title role.

    4/11

    1921   The first live sports event on radio took place this day over
    KDKA.  Pittsburgh sports writer, Florent Gibson, gave an account of the
    action in the lightweight boxing match between Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee.

    1943   Nick Carter, Master Detective debuted on Mutual.

    4/12

    1932   The thrill comedy, Joe Palooka, which would also be a popular
    comic strip, made its debut on CBS.

    1935 - "Your Hit Parade" premiered.

    Joe

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    Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:14:24 -0400
    From: jack and cathy french <otrpiano@[removed];
    To: OTRBB <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  April Issue RADIO RECALL

    The April 2014 issue of RADIO RECALL went out on April Fool's Day in
    full-color PDF via email to those subscribers who prefer that venue. The B &
    W hard-copy version will be snail-mailed to the others on or about April
    13th.

    This issue contains the maximum number of April Fool's items allowed by OTR
    tradition. But the majority of the 12 jam-packed pages are devoid of such
    frivolity. We lead off with a fascinating piece by YTJD expert John C. Abbott
    who reveals that a famous "Johnny Dollar" series was based on a real 1933
    case. Jack Johnstone borrowed the facts about the death of Mike Malloy who
    was killed (after umpteen attempts) by gangsters for his insurance money.

    H. Jack Daniels carefully documents the affect of "liquid courage"
    demonstrated by Edward R. Murrow and his listeners in WW II. What Georgie
    Gobel was doing on radio, long before his TV success, is explained in the
    April issue.,

    OTR researcher Cort Vitty delves into recent history and rescues from
    relative obscurity the fabulous career of Gert Niesen. An exceptional singer
    and impersonator, she was termed "the exotic personality of the air" by Rudy
    Vallee. She was equally successful on Broadway, logging 822 performances of
    "Follow the Girls" in the 1940s with co-star (and not-so-well known) Jackie
    Gleason.

    Mark Anderson devotes an article to the story of Josiah Ambrose French, a
    frontier fighter whose heroic tale was dramatized on "Cavalcade of America"
    with Kenny Delmar and Ruth Hussey in the leads. James Peyton, an author found
    in virtually every OTR publication this month, discusses the broadcast
    history of the 15 minute horror program, "The Strange Dr. Weird" which Mutual
    aired 1944-45.

    In the "truly unusual and remarkable" category, subscribers will read about
    the dirigible from Lakehurst, NJ, lost in a fog in 1924 but rescued by the
    listeners of WOR. The other item reveals that Marconi, whose invention of the
    wireless allowed the Titanic's SOS to summon help, would have also died on
    that ship had not a last-minute change in his plans occurred.

    All this, plus letters to the Editor and news of all OTR upcoming events. To
    subscribe, or view past articles, point your mouse at <[removed]>

    Jack French
    Editor

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    Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:14:30 -0400
    From: Jerry Haendiges <Jerry@[removed];
    To: Old Time Radio Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  OLDE TYME RADIO NETWORK

    Hi Friends,

    Here is this week's schedule for my Olde Tyme Radio Network. Here you
    may listen to high-quality broadcasts with Tom Heathwood's "Heritage
    Radio Theatre," John and Larry Gassman's "Same Time Station," Duane
    Keilstrup's "Classics and Curios," Big John and Steve's "Glowing Dial"
    and my own "Old Time Radio Classics." Streamed in high-quality audio, on
    demand, 24/7 at: [removed]
    Check out our High-Quality mp3 catalog at:
    [removed]
    Check our our Transcription Disc scans at:
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    Transcription Disc Restoration example at:
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    OLD TIME RADIO CLASSICS

    BLONDIE AND DAGWOOD"
    Episode 6 11-18-49 "Dagwood Finds A Transit"
    STARS: Ann Rutherford, Arthur Lake
    ABC Sustained

    PHILO VANCE
    Episode 17 11-2-48 "The Best Seller Murder Case" Stars: Jackson Beck As
    Philo Vance And Joan Alexander As His Secretary Syndicated By Ziv
    Productions

    AMAZING MR. MALONE
    Episode 1 9-21-49 "The Paul Conrad Case"
    Stars: Gene Raymond as John J. Malone, Raymond Burr
    ABC SUSTAINING Wednesdays 8:00 - 8:30 pm

    SPOTLIGHT ALBUM
    Episode 13 8-24-62 Guest: Pat Boone
    Host: Bud Whitem
    AFRS Production
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    HERITAGE RADIO THEATER

    ARTHUR GODFREY AND HIS TALENT SCOUTS
    (CBS Radio/TV) 6/5/50. Arthur does his unique style of commercials for
    Lipton Tea and Lipton Soup. Two contestants tie for 1st place. Simulcast.

    THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET
    (NBC) 3/13/49. Tax troubles.

    THE ADV. OF SUPERMAN
    3/20/40 Superman brings prison back to order but Lois is held hostage.
    ====================================

    SAME TIME, SAME STATION

    This week is intrigue week on Same Time, Same Station.
    We take a look at 4 programs whose heroes fight against crime overseas.

    DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT from 07/16/49 Sunken Ships.

    TOP SECRET from 06/25/50 Episode (003) Package In Tangiers.

    THE SILENT MEN from 05/14/52 Miracle Cure.

    MAN CALLED X from 05/11/51 (31) Knocked Off His Feet.
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    This Week's Classics & Curios Show:

    "Echoes of Songs and Laughter"

    Episode 115

    THE PHLCO SUMMER HOUR: "THE KING OF JAZZ: PAUL WHITEMAN"

    Paul Whiteman, his orchestra, Eileen Woods, Bob Johnston, the Four
    Chicks & Chuck, and the Radio Hall of Fame Chorus entertain on this show
    from September 10, 1944. Announcer Glen Riggs introduces the musical
    numbers on the Blue Network, along with newsman George Hayes who, about
    half way through the show, brings listeners up-to-date on happenings in
    the World War II European and Pacific theaters. The new audio clarity of
    FM is extolled, which reminds me of how my little FM Philco radio helped
    me keep my sanity in graduate school in the late 1950's.

    Paul Whiteman on the Philco Hour show is featured this time on Classics
    & Curios because the promised Benny Goodman Fitch Bandwagon show's audio
    has technical difficulties. Benny, of course, was often called "King of
    Swing," and Paul to himself and to his fans was "King of Jazz" and a
    pioneer in American music with his blend of jazz and classical idioms.
    King or not, Paul provides some outstanding music for us, such as "Lady
    Be Good," "Lover," and Paul's saxophonist Vernon Brown (who also played
    for Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and others) leads a super RRswinging
    version of "Dear Old Southland." The "King of Jazz" features some
    sidemen on saxophone, French horn, clarinet, and more as they play "My
    Blue Heaven," along with performances highlighting 1922 and 1944
    versions of "I Never Knew."

    Vocals by Johnston, Woods, and the Four Chicks and Chuck include "Sweet
    and Lovely," "I Walk Alone," "Dance with a Dolly (with a Hole in Her
    Stocking)," and "I'll Be Seeing You." A special highlight is a Hoagy
    Carmichael medley with Eileen, Bob, the Chicks and Chuck, and the Chorus
    as they do "Old Rockin' Chair," "Georgia," "Lazy Bones," and the classic
    "Stardust."

    More memorable moments come as Bob and the Radio Hall of Fame Chorus do
    a moving rendition of Peter De Rose's "God Is Ever Beside Me," with
    lyrics by Florence Tarr emphasizing God's available strength and how His
    voice can sing in our hearts. De Rose composed some of the highest
    charted songs of the 1930's and 1940's, such as "When Your Hair Has
    Turned to Silver," "A Marshmellow World," "Deep Purple," and "Wagon
    Wheels." He also performed for fifteen years on NBC's "Sweethearts of
    the Air."

    Suggested reading: Don Rayno's Paul Whiteman: Pioneer of American Music
    (Volume 1: 1890-1930), Studies in Jazz, No. 43, The Scarecrow Press,
    Inc., 2003

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    THE GLOWING DIAL

    Big John and Stu celebrate
    Jefferson's Birthday, Income Taxes and Easter

    MR. PRESIDENT - Thomas Jefferson
    originally aired Sunday, January 15, 1950 on ABC
    Starring: Edward Arnold, Owen James announcing.
    Sustained.

    FIBBER MCGEE AND MOLLY - A Visit To The [removed]
    originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 1952 on NBC
    Starring: Jim and Marian Jordan, Arthur Q. Bryan, Gale Gordon, Bill
    Thompson,
    Dick LeGrand, Tyler McVey, Gloria McMillan, The King's Men,
    Billy Mills and the Orchestra, Harlow Wilcox announcing.
    Sponsor: Pet Milk

    THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM - Easter Parade
    originally aired Sunday, April 17, 1949 on CBS
    Starring: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson,
    Dennis Day, Phil Harris, The Sportsmen Quartet, Mel Blanc, Bea Benadaret,
    Sara Berner, Frank Nelson, Artie Auerbach, Sheldon Leonard,
    Don Wilson announcing.
    Sponsor: Lucky Strike

    THE CLOCK (Australian Version) - Past Or Present
    originally aired Sunday, March 30, 1947 ([removed] Airdate)
    Starring: Harp McGuire, Wynne Nelson, Leon Piers, Fifi Banvard,
    Tom Farley, Owen Wyngarde, Ken Warren.
    Syndicated in Australia

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    If you have any questions or request, please feel free to contact me.

          Jerry Haendiges

          Jerry@[removed]  562-696-4387
          The Vintage Radio Place   [removed]
          Largest source of Old Time Radio Logs, Articles and programs on
    the Net

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    Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:14:37 -0400
    From: Christian Blees <christianblees@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  MARCH OF TIME on radio - help needed
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    Hi folks,

    working freelance for German NPR (some of you know me from the very last FOTR
    convention) I'm considering to do a radio documentary on the MARCH OF TIME
    radio program on behalf of Orson Welles' 100th birthday next year.

    What I'm looking for:
    collectors/experts of/on this particular program
    experts on Welles' work on this program
    audio copies of this program
    any written sources on this program

    any help will be highly appreciated!

    because I'm checking my [removed] mail account only once in a while I'd be
    happy if you'd rather contact me under blees@[removed]

    thanks

    Christian

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    Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:15:14 -0400
    From: Fass Martin <watchstop@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Mitch Miller/Rudy Vallee

    I think I made a similar inquiry ten years or so ago and nobody furnished any
    information.  Trying again.

    In the fifties, CBS Radio had a late Sunday afternoon conversation program
    featuring Mitch Miller.  Either as a substitute, or taking over as the host
    after a few years was Rudy Vallee.  Witty, literate programs with song
    writers, novelists, comedians, [removed] any of these shows available?

    --Martin Fass

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