Subject: [removed] Digest V2003 #350
From: "OldRadio Mailing Lists" <[removed]@[removed];
Date: 9/25/2003 3:12 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2003 : Issue 350
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Re:Radio program listings             [ hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed]; ]
      Mr. Corwin                            [ Mike Martini <mmartini@[removed] ]
      Re: Don Wilson                        [ OTRGURU@[removed] ]
      Don Wilson                            [ "RBB" <oldradio@[removed]; ]
      Evolution                             [ "Dave Mills" <otrdave@[removed] ]
      Search for Malcomb Russell McCoy      [ "Taylor, Gary" <GTaylor@[removed] ]
      music in suspense episode "on a coun  [ "Christian Blees" <journalistenbuer ]
      RE: Life of Riley date mystery        [ "Philip Chavin" <philchav@[removed] ]
      WTIC's Bob Steele TV Special          [ "Bob Scherago" <rscherago@[removed]; ]
      This weekend on Yesterday USA         [ BryanH362@[removed] ]

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    Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:16:58 -0400
    From: hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re:Radio program listings

    Katherine asks;

>     Where could I find a list of all the old radio programs?

    in my opinion Katherine, a very definitive source for that information is a
    publication produced by Jay Hickerson (and continually updated) that lists
    all the Network radio programs ever produced. It was "originally written in
    1992 and is the first and original book listing Network radio programming
    and the shows that are in circulation.  (That's a quote from a press
    release.)

    I'm not sure of the actual title, But it's something like "The Ultimate
    History of Radio Broadcasting". The 2001 "2nd Revised Ultimate History" and
    supplement are currently available. If interested, you might check out Jay's
    web site.

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    Jay also producers the annual "Friends of Old Time Radio" convention each
    year in the NY-NJ area. For someone interested in OTR, that's a great place
    to obtain programs from the many OTR dealers that fill the Dealers room.

    If interested in the Convention, check the following site.

    FOTR Web site:  [removed]  (all lower case)

    I'll be performing there again this year, so if you go, come up and say
    hello. :)

    Happy listening.

    Hal(Harlan)Stone
    Jughead   [removed]

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    Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:19:23 -0400
    From: Mike Martini <mmartini@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Mr. Corwin

    Three cheers for Dr. Biel for mentioning the omission of Norman Corwin from
    the Library of American Broadcasting list of honorees.  Indeed Mr. Corwin
    is alive and well and still teaching two courses at USC at age 93, although
    he is a relative young pup compared to his brother Emil, age 100, who
    recently retired as the oldest active federal employee. By the way, his
    sister recently turned 89 and when his father died several years ago, he
    was able to see the unbelievable age of 110!!!
    I also agree that Fred Ziv should be [removed] may not have been the
    first, but he certainly was one of the most successful syndicators.  The
    Frederic Ziv archives are part of our non-profit library.

    -M. Martini

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    Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:52:18 -0400
    From: OTRGURU@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Don Wilson

    In the Sept 23 [removed] Digest Lynn Wagar asked

>     I am thinking about doing a story on Don Wilson from
>     the Jack Benny show but have not had much luck finding
>     information.  Any one out there have any suggestions
>     where to look??  Any help would be greatly
>     appreciated!!

    I'm glad you asked, Lynn!

    My 1980 interview with Don Wilson is one of 46 interviews in my new book,
    "Speaking of Radio -- Conversations with the Stars of the Golden Age of
    Radio."
    During the course of our conversation, Don was smoking cigarettes and I
    noticed
    that they were not Lucky Strike cigarettes. I mentioned that to him and he
    said, "When they quit sending them I changed brands!"

    The book is just out and I'll have copies at the forthcoming FODR and
    SPERDVAC conventions.  Or, it's available for $27 from Nostalgia Digest
    Press, Box
    421, Morton Grove, IL 60053.

    Additional interviews in the book are with Jack Benny, Dennis Day, Frank
    Nelson, Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Elliott Lewis,  Jim Jordan, Edgar Bergen,
    Norman
    Corwin, Carlton E. Morse, Les Tremayne, Harry Von Zell and, as they say, "a
    host of others."

    But more about that later.

    Chuck Schaden

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    Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:28:43 -0400
    From: "RBB" <oldradio@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Don Wilson
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    <<Lynn Wagar is looking for information about Don Wilson, Jack Benny's
    announcer >>

    I understand that Don Wilson was a major real estate owner in the area of Los
    Angeles now known as Torrance, CA.  This was before considerable housing
    developments were made and I was informed (by a long time resident in
    Torrance) that he had also participated in the housing building boom.

    At one time, incidentally, and not too far from the Torrance line,  Orange
    County, south of LA County was all "orange groves" with the exception of the
    Knott Family Berry Farm roadside restaurant (ah, those delicious fried
    chicken, meatloaf and mashed potato dinners that Cordelia Knott prepared.)

    Nothing to do with "radio," except the part about Don Wilson who probably ate
    at Knott's Family Restaurant en route to Palm Springs where Jack Benny spent
    his relaxing time.

    Russ Butler  oldradio@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 01:55:10 -0400
    From: "Dave Mills" <otrdave@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Evolution

    I should say that OTR, being from a period of time that invested more time,
    or commited more thought to the validity of science, { a throwback from the
    19th century) would have legitamate science stories as well as the usual,
    and delightful sci fi. Does anyne know of any OTR that is directed in the
    dtrection of Evolutionary theory? If so, please let me know, Dave Mills.

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:07:01 -0400
    From: "Taylor, Gary" <GTaylor@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Search for Malcomb Russell McCoy

    Malcomb McCoy was a third-cousin of mine on my mother's side.  He was a
    member of the Lone Ranger radio cast during the 30's and 40's.  I have found
    some material on him from Dick Osgood's book "WXYZ Wonderland" and from the
    book by David Roth, "Who Was That Masked Man?"  I would like to do deeper
    research on Malcomb McCoy.  If any of your readers have their own personal
    stories about him or know of someone who does, please contact me.  Thank all
    of you for your time.

    Gary Taylor, American Society of Employers, Southfield, Michigan
    gtaylor@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:37:13 -0400
    From: "Christian Blees" <journalistenbuero@[removed];
    To: "OTR digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  music in suspense episode "on a country road"

    dear friends,

    after listening to the "country road" episode of SUSPENSE from november
    16th, 1950 (starring Cary Grant) I'm wondering if any list member does
    recognize a piece of classical music which can be heard over the
    couple's car radio. Regarding the credits in Martin Grams'  book on
    SUSPENSE the music was composed by Lucien Morawek. Can anybody tell me
    the tittle of the music piece?

    Thanks and regards,

    Christian

    Email: journalistenbuero@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:48:10 -0400
    From: "Philip Chavin" <philchav@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  RE: Life of Riley date mystery

        Arlene O. has recently asked us for help in correctly dating a Life of
    Riley broadcast date-labeled 02 Dec. 1949 and sponsored by Pabst beer.  She
    says:

>     but Pabst didn't take on sponsorship
>     of the show until 3/10/50 with show 270!  So this
>     date must be wrong! Any ideas?

        According to Dunning ("On The [removed]") Pabst took on sponsorship in 1949
    and according to
    [removed] Pabst sponsored the show by Dec. 23, 1949. So very likely
    her source for the  3/10/50 date, re Pabst, is incorrect and so it's
    possible the 02 Dec. 1949 broadcast date is correct.

       Arlene might listen extra closely to the broadcast for date clues,
    especially in the commercials (for example:  current events, "new decade
    coming soon", etc.),

       She might check the radio page for that evening's Life of Riley story in
    newspapers dated 02 Dec. 1949 (archived in certain libraries).

      -- Phil C.

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:50:07 -0400
    From: "Bob Scherago" <rscherago@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  WTIC's Bob Steele TV Special

    As a former colleague of Bob's, I thought this might be of interest
    to some on the list:

    For Immediate Release
    Contact: Carol Sisco, (860) 278-5310, ext. 1212
    csisco@[removed]
    [removed]

    A New CPTV Original Production --
    The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend
    Premieres on CPTV on Wednesday, October 1 at 8 [removed]
    (Repeats on Sunday, October 5 at 5 [removed] and Sunday,
    October 12 at 12:30 [removed])

    HARTFORD, Conn. (September 19, 2003) -- The Real Bob Steele:
    Connecticut's Radio Legend -- the life story of the beloved radio
    broadcaster -- will premiere on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)
    on Wednesday, October 1 at 8 [removed]  Repeats are scheduled for Sunday,
    October 5 at 5 [removed] and Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 [removed]

    For more than 66 years on WTIC AM, Steele livened up the mornings of
    Connecticut listeners with jokes, the "word for the day" and "no school"
    announcements on snowy mornings.  When Steele died last December at
    the age of 91, many Connecticut residents felt as if they'd lost a close
    friend.
    The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend brings back heartwarming
    memories and shares thoughtful insights about the contributions of this
    incomparable broadcaster.

    Narrated by Joanne Nesti of WVIT-NBC30, this new CPTV Original
    documentary features archival interviews with Steele and new interviews
    with his broadcast colleagues including Gary Craig (WTIC FM), Brad
    Davis (WDRC), Mark Davis (WTNH-TV), Arnold Dean (WTIC AM),
    Angela Dias (WTIC AM) and Al Terzi (WFSB-TV3).  Also appearing in
    the program are retired colleagues Bob Ellsworth (WTIC AM/TV), Bill
    Hennessey (WTIC Radio/TV) and Dick Robinson (WDRC).

    The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend is sponsored by The
    Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation and the Sandy and Arnold
    Chase Family Foundation.  The associate sponsor is Parsons Buick of
    Plainville, Connecticut.

    -more-

    CPTV/The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend/page 2

    For the production of The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend,
    Steele's wife and sons shared family photos, his personal scrapbooks and
    home movies, which have never been made public before.

    Steele was immensely popular both in Connecticut and beyond.  Beginning
    in pre-television days, when radio was king, and continuing for decades
    after
    television's advent, Steele was among the most dominant local radio
    broadcasters in the country.  He was inducted into the National Radio Hall
    of Fame as well as the Connecticut Sports Hall of Fame.

    The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend tells about Steele's
    childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, his early stints that ranged from
    motorcycle
    messenger to professional boxer, and how he became an announcer on WTIC
    AM in 1936.  By the time of his retirement from daily radio in 1991, he had
    created the longest running radio show in the country.  Steele never fully
    retired,
    continuing to host a monthly radio show on WTIC AM until his death.

    Steele's morning show included segments on the weather, sports, birthdays,
    anniversaries, local and national news, and storytelling for children.
    Quick with
    a pun, Steele was also an erudite wordsmith whose respect for the spoken
    word
    was renowned.  His "word for the day" was a perennially popular part of his
    show.

    Viewers of The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend will discover
    that
    Steele put a vast amount of work into making what he did sound easy.  "He
    sounded totally relaxed when you heard him on the air, but he was a driven
    perfectionist and an extraordinarily hard worker," says Ken Simon, producer/
    director/writer of the program.  "He spent hours writing his jokes, for
    instance,
    and practicing them on colleagues and his family."

    Simon is an award-winning producer from Moodus, Connecticut, whose previous
    documentary projects for CPTV include: Connecticut & the Sea; Colt: Legend &
    Legacy; and Suburbia: The Good Life in Connecticut.

    -more-

    CPTV/The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend/page 3

    Production Credits
    The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend
    A CPTV Original Production
    Executive Producer: Jay Whitsett, vice president of programming for CPTV
    Producer/director/writer: Ken Simon

    Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), with offices and production facilities
    in
    Hartford, is a nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality
    public
    television programming, including Barney & Friends, Scientific American
    Frontiers;
    America's Walking, Angelina Ballerina and Breaking the Silence: Journeys of
    Hope.
    CPTV is also a leader in creating award-winning local productions, including
    African
    Americans in Connecticut: From Civil War to Civil Rights and UConn Women's
    Basketball.  Now in its 40th year, CPTV remains committed to bringing the
    best in
    educational programming and services to Connecticut and the nation.

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    Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:23:56 -0400
    From: BryanH362@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  This weekend on  Yesterday  USA

    Friday Frank Bresee interviews with Elizabeth Scott.

    Saturday

    A.  Larry Albert

    B.  the Gassman show is base of interviews with Comedy writers with Mr.
    Young.

    Sunday Ray Anthony replay interview

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