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[removed] Digest				Volume 96 : Issue 475

Table Of Contents: 

	 Who's on first
	 Who's on First
	 Boris Karloff
	 Radio Days
	 World War II
	 MORE OTR TIDBITS

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Date: Sat, 7 Dec 1996 12:05:53 -0800 (PST)
From: BURT WILSON <futurecon@[removed]>
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Subject: Who's on first
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I enjoyed reading Steve Allen's analysis of Who's on First?  I consider it
to be the greatest routine ever.  I was always amazed at the way Abbott--the
greatest straight man ever--set it up.  Almost matter-of-factly.  And we
bought it!  This has to be a tribute to the great ability of Bud Abbott as a
straight man.  He just whisked past the preposterous set-up right into the
routine and it worked.

Another one: "...slowly I [removed]"

And let's not forget the "Susquehanna Hat Company."

Burt Wilson

...Sing, Dennis.
Burt Wilson

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Date: Sat, 7 Dec 1996 19:06:02 -0500
From: vintage@[removed] (Andy Blatt)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Who's on First
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The continuing comments regarding Who's on First?  (Probably the most
popular thing attributed to Abbott & Costello and probably the routine most
people think of when referring to A & C.)  Two things come to mind:  1)
When you go to the Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, NY you see a film of
Abbott & Costello performing the famous routine.  2)  Does anyone recall
the movie "Rain Man"?
Dustin Hoffman's character Raymond kept repeating the routine over and over
(memorized) trying to figure it out to its logical conclusion, which is of
course, impossible.

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Date: Sat, 07 Dec 1996 22:06:51 -0400
From: John M Eccles Jr <jeccles@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Boris Karloff
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Hello.  My name is John M. Eccles, Jr. and I am a new subscriber to the
OTR Digest.  I am 29 years old and have been collecting OTR since I was
6.  My dad got me started with "The Shadow" and "The Green Hornet" and I
have been a fan ever since.  I am interested in most areas of OTR, but
have a particular fondness for "Suspense" "Inner Sanctum" "The Shadow"
and "Jack Benny" (of course).

I am also currently working with Sara Karloff (Boris' daughter) and
Scott Allen Nollen on a biography of her dad and am preparing the radio
material for the book.  I am preparing a detailed log of Karloff's
appearances on radio.  Anyone with information, large or small, please
contact me at jeccles@[removed]  I have information on his
appearances on "Inner Sanctum" "Suspense" and the shows in circulation
available from dealers and collectors.  Anyone with information on his
appearances in the 1930s or on variety shows would be of help.  Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I thoroughly enjoy the OTR Digest and hope to be a part of it for a long
time to come.  Thanks for keeping a great hobby alive and bringing it
into the computer age.  

John M. Eccles, Jr.
jeccles@[removed]

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Date: Sun, 08 Dec 1996 00:40:15 -0500
From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Radio Days
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I just saw a stage show tonight with our local Pops Orchestra which called
itself Radio Days. The show is comprised of 5 people, a group called 5 By
Design along with a sort of narrator. The themes of the show include music
from the thirties and forties along with actual radio drama, sound effects,
commercial jingles, etc. It is an unbelievable enjoyment for those
interested in the period including Radio and its influence.

While the stage show is mostly musical, radio and its themes pervade the
whole performance. The 5 singers are very similar in vocalizations to the
Manhattan Transfer and certainly are on the same musical level in talent.

Alton Accola is the narrator and has email access on internet. I have been
in touch with him on a number of occasions and finally met him tonight. He
will be sending me their itinerary and I would recommend to anyone who
likes the Golden age of radio to attend a show if it comes to your town.

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Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 02:02:01 -0500 (EST)
From: "'A. Joseph Ross'" <lawyer@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: World War II
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> Date: Sat,  7 Dec 1996 13:32:51, -0500
> From: ZQEK71A@[removed] ( CHRISTOPHER R CHANDLER)
> To: [removed]@[removed]
> Subject: "Second World War"
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> 
> i never thought about this until is was discussed [removed] it seems 
> to me that in the late '40s, WW2 was often referred to simply as "the 
> war", while WW1 is sometimes still called "the great war".  could 
> this be a generational thing as well as a historical necessity?  for 
> example, when people of my generation say "back during the war",  
> they're usually talking about the Persian Gulf War!  

Yes, my father often referred to World War II as "the war."  Even after
Vietnam, "the war" to my father was World War II. 

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A. Joseph Ross, [removed]                                      617/367-0468
15 Court Square                                   lawyer@[removed]
Boston, MA 02108-2573                    [removed]~lawyer/
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Date: 08 Dec 1996 02:19:12 GMT
From: kg@[removed] (KEN GREENWALD)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: MORE OTR TIDBITS
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Hello, again!
MARY LIVINGSTON ON JACK BENNY:
When Television came in, Jack was doing the last of his radio shows (on
tape). Mary appeared on some of his television shows, but hated memorizing
lines. It seems she was always nervous and fearful of performing, even on
radio. Eventually he told Jack that she would no longer appear on radio OR
television. Jack pleaded with her, but she adamently refused to continue
appearing on his shows. This is the reason behind her "disappearance" from
the Benny show. You can read about this in some of the books on Jack Benny,
such as Milt Josephsberg's book.
AL JOLSON ON FILM AND RADIO:
Sidney Skolsky (Hollywood columnist for Variety) was the driving force that
got 'The Jolson Story," and "Jolson Sings Again" films made by Columbia
pictures. Jolson was furious that he was not chosen to portray himself on
film, but there was a logical reason for this: He simply was too old to play
the part. Jolson pleaded, argued, cajoled and begged to be in the film. The
answer: A definite NO from the producers --- except in long shot. Every long
shot in the films where Jolson is singing in black face is the REAL Al
Jolson, not Larry Parks.
Jolson's anger subsided when he realized that the films made him famous all
over again. It got him constant guests spots on the top radio shows (CROSBY<
BENNY< etc) and eventually got him his own show, The Kraft Music Hall. Jolson
was so pleased his career had been revived that he even went to Korea (during
that war) to entertain the troops. That, unfortunately, was his undoing, for
the strain caused his eventual death.
RAYMOND GRAM SWING:
Raymond Swing was a very much honored news commentator on radio during the
late 30's and through the 40's. His wifes maiden name was GRAM. She insisted
(for some obscure reason) that Raymond use HER name in the middle of his. He
didn't want to do this, but she insisted so much that, eventually, Raymond
Swing became Raymond Gram Swing. This continued until his wifes death. From
that time on, Raymond reverted to his original name during bradcasts! Odd,
but true!
Merry Christmas, Merry EVERYTHING, and a Joyous New Year to all!



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