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The Old-Time Radio Digest!
Volume 2006 : Issue 4
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ISSN: 1533-9289
Today's Topics:
Can anybody tell me why? [ "WILLIS G Saunders" <saunders8@veri ]
1-5 births/deaths [ Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed]; ]
Re: in defense of Gildy [ Dixonhayes@[removed] ]
Ho Yo Culture [ John Mayer <mayer@[removed]; ]
The Great Gildersleeve on Radio! [ "Greg Shreeve" <gjshreeve@[removed] ]
Re: Neil Strawser [ Jodie Peeler <raisingirl@mindspring ]
Changing Times [ <otrbuff@[removed]; ]
AFRS Christmas Show [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
LP records [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
Happy Birthday, Soupy Sales! [ "Derek Tague" <derek@[removed]; ]
Re: The Phantom [ Fred Berney <fsberney@[removed]; ]
Re: Books on "The Golbergs" [ "David Kindred" <david@[removed] ]
The Gildersleeve show [ Richard Carpenter <newsduck@[removed] ]
The Ghost Who Didn't Walk Very Well [ Wich2@[removed] ]
COMMAND PERFORMANCE [ Bob & Ronna Rutishauser <solons@ear ]
Re: The Chief City Slicker [ "Michael J. Hayde" <michaelhayde@ea ]
Soupy Sales [ Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@earthlin ]
WEEE near Albany NY (Off Topic) [ "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@hotm ]
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 01:02:32 -0500
From: "WILLIS G Saunders" <saunders8@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Can anybody tell me why?
Hi Everybody,
In some of my OTR programs, I've noticed that several episodes of such Shows
as "Yours truly, Johnny Dollar" and "The Adventures of Sam Spade" were
basically the same story written by the same author, E. Jack Newman, but
with two different names, his own and that of John Dawson. Why? Also, one
of the Johnny Dollar scripts, whose I title I can't remember off hand,
appeared ulnder the Dawson/Newman bylines on radio and on the "Meet McGraw"
show, starring Frank Lovejoy on (pardon the expression) TV.
Since I'm the curious kind, I wrote a letter to Jack Johnstone, the
producer/director for Johnny Dollar, asking this question, just to see what
he'd say. This was about 1956, when both shows were still on the air. Mr.
Johnstone answered mky letter but really didn't satisfactorily answer my
question.
I'm still curious and also wonder if Mr. Newman used any other names besides
Dawson and Newman in his radio/TV writing.
Thanks.
Buck Saunders
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 01:02:42 -0500
From: Ron Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: 1-5 births/deaths
January 5th births
01-05-1893 - Ace Brigode - Illinois - d. 2-3-1960
bandleader: "White Rose Gasoline Show"; "Jersey Cereal Show"
01-05-1901 - George Price - New York, NY - d. 5-10-1964
actor: "Hildegarde's Raleigh Room"
01-05-1910 - Lumpy Brannum - Sandwich, IL - d. 4-19-1987
bass: "Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians"
01-05-1911 - Jean-Pierre Aumont - Paris, France - d. 1-30-2001
actor: "Hallmark Playhouse"; "Philip Morris Playhouse"
01-05-1916 - Alfred Ryder - New York, NY - d. 4-16-1995
actor: Sammie Goldberg "The Goldbergs"; Carl "Easy Aces"
01-05-1938 - Lindsay Crosby - California - d. 12-11-1989
actor: "Bing Crosby Show"
January 5th deaths
02-02-1912 - Burton Lane - New York, NY - d. 1-5-1997
composer: "Columbia Presents Corwin"; "Voices of Vista"
02-17-1914 - Arthur Kennedy - Worcester, MA - d. 1-5-1990
actor: "Best Plays"
03-20-1908 - Stuart Metz - Buffalo, NY - d. 1-5-1994
announcer: "Pepper Young's Family"; "Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons"
03-26-1916 - Vic Schoen - Brooklyn, NY - d. 1-5-2000
music: "The Andrews Sisters"
03-29-1902 - Onslow Stevens - Los Angeles, CA - d. 1-5-1977
actor: "Great Plays"
04-11-1921 - Toni Darnay - Chicago, IL - d. 1-5-1983
actress: Evelyn Winters "Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters"; Nona
Dutell "Nona from Nowhere"
04-15-1915 - Hans Conried - Baltimore, MD - d. 1-5-1982
actor: Professor Kropotkin "My Friend Irma"; Schultz "Life with Luigi"
04-22-1922 - Charlie Mingus - Nogales, AZ - d. 1-5-1979
jazz bass player: "Here's to Veterans"
04-27-1896 - Rogers Hornsby - Winters, TX - d. 1-5-1963
hall of fame baseball player: "Play Ball"; "Tops in Sports"
06-24-1912 - Brian Johnston - Little Berkhamsted, England - d. 1-5-1994
entertainer-commentator: "In Town Tonight"; "Down Your Way"
07-10-1896 - Slim Summerville - Albuquerque, NM - d. 1-5-1946
actor: "Hollywood Star Time"
08-08-1905 - Ross Graham - Benton, AR - d. 1-5-1986
bariton-bass: "Cities Service Concert"; "Show Boat"
08-11-1904 - Jess Stacy - Bird's Point, MO - d. 1-5-1994
jazz piano player: "Eddie Condon's Jazz Concerts"
09-27-1913 - Hugh Rowlands - Racine, WI - d. 1-5-1978
actor: Trigger Brett "Island Venture"; Jimmy "Tom Mix"
xx-xx-1858 - Lottie Blair Parker - d. 1-5-1937
writer: "Way Down East"
Ron Sayles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 01:03:02 -0500
From: Dixonhayes@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: in defense of Gildy
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In a message dated 1/4/06 11:18:31 PM Central Standard Time,
[removed]@[removed] writes:
THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE is not one of the best written or funniest radio
comedies created - but it had a charm of it's own.
Actually it's a show that has almost always made me laugh out loud every time
I've heard it, even present day. (Not to the point my sides hurt, though.) I
wouldn't go into it expecting "The Simpsons" or "Seinfeld" or anything, think
"The Andy Griffith Show." And I don't recalling hearing that many "jokes,"
it was almost always either character or situational humor. Some people just
don't like "slow burns" from the likes of Gildy or say, Osgood Conklin, but
I've always gotten a kick out of them. One episode I especially like is that
November 1949 show about the disastrous Jolly Boys band. I actually passed a
tape of that one around my high school in the late 1970s and it got
surprisingly
good reviews from kids my age growing up on the Belushi-era "Saturday Night
Live." ("It Pays to Be Ignorant" and "The Jimmy Durante/Garry Moore Show"
didn't test so well, though.)
Then again, the original poster said the version he heard was the one with
Willard Waterman. I've only heard the Hal Peary version, is there a
difference?
Anyway, I can't believe the show would stay on so long--and be remembered by
as many people as I've spoken to--if it were a complete dog.
Dixon
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:37:47 -0500
From: John Mayer <mayer@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Ho Yo Culture
Dave Parker <dave@[removed]; admitted:
I know - I know - I [removed] my e mail about the Ranger I goofed
at typed in "Ho Yo Culture" instead of "Hi Yo Culture" as the title
of the VARIETY piece.
Dave, if I weeded out every typo from my email I'd never leave my
keyboard. We all knew what you meant. Now, if you had said, Yo Ho
Culture, we might have thought you were speaking of pirates. Or
gangstas.
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:38:05 -0500
From: "Greg Shreeve" <gjshreeve@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: The Great Gildersleeve on Radio!
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Just thought I'd drop in my 2-cents about The Great Gildersleeve for what it's
worth. I guess I'd have to say that the entire series appeals to my "Comfort
Zone" and I know that if I get depressed and am looking for a quick mood
fixer, Gildy is always ready next to my Rio Volt Player, hooked to computer
speakers next to my bed. I simply pop-in one of the 5-MP3 CD's of Gildy and I
know that I'll get a positive shot of good humor that never fails to make my
mood improve in a hurry!
I have to say that if I had to hold on to only one series of all the OTR that
I have collected over the years, it would have to be the Gildy series. No
huge belly laughs here, but a constant source of small grins and likeable
characters that get into rather predictable troubles, but never gets too far
off the beam. While Gildy appears somewhat bumbling in his adventures, he's
never as big a dud as Chester A. Riley and not as hick as Lum & Abner. This
is just a fun series that appeals to my personal "comfort zone" and has for
many years. Greg A. Shreeve
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:38:28 -0500
From: Jodie Peeler <raisingirl@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Neil Strawser
hello all --
Bob Cockrum wrote:
Sad to read of the death of radio reporter Neil Strawser. He was one
of my favorites back in the days when CBS News had integrity and the
networks actually had qualified people covering and delivering
stories.
Bob Schieffer had about a 30-second obit for Strawser a couple nights
ago on the "CBS Evening News." It was a welcome surprise that the
evening news would have more than just a couple of cursory lines about him.
Considering we're in a world where anyone who's been in television
longer than five years is seen as some kind of an old-timer (and folks
like Neil Strawser are seen as something out of prehistory), the
"Evening News" obit was a very classy surprise.
jodie
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:38:56 -0500
From: <otrbuff@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Changing Times
Does anybody recall a series titled "Changing Times"? Historiographers
Swartz and Reinehr indicate it aired on NBC between 1954-1956 although I'm
thinking it may have started sooner (it seemed like it was on the air
forever, possibly in syndication?). Hickerson says it ran from 1955-1958+.
Bresee and Lynes, Buxton and Owen, Dunning, Lackmann, Paulson, Sies, and
Terrace have overlooked it altogether. It was one of the earliest financial
advice shows to air, on behalf of a publishing outfit called Kiplinger, an
early example of an informercial. Anyway, I'm looking for material on the
series -- if nothing else, the name of the guy who was its host. Anybody
know anything?
Jim Cox
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:39:22 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: AFRS Christmas Show
Not that everyone is going to rush out and buy the DVD set, but for your
information (FYI)
The second season of HOGAN'S HEROES is now available on DVD in stores that
offer Ingram distributing (Best Buy, etc.) has a lot of bonus material
including a 1967 Armed Forces Radio Christmas Show. If anyone on the list
is subscribed to Netflix and can add the fifth and final disc of Season Two
to their que, this might be worth getting without having to buy the whole
set for just the recording.
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:39:43 -0500
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: LP records
In the 1960's, there were a set of LPs advertised in Famous Monsters of
Filmland magazine of Edgar Allan Poe stories. They were narrated by Richard
Taylor.
The titles are as follows:
1. Nightmare: Edgar Allan Poe.
2. Horror; the Son of Nightmare: Edgar Allan Poe.
3. Terror: The Son of Horror. Edgar Allan Poe.
4. The House of Fright: The Fall of the House of Usher: Edgar Allan Poe.
5. Strange.
A friend of mine is looking for these LP records and has been unable to do
so. Can anyone help him? If they can, let me know and I'll pass his e-mail
address on to you.
Martin
mmargrajr@[removed]
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:53:34 -0500
From: "Derek Tague" <derek@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: Happy Birthday, Soupy Sales!
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Listmaster Charlie posted:
From: Jeff Brown <jbrown@[removed];
Subject: Soupy Sales
I am working on a hour-long tribute to Soupy Sales for national
distribution on public radio <snip>
Since Soupy's name has been brought up, I'd just like to remind everybody that
this coming Sunday, 01/08/2006, will be Mr. Sales's 80th birthday. I hope by
mentioning this that I'm not breaching any Digest protocol by jumping the gun
and stealing any proverbial thunder from Ron Sayles's daily birthday almanac.
I'm sure everybody reading this joins me in wishing Soupy a most joyous
celebration this coming weekend.
OK, Charlie, you can plug THAT photo again.
Best from the ether!
Derek Tague
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 09:20:22 -0500
From: Fred Berney <fsberney@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: The Phantom
I recently aquired about 70 U-matic video tapes from the Dumont
network. I'm still transferring them to DVD, but one of them
contains the pilot show of the Phantom. Excellent video quality.
Most of the shows I got came from kinescopes, but the quality of them
is very good if you allow for the fact that they are kinescopes.
Some, like The Phantom, are from film transfers. (Well, actually
kinescopes are also films, but in this case what I mean is that the
show was originally shot on film, not done live.)
I'm still putting together a list of what I have, so if anyone is
interested, please email me directly.
Fred
Check us out for old time radio & TV shows & Movie Serials
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 09:20:31 -0500
From: "David Kindred" <david@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: Books on "The Golbergs"
My thanks to everyone who has replied both on and off-list to my question
about books on "The Goldbergs". Can't wait to order them!
Best wishes to all,
--David
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:37:07 -0500
From: Richard Carpenter <newsduck@[removed];
To: Old Radio <[removed]@[removed];
Subject: The Gildersleeve show
A recent posting lamented the quality of "The Great Gildersleeve" shows. I am
currently going through the series, listening to one or two shows a night and
am now up to September 1948. Although I have read that the show declined in
quality in its final year or so, the six years of programs I have heard so
far have been top-notch, with enjoyable characters, plenty of chuckles, and
even excellent sound effects and musical bridges. I am enjoying the series so
much that I find myself wishing I lived in Summerfield. I would love to
stroll down the main street, get my hair cut at Floyd's, sip a soda at Mr.
Peavey's drugstore, chat with Gildy and Judge Hooker, flirt mildly with
Leila Ransom (although I have to agree that her Southern accent was over the
top) or Adeline Fairchild, and dine with Marjorie and Leroy -- with the meal
cookied by Birdie, of course. I think that, like another contributor to this
forum, I am going to be quite sad when I reach the final available episode.
[removed] One puzzlement: As I recall, Marjorie got older, married, and had
children, while Leroy remained a pre-adolescent. An amazing feat.
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:37:34 -0500
From: Wich2@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: The Ghost Who Didn't Walk Very Well
From: "Martin Grams, Jr." mmargrajr@[removed]
As for THE PHANTOM, there was a TV pilot in the late 1950s<
Dear Martin-
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's from the mid 60's: one of the attempted
cash-ins on the Batman craze, ala the DICK TRACY pilot, and later WONDER
WOMAN
test reel.
I have that on tape too but it's not very good<
Alas, you're right. Though some elements are there: the trench coat secret
identity, Devil, etc.
Best,
-Phantom Phan Craig
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 13:18:39 -0500
From: Bob & Ronna Rutishauser <solons@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: COMMAND PERFORMANCE
I have been a subscriber to this list for approximately 10 years and
enjoy reading the posts. I am a lurker who has listened to the
complete runs of Jack Benny, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Six Shooter and many
more. I am presently listening to Command Performance.
I think that Command Performance is a hidden treasure. I have seen
few posts about this program. It has every famous and not-too famous
performer of the era. Some of the shows are downright "corny" but,
by and large, the majority are well produced, entertaining and fun to
hear.
Examples:
The hour long Allied Victory Special of 45-08-14 has as many
performers as they could squeeze in to an hour show. Crosby,
Sinatra, Durante, Danny Kaye, Carmen Miranda, Ronald Coleman, etc.
Wow! What a tribute this show is!!
The Christmas Shows are all great!
Roy Rogers and Frank Sinatra together on the same show? 44-06-24 is
an "all western" show with Bob Hope.
Clark Gable sings? The "Winged Victory Edition" of 44-10-26.
Jack Benny takes Paullette Goddard out on a "hot date. 45-05-10
There are just too many "gems" to list. Check them out.
Bob R.
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 13:21:57 -0500
From: "Michael J. Hayde" <michaelhayde@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: The Chief City Slicker
Stephen A Kallis, Jr., speaking of Spike Jones, wrote:
What a nearly forgotten name! (snip) It would be interesting to play
Spike Jones recordings to teens and young adults to see their reactions.
Well, Spike's not forgotten in MY home! I've been playing the City Slickers
to my kids for many years, and they love 'em! In fact, we rang in this past
Holiday season with Spike's version of "The Nutcracker Suite." ("Didja ever
see a flute go dancing, hmmm? What could be more graceful than a hunk o'
tin?")
Stephen, I suspect teens and young adults are far better acquainted with
Spike Jones than you think. I discovered him in my teens, as did many of my
friends and [removed] and certainly those who have listened to Dr.
Demento's radio shows over the past three decades.
Michael
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 14:17:54 -0500
From: Lee Munsick <damyankeeinva@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Soupy Sales
A number of us an opportunity to see, hear a bit, and talk briefly with the
ailing but still pleasant Soupy Sales at FOTR in Newark in October.
I suggest Mr. Brown contact "Captain Ether", our collaborationist Derek
Tague, at derek@[removed]
He set up the panel and can direct you to those involved. Please share the
results of your project with us!
Lee Munsick
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Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 18:45:41 -0500
From: "George Tirebiter" <tirebiter2@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: WEEE near Albany NY (Off Topic)
This discussion of WHEE in Boston reminded me that in the 1960s in the
Albany, NY area there was a daytimer with a country format at 1300khz with
the call letters WEEE. They ran promos that went "W-E-E-E Whee!". The
station changed its format to adult contemporary around 1970 and its call
letters to WQBK. It is now a talk station (I almost added "of course").
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