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[removed] Digest				Volume 96 : Issue 370

Table Of Contents: 

	 OTR Web Page Update
	 Re: CHRIS STEINBRUNNER
	 tape squeal (again)
	 Weston - Jonathan Edwards
	 That program about the blind investigator
	 Special time and guest for WBAI
	 Quiz Kids
	 Saint Movie
	 Long John Nebel and Sherlock Holmes
	 Val Kilmer and The Saint
	 Re: First Whiz Kids
	 Vic and Sade .WAV file

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 18:41:01 -0700
From: "JACK MANN" <jmann@[removed]>
To: <otr@[removed]>
Subject: OTR Web Page Update
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Hello Digesters:
Here's the first update on my OTR Web page list. My eyes are
blury from late night search sessions, but I've found it to be very
informative and interesting. Many thanks to those who chipped
in. Since this list is getting pretty large, I've decided that on the
next update I'll put the new sites at the bottom, then integrate 
into the list at the next update. That will make the new URL's
easier to spot. Please see note at bottom of list.

 Jack's List of OTR Internet URL's

All URL's in this list begin with:   http://

Adventures in Cassettes - [removed]
Airwaves Media Page - [removed]
Antique Radio Classifieds - [removed]
Atlanta Radio Theater Co. - [removed]
BBC World Service - [removed]
Becker Internet Group - [removed]
Bellingham Antique Radio Museum - antique-radio-[removed]
Broadcast History - [removed]~rfs/
Broadcasting in Chicago: 1921-1989 - [removed]~[removed]
Broadcasting Related Websites - [removed]~[removed]
Charlie Laughlin's OTR Page - [removed]
Classic Old Time Radio - [removed]
Classic Radios - [removed]
Dick Orkin's Radio Ranch - [removed]
Don't Touch That Dial - [removed]
FAQ: OTR - [removed]
Golden Age of Radio - [removed]
Golden Days of Australian Radio - [removed]
JAM's Radio Nostalgia - [removed]
Jerry Stearn's Radio Drama and Comedy - [removed]~[removed]
Library of American Broadcasting - [removed]
Lin Robertson's Old Time Radio Page - [removed]
LodesTone - [removed]~lodeston/[removed]
Museum of Radio and TV - [removed]
Nazi Radio - [removed]
Nostalgia Times Radio Programme - [removed]
Old Radio (and TV) - [removed]
Old-Time Music on the Radio - [removed]
Old Time Radio Links - [removed]
Old Time Radio Show Logs - [removed]~daleb/
100 Years of Radio - [removed]
OTRWWW Page - [removed]
Phil's Old Radios - [removed]:80/~philn/
Price as the Radio Saint - [removed]
RadioActive Online Newsletter - [removed]
Radio Archive - [removed]~bensmanm/
Radio Classics - [removed]
Radio Collecting Links - [removed]#three
Radio Days - [removed]
Radio Showcase - [removed]
Radio Theater on the Web - [removed]~[removed]
Radio Yesteryear - [removed]
RHAC Catalog - [removed]
Science Fiction on Radio - [removed]~[removed]
Sci-Fi Guy - [removed]
Sound Affects: A Radio Playground - [removed]~[removed]
Sperdvac on the Web - [removed]~[removed]
Sperdvac Open Reel Library 1501+ - [removed]~rnovak
Stations Broadcasting OTR Shows - [removed]
The Shadow - [removed]
Thousand Oaks Radio Library Collection - [removed]
Vincent Price On Radio - [removed]
Wayne's Old Time Radio Page - [removed]

This list is by no means complete. For additions, corrections, and comments, please 
Email me at    jmann@[removed]

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 22:32:12 -0400
From: SanctumOTR@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: CHRIS STEINBRUNNER
Message-ID: <961003223212_117983472@[removed]>

The late Chris Steinbrunner also co-wrote a SHADOW script with his high
school friend Charles Collins:  "A Smuggler's Secret" broadcast August 16,
1953. -- Anthony Tollin 

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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 19:53:08 -0700
From: efk0490@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: tape squeal (again)
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I realize that this topic has been covered before in this group, but I
came in at the very end, so I'd appreciate any [removed]

What causes tape squeal?

I have had tremendous problems with tape squeal, both on reel-to-real
and cassette tapes, with premium to discount brands (including 3M and
Memorex), at lengths ranging from C-60 to C-120 (cassette) and 1200 feet
and longer reels.  The only thing in common seems to be that the problem
starts at the end of side one and progressively moves toward the
beginning.  Fast-forward and rewind doesn't seem to [removed] appears
the tape is sticking to itself so even fast forward slows down and
finally stops.  It got so bad that with 3M 212 reel-to-reels, the
magnetic coating comes off the backing and sticks to the preceeding
wind.

Needless to say, I wrote to 3M customer service and my letter wasn't
even acknowledged

I've tried all the methods suggested by folks I've talked to, but
nothing has worked.  Intrestingly enough, if it's a tape problem,
servicepeople have no clue about it.  

Any ideas, causes, recommended solutions?  Please respond either via
newsgroup or e-mail.  Thanks for your help.

Gene K

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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 21:57:14 -0500
From: "Marvin R. Bensman" <bensmanm@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Weston - Jonathan Edwards
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>We listened to the music, which was much like what was described
>above, while I looked over the cover.  The guy playing the piano
>had 2 left hands.  I've been watching for some mention of this to
>see if it's the same one.  Has anyone looked at the album cover?
>
>Barry
>
Yes, I can't believe I forgot to mention that. It is a sure-fire give-away,
but since I'm left-handed I did not notice.

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*Professor Marvin R. Bensman, [removed], [removed]                              *
*Department of Communication; Office Phone: (901) 678-3174 or 678-2565 *
*University of Memphis        Fax: (901) 678-4331                      *
*Memphis, TN 38152                                                     *
*E-mail: BensmanM@[removed]                                       *
* To see University of Memphis radio archive look at:                  *
*[removed]~[removed]                  *

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 23:51:08 -0500
From: vintage@[removed] (Andy Blatt)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: That program about the blind investigator
Message-Id: <v01540b01ae7a46c20091@[[removed]]>
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Mark Kinsler (in the last Digest) asked about the radio program that
featured a blind investigator.  I think he might have been referring to the
South African show SOUNDS OF DARKNESS.  Years later (on TV), James
Franciscus starred as Longstreet, a blind insurance investigator, which
lasted from 1971-1972.  I recall watching this, because I was intrigued by
the idea.  It's my belief that years after radio officially "died", TV
(along with former radio executives) was still picking out ideas from
radio's past.  I think it still continues to this day.

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 23:51:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: OTR Digest <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Special time and guest for WBAI
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>
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New york area listeners:  Tune in this Sunday to The Golden Age of Radio
at a special time 6PM (to around 9, due to the presidential debates {I guess
no one else is carrying them!}).  

Lon Clark (Nick Carter, Comic Weekly Man, March of Time, etc.) will be my 
special guest, along with Anthony Tollin.

SPECIAL REQUEST:  I know it's awfully late to ask, but is there anyone 
in the NYC area who can get me an episode of the Comic Weekly Man for the 
show?  Lon Clark has disks in storage, and neither Anthony nor I have any 
on tape.  If anyone's got [removed]!
	Thanks in advance - Max 

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 00:07:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: OTR Digest <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Quiz Kids
Message-ID: <[removed]@[removed]>
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There are a few of these shows floating around, one, I believe, with Fred 
Allen as a guest.  There is at least one episode of the Quiz Kids appearing
on Allen's show in a murder mystery as well.

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 00:09:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAX SCHMID <mschmid@[removed]>
To: OTR Digest <[removed]@[removed]>
Subject: Saint Movie
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I'm pretty sure it has been shot and is in post-production.  Considering
Kilmer's notorious reputation (as a prima-donna and very difficult to 
work with) it's unlikely to generate a sequel, even if it's a hit.

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 01:52:14 -0400
From: Bigkids@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Long John Nebel and Sherlock Holmes
Message-ID: <961004015213_536504519@[removed]>

Thanks to Francis Fisher, Anthony Tollin, and Dave Siegel, all of whom
supplied the name of that late-night show host I couldn't remember. It was,
yes, Long John Nebel. The same Chris Steinbrunner I've mentioned previously,
arranged to get me interviewed as a guest on two WOR shows when my very first
book was published (1965).

One show was Arlene Francis's, a little 15-minute, single-guest program. She
was a charming woman, thoroughly professional. I remember her reading
commercials "live" and I was amazed at how natural and "un-practiced" she
made them sound -- although I imagine that was in fact the result of lots of
practice.

The other show was the late-night/early morning show that would have been
Nebel's a few years earlier. But by '65 the show had been taken over by the
Amazing Randi.

There were three or four studio guests, as I recall, but no phone-ins. Randi
was a master at keeping the conversation lively and avoiding dead air. The
show ran for several hours -- damned if I can remember exactly how many, but
it was something like 5 AM and the sun was rising when we finally got out of
1440 Broadway.

We just talked all night except for a 30-minute pause. Some recorded material
ran duing that, I can't tell you what it was. But during the pause, a huge
"midnight breakfast" of scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, juice, and rolls was
served, and everyone (including Randi) just sat around and ate up a storm,
and continued to chat.

After "breakfast" and the end of our 30 minute break, it was back to the
microphones!

I had a great time.

Don't know if I sold any books, but I sure had a great time.

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Regarding Jean Shepherd -- Francis, I didn't really mean to be hard on him.
In fact, I don't condemn him for using writers. Heck, every great comedian
from Jack Benny to David Letterman has used writers.

It's just that (like Arlene Francis) Shepherd sounded so damned natural and
spontaneous, I was shocked to learn that he wasn't just [removed] or,
at the most, working from an outline or notes.

My favorite Shepherd shtick wasn't really a story, just a kind of concept or
image that he described one night. He said, Suppose every bit of clothing
that you ever wore were lined up behind you. Start with receiving blanket and
diapers, on up through rompers, jammies, shorts, knickers, bathing [removed]
all "growing" to fit your own [removed] tuxedos (or prom dresses), business
clothes, *everything*.

What an image!

The only person I find even remotely comparable to Shepherd is the great Ken
Nordine. I've been a fan of his since I bought a "Word Jazz" album of his, on
the old Dot label, in 1956 or '57 or so. It was a real thrill, less than a
year ago, to discover that not only is Nordine still working, but my
twenty-something son is as much a fan of his today as I was 40 years ago.

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I would love to hear those old Steinbrunner/WFUV Sherlock Holmes shows. I
just wonder if you have the one I appeared in?

Believe me, it was barely even a bit part. But still, after all these years,
it would be fun.

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Okay. I'm off to frigid Minnesota for ten days or so. Back in mid-October.
Everyone have fun at FOTR -- I wish I could be with you, but maybe another
year.

Dick Lupoff

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 04:37:28 -0400
From: IDickerson@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Val Kilmer and The Saint
Message-ID: <961004043728_201837670@[removed]>

THE SAINT starring Val Kilmer and Elizabeth Shue finished principal
photography in August this year after a lengthy shoot in Moscow, London,
Oxford and Pinewood Studios.

It is an original story and Paramount, with their cast of scribes, have taken
the opportunity to "update" the character for the 1990s. It is rumoured to
hit cinemas Spring next year although this is subject to change.

Kilmer  gets to drive a Volvo C70 Coupe whilst the audience discover what
makes a man a Saint.

The movie is spearheading something of a revival for the venerable Mr
Templar; RKO are planning a remake of their 1938 film of "The Saint in New
York", some Dickerson fellow is writing the authorised biography of Leslie
Charteris and also talking to various publishers about a number of associated
books. French and German reprint deals have been signed for some of the
original Charteris stories but as yet no English or American publisher has
displayed any common sense. A new Saint novel, written with the permission
and support of the Charteris Estate is currently circulating amongst
publishers and award-winning Saint scribe Burl Barer is attempting to
novelise Paramount's script.

More information is available from <[removed]> and you can check
out the new logo at <[removed]>.

I'm more than happy to answer any further questions you may have, but as this
is drifting away from OTR maybe these can be sent off-digest.

Best wishes,

Ian Dickerson,
Honorary Secretary, The Saint Club (and Charteris biographer)

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 07:42:35 -0400
From: JShnay@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Re: First Whiz Kids
Message-ID: <961004074234_118226138@[removed]>

Take it from an old time sports writer. University of Illinois basketball
teams of the late 30s and early 1940s were nicknamed the Whiz Kids. That
title was later applied to the Phillies in 1950 because of their youth. 
None of this, however, has to do with OTR
jshnay

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 09:53:42 -0400
From: JanBach@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Vic and Sade .WAV file
Message-ID: <961004095342_324906803@[removed]>

Hello again --
I've made a 16-bit stereo .WAV file of Ed Roberts announcing the Vic and Sade
show: "Time to Smile Again . . ."  Nice greeting to me every time I go into
Windows [removed] Any die-hard V & S fans out there who would have a use for this
sound file are welcome to e-mail me with their address; I will then send the
file out to several OTR'ers at once sometime next week.
Later,
Jan Bach




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