Subject: [removed] Digest V01 #229
From: <[removed]@[removed]>
Date: 7/16/2001 3:10 PM

To: <[removed]@[removed];

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                          The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                             Volume 01 : Issue 229
                       A Part of the [removed]!
                               ISSN: 1533-9289

                               Today's Topics:

     Linkletter                           [Michael Biel <mbiel@[removed];       ]
     Re: Paul Harvey                      [Merlin Haas <mvhaas@[removed];    ]
     Calling All Cars                     ["Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed]]
     Re: William Bendix and Pearl Harbor  ["Dave Walter" <fredallenfan@hotmail]
     Bob Juhren                           [Barth Wysong <stargazerbw@[removed]]
     Hal Stone's comments                 ["Lois Culver" <lois@[removed];  ]
     Re: Bob Hastings                     [DETBoss@[removed]                    ]
     Radio Premiums and World War II      ["Stephen A Kallis, Jr." <skallisjr@]
     Re: Captain Midnight Decoder         [Cnorth6311@[removed]                 ]
     Granby's Green Acres                 ["Ian Grieve" <ian@[removed]]
     William Bendix and Pearl Harbor      [Ron Tilton <octave@[removed]; ]
     Son of Son of Calling All Cars       [Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed]]
     Calling All Cars/Rosenquist          [Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed]]
     locating Eli Segal                   ["Harold Zeigler" <hzeigler@charter-]
     re: William Bendix and Pearl Harbor  ["Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed];   ]
     Andrews vs. Aldrich                  ["Tony Baechler" <tony@[removed];]
     Dennis Day                           ["Michael Stein" <MSTEIN@[removed]]
     Re:A (Fudd) by any other name        [hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed];    ]
     Second Bananas                       [Jim Murtaugh <JimM@[removed];   ]
     Involving the "Next Generation"      ["Vince Long" <vlongbsh@[removed];   ]

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 17:50:26 -0400
    From: Michael Biel <mbiel@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Linkletter

    In discussing game shows that were on both radio and TV, Kenneth Clarke
    mentioned:

>     "People are Funny"--which became "Art Linkletter's House Party", I think

    No, it remained "People Are Funny."  These were two separate and
    distince programs on two different networks.  "Art Linkletter's House
    Party" was an early afternoon daily program on CBS, and "People Are
    Funny" was a weekly prime-time program on NBC.  He also had other
    programs, including one on TV called "Life With Linkletter" which from
    the one 16mm print I have looks very much like a prime-time House
    Party.  He later reused that title in a program he did with his son Jack
    in the 1970s.

    Michael Biel  mbiel@[removed]

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:22:15 -0400
    From: Merlin Haas <mvhaas@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Paul Harvey

         According to a newspaper report this week, radio commentator Paul
    Harvey, one of the last direct links to the "Golden Age of Radio,"
    will have outpatient surgery later this month to repair a weakened
    vocal cord. Harvey has been off the air since mid-May recovering from
    what he thought was laryngitis.
         Chris Berry, vice-president of ABC News Radio, said that doctors
    at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., diagnosed the problem last
    week and he expects Harvey to be back on the air "by the end of
    August."

    best -- Merlin Haas

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:22:48 -0400
    From: "Jerry Haendiges" <Jerry@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Calling All Cars

    George Wagner asked;

>        Wasn't Mr. Rosenquist (NOT "Rosencrans") the
>     actual, real-life chief radio dispatcher for the Los
>     Angeles Police?

    	Yes, Jesse Rosenquist was the first real-life dispatcher and it is actually
    he that you hear on the programs.  Likewise, Chief James E. Davis was the
    real-life Los Angeles Police Chief who initiated two-way communications in
    the police department.  To find out more about Rosenquist and listen to him
    in action, you can go to;
    [removed]

    	For more information on Chief Davis, the Los Angeles Police communications
    setup and "Calling All Cars," you may go to;
    [removed]

    	"Calling All Cars" is not just another "Cop" show.  The series had a
    specific goal in mind.  This was a cooperative effort between Chief Davis,
    the Los Angeles Police Department and Rio Grande Gas Company.

    	Actually it was designed for two purposes ... to sell Rio Grande Gasoline
    and to tout the use of two-way radios in police cars.  As such, the stories
    revolve around just how fast squad cars can get to the scene of a crime now
    (1930s) as compared to a few years ago because of the radios ... and the
    increased speed and power of Rio Grande Gas :-)

    	I only have Chief Davis listed as appearing in a couple of broadcasts.  In
    fact he was in almost all of the early programs.  He served as host,
    narrator and commentator at the beginning and ending of the shows and in
    various spots during the shows.  The cases are purported to be from actual
    police records of the LAPD and other departments.  I have no way to verify
    this fact, although it certainly sounds as if it could be true.  It uses
    real names of real places in and around Los Angeles.  Since this was
    strictly a local program, that lent a lot more realism to the stories as
    listeners quickly related to the names and could actually "spot" where the
    action was taking place.  I've even heard stories about people, after
    listening to a broadcast, would go down to the location the next morning to
    try and see the aftermath of a monstrous crime scene :-)  Many of the police
    officials that appeared as narrator, were just plain awful.  They were
    awkward, missed cues and lines and mispronounced just about everything.
    Chief Davis, however was very good and I feel extremely authoritative in his
    comments.  He comes across as having been personally involved in each and
    every case.  He adds a lot of color to the narrative.

    	May of the programs are quite hokey, but I think that just adds to the
    charm of this early series.

    	If you wish to find out more information on the series, you may go to my
    Website, The Vintage Radio Place at <[removed]>.  Go down to the "Main
    Table of Contents" and click on "Vintage Radio Logs."  Then just click on
    "Calling All Cars," or any of the other over 500 logs listed there to view,
    download or print out the log(s).  All programs with catalog or location
    numbers are available for purchase there also on CD, Cassette and other
    formats.

    	You may also find this series listed in my on-line CD / cassette catalog
    which is located at <[removed]> OTRSite On-Line Catalog.  To
    use this catalog, your browser must be Frames compliant and you should be
    running at a resolution setting of 800x600 or higher for best viewing
    (although lower resolution settings may be used).

        I hope this helps.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to
    contact me.

                Jerry Haendiges <jhaendiges@[removed];

      [removed]  The Vintage Radio Place

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:07:49 -0400
    From: "Dave Walter" <fredallenfan@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: William Bendix and Pearl Harbor

>     I never remembered the show name or the
>     title, but it was about a guy, Bendix, at Pearl Harbor in early December,
>     1941 and he "knew" about the soon to be attack because he had experienced
>     it before or was from the past or something like that.

    The program described above is "The Time Element," a Rod Serling TV play
    (aired on "Desilu Playhouse") that served as the first of two pilots of "The
    Twilight Zone."

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:07:47 -0400
    From: Barth Wysong <stargazerbw@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Bob Juhren

    I have just returned from a trip to visit author Robert Juhren.  I had a
    delightful time and we spent many pleasant hours talking about OTR.

    Bob wrote a few scripts for Suspense and over 3 dozen scripts for Radio
    Mystery Theater in the 70's.  He has also done scripts for Heartbeat Theater
    in the 60's.

    In the course of my meeting he came across two previously unproduced scripts
    and commented that he won an award for a Heartbeat Theater script called "No
    Matter Where You Live".

    He has most of his scripts but few recordings.  I was wondering if anyone
    out there has recordings of his Heartbeat Theater shows (I will provide a
    list next time I talk to him).

    He also has a recording of one of his first shows, done in college at a
    local radio station.  The recording is on what looks like a large phonograph
    record with a metal backing.  The label is titled WWHG and penciled in the
    title "Invitation to Live 4/30/48".  There are checks by the box labeled "33
    1/3" and "Start inside".

    Bob has no way to play this recording and I was wondering if anyone knows
    how to get this show on cassette for him.

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:07:45 -0400
    From: "Lois Culver" <lois@[removed];
    To: "OTR Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Hal Stone's comments

    Said Hal Stone:

>     Although I can't speak for the others, I am sure that they would echo my
>     sentiments, as follows. It's "we" who are lucky to have so many people
>     interested in OTR, that appreciate our involvement in the medium, (Oh so
>     long ago), and remain dedicated fans to this day. (We're also lucky to still
>     be kicking around so we can join in the fun).

    Right on, jughead!  And Hal's right -- we'd love to have you join our OTR
    Chat Room.  I'll be vacationing in australia the next three weeks, but the
    channel will be well taken care of by Charlie (OTR Digest) Summers, and Lou
    ([removed]) Genco, my right hand men. At least come in and give Hal a bad
    time!

    Lois Culver

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:40:32 -0400
    From: DETBoss@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Bob Hastings

    Hal Stone has referred to Bob Hasting on several occasions. Is this the same
    Bob Hastings that played on McHale's Navy?

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:05:13 -0400
    From: "Stephen A Kallis, Jr." <skallisjr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Radio Premiums and World War II

    Although there have been novelty items before the days of radio premiums,
    and although there are pocket novelties after the passage of OTR, radio
    premiums were fundamentally in a class of their own.  Many had strong
    connections to the shows they were offered on, and though they were made
    of brass and/or plastic, many were clever, and showed a lot of
    creativity.

    Duruing World War II, there were different kinds of premiums.  Because
    certain metals, notably copper, were in high demand, meaning that they
    were diverted from being used in the manufacture of premiums (early WW II
    premiums, like the 1942 Captain Midnight Code-O-Graph, were actually
    manufactured in 1941, before the United States' entry into the conflict).
     Thus, many premiums were composed of paper products, including cardboard
    and cardstock, and cloth. For instance, the Orphan Annie show, which had
    issued "decoders" before the war continued to do so during its remaining
    years on radio, but the last two were made of cardstock.  Tom Mix offered
    comic books in 1942.

    However, some premiums were developed just for the war conditions.  The
    paramilitary Secret Squadron of the Captain Midnight show got two items
    to help fight the war, at least in the minds of the members.  One was the
    Magic Blackout Lite-Ups kit -- a couple of sheets of paper impregnated
    with a luminous chemical, wrapped in a largish sheet with information on
    insigne of the Civilian Defense organization, ways to use the paper to
    help in a blackout, and the like.  The other was the MJC-10 Plane
    Spotter, which was an ingenious device composed of cardboard and paper
    that could help identify Allied and Axcis aircraft, and determine their
    altitude and speed.  The show also offered a shoulder patch of the Secret
    Squadron symbol made of cloth.  Terry and The Pirates, in 1942, offered a
    Victory Airplane Spotter, a cardboard wheel with silhouettes of friend
    and foe aircraft.  The Jack Armstrong issued a Secret Bombsight, cleverly
    made of paper, wood, and a mirror.  The Lne Ranger had a blackout kit,
    too.

    Because the wartime premiums were made out of paper and wood, many of
    them perished after the war.  But they were a special part of the time.

    Stephen A. Kallis, Jr.

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:05:15 -0400
    From: Cnorth6311@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Captain Midnight Decoder

    I think the decoder Doug is referring to is the one that was used in the
    April 1st joke. I would like to have that again myself.

    Charlie Northway

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    Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 23:38:47 -0400
    From: "Ian Grieve" <ian@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Granby's Green Acres

    Chad wrote:

>     I've always been a big fan of the "Green Acres" TV series and was surprised
>     to learn recently that it was preceeded by a radio program, "Granby's Green
>     Acres".  Since that time I've been searching all over the web and haven't
>     been able to find this show on any of the OTR dealer sites.  Can anybody
>     out there tell me how many episodes of the radio show were produced, and
>     where I might could find them?  Also if you have any please e-mail me.

    I have the link on my home computer Chad if somebody else doesn't provide it
    in answer to your question.  Apparently there were 8 episodes, of which 4
    are made available on that website.  Unfortunately the website owner has
    never replied to my e-mails, nor to others I know who have asked the same
    question, How do we find the other 4 episodes?

    The shows are funny and you can see where the TV show came from.  There are
    some very big differences and some character changes.  One is the farmers
    Daughter.

    Ian

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 04:46:59 -0400
    From: Ron Tilton <octave@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  William Bendix and Pearl Harbor

    In response to both Jim Widner and Jer51473's question: The show in
    question is a one hour 1959 "Desilu Playhouse" titled "Time Element" and
    was also noteworthy as being the pilot for the "Twilight Zone". It was
    broadcast locally (WPIX- Channel 11) on thanksgiving '98 as part of the
    "Twilight Zone" marathon.

    Best Regards,
    Ron Tilton
    octave@[removed]

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 04:46:56 -0400
    From: Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Son of Son of Calling All Cars

    More fills for the "Calling All Cars" Artists roster:

    [removed]

    [removed]

    CAB
    --
    conradab@[removed] (Conrad A. Binyon)
       From the Home of the Stars who loved Ranches and Farms
         Encino, California.

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 04:46:57 -0400
    From: Conrad Binyon <conradab@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Calling All Cars/Rosenquist

    George Wagner asked:

        Wasn't Mr. Rosenquist (NOT "Rosencrans") the
    actual, real-life chief radio dispatcher for the Los
    Angeles Police?

    George, as Mr. Kitzel might say,   "Ummmmm,  could be."  *Grin*
    Whatever
    his job on the [removed] might have been I'm thinking you're right
    on with
    his name having 'guist' rather than 'crans' to it.  Such are how
    memories dim.

    CAB

    --
    conradab@[removed] (Conrad A. Binyon)
       From the Home of the Stars who loved Ranches and Farms
         Encino, California.

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 05:08:59 -0400
    From: "Harold Zeigler" <hzeigler@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  locating Eli Segal

    	Hi everyone,
       I got a phone call from Steve Mauer asking help in locating a Eli Segal
    who at one time was a director at East Connecticut State Univ. He wrote a few
    books on old time radio and Steve would like to make contact with him.
       E-mail any answers to me at hzeigler@[removed] .
    				Thanks,Harold

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:04:03 -0400
    From: "Michael Hayde" <mmeajv@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  re: William Bendix and Pearl Harbor

    Jer51473@[removed] asks if anyone recalls this show:

>     I never remembered the show name or the title, but it was about a guy,
>     Bendix, at Pearl Harbor in early December, 1941 and he "knew" about
>     the soon to be attack because he had experienced it before or was
>     from the past or something like that. He was trying to warn everyone
>     and nobody would believe him.

    The title is "The Time Element," written by Rod Serling and produced for
    "The Desilu Playhouse."  Interestingly, it was written as the pilot for "The
    Twilight Zone," but sold to Desilu's anthology series.  The "true" "Twilight
    Zone" pilot, "Where is Everybody?" was produced some months later.

    Michael J. Hayde

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:58:02 -0400
    From: "Tony Baechler" <tony@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Andrews vs. Aldrich

    Hello all, but especially Hal Stone.  I have read some of the various
    comments on the character of Archie Andrews vs. Henry Aldrich and finally
    decided to give Archie a chance.  I have only heard two Archie programs,
    both of which I found annoying.  However, I have only found a few Aldrich
    programs I liked, but my preference was still Aldrich.  Part of this is
    because of the lack of available Archie programs.  Too bad, as Archie is a
    fine show once you get used to it's style.

    Anyway, I had planned to write in this digest that, while I thought Bob
    and Hal were excellent actors, I really prefered Aldrich instead and just
    could not stand Archie.  My opinion has changed, and I now see the error
    of my ways.  While Aldrich is OK, I really have not liked many of the
    programs I have heard.  Both Hal and Bob are excellent, and I would like
    to see Bob Hastings himself on this digest.  Let us hear from as many
    surviving actors as possible while they are still around.  Anyway, for
    anyone who has felt like me and just not given Archie a chance, I
    recommend giving it another listen.  No, Hal did not pay me to write this.
    While I liked the writing of the Swift series better for some reason, (odd
    considering the sustaining shows had the same writer) I liked Ian Martin
    better as Mr. Andrews in 1946-47.  By the 1950's, it felt like the show
    was going down in quality and did not have much life left.  I have only
    heard one program from 1951 though, so I may be misjudging.  Anyway, try
    to listen to programs before and during the Swift era if you can.
    Unfortunately, I only have one on tape, but a few are available in mp3.  I
    have not checked, but I am sure Jerry Haendiges also has them.

    I have a question for Hal or anyone else.  Did either Hal or Bob have any
    regular parts on radio besides Archie?  In other words, were either of
    them regulars on any other shows?  I would like to hear more of both of
    hem but am not sure where to look.  Thanks for any answers.

    Also, to Hal Stone personally, while this might seem strange to you since
    you got paid for your performances and that was it, thanks for being a
    good actor.  Even though the quality of a lot of OTR is good in comparison
    with television or modern radio, there were still some actors which were
    only fair at best or limited in their ability.  I think that you did not
    have those limitations and did a good job playing your part.  You are a
    pleasure to listen to, as well as Bob Hastings.

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:58:00 -0400
    From: "Michael Stein" <MSTEIN@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Dennis Day

    Just catching up on digests--and must heartily agree with the comment about
    Dennis Day. I listened to two Benny shows while traveling over the weekend,
    and found myself looking forward to Dennis' part in the shows. His talents
    include an uncanny ability to create characters as well as impersonations. In
    the "Jack gives a bum fifty cents" episode, Dennis does a great impersonation
    of Ronald Colman.

    Michael

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:57:10 -0400
    From: hal stone <dualxtwo@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re:A (Fudd) by any other name

    In response to a question from "laurie1125"

> >     Didn't Doc from Fibber McGee +ACY- Molly once placed Mr. Andrews on
> >     Archie Andrews?

    I answered, in all innocence,

>     <SNIP> the "Doc" on Fibber was Arthur Q. Brian, you are
>     100% correct. He played that part on the show for 13 weeks, <SNIP>
>      I was talking on the phone with Bob Hastings today on that very subject. But

    I always spelled his last name "O'Brian". Bobby says it was plain "Brian".
    Who's

>     right?

    Then, the wise guy webmaster whose initials are Charlie Summers, posted the
    following.

>     [ADMINISTRIVIA: Neither; it's Arthur Q. Bryan. See:

    Now I hasten to add the following, Mr."Wise Guy". (Who couldn't e-mail me
    personally with the correct spelling before he added my posting to the
    Digest. Oh no, he had to show up my stupidity to the whole world. :)
    But he did E-mail "personally" after the fact, and giggled uncontrollably.

    So before Bob Hastings gets on my case, I go on record to state that he did
    not spell it plain old "Brian" in our phone conversation. He just said it.
    What the heck. Brian and Bryan sound the same to me. I always trusted
    sounds, not my eyesight. (I was on Radio, remember). And I don't have any
    research books. I'm sure unlike me, Hastings knew the correct spelling. So
    there Charlie! My ex-friend!

    Being Irish, I always thought it was "O'Brian". So sue me!

    And even though Charlie Summers has informed me that it is considered very
    bad form to quote a "Private" e-mail in the Digest (without first getting
    permission), I don't give a rats behind in this case. He said, [removed]

       "So you can tell Mr. Hastings that neither one of you oews me a drink
    this time. [removed] maybe you both [removed] think about [removed]"

    Some guys will do anything for a free drink. By the way. He has the nerve to
    criticize my spelling. Look at he way he spelled "owes". Ha :) Gotcha
    Charlie!. Paybacks are hell!

    [ADMINISTRIVIA: Never mess around with a guy in a [removed]  --cfs3]

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:15:22 -0400
    From: Jim Murtaugh <JimM@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Second Bananas

    			Hello all!  My all time favorite second banana is
    "little Leroy".  I think, even though Walter Tetley was well into his 30's
    and still playing a 12 year old, this is a tribute to his talent.  His
    timing ion retorts to Uncle Throckmorton is brilliant.  When I listen to one
    of the shows, I'm convinced the I'm really listening to a kid.  His talent
    also shines on the Phil Harris Alice Faye show.

    			Jim Murtaugh

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    Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 15:34:08 -0400
    From: "Vince Long" <vlongbsh@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Involving the "Next Generation"

    Over the years that I've read, and occasionally posted to, this list I've
    seen the subject of getting younger listeners involved in the hobby as
    collectors, listeners, or whatever.  I thought I'd update the group on my
    recent efforts.

    I'm a high school technology teacher and, among other things, maintain and
    create content for our web server, where I also host my part of my own OTR
    site, both of which have been online for over 5 years.  A few months ago I
    went to the dress rehearsal for our school's spring play to shoot some video
    for the web site and noticed that many of the actors were kids that I had,
    or have had, in one or more of my technology classes.  I was surprised to
    find a crossover between dramatics and computer geeks so and a week later I
    gathered some of them in my room after school and asked if they do anything
    with their acting skills outside of school.  It turns out that they write
    and perform skits for their own enjoyment and even had a few on video tape.
    I quickly suggest that they assemble this content into a television program
    that we can run on our community access television station (where I have a
    show and am a board member.)

    Well, they liked the idea and this pretty much consumes them for the
    remainder of the school year.  They end up with one 30-minute program which
    they shot on many locations and post-produced in the studio at the TV
    station.  So far, they've produced 2 of these shows and a third, a
    feature-length take-off on Hamlet, is being filmed now.

    OK, I'll get back on topic here.  After their first show was done, they
    remarked that it takes LOTS of time to produce just 30-minutes of video.  I
    suggested that they look at radio since the costumes, sets, and such are
    provided by the listener.  They are intrigued by the idea but most of them
    have not listened to any radio drama, comedy, or variety, though a couple
    were familiar with NPR's Star Wars and the BBC's Hitchhiker's Guide to the
    Galaxy.  So, to catch them up, I burned them a few CDs of OTR and encouraged
    them to recreate a few of the old shows to get the hang of it, with the goal
    being that they would eventually write and perform their own material.

    They decided on an episode of The Shadow, found a copy of the script online,
    did a few read throughs, and then we recorded it.  The student who is the
    ringleader/producer used SoundForge software to edit the audio and add the
    sound effects and music.  Their final product was pretty good and they
    decided to do another one.  This time they selected a Jack Benny program,
    one where Jack has the Coleman's over for dinner.  Since they couldn't find
    a script they had to transcribe it from the recording.  Again, we had a
    recording session and their audio was mixed with music and the laugh track
    from the original show.  They've just recorded their third show, The
    Hitchhiker, and said that they have the first draft of their own original
    show written.

    If anyone is interested in hearing their first two shows, they are on an
    unlinked page on our web site and the programs are available in both
    RealAudio and MP3.  I've also included pictures of the recording sessions.
    The address is:

    [removed]

    The students were also interviewed on our local NPR station and that
    interview is on our site on the same page.

    My goal, as a teacher, is to get the students to use technology in creative
    ways.  My goal, as an OTR enthusiast, is the get the students the learn
    about audio-based drama, comedy, and variety.  Combining our Technology Club
    with our new Drama Club looks like a way we might accomplish both goals.

    One more thing.  When they were doing their first reading of the Jack Benny
    script, they listened to some of the original recording and I noticed that
    they did not "get" some of the original jokes.  That might be one of the
    reasons OTR doesn't penetrate across the generations.  One of the jokes here
    had to do with the tux that Jack was going to wear.  Rochester (who also
    took some explaining) said that Jack looked like the master of ceremonies at
    Forest Lawn.  Kids here in Billings, Montana didn't have a clue.

    Feedback is welcome.

    Vince

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