From:	SMTP%"[removed]@[removed]" 30-NOV-1995 01:10[removed]:	otr@[removed]:	Subj:	[removed] Digest V95 #423 	********************************************************                      ------   # NOTE #   -------SEE INFO SECTION AT END OF THIS DIGEST FOR UNSUBSCRIBE AND OTHER INFORMATION. 		====  INFO SECTION UPDATED 8/19/95  ====	********************************************************	    [removed]   Volume 95 : Issue 423Articles in this issue of [removed]:	 Norman Corwin Home Page	 Do you have a question for Kelsey Grammer?	 Re: Universal Remote Control/Timer	 THE SAD SACK	 Re: AFRTS/FEN	 Thanks To All	 ADMINISTRIVIA: Flames and Arguments on OTR	 Cassette albums and Labels	 Max kept us company at Newark Int'l Airport----------------------------------------------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 17:58:35 -0500 (EST)From: Dan Gediman <corwin@[removed]>To: otr@[removed]: Norman Corwin Home PageMessage-ID: <[removed]@iglou2>Though still in an embryonic stage -- check out the Norman Corwin home page at [removed]~[removed]  It has much info about Norman and the recent renaissance of interest in his work by public radio [removed] anyone tell me how to link this page to the otr web page??Many thanks!!**************************Dan GedimanCo-ProducerNorman Corwin Productions(502)451-1514(502)451-1860 (fax)Corwin@[removed] (email)**************************------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 17:34:20 -0600From: "Andrew C. Green" <acg@[removed]>To: otr@[removed]: Do you have a question for Kelsey Grammer?Message-Id: <[removed]@dlogics>I've read Lou's comments on the Benny/Grammer discussion descendinginto simple argument, so I'll be brief: My wife and I have ticketsfor this Friday morning's taping of "Oprah", and you'll never guesswho the special guest is.  ;-)  I imagine that the discussion willbe far-ranging, but as most everyone there will have seen his tributeto Jack Benny on the previous (Thursday) night, I'm sure there'll bea fair amount of radio [removed] the slim chance that I get to ask Kelsey Grammer a question, whatshall I ask him? Email suggested questions _directly_ to me, _not_to the OTR Digest; we don't need to clutter the digest, and if I don'treceive it during office hours Thursday, it will be too late. I'llpost a followup on whatever OTR/Benny discussion he gets into duringthe show. I'm not sure when the show will air, but will find [removed] C. GreenAdobe Systems, Inc. (formerly Frame Technology)Advanced Product Services441 W. Huron               Internet: acg@[removed], IL  60610-3498------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 19:38:33 -0500From: BR3D@[removed]: otr@[removed]: Re: Universal Remote Control/TimerMessage-ID: <951129193816_38606971@[removed]>Roy Trumball recently asked about a Universal Remote Control/Timer. I checkeda Blockbuster here in PA and all I got was a blank [removed] you tried Radio Shack? According to their latest newspaper ad they havethousands of products avaliable that they don't normaly carry in the stores.(I've had great success with a digital appliance timer and a bi-directionalcassete recorder and C120 tapes.                                                Bruce M Rosenberger------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 20:22:20 -0500 (EST)From: Randy Minnehan <rminneha@[removed]>To: otr@[removed]: THE SAD SACKMessage-ID: <[removed]@acme>Hello [removed]   I just listened to two shows of THE SAD SACK, from 6-13-46 and [removed] says that these two shows are the only ones available, but Ijust wanted to check this fact [removed] does anyone out there know of anyadditional shows of THE SAD SACK?   I remember fondly reading SAD SACK comic books when I was a kid duringthe 60's.  In the comic books, he was a sorry excuse for a soldier, alwaysgetting into or causing trouble.  I was surprised in this radio versionthat he had come home from WWII and was no longer in the army.  On theradio, it is the story of his misadventures trying to re-adjust tocivilian life.  I was also surprised just how good these two SAD SACKshows really are!  I think they would stand up against any of the othersitcoms of that period.  I'm surprised the show did not continue forlonger than the one summer season during 1946 when it ran as a summerreplacement for Frank Sinatra.   Does anyone else know more details regarding THE SAD SACK?  Anyone knowif there are more than these two shows available?  Any help would be muchappreciated!--------------------------------------------------|Randy Minnehan - rminneha@[removed]|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 10:46:27 +0900From: Paul@[removed] (Paul Gilbert)To: [removed]@[removed]: Re: AFRTS/FENMessage-Id: <v01510103ace1e1f81b36@[[removed]]>>Another major major source that many of the more advance OTR collectors>today credit was AFRS or AFRTS (Armed Forces Radio Service)... those who>served in the military were treated to some ORIGINAL productions of The>Far East Network (FEN Presents) as well as FEN Mystery Theater which was>usually a show like Inner Sanctum.  Especially important was Frank>Bresee's Golden Years of Radio.  A collector friend of mine at one time>worked for an AFRS ship-based station and specifically credits Frank for>his addiction to [removed]'s not complaining, either!>>Bob Burnham; BRC Productions; [removed] Box 2645; Livonia, MI 48151>voice (313) 277-3798;  fax (313) 277-3095; internet platecap@[removed]>FEN used to be great here in Tokyo.  It is the way I got hooked on OTRmyself.  Unfortunately, they have gone to an all-music format broken onlyby occasional broadcasts of sports [removed] sad.  I used to look forward to the nightly one-hour broadcast whichincluded many of the programs mentioned on this list, and one I have yet tosee be brought up, Danny Clover, a truly great example of [removed] guess the military feels that their personnel need not have anything butmundane [removed]@[removed] Gilbert (Tokyo, Japan)------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 17:20:45 +0500From: louie@[removed] (Frank "Louie" Johnson)To: otr%[removed]@[removed]: Thanks To AllMessage-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>I've been dragging my feet about writing this note, but must do it [removed] I'll be leaving my job and will have to unsubscribe. I can'tpossibly put into words what having this digest has meant to me. Let'sjust say I'm grateful that I found you all and hope to rejoin you whenI connect to the net from home. It's been extremely gratifying to be ableto hook up with folks who have the same particular interests as I do, and I'llmiss you all. If anyone wants to contact me for any reason, I'll be at thefollowing snail-mail address at least through December (possibly longer):Frank "Louie" Johnson355 Center StreetBangor, Maine 04401Home Phone: (207)-990-3687Bye, Y'all   ___________________________________________________________________________       Frank "Louie" Johnson                                                  James W Sewall Company                         Voice:  207-827-4456    147 Center Street                              Fax:    207-827-3641    Old Town, Maine 04468                          Email:  louie@[removed]   ___________________________________________________________________________     ------------------------------Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 23:34:15 -0600 (CST)From: William Pfeiffer <rrb@[removed]>To: otr@[removed] (Old Time Radio)Cc: lgenco@[removed] (Lou Genco)Subject: ADMINISTRIVIA: Flames and Arguments on OTRMessage-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>Hello [removed] I have not been able to monitor the OTR digest lately, it hascome to my attention both via Lou Genco and others on the list thatthere is quite a bit of flameage and off-charter conversations goingon [removed] understand that the OTR list is strictly for the furtherment and enjoyment of the Old Time Radio hobby.  This list is not for thepurpose of endless arguments of issues that can have no resolution orpositive outcome.  We are not here to dig up dirt on the stars ofyesteryear, to compare the social, racial or political differencesreflected in OTR programs to those found in today's contemporarysociety, or other matters that can never be resolved, but which serveto divide and dilute the purpose of this group.  If you feel the need to beat dead horses, insult or accuse fellow listmembers, or to re-write history in some manner, please feel encouragedto contact the poster personally, or failing that, unsubscribe fromthis mailinglist and start one of your own. While OTR is not moderated (yet) we do expect a level ofself-moderation and restraint when matters of irreconcilabledifferences arise.   I would prefer not to have to moderate this list,but if the participants cannot adhere to the charter of this group andinsist on engaging in flame bait or other argument, then we might haveto go to a moderated [removed]  I have resisted taking the action offorcible unsubscriptions from the list for those who Lou and I feelare the biggest trouble makers.  Please do not force me to start doingso. But on the good side, let me say that of the nearly 1000 members ofthis list, it is only a small handful who are active trouble [removed] of you are here because of your love of the programming and I(and Lou) appreciate that.  In fact, as unmoderated lists of this sizego, this one is pretty respectful.  Thank all of you for that [removed] you have any responses to this note, direct them to [removed] not to the list.  I, and Lou, are open to discussionthese matters, but not on the list its [removed] you--     William Pfeiffer - AIRWAVES Radio Journal - OTR - RadioPro   wdp@[removed]  *  airwaves@[removed]  * rrb@[removed]                 Web: [removed]~rrb/------------------------------Date: 30 Nov 1995 06:48:22 GMTFrom: [removed]@[removed] (Ron B. Hare)To: otr@[removed]: Cassette albums and LabelsMessage-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>Reply to Jim Blackie and others who are having trouble finding cassettealbums. Plus, some info on some unusual cassette [removed] almost need to buy cassette albums from specialty suppliers. Radio Shackused to carry a small line of these and charged too much. We are in therecording studio business, and receive catalogs from several sources. The oneone I like best has some of the lowest prices and unhesitatingly deals withindividuals and will take your credit card number over the phone for instantshipment (in contrast to some who require account setup, purchase orders,prepayment, cash and other nuisances).Polyline Corporation1233 Rand RoadDes Plaines IL 60016(708) 390-7744FAX (708) 390-9886or, their West Coast branch (where I got mine)PolyWest Corporation16018 Adelante Street, Unit CIrwindale CA 91702(818) 969-8555FAX (818) 969-2267They have two catalogs: one for audio and one for [removed] albums are available in a large number of different styles, sizesand capacities. The 8-cassette albums I use are [removed]+4M/WHT in white [removed]+4M/RBLU in royal blue. Outside dimensions are 9 7/8 x 7 x 1 1/4 wide,so they fit well on a bookshelf. This model also seems to cost less percassette than any of the other models, though logic might lead you to theconclusion that the larger capacity ones would cost [removed] paid $[removed] each plus tax and shipping for my latest batch (November 1995).The minimum economical order is 40 albums. You can order smaller quantities,but the price is $[removed] EACH. Check with Polyline before ordering. The priceschange frequently.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Another subject: - cassette labelsThe best cassette labels I've found are Avery 05270 "Cassette Titles" [removed] fit in a band above the sprockets (5/8 x 3 1/2 inches). They do notcover the entire front of the cassette, like the traditional aftermarketlabels. They are similar to the labels that come with cassettes. The best thing about these is that they use temporary adhesive so the labelssimply peel off. They will NOT pucker up after being left in the car [removed] have not had any trouble printing on my LaserJet 5MP printer using themanual feed (the sheets are only 3 1/2 wide x 6 5/8 long, but they feedthrough without a problem). It's amazing what you can get on a label likethis in 5-point type! I set up a Pagemaker template on my Mac that shows theprintable area for each of the 7 labels on a sheet. Pagemaker lets you adjustthe type to squeeze the maximum information into that little space. Iroutinely list all of the musical selections of a CD on these labels. It'salmost quicker than finding a pencil and [removed] got mine at a super-stationery store that features lots of paper selections(Arvey's in San Jose CA on 10th Street). They come in a smallish package, soyou need to look close. I get the impression that it might not be a realpopular item, so you may need to special-order. If you find them, buy [removed] via LiveWire, a Virtual Valley service. Modem: [removed](FirstClass, VT-100)  Voice: [removed]; E-mail: online@[removed]: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 23:43:53 -0800From: Platecap@[removed]: otr@[removed]: Max kept us company at Newark Int'l AirportMessage-ID: <951129234349_19507982@[removed]>It's always good to see an old friend pop up in the 'net when least [removed]'s also interesting to see a casual mention of a station I was aware ofbroadcasting OTR in NY spark a flood of interesting additional [removed] (andthat it's fun stuff rather than an ugly controversy).Max Schmid and I traded a few times in the "old" days (I was NEVERdisappointed in the sound quality) but I had never actually heard his WBAIshow until one year by default, we happened to be in town after the Newarkconvention a little later than usual.  Several of us would often spend Sundayafter the convention at Joe Webb's house on Long Giland (that's the way NewYorkers say it!).  Joe used to be very active with the convention in Newarkbefore he [removed] our (my wife and I) flight was one of the last out of Newark, and we gotjammed up in traffic and missed it.    We've had a long history of weirdtravel mis-haps involving the convention and this is another one of thosemis-adventures. What did we do?  Spent the night at Newark airport!  An employee found us aroom with a couple of couches in it at the terminal so we avoided the scarypeople who hang out at [removed] never went to sleep, but had a portable radio with me and a few sets ofbatteries, and scanning the dial found Max's WBAI show.  That night, he hadsome of the SPERDVAC people on - Bob Lynes, Barb Watkins and don't rememberwho else.  Needless to say, I was delighted!!I will always be reminded of "The Night We Spent at Newark InternationalAirport" whenever thinking of Max's Golden Years of Radio show.  What adubious honor, but hey, at least for a short time, it got my mind offthinking "Geez, this couch is HARD AS A ROCK!"-Bob Burnham - ------------------------------        ****  END OF ARTICLE SECTION - INFORMATION BOILERPLATE FOLLOWS ****1) Contacting the list [removed]) Unsubscribing from this list3) Receive a DIGEST READING TIPS file4) AIRWAVES web page5) Shareware Notice 6) Redistribution of [removed])  The [removed] maintainer can be reached at EDITOR@[removed]) To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send email [removed]@[removed] and place the word UNSUBSCRIBEalone on the Subject: line of your request.  The body ofrequest mail is ignored by the server.  If you are unable tounsubscribe using this method, and you are SURE you are doingeverything right, then (and only then) contact the administrator(wdp@[removed]) for assistance.  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