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Date: 8/8/2006 10:18 AM
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                            The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                              Volume 2006 : Issue 214
                         A Part of the [removed]!
                             [removed]
                                 ISSN: 1533-9289


                                 Today's Topics:

  Freberg's 80th birthday               [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
  "Mr. Chameleon"                       [ "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@juno. ]
  Julie London                          [ "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@juno. ]
  date of bob hope show                 [ Keith Houdeshell <khowdy@[removed] ]
  Re: Walgreen's CDs                    [ Bryan Wright <bryan@[removed]; ]
  WHBI in Newark, New Jersey            [ Bill KA2EMZ <ka2emz@[removed]; ]
  Walgreens                             [ "RadioAZ@[removed]" <radioAZ@bas ]
  August issue: RADIO RECALL            [ jack and cathy french <otrpiano@ver ]
  "Golden Age of Radio" and "One Night  [ "Scherago" <rscherago@[removed]; ]
  Leo Carillo                           [ "Grant Shorten" <shorten@[removed] ]
  8-8 births/deaths                     [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
  She wanted TO BE LEFT alone           [ Wich2@[removed] ]
  Off-air transcriptions                [ "Sammy Jones" <sjones69@[removed] ]
  Nostalgia Column on Jack Benny / A&A  [ seandd@[removed] ]

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:38:43 -0400
From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Freberg's 80th birthday

Mark Evanier's blog notes that today is Stan Freberg's 80th birthday.
He also unveils a preliminary Freberg online discography:

[removed]#011847

Happy birthday, Stan!

Rumble rumble rumble, mutiny mutiny mutiny,
Kermyt

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:39:04 -0400
From: "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  "Mr. Chameleon"
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       I heard an advertisement via one of the old time radio programs last
night I thought I'd check out.  The title was "Mr. Chameleon" and it sounded
very interesting.  Does anyone know what it was about and if there are any
existing eps of it available?  If so, where?  Any assistance in this matter
would be appreciated.

Another OTR Fan,

Kenneth Clarke

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:39:18 -0400
From: "kclarke5@[removed]" <kclarke5@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Julie London
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       There was a time during the "Emergency" years, when Julie London was
married to another one of its stars, Bobby Troup (sp).  I've heard her sing
and
shes very good and she was very good in the "Emergency" role she played,
Nurse Dixie McCall.   When she was actually married to Jack Webb, I can't
say for sure.

Another OTR Fan,

Kenneth Clarke

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:40:11 -0400
From: Keith Houdeshell <khowdy@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  date of bob hope show

Thanks to all who replied. Keith Hiatt explained the sesquicentennial
reference.  It was the city of Cleveland's they were celebrating not
Ohio's as my fellow Ohio digesters Mark Kensler , Jim Widner and I
believed. ( Mark I was in the 3rd grade at the time)

Keith Houdeshell
Arlington,Ohio

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:44:50 -0400
From: Bryan Wright <bryan@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Re: Walgreen's CDs

After reading about the OTR CDs at Walgreen's, I stopped in one of
their stores here in Virginia to check it out. Sure enough, I found
11 different titles (everything from Ozzie and Harriet, Fibber McGee
and Molly, Michael Shayne, etc.). They were stocked in the "Dollar
Days" aisle and come in little cardboard slipcases. I bought all
eleven titles. I haven't listened to them all yet, but I must say
that even for a dollar each, I'm disappointed with the sound quality.
I strongly suspect that the CDs were mastered from low bitrate MP3s
already in wide circulation. The Fibber McGee and Molly disc in
particular is riddled with digital artifacts and sounds just
terrible. If I had known about the poor sound, I wouldn't have
bothered to buy them. So, just a general warning: the discs are
cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Bryan Wright

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:45:27 -0400
From: Bill KA2EMZ <ka2emz@[removed];
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  WHBI in Newark, New Jersey

Can anyone on the list tell me any info on WHBI in Newark, New Jersey? I
am most curious as to the network affiliation it had. Also, I am
thinking Mutual Broadcasting System closed down in 1982; am I right or
not close at all?

Bill Bergadano
Yessterday USA Newsletter Editor

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 13:52:10 -0400
From: "RadioAZ@[removed]" <radioAZ@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Walgreens

Apparently not all Walgreens are built alike.  I have been to five of them
in my area (Arizona) and not one has ever heard of these radio sets.  Oh
well, back to watching the thermometer rise.

Ted

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:14:32 -0400
From: jack and cathy french <otrpiano@[removed];
To: OTRBB <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  August issue: RADIO RECALL

The current issue of RADIO RECALL is enroute back from the printer and
will soon be mailed to all subscribers. Included in this issue is a
lengthy article on Talbot Mundy, who wrote the scripts for over five
hundred episodes of "Jack Armstrong." The article was authored by Brian
Taves, whose new book "Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure"  is
available from most Internet dealers. Jim Cox, one of the most popular
and prolific OTR authors, has a two page article on the "David Harding,
Counterspy" radio series  and he argues it was ahead of its time.

In addition, the issue contains two book reviews: 1) John Heimann
reviews "Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime Time Repeats," a compact
volume by frequent Digester, Stewart Wright, and  2) Edgar Farr Russell
III reviews a new publication by Bear Manor Media, "Comic Strips &
Comic Books of Radio's Golden Age" written by Ron Lackmann.

Also in this issue, Brian Belanger, curator of the Radio & TV Museum,
casts doubt on the story of the Christmas Eve 1906 radio broadcast of
Reginald Fessenden, which may have occurred many months later. Of note
is an open letter to the White House by J. Alec West calling for
consideration of a Presidential Medal of Freedom for Iva Toguri, the
famous WW II broadcaster in Japan.

For more details on RADIO RECALL, or to read articles from prior
issues, go to: <[removed]>

Jack French
Editor

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 18:33:44 -0400
From: "Scherago" <rscherago@[removed];
To: "Old Time Radio" <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  "Golden Age of Radio" and "One Night Stand
 with the Big Bands"

The latest "Golden Age of Radio" programs with Dick Bertel
and Ed Corcoran, and "A One Night Stand with the Big Bands"
with Arnold Dean can be heard at [removed].

Each week we feature three complete shows in MP3 format
for your listening pleasure or for downloading; two "Golden
Age of Radios" and one "One Night Stand." We present new
shows every week or so. The current three programs will be
available on line at least until the morning of August 14, 2006.
(Note: I'm having some computer programs, so the next shows
may be late. Watch for email.)

Program 66 - September, 1975 - Joseph Julian

Joseph Julian entered radio in the early 1930s and spent three
decades in the business, performing in over 20,000 shows.
While not a star of the absolute first rank, he had top roles in
scores of radio shows and, along the way, also served as a
sound-effects man, announcer, newscaster, disk jockey,
writer, and foreign correspondent. His descriptions and
anecdotes about all of the positions can be found in his
book, "This Was Radio." His book is also significant for its
chapters on his experiences in Hiroshima shortly after the
atomic bomb was dropped there, as well as on the grossly
unfair blacklisting he suffered for three years as a result of
McCarthyism. In a later career, Mr. Julian was a regular
on TV's "Dark Shadows."

Program 67 - October, 1975 - Frances Chaney

Frances Chaney, the radio actress who played the part of
Burma on "Terry and the Pirates" is interviewed by Dick
and Ed. The show, based on the Milton Caniff comic strip
included the characters Terry Lee, Pat Ryan, Flip Corkin,
Hotshot Charlie, Connie the coolie, Burma, (Ms. Chaney)
Elita, and the Dragon Lady. There were a total of 52 shows
of about 14 minutes each that were heard three times a week.

Ms. Chaney found herself unemployed after years appearing
on popular radio series such as "Topper," "Gangbusters"
and "Mr. District Attorney." At one point, she spent her
mornings playing an ingenue in "House in the Country" and
her afternoons in "Terry and the Pirates."

Frances Chaney was the wife of Ring Lardner who was also
blacklisted in the McCarthy era. She was previously married
to his brother. She eventually died after a battle with
Alzheimer's disease in New York City in 2004.

"A One Night Stand with the Big Bands" with Arnold Dean

July, 1972 - Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 - October 16, 1973) was a
famous and influential American jazz and big band drummer,
known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Krupa's
parents were Polish and he was born in Chicago, Illinois. He
began playing professionally in the mid 1920s with bands in
Wisconsin.

Many consider Krupa to be the most influential drummer of the
20th century, particularly with regard to the development of the
drum kit. Krupa's main influence began in the 1930s with his
collaboration with the Slingerland drum company, but he had
already made history in 1927 as the first kit drummer ever to
record using a bass drum pedal. His drum method was
published in 1938 and immediately became the standard text.

In the 1970's WTIC decided that there was a market in
the evening for long-form shows that could be packaged
and sold to sponsors. Two of those shows were "The
Golden Age of Radio" and "A One Night Stand with the
Big Bands."

Dick Bertel had interviewed radio collector-historian
Ed Corcoran several times on his radio and TV shows,
and thought a regular monthly show featuring interviews
with actors, writers, producers, engineers and musicians
from radio's early days might be interesting. "The Golden
Age of Radio" was first broadcast in April, 1970; Ed was
Dick's co-host. It lasted seven years. "The Golden Age
of Radio" can also be heard Saturday nights on Walden
Hughes's program on Radio Yesteryear.

Arnold Dean began his love affair with the big band
era in his pre-teen years and his decision to study
the clarinet was inspired by the style of Artie Shaw.
When he joined WTIC in 1965 he hosted a daily program
of big band music. In 1971, encouraged by the success
of his daily program and "The Golden Age of Radio"
series, he began monthly shows featuring interviews
with the band leaders, sidemen, agents, jazz reporters,
etc. who made major contributions to one of the great
eras of music history.

Bob Scherago
Webmaster

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:35:07 -0400
From: "Grant Shorten" <shorten@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Leo Carillo
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We can't let Leo's birth date of Aug. 6, 1881 go by without mentioning his
great portrayal as "Pancho" on "The Cisco Kid" a popular 1950's Western style
TV [removed] Carillo is pronounced "Kareeyo" and you can search many sites
telling of his family's great contributions to California and about his life
and film [removed]

Grant Shorten
Carlsbad, CA

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 22:24:12 -0400
From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  8-8 births/deaths

August 8th births

08-08-1887 - Malcolm Keen - Bristol, England - d. 1-30-1970
actor: "Cavalcade of America"
08-08-1895 - Nat Pendelton - Davenport, IA - d. 10-11-1967
actor: "Dr. Kildare"
08-08-1896 - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings - Washington, [removed] - d. 12-14-1953
novelist: "Stars in the Air"
08-08-1900 - James Pierce - Freedom, IN - d. 12-11-1983
actor: Tarzan "Tarzan"
08-08-1900 - Robert Siodmak - Memphis, TN - d. 3-10-1973
film director: "Screen Director's Playhouse"
08-08-1900 - Victor Young - Chicago, IL - d. 11-11-1956
conductor, composer: "Shell Chateau"; "Old Gold Don Ameche Show
08-08-1904 - Ray Buffum - d. 12-13-1980
writer, director: "A Man Named Jordan"; "Rogue's Gallery"
08-08-1905 - Nino Martini - Verona, Italy - d. 12-9-1976
singer: "Seven Star Revue"
08-08-1905 - Ross Graham - Benton, AR - d. 1-5-1986
bariton-bass: "Cities Service Concert"; "Show Boat"
08-08-1906 - Joe DuVal - Wisconsin - d. 4-22-1966
actor: Professor Wiz the Owl "Cinnamon Bear", Big Town"
08-08-1907 - Benny Carter - NYC - d. 7-12-2003
saxaphonist, songwriter (Professor) "Chamber Music Society of Lower
Basin Street"
08-08-1910 - Sylvia Sidney - The Bronx, NY - d. 7-1-1999
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Columbia Presents Corwin"; "Philip
Morris Playhouse"
08-08-1912 - Gail Henshaw - NYC - d. 4-20-1954
actor: Kitty Keene "Kitty Keene"; Linda Munson "The Woman in White"
08-08-1913 - Axel Stordahl - Staten Island, New  - d. 8-30-1963
conductor: "Songs by Sinatra/Frank Sinatra Show"; "Your Hit Parade";
"Coke Time"
08-08-1914 - Pete King - Greenville, OH - d. 9-21-1982
conductor: (Pete King Chorale) "Bing Crosby Show"; "Doris Day Show"
08-08-1921 - Webb Pierce - West Monroe, LA - d. 2-24-1991
singer: "Louisiana Hayride"
08-08-1922 - Esther Williams - Los Angeles, CA
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Tex and Jinx"
08-08-1922 - Rory Calhoun - Los Angeles, CA - d. 4-28-1999
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"
08-08-1926 - Richard Anderson - Long Beach, NJ
actor: "Suspense"
08-08-1927 - Basil kirchin - Blackpool, England - d. 6-18-2005
drummer: "Harry Roy and His Orchestra"
08-08-1937 - Dustin Hoffman - Los Angeles, CA
actor: "Soundstage"
08-08-1945 - Percy Granger - Norman, OK - d. 3-10-1997
actor: "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"

August 8th deaths

01-07-1903 - Alan Napier - Birmingham, England - d. 8-8-1988
actor: "Campbell Playhouse"
02-08-1905 - Henry King - d. 8-8-1974
orchestra leader: "Burns and Allen"
02-08-1941 - Martin Huston - Lexington, KY - d. 8-8-2001
actor: Jeep Allison "My Son Jeep"
02-12-1905 - Harry Bellaver (Belaver) - Hillsboro, IL - d. 8-8-1993
actor: "Cavalcade of America"; "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
04-29-1904 - Russ Morgan - Scranton, PA - d. 8-8-1969
bandleader: (Music in the Morgan Manner) "Russ Morgan Orchestra"
07-19-1914 - Lou Krugman - Passaic, NJ - d. 8-8-1992
actor: Tony Griffin "Romance of Helen Trent"; Ulysses Hink "Dear
Mom"; "Gunsmoke"
07-26-1899 - Danton Walker - Marietta, GA - d. 8-8-1960
broadway columnist: "Forty-Five Minutes on Broadway"; "Twin Views of
the News"
09-10-1907 - Fay Wray - Alberta, Canada - d. 8-8-2004
actor: Rosemary "Keeping Up with Rosemary"
09-14-1908 - Bernard Green - NYC - d. 8-8-1975
orchestra leader: "The Clock"
09-15-1928 - Cannonball Adderley - Tampa, FL - d. 8-8-1975
jazz saxphonist: "Voices of Vista"
10-07-1896 - Phil Ohman - New Britain, CT - d. 8-8-1954
pianist: "Roxy and His Gang"
10-31-1922 - Barbara Bel Geddes - NYC - d. 8-8-2005
actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Ford Theatre"; "[removed] Steel Hour";
"Cavalcade of America"
11-08-1909 - Sam Balter - Detroit, MI - d. 8-8-1998
sports, news commentator: "Inside of Sports"; "Sizing Up the News"
12-14-1919 - Shirley Jackson - San Francisco, CA - d. 8-8-1965
writer: "NBC Presents: Short Story"

Ron Sayles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 22:24:53 -0400
From: Wich2@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  She wanted TO BE LEFT alone

From: Graeme Stevenson _graemeotr@[removed]_
(mailto:graemeotr@[removed])

I was  always  lead to believe that Garbo made a guest appearance
on the Kate  Smith Show around 1936

Dear Graeme-

Wow.

Having read most of the bios, and seen most of the docus, that doesn't  sound
like something Ms. Gustafson would have done!

Can anyone nail this down? (By chance, it might have been one of those
"proxy" things?)

Best,
-Craig

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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:28:14 -0400
From: "Sammy Jones" <sjones69@[removed];
To: <[removed]@[removed];
Subject:  Off-air transcriptions

Hoping someone on here can help---

Would transcriptions of live shows made in Hollywood ca. 1936/7 have been
made off the air or from a special line?

I ask because virtually all Jack Benny Programs from this period have a KFI
station ID at the end, which is often followed by a time check (which is
often periously close to the minute mark--overrunning the 30 second break
in-between programs).  Even the programs that originated from New York while
Benny was involved in the jewelry smuggling trial are from KFI recordings.
Why not take them off the NBC network line, unless they were simply being
made off the air?  Or was a KFI line the usual and, hence more convenient,
way of making the transcriptions?

Sammy Jones

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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 09:43:46 -0400
From: seandd@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject:  Nostalgia Column on Jack Benny / A&A
 Christmas Shows

This nostalgia column from the Metropolitan News-Enterprise mentions both
Jack Benny and Amos and Andy Christmas programs.

Sean Dougherty
SeanDD@[removed]

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