Subject: [removed] Digest V2003 #402
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Date: 11/6/2003 4:58 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2003 : Issue 402
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Re: Andy Rooney                       [ Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]; ]
      correction on Frank Readick?          [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
      More Historical License from CBS      [ Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed] ]
      Re: B-detective movies                [ Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed]; ]
      SPERDVAC convention                   [ "B. J. Watkins" <kinseyfan@hotmail. ]
      RE: OT: Looking for a book (B-myster  [ [removed]@[removed] ]
      Listening In Style                    [ "William D. Clark" <wclark4121@stic ]
      Listening in style                    [ BH <radioguy@[removed]; ]
      Abbott and Costello                   [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]
      Larry King-Andy Rooney-Arthur Godfre  [ Lee Munsick <leemunsick@[removed] ]
      Re: OT: Looking for a book            [ "Jan Willis" <jlwillis@[removed]; ]
      Casebook of Gregory Hood              [ "Mike Kerezman" <philipmarlowe@cfai ]

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 18:03:25 -0500
    From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Andy Rooney

    At 08:06 PM 11/4/2003 -0500, Mark Cuccia wrote:

>     Andy Rooney was one of Godfrey's producers during the late 1940s and
>     into the 1950s

    I knew he was a writer for Godfrey's Talent Scouts, but never knew him as a
    producer of the show. That must have been into the fifties because he
    didn't join Godfrey until 1949.

    Jim Widner
    jwidner@[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:05:53 -0500
    From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  correction on Frank Readick?

    11-06-1896 - Frank Readick - Seattle, WA - d. 1965
    actor: Knobby Walsh "Joe Palooka"; Lamont Cranston
    "The Shadow"

    I believe this is incorrect--Frank Readick played The
    Shadow, in the days when The Shadow was the host of a
    mystery anthology program. At that time, The Shadow
    didn't have a secret identity, and thus Readick never
    played Lamont Cranston. (I'm sure Anthony Tollin could
    fill in a lot more on this--I'm paraphrasing from
    memory from his Shadow booklets.)

    Kermyt

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:08:32 -0500
    From: Sean Dougherty <seandd@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  More Historical License from CBS

    Well, if they can't their own biography right, I suppose it isn't fair to
    ask CBS to be factual when dramatizing someone elses, in this case former
    radio actor Ronald Reagan.  What is it with all of these bios that they
    always treat what the actors did after radio as more important?

    Here's two articles on the subject, from The Wall Street Journal and The
    Weekly Standard.

    Sean Dougherty
    SeanDD@[removed]

    [removed]

    LEISURE & ARTS
    Opinion Journal, NJ
    ... In 1985, the New York Times credited CBS's success at overtaking NBC
    in 1955 to the popularity of four shows: those featuring Jack Benny, Lucille
    Ball, Ed ...
    <[removed];

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:08:40 -0500
    From: Jim Widner <jwidner@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: B-detective movies

    At 06:19 PM 11/5/2003 -0500, rodney wrote:

>     I'm looking for a book that details the history of various B-detective movie
>     series from the 30's and 40's, like Charlie Chan, The Falcon, The Saint etc.
>     Is there such a thing?

    I can't help on many of the detectives, but I can steer you toward one book
    on Charlie Chan in the movies. The book is:

    Charlie Chan At the Movies: History, Filmography and Criticism by Ken
    Hanke, McFarland, 1989.

    Jim Widner
    jwidner@[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:09:45 -0500
    From: "B. J. Watkins" <kinseyfan@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  SPERDVAC convention

    Attention all Digesters. Charlie has send the "@" symbols so that we can
    identify each other. They will be at or near the registration table if there
    is room. If not, look in the dealers room. I'll try to have them in a
    prominent place.

    Barbara

    [ADMINISTRIVIA: I tried to ship myself out, but I couldn't find an envelope
    large enough. For those of you attending, have a great time!  --cfs3]

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    Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:09:58 -0500
    From: [removed]@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  RE: OT:  Looking for a book (B-mysteries)
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    I just did a google search on "Charlie Chan," then an [removed] search on
    "b mystery movies," and a ton of stuff turned up, some useful and some not.
    Other bookstores like [removed] and [removed] can also be searched, and
    I'll bet considerably more goodies will turn up. It isn't all that hard.

    Ray Druian

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 01:20:34 -0500
    From: "William D. Clark" <wclark4121@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Listening In Style

    On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 18:03:12 -0500
    RickEditor@[removed] wrote:

>          Does anyone know of a product that LOOKS like and old radio but
>     plays CDs and other recorded formats -- INCLUDING Mp3s?

    Rick,
    I recently wrote to PlyConcept USA the company who has the current
    rights to manufacture cathedral style radios under the Philco name
    brand. This is a copy of my original question to them and their reply.
    If you do find a company who makes such a radio I'll buy one also.

    William Clark
    San Antonio, TX

    - -----

    "I am looking for a 1930-1940 reproduction "Cathedral" style radio with
    a CD player instead of the cassette tape deck. The CD player must be a
    newer model which plays MP3 format. I collect Old Time Radio programs in
    MP3 format and would like a "proper radio" to play these old programs
    in. Thank You.

    Dear William,

    Concerning your email, unfortunately we do not manufacture anything like
    what you have described.

    Kindest regards,

    Lynn M. Davis
    PolyConcept USA

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 01:48:14 -0500
    From: BH <radioguy@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Listening in style

    rick selvin in wishing for something authentic to play his OTR posted:

>         I suppose I could get an old console and gut it.

    Please don't do that! As a collector/restorer of fine old vintage
    radios, that gives me the heebie jeebies. Have someone go through it,
    replacing all the capacitors, tune it up, and add an input for your
    cd/tape player. You then will have something authentic on which to play
    your OTR plus a nice old radio to listen to as well.

    Bill H.

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 08:52:39 -0500
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Abbott and Costello

    Ivan commented:

>     I've just read where Universal will be releasing a 2 DVD set on February 10.
>     2004 entitled "The Best of Abbott & Costello, Volume 1."  The discs will
>     contain the first eight features of Bud and Lou:  "One Night in the
>     Tropics," "Buck Privates," "In the Navy," "Hold That Ghost," "Keep 'Em
>     Flying," "Ride 'Em Cowboy," "Pardon My Sarong," and "Who Done It?"

    These happen to be the earliest of A&C's movie and in the order of their
    release.  I would be curious to know if they plan to release all of the A&C
    films owned by Universal Studios.  Oddly enough, there are a few owned by
    MGM (Dance with Me Henry, The Noose Hangs High, etc.) one through Warner
    Bros. (A&C Meet Captain Kidd) but what has puzzled me is the remainder of
    the titles, IT AINT' HAY based on a Damon Runyon story and released in 1942.
      Reason being, Universal has never released the film due to some
    discrepency about the ownership.  Far as I understand, the Runyon estate
    claims they own the rights but Universal claims they do so the film has
    never been "commercially" released.  I have a copy film-chained from a
    superb mm print and it's one of the funnier films of the A&C series.  Does
    anyone know what the story is about IT AIN'T HAY?
    Martin

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:48:19 -0500
    From: Lee Munsick <leemunsick@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Larry King-Andy Rooney-Arthur Godfrey

    Bravo to Mark Cuccia for his posting about the Larry King program with
    Andy Rooney, and about the CBS-TV 75th mess.

    I am appalled among other things, that "Doc Frank" Stanton was
    overlooked by what could safely be called "his" network in its
    anniversary back-patting.  Especially so because to my knowledge, Frank
    Stanton [removed] is still very much alive and active in a number of ways.
    In my researches, I visited Frank Stanton at his offices on three
    separate occasions, each time spending more time than had been alloted
    to me when the appointments were arranged.

    Dr. Stanton is an absolutely charming, gracious and kind gentleman, as I
    found out for myself, but had been told by numerous folk who worked at
    CBS during his career there.  People from Garry Moore to engineers,
    secretaries, directors, and cameramen.  He is universally respected and
    beloved.  He was most generous and kind to me.  At one point he smiled
    and said, "This is fun, [removed] haven't thought about this stuff for 25
    years!"

    Dr. Stanton has garnered dozens of awards and recognitions both from
    within the broadcasting industry and without.  Just to name one fitting
    working tribute, the Frank Stanton Studios house Minnesota Public
    Radio's Marketplace Productions and Southern California Public Radio's
    KPCC [removed]

    Unfortunately, where I now live in rural Virginia, I was unable to
    watch--or tape--either the Larry King program of the CBS 75th
    Anniversary stuff.  If there are readers who did so and could produce
    VHS or DVD copies, I would be most appreciative, and happy to reimburse
    the cost of taping and mailing to me.

    As always, I am ever receptive to receiving any information from anyone
    about Arthur Godfrey, his activities and associations.
    If you have anything you can share, please contact me directly.  Many
    thanks!

    Gratefully, Lee Munsick
    leemunsick@[removed]

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:35:50 -0500
    From: "Jan Willis" <jlwillis@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re:  OT:  Looking for a book

      Rodney asked:

>       I'm looking for a book that details the history of various B-detective
>     movie
>       series from the 30's and 40's, like Charlie Chan, The Falcon, The Saint
>     etc.
>       Is there such a thing?

      Sure, Rodney.  Others will probably list even more titles, but here are a
    few off
    the top of my head that you can ask your local public library to
    interlibrary loan
    for you.  Some of these are pricey, so ILLing them can be a big help.
      You can go it from a character angle, such as:
    Howard Berlin's THE CHARLIE CHAN FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA (McFarland, 2000)
    [removed]~[removed]
    or
    [removed]~[removed]
    Ken Hanke's CHARLIE CHAN IN THE MOVIES (McFarland, 1989)
    which will be reprinted in softcover in 2004, thanks - I suspect- to
    the interest generated in Charlie due to the FMC Chan controversy earlier
    this year
    [removed]
    or
    Charles Mitchell's A GUIDE TO CHARLIE CHAN FILMS (Greenwood, 1999)
    [removed]
    or
    Burl Barer's THE SAINT:  A COMPLETE HISTORY IN PRINT, RADIO, [removed]
    1928-1992
    (McFarland, 1993)

    Or, go the Overview Route,
    Michael R. Pitts'  FAMOUS MOVIE DETECTIVES (Scarecrow, 1979)
    James Robert Parish's THE GREAT MOVIE SERIES (Barnes, 1971)
    David Zinman's SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE BIJOU (Arlington House, 1973)
    Michael R. Pitts' THE GREAT DETECTIVE PICTURES (Scarecrow, 1990)
    Michael R. Pitts' FAMOUS MOVIE DETECTIVES II (Scarecrow, 1991)

    Jan Willis, reference librarian to the stars

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    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 18:54:00 -0500
    From: "Mike Kerezman" <philipmarlowe@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Casebook of Gregory Hood

    Does anyone know about how many Casebook of Gregory Hood shows survive? I
    have been unable to find a log of this show.

    Mike Kerezman
    Macomb, Oklahoma

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