Subject: [removed] Digest V2007 #28
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Date: 1/24/2007 12:59 PM

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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2007 : Issue 28
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      WGMS an agonizing prolonged death     [ Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed]; ]
      Commercials                           [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      Re: digitizing turntables             [ "Candy Jens" <candyj@[removed]; ]
      20 Questions                          [ Ben Ohmart <benohmart@[removed]; ]
      guiding light                         [ FRANK A ABSHER <fabsher@[removed]; ]
      Cincinnati OTR Convention Flyer       [ Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed] ]
      1-24 births/deaths                    [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      AFN broadcasts                        [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
      Oh, the good old days!                [ Ken Greenwald <radio@[removed]; ]
      Radio Premium Museum                  [ "McMahon, Bill" <mcmahonb@adelphia. ]
      #OldRadio IRC Chat this Thursday Nig  [ charlie@[removed] ]
      OTR Museums                           [ "James Yellen" <clifengr3@[removed] ]
      Jason & The Golden Fleece             [ <[removed]@[removed]; ]
      TOM MIX                               [ John Ruklick <ruklick55@[removed]; ]
      Radio to television                   [ Jonathan Sweet <sweetedit@sbcglobal ]
      "Golden Age of Radio" and "A One Nig  [ "Bob Scherago" <rscherago@[removed] ]

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:15:20 -0500
    From: Ed Kindred <kindred@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  WGMS an agonizing prolonged death

    I arrived in Washington, DC in October 1959 and was thrilled to have
    access to WGMS. I lived in the
    barracks at Bolling AFB as a new member of the Singing Sergeants. I
    listened to stereo (the new rage)
    with a cheap table top FM and a Zenith Transoceanic AM. Having access to
    classical music around the
    clock was a thrill for this desert rat who previously had rare access to
    classical music on the radio. Shortly
    after my arrival there were rumors that Classical was going the way of the
    Dodo on WGMS. What a blow but
    it didn't happen. I never trusted them after that for 48 years and sure
    enough, the lingering onset of the "death
    rattle." Westwood shifted them to under powered transmitters on two new
    frequencies. Driving into NW
    Washington from suburban Maryland became frustrating as all of the soup
    from the High powered TV transmitting
    towers turned Mahler into loud hums. It was quite a jolt last night
    listening to classical WGMS on the way to choir
    rehearsal and being assaulted  by George radio afterwards. It may be a
    blessing. WETA came in stronger on
    kitchen el cheapo and also came in clearer in the vehicle.  Thank you
    WETA. The transition seems smooth but
    I miss the familiar voices, but at last the other shoe dropped after 48
    years.
    Ed Kindred

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:54:20 -0500
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Commercials

    I don't watch much television, in fact I watch so little television
    it could be said that I watch no television at all. Hate is a strong
    word, but it describes best what I think of television. Talk about a
    vast wasteland. Yes, there are some good programs, just not enough of
    them. Content is the main reason for my feelings about television,
    but the other strong reason I don't watch are the commercials. I have
    the feeling the any kind of television programming is just an excuse
    to air one commercial after another. I watched the Saints Bears
    playoff game for about 10 minutes, three plays, one punt and the rest
    of the time was spent on commercials. I turned it off and spent my
    time on better pursuits, listening to OTR. Now, to get on subject
    before Charlie gives me the hook. I did not find radio commercials to
    be so grating and programs like Jack Benny and Fibber McGee and Molly
    worked the commercials in as to be part of the program. Did other
    shows do the same?

    Ron Sayles

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:15:49 -0500
    From: "Candy Jens" <candyj@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re: digitizing turntables

>     Is the cassette tape part true, and if so, does anyone
>     have any experience digitizing casette tapes using the
>     ION?
>     Paul Gough

    Paul, I believe the article stated that the *software* could digitize
    casette recordings. The way to do it is to hook up the "Line Out" jack on
    your casette player to the "Line In" jack on your audio card (or
    motherboard).  Then use the software (there are lots, free or pay) to start
    recording as you hit the "Play" button on the player.  Once you have a file
    on your computer, you can split it into individual songs and convert them to
    MP3 or leave them as files that can be burned to a CD as an audio CD (this
    will play in most CD players).  If you save MP3 files to a data CD, it will
    play on your computer, but not on most CD players - some very new ones will
    play MP3s.

    Hope that helps!  Candy

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:16:21 -0500
    From: Ben Ohmart <benohmart@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  20 Questions

    Hello, all. We're planning to put out a book on 20
    Questions very soon, but we're at a loss for a Nice
    quality cover photo. I wondered if anyone had a good
    cast shot or something interesting to use for the
    cover. Thanks.

    Ben Ohmart

    Old radio. Old movies. New books.
    [removed]

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:34:31 -0500
    From: FRANK A ABSHER <fabsher@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  guiding light
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    According to the current issue of Television Week, the Thursday, Jan. 25
    Guiding Light telecast will be a recreation "of the first radio broadcast of
    the soap."

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    Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:34:41 -0500
    From: Charlie Summers <charlie@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Cincinnati OTR Convention Flyer

    Folks;

       I forgot to mention, the flyer for the Cincinnati Old-Time Radio and
    Nostalgia Convention is up on the Nostalgic Rumblings blog at
    [removed] - folks subscribed to the podcast already have a
    copy, anyone else can download or view directly from the blog.

             Charlie

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:38:29 -0500
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  1-24 births/deaths

    January 24th births

    01-24-1862 - Edith Wharton - NYC - d. 8-11-1937
    author: "Screen Guild Theatre"; "Theatre Guild On the Air"
    01-24-1883 - Estelle Winwood - Lee, Kent, England - d. 6-20-1984
    actor: "Theatre Guild On the Air"
    01-24-1898 - Alwyn E. W. Bach - Springfield, MA - d. 5-14-1993
    announcer: "Enna Jettick Melodies"; "Luden's Orchestra"; "Real Folks"
    01-24-1902 - Walter Kiernan - New Haven, CT - d. 1-8-1978
    commentator, emcee: "Sparring Partners"; "Weekend"
    01-24-1903 - Johnny Anz - d. 10-26-1987
    orchestra leader: WESG Elmira, New York
    01-24-1904 - Franklyn Baur - Brooklyn, NY - d. 2-24-1950
    tenor: "Palmolive Hour"; "Voice of Firestone"
    01-24-1909 - Ann Todd - Hartford, Cheshire, England - d. 5-6-1993
    actor: Amy Foster "Those We Love"
    01-24-1914 - David Gaines - d. 8-27-2006
    sound techncian: Mercury Theatre
    01-24-1915 - Evie Juster - d. 6-2-1988
    actor: "Amanda of Honeymoon Hill"; "Our Gal Sunday"
    01-24-1916 - Jack Brickhouse - Peoria, IL - d. 8-6-1998
    sportscaster: Chicago
    01-24-1918 - Oral Roberts - near Ada, OK
    evengelist: "Healing Waters"
    01-24-1925 - Maria Tallchief - Fairfax, OK
    dancer: "Image Minorities"
    01-24-1927 - Marvin Kaplin - Brooklyn, NY
    actor: Alfred "Meet Millie"

    January 24th deaths

    01-01-1908 - Bob Russell - d. 1-24-1998
    singer, songwriter: Helped create " Name that Tune"
    01-12-1923 - Ira Hayes - Gila River Indian Reservation, AZ - d.
    1-24-1955
    Iwo Jima flagraiser: "Interview programs"
    01-21-1897 - J. Carrol Naish - NYC - d. 1-24-1973
    actor: Luigi Basco "Life with Luigi"
    02-02-1911 - Everett Freeman - NYC - d. 1-24-1991
    writer: "The Baby Snooks Show"; "The Eddie Cantor Show"
    03-12-1921 - Gordon MacRae - East Orange, NJ - d. 1-24-1986
    singer: "Texaco Star Theatre"; "Railroad Hour"
    03-13-1910 - Frank Gabrielson - New York - d. 1-24-1980
    writer: "The Cavalcade of America"
    03-13-1911 - L. Ron Hubbard - Tilden, NE - d. 1-24-1986
    science fiction writer: "Dimension X"
    04-22-1924 - Bill Simmons - d. 1-24-2005
    southern gospel musician: (Light Crust Doughboys)
    05-13-1909 - Ken Darby - Hebron, NE - d. 1-24-1992
    singer, choral conductor: (The King's Men) "Fibber McGee and Molly"
    06-24-1900 - Gene Austin - Gainesville, TX - d. 1-24-1972
    singer: "Gene Austin"; "Joe Penner Show"; "[removed] Musical Showroom"
    06-25-1903 - Earl Ebi - Hollister, CA - d. 1-24-1973
    director: "Edgar Bergen/Charlie McCarthy Show"; "Lux Radio Theatre";
    "Vic and Sade"
    08-18-1873 - Otto Harbach - Salt Lake City, UT - d. 1-24-1963
    songwriter: "Music for Millions"; "Railroad Hour"
    10-06-1897 - Jerome Cowan - NYC - d. 1-24-1972
    actor: "Best Plays"; "Philip Morris Playhouse"; "Suspense"
    10-10-1903 - Ronald Dawson - Johannesburg, South Africa - d. 1-24-1984
    actor, writer: "Martin Kane, Private Eye"; "The Clock"
    10-19-1910 - John C. Mills - Picqua, OH - d. 1-24-1936
    singer: (The Mills Brothers) "Mills Brothers Quartette"; "Bing Crosby
    Show"
    10-20-1914 - Fayard Nicholas - Mobile, AL - d. 1-24-2006
    dancer: (The Nicholas Brothers) "Big Broadcast of 1936"; "Ben Bernie
    Show"
    11-21-1891 - Edward Ellsberg - New Haven, CT - d. 1-24-1983
    writer: "The Mercury Theatre on the Air"
    11-30-1874 - Winston Churchill - Oxfordshire, England - d. 1-24-1965
    british prime minister: War time broadcasts
    12-01-1899 - Tom Shirley - Chicago, IL - d. 1-24-1962
    actor, announcer: Sam Aldrich "Aldrich Family"; Advs. of the Thin Man"
    xx-xx-xxxx - Gilbert Martyn - d. 1-24-1959
    newscaster: "Kellogg's Home Edition"

    Ron Sayles

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:39:08 -0500
    From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  AFN broadcasts

    I have the complete year summaries of AFN from 1943 to 1967, called

        Countdown 25

    Each show is 60:00 and appears to be uncut.  They are highlights from AFN
    broadcasts of that year.  They planned on doing one for 1968, but this year
    was not produced.  Possibly because of the assassinations of Martin Luther
    King and Robert Kennedy.

    Ted Kneebone / 1528 S. Grant St. / Aberdeen, SD 57401
    [removed]~stmarkch/

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:39:29 -0500
    From: Ken Greenwald <radio@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Oh, the good old days!

    Kermyt Anderson wrote:

>     One thing I wish we had more of is something that, technically
>     speaking, didn't really exist in the first place. I enjoy listening to
>     documentaries about OTR, and interviews with people from that era.
>     Virtually all of these that I've heard are from the post-OTR era.

    Quite right, Kermyt. Even though though there are few interviews of
    radio people during the time radio was
    alive and running strong, there are many. many other interviews that
    exist. At PPB (Pcific Pioneer Broadcasters
    Radio Archives) there are hundreds of interviews. And we can all
    thank Les Tremayne for conducting those
    interviews on open reel tape. Not only were such greats as Jim
    (Fibber McGee) Jordan and Hal Peary, Hans
    Conreid, Paul Frees, Daws Butler, etc., interviewed about their
    life's work during radios golden age, but others.
    such as writers, directors, engineers and sound effects specialists
    were interviewed about their life back then.
    Although PPB has never released these interviews, one can make an
    appointment and listen to any number
    of interviews that Les held with these radio greats. (PPB is
    presently shut down, but it will be back up in the
    near future).

    There are also many, many transcriptions of BIOGRAPHY IN SOUND. These
    special broadcasts covered a lot and
    had many interviews of famous radio people. They are available.

    Not  only that, but Evelyn Bixby, who was editor and publisher of
    RADIO LIFE magazine, has published hundreds
    of interviews with radio greats during the 40s and 50s. A terrific
    magazine devoted to radio with lots of insightful
    articles about all the personalities and shows of Radios Golden Age.

    So, Kermyt, there is hope yet that you can be transported back to
    that special time by eventually listening to interviews and
    reading articles about radio.

    Ken Greenwald

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:40:07 -0500
    From: "McMahon, Bill" <mcmahonb@[removed];
    To: "OTR Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Radio Premium Museum
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    This is a quick note to let OTR Radio Digest readers know that the Radio
    & Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland, located in the Washington, DC
    metropolitan area, has featured a radio premium display for four years
    or so.  The exhibit focuses on juvenile adventure serials, and currently
    includes premiums from Radio Orphan Annie, Buck Rogers in the 20th
    Century, Captain Midnight, and Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy.
    Later this year, we plan on rotating in a new set of premiums from
    another set of radio programs.  However, the current exhibit will be
    photographed and made into a virtual exhibit on our website.

    The Radio & Television Museum features a wide spectrum of radio and
    television artifacts and memorabilia to include a vast array of radio
    receivers, a working Collins transmitter (an Art Deco classic), early
    televisions, microphones, broadcast items, tubes, interactive displays,
    and an unparalleled library of technical literature.  We also have a
    large selection of radio programs and TV shows to enjoy.  Located 12
    minutes from the Washington, DC Beltway, the museum is within a 30-45
    minute drive from other outstanding Washington, DC area old-time radio
    research sites to include: 1) The Library of American Broadcasting; 2)
    The Library of Congress; 3) The National Archives; and 4) George
    Washington University (where we display radio and television exhibits on
    a continual basis).  Of course the Smithsonian Institution is here too.
    Serious OTR enthusiasts could spend a week in the area and just scratch
    the surface of the available OTR resources.  Timing your visit to
    include the second Friday of the month would allow visitors to attend
    the monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Washington Old-Time Radio Club
    (MWOTRC).

    The Radio & Television Museum website can be found at:
    [removed].  Our website is in a very rudimentary stage;
    however, we are studying web design and soon hope to improve the site.
    We have a couple of interesting virtual exhibits to post, and plan on
    adding audio, photographs, recollections from radio listeners in the
    Washington, DC area, and a host of other features.  We would certainly
    entertain the inclusion of radio and television memorabilia, premiums,
    and other related materials from OTR Radio Digesters in the future.  We
    will have another exhibit at this year's Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia
    Convention in Aberdeen, MD and welcome everyone to our booth.

    -- Bill McMahon
    Radio History Society

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:12:01 -0500
    From: charlie@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  #OldRadio IRC Chat this Thursday Night!

    A weekly [removed]

    For the best in OTR Chat, join IRC (Internet Relay Chat), StarLink-IRC
    Network, the channel name is #OldRadio.  We meet Thursdays at 8 PM Eastern
    and go on, and on! The oldest OTR Chat Channel, it has been in existence
    over nine years, same time, same channel! Started by Lois Culver, widow
    of actor Howard Culver, this is the place to be on Thursday night for
    real-time OTR talk!

    Our "regulars" include OTR actors, soundmen, collectors, listeners, and
    others interested in enjoying OTR from points all over the world. Discussions
    range from favorite shows to almost anything else under the sun (sometimes
    it's hard for us to stay on-topic)...but even if it isn't always focused,
    it's always a good time!

    For more info, contact charlie@[removed]. We hope to see you there, this
    week and every week!

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:31:40 -0500
    From: "James Yellen" <clifengr3@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  OTR Museums

    Does anyone remember an OTR museum that was in New Jersey? It may have
    changed locations a few times, but I visited it when it was located in
    downtown Freehold, New Jersey. I think that was in the late 70s or maybe the
    early 80s. Was anyone here affiliated with it? Or know what happened to it.
    I don't remember much about it. Things get fuzzy after a few years.

    Jim Yellen

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:21:11 -0500
    From: <[removed]@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Jason & The Golden Fleece

    Anne Asked:

>     I remember listening to Jason and the Golden Fleece on
>     Sunday afternoons back in the early '50s.  Do any of
>     these shows exist?

    Answer is yes . Two sources, logs, list 3 episodes that  are available. One
    that I acquired several years ago was "Phantom Phil Pomeroy" dated 10/29/52
    . McDonald Carey is Jason and the his 60 foot boat is the Golden Fleece.
    Various people chartered his boat and adventure takes place. The story was
    pretty good. The program was probably a victim of the new entertainment King
    Television. It was on the air from 10/22/52 until 07/19/53 According to John
    Dunning's "On The Air"

     Frank McGurn

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:21:59 -0500
    From: John Ruklick <ruklick55@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  TOM MIX
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    in talking about lost shows, I dug into my boxes and came across some Tom
    Mix. I just wanted to say, that like ILAM, this show was EXTREMELY well
    written, INCREDIBLY imaginative and is one of the best. I believe I have only
    one 15 minute episode. Does anyone know if there are more and if so what is a
    good vender to get them from.
          Also, for the record, when I first mentioned that the exsisting Nick
    Carter shows were in "you know who's" collection, I was refering to "[removed]"
    (don't even know him), NOT "[removed]" , a GREAT guy who is VERY generious with
    his time and loves to talk about anything OTR. Terry is one of the very best
    out there. I just did not want any confusion.
      Thanks

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:32:20 -0500
    From: Jonathan Sweet <sweetedit@[removed];
    To: OTR list <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Radio to television
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    Here's something I'd like to get opinions on from people on the list. What
    television shows based on OTR do you think did a good job? Which ones did a
    poor job? For example, I'm a big fan of Lights Out, but the few TV episodes
    I've seen are very disappointing -- probably because early TV just can't
    compete with the "Theater of the Mind." Thoughts?

      Jay Sweet
      sweetedit@[removed]

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    Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:44:55 -0500
    From: "Bob Scherago" <rscherago@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  "Golden Age of Radio" and "A 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 four complete shows in MP3 format for
    your listening pleasure or for downloading; two "Golden Age of
    Radios" and two "One Night Stands."

    We present new shows every week or so. The current four programs
    will be available on line at least until the morning of January 24, 2007.

    "Golden Age of Radio" with Dick Bertel:

    Program 28 - July, 1972 - Alexander Scourby

    Program 29 - August, 1972 - Mary Jane Higby and Guy Sorrell

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

    Program 19 - April, 1973 - Jean Goldkette Orchestra

    Program 20 - - May, 1973 - The New York Jazz Museum

    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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