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                                The Old-Time Radio Digest!
                                  Volume 2007 : Issue 260
                             A Part of the [removed]!
                                 [removed]
                                     ISSN: 1533-9289

                                     Today's Topics:

      Cooking and all [removed]               [ "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed] ]
      9-9 births/deaths                     [ Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed] ]
      Re: Mary Lee Taylor                   [ jimb <beshiresjim@[removed]; ]
      "Great gang you got 'dere, Sharlie!"  [ Wich2@[removed] ]
      Re: R-E-S-P-E-C-T                     [ jameshburns@[removed] (Jim Burns) ]
      Love thosel PSAs                      [ "R. Steven Smith" <gracchi@[removed]; ]
      Charles Hawtrey                       [ "david rogers" <david_rogers@hotmai ]
      contacting OTR & other actors         [ <verotas@[removed]; ]
      Re: Cooking Radio Shows               [ Kathleen Dean <kayteedean@[removed] ]
      Don Wilson's home                     [ Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed]; ]
      CONTACTING ACTORS                     [ PURKASZ@[removed] ]
      RE: Guy Lombardo In the 60s           [ "Paula Keiser" <pkeiser1@[removed]; ]
      Re:American Radio Archive article     [ "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed]; ]
      War of the Worlds - new rendition     [ "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@hotm ]

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    Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:04:14 -0400
    From: "Ted Kneebone" <tkneebone1@[removed];
    To: "Old Time Radio Digest" <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Cooking and all [removed]

    The Neighbor Lady (Wynn Speece) on WNAX has been doing the recipe thing
    since about 1940, and I think is still on the air for a few minutes each
    morning.  I have some of her programs and interviews from the 1940s.
    Another one was Edith Hansen of Kitchen Klatter (or some such name)
    syndicated program (I think from Shenandoah, Iowa).

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

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    Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:04:21 -0400
    From: Ronald Sayles <bogusotr@[removed];
    To: Olde Tyme Radio Digest Digest <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  9-9  births/deaths

    September 9th births

    09-09-1828 - Leo Tolstoy - Yasnaya, Polyana, Russia - d. 11-20-1910
    author: "Great Plays"; "Arthur Hopkins Presents"; "Hour of St. Francis"
    09-09-1873 - Max Reinhardt - Baden, Austria - d. 10-30-1943
    film director: "Texaco Star Theatre"
    09-09-1882 - Clem McCarthy - East Bloomfield, NY - d. 6-4-1962
    sportscaster: The Kentucky Derby
    09-09-1887 - Raymond Walburn - Plymouth, IN - d. 7-26-1969
    actor: "That's My Pop"
    09-09-1894 - Arthur Freed - Charleston, SC - d. 4-12-1973
    songwriter: "Lux Radio Theatre"
    09-09-1898 - Frankie Frisch - The Bronx, NY - d. 3-12-1973
    baseball broadcaster: (Baseball Hall of Fame) New York Giants
    09-09-1899 - Neil Hamilton - Lynn, MA - d. 9-24-1984
    actor: [removed] Raffles "Raffles"
    09-09-1899 - Waite Hoyt - Brooklyn, NY - d. 8-25-1984
    sportscaster, "Sports Review"; "According to Hoyt"; play-by-play:
    Cincinnati Reds
    09-09-1900 - James Hilton - Leigh, Lancashire, England - d. 12-20-1954
    host: "Hallmark Hall of Fame/Hallmark Playhouse"; "Ceiling Unlimited"
    09-09-1908 - Ed Prentiss - Chicago, IL - d. 3-19-1992
    actor: Red Albright/Captain Midnight "Captain Midnight"; Ned Holden
    "The Guiding Light"
    09-09-1914 - Marion Mann - Columbus, OH
    singer: "The Breakfast Club Matinee"; "Danny Thomas Show"
    09-09-1915 - Richard Webb - Bloomington, IL - d. 6-10-1993
    actor: "Family Theatre"; "Crime Does Not Pay
    09-09-1918 - Blanche Thebom - Monessen, PA
    mezzo-soprano: "Bell Telephone Hour"; "Metropolitan Opera"; "Railroad
    Hour"
    09-09-1924 - Jane Greer - Washington, [removed] - d. 8-24-2001
    singer, actor: "Rudy Vallee Show"; "Lux Radio Theatre"
    09-09-1927 - Elvin Ray Jones - Pontiac, MI - d. 5-18-2004
    jazz drummer: "Newport Jazz Festival"
    09-09-1927 - "Mary" Olive Major - Santa Barbara County, CA - d.
    8-12-1998
    vocalist: "The Eddie Cantor Show"
    09-09-1930 - Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg - d. 1-29-2000
    Owned WQBH-AM Detroit, Michigan
    09-09-1930 - Martha Steinberg - d. 1-29-2000
    detroit radio: WQBH-AM

    September 9th deaths

    01-31-1872 - Rupert Hughes - Lancaster, MO - d. 9-9-1956
    writer: (Uncle to Howard Hughes) "The Story of Holly Sloan"
    02-02-1911 - Jussi Bjorling - Stora Tuna, Sweden - d. 9-9-1960
    singer: "Edgar Bergen/Charlie McCarthy Show"
    03-19-1927 - Richie Ashburn - Tilden, NE - d. 9-9-1997
    sportscaster: "Philadelphia Phillies Play by Play"
    03-21-1903 - Nan Boardman - NYC - d. 9-9-1984
    actor: "The Modern Adventures of Casanova"
    05-23-1921 - Helen O'Connell - Lima, OH - d. 9-9-1993
    singer: (Jimmy Dorsey Band) "Kraft Music Hall"; "Fitch Bandwagon"
    06-30-1905 - Nestor Paiva - Fresno, CA - d. 9-9-1966
    actor: "NBC Presents: Short Story"; "Escape"
    08-02-1892 - Jack L. Warner - London, Ontario, Canada - d. 9-9-1978
    film studio owner" "Jack Benny Program"; "Warner Brothers Academy
    Award Theatre"
    09-13-1911 - Bill Monroe - Rosine, KY - d. 9-9-1996
    mandolin player: (Father of Bluegrass) "Rider's Radio Theatre"
    09-22-1900 - Hanley Stafford - Hanley, Staffordshire, England - d.
    9-9-1968
    actor: Mr. Higgins "Baby Snooks Show"; Julius C. Dithers "Blondie"
    09-26-1927 - Patrick O'Neal - Ocala, FL - d. 9-9-1994
    actor: "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre"
    11-16-1907 - Burgess Meredith - Cleveland, OH - d. 9-9-1997
    actor: "Red Adams/Red Davis "Red Adams/Red Davis" (the precursor to
    "Pepper Young's Family")
    12-23-1922 - Ruth Roman - Boston, MA - d. 9-9-1999
    actor: "Lux Radio Theatre"; "Hollywood Sound Stage"
    12-24-1915 - Helen Brown - Washington - d. 9-9-1994
    actor: Miss Foster "Big Town"

    Ron Sayles
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 01:18:31 -0400
    From: jimb <beshiresjim@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Mary Lee Taylor
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    The Old Time Radio Researchers Group is preparing to release Mary Lee Taylor
    as a certified series.
      We are missing 4 of the 37 known to be in existance broadcasts.  They are -
    48-10-10, 48-12-12, 49-01-02 and 49-01-22.
      If anyone has them, we'd appreciate receiving a copy.
      jimb

        Fans of OTR - please check out  the OLD TIME RADIO RESEARCHERS GROUP
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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 01:19:22 -0400
    From: Wich2@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  "Great gang you got 'dere, Sharlie!"

    Dear Lee-

    From: _verotas@[removed]_ (mailto:verotas@[removed])

>     Bravo to Craig  Wichman (to be added to his past laudits) for his comments re
>     non-faithful  adaptations!

    As another character whose adventures I've adapted would say, "Careful,
    Watson - my blushes!" Thanks, You Godfrey Guy!

    (I assure you that, if you tune in to our FRANKENSTEIN: MODERN PROMETHEUS
    next month, you will hear VICTOR Frankenstein - in the person of a phenomenal
    performance by Joseph Franchini.)

    From: jack and cathy french _otrpiano@[removed]_ (mailto:otrpiano@[removed])

>     Bob Burchett, the  genial genius behind the Cincinnati Convention,
>     sent me ...an NBC photo of  Phillips H. Lord ... I contacted Lord's daughter,
>     Phillipa ... This morning I  dropped it in the mail for [removed];

    Good on you both,
    Bob & Jack!

    Best,
    -Craig

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 01:20:46 -0400
    From: jameshburns@[removed] (Jim Burns)
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    Oh, please.

    I rather dig the version of LES MISERABLES where Hawkeye is chasing the
    French through the tunnels of the [removed]

    ;-)

    [ADMINISTRIVIA: I think this is getting way too far afield.  --cfs3]

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 11:24:01 -0400
    From: "R. Steven Smith" <gracchi@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Love thosel PSAs
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    I read with interest the comments in Issue #257 that the PSAs in later radio
    was irritating and just filler material put in by the networks. The general
    view point was that PSAs are universally dreaded and loathed. I beg to differ.
    I find these PSAs fascinating not infernal. PSAs on safe driving tips, fire
    prevention and civil defense give us a nice perspective into life during the
    Cold War and perhaps the over simplistic idealism of the times. In addition
    the AFRTS PSAs on state history, USAFI, patriotic civics and American Folklore
    are little jewels that I enjoy running across every time I hear them.
    Obviously we are all entitled to our opinions but what I fear as a listener of
    OTR is that people that share your opinion or that hear your opinion unopposed
    will cut out these PSAs. I know for a fact that some people are doing that. I
    feel that extracting these PSAs is ripping out a bit of history, context and
    perspective (and even a little listening enjoyment for some odd balls such as
    myself).

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 11:24:31 -0400
    From: "david rogers" <david_rogers@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Charles Hawtrey

    This is kind of a long shot but here goes.

    I was listening to a commentary track on one of the Carry On DVDs.  It was
    mentioned that Charles Hawtrey was in a radio series where he played a boy
    detective.  I checked on wikipedia and it said that he was in a series
    called "The Boy Detectives" alongside Patricia Hayes.

    Does anyone know if any of these shows have survived?

    Love as always, David Rogers

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 11:26:13 -0400
    From: <verotas@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  contacting OTR & other actors

    Martin Grams was on the money re tracking actors through info on IMDB.
    That's a great reference site, but one must be very careful in assuming the
    data is all correct.  It is most assuredly not.

    In my Arthur Godfrey researches I found their listing(s) for Frank Parker
    were all mixed up, as there are a number of celebrities with that name and
    they got them confused.

    Just yesterday I was checking info on Doris Day (with whom Mr. Godfrey
    appeared in The Glass Bottom Boat) and found that she is listed twice, as two
    different people.  But it's the same person. A quick look at the actual
    references would have confirmed this to any film-knowledgeable person

    Writing to published names for celebrities 90% of the time will get your
    letter to their agent or manager's office, and possibly even there to some
    new hire, unattentive and uncaring nerd.  My experience has been that most
    try for the quickest two points in the round file.  If your purpose is more
    than casual, it might help in a small percentage of cases and therefore be
    worth while.  But if it's a transitory matter, it's not worth the stamp.  How
    do you know it's an agency business?  Most office addresses are a clue, if
    you know anything about business street addresses.  Telephones ending in two
    or more zeros are a dead giveaway.  BTW, if you can learn the celebrity's
    actual, real name,. an internet search can often find the home address and
    phone number.  Then it's up to you to use sense in when you call or how you
    write.

    A number of personalities with whom I've worked both in my Godfrey researches
    and in contacting many folk to appear at FOTR, have told me this is all true
    about managers and agents, especially if your letter (like mine) indicated
    that FOTR (or whomever) wanted to honor Mr. or Miss so-and-so.  The reps
    instantly figure there is nothing in it for them and toss the request without
    consulting their client.  A number of such clients found this extremely
    annoying, and in one case I was told that rep was being fired because of this
    stuff.

    I would reinforce the idea of working through SAG, DGA, WGA, AFTRA, ASCAP,
    BMI, IATSE, or whatever guild or union for your target.  Put your request to
    the individual in an envelope marked in the usual fashion with his/her
    addressee name, blank space for address,  your name and return address, and
    sufficient postage.  If in doubt double that, and using two or more unusual
    commemorative stamps often will force curiosity to open the envelope.
    Enclose that with a letter to the guild requesting that it be forwarded to
    that individual, and slip the whole thing into an envelope addressed to the
    guild or union attn: membership files or some such.  I have found this works
    in a very large % of the time.

    There is this caveat, however.  There are certain people who NEVER respond to
    inquiries.  You'd be truly surprised whom - big, big names who have the image
    of being wonderful people.    I always found this especially irksome when we
    at FOTR were urging them to come to our weekend near New York where they
    could get together with friends - travel and convention hotel and meals at
    our expense - plus be honored in a large convention.

    I've mentioned before, that when I was very visible at FOTR, young folk and
    first-timers would come up and say that they were thrilled that the old-time
    performers were such wonderful, kind, generous people, and asking if everyone
    in the radio biz or show biz was that way.   I pointed out that like anyone
    else, some were, some were not.  And the ones that were not simply did not
    come to the convention.  Well, most didn't.  There were a few that I know the
    committee discussed repeatedly, but voted down after initial visits.

    C'est la vie!    Bestus, Lee Munsick                  That Godfrey Guy

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 14:47:12 -0400
    From: Kathleen Dean <kayteedean@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Re: Cooking Radio Shows
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    Greetings from Ohio.

      I have a cookbook from a radio cooking school.
      Have no idea where I found he cookbook but
      thought that I would share the information with
      you.  The book was published in 1928-9.
      Compliments of: WEEI Radio Cooking School by
      GRETCHEN McMULLEN  Conducted by:  BROAD-
      CASTING ADVERTISING, INC Hotel Brunswick Boston,
      Mass

      The opening page reads:To the American Home Maker:
      "Home keeping hearts are the happiest."LONGFELLOW
          More attention is being paid to food every day and this
      is, to my way of thinking, as it should be, for the health of
      the family is in a large measure dependent upon the proper
      preparation of its food.
          A great deal of time and thought has gone into the making
      of this little cook book. Every rule has not been laboratory
      tested but it has stood that more difficult test of having been
      made and served in American homes before being sent to you.
      ~Gretchen McMullen

      This is a delightful little cookbook. I have no information on the
      show nor WEEI Radio Station.  Possibly, someone in the Boston
      area could be of help.

      Kathleen Dean

    KAD

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 16:50:14 -0400
    From: Kermyt Anderson <kermyta@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  Don Wilson's home

    The NY Times Magazine has a slide show of the places owned and lived in
    by comic book writer and editor Stan Lee. His current home, in LA, is
    the last one featured. He notes that it used to be owned by Don Wilson!
    I wonder if Jack and the gang ever hung out by that inviting looking
    pool.

    Here's the link for the house:
    [removed]

    Kermyt

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:00:58 -0400
    From: PURKASZ@[removed]
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  CONTACTING ACTORS

    Martin may or may not be  right regarding the contacting of SAG to relay info
    or letters to any  actor.
    As a member of that illustrious guild for 30 years  I have NEVER received
    anything from them regarding people who have wanted to  contact me but I HAVE
    received letters and photo signing requests through  my agent.
    I would pursue the latter if I wanted to contact  anyone from the Guild.
    The Guild can be useful to the  extent that when you call the number in LA
    and ask for 'Location,' you will be  switched to someone who can tell you any
    actor's agent and their address.
    Writing to that address will almost certainly be  forwarded to the person you
    [removed] it's up to them to  reply.
    Good luck and keep those cards and letters  coming!!
    See ya at the FOTR Convention in Newark October  18th-21st.
    Michael C. Gwynne

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:01:31 -0400
    From: "Paula Keiser" <pkeiser1@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  RE: Guy Lombardo In the 60s

    Tom Rose wrote:

>     Through the courtesy of an unnamed source I've been listening to some
>     recently posted big band remotes.  I was surprised to see a Guy Lombardo
>     from 1964 and a Russ Morgan from 1969.  I was sure the dates were errors
>     until I played them.  Through the song selections I believe these dates are
>     probably correct.

    I remember listening to a syndicated (not network) program in the early to
    mid 60s which featured Guy Lombardo.  Here in Topeka, it was called "The
    Capital Federal Bandstand" and came on at 7:30 in the morning.  It was named
    for its local sponsor.

    Paula Keiser	Topeka, KS

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:48:30 -0400
    From: "MICHAEL BIEL" <mbiel@[removed];
    To: <[removed]@[removed];
    Subject:  Re:American Radio Archive article

>     East of the dial
>     [removed];IssueNum=140
>     Thousand Oak's Library American Radio Archives article,
>     worth a quick look.        joe s

    Thanks for turning us on to this article, Joe.  It is worth _more_ than "a
    quick look" because it gives quite a few important facts.  I recall that
    someone on the digest badmouthed this organization recently, noting that the
    promised building has not appeared and that somehow this made the collection
    defunct.  This article gives us great hope, as well as proof that the
    archive is still alive.  The other interesting note is that they are taking
    over the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters' collection.  We assume that the money
    they are raising for the new building will be including the money necessary
    for the cleansing of the PPB collection of the PCBs that the Hollywood
    transformer explosion is believed to have exposed it to.  I had hoped to
    visit this collection when I last came to LA, but then came the explosion.

    But can someone explain to me what the title of the article "East of the
    dial" is supposed to mean?

    Michael Biel  mbiel@[removed]

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    Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:48:28 -0400
    From: "Martin Grams, Jr." <mmargrajr@[removed];
    To: [removed]@[removed]
    Subject:  War of the Worlds - new rendition

    For all you War of the Worlds die-hards . . .

    The following web-site is a link to a rock band that recently completed an
    album adapted from the 1938 War of the Worlds panic broadcast.  Many of
    their musical segments are named from segments of the panic broadcast.  In
    short, the Welles performance has inspired a rock album.

    [removed]

    Most people reading this may not be into rock music (I'm not unless it's
    Petra but that dates me) but for those die-hards wanting to hear this, it's
    an independent release worth checking out.

    Martin

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