Retired Biology Teacher - hobby of old radio restoration - Concerned about Civil Rights and Climate Change. Definitely not supporting Trump. Volunteered for public radio and tv stations as Producer and A/V editor for 20 yrs.
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Mutual Radio Theatre - El Encanto June 13, 1980 - Drama
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The battle of conscience is the theme in this dramatic story of a bullfighter who is about to perform his final bullfight and it is against a fierce and very dangerous bull. Track starts with short audio featuring a Artlist Spanish song... brief introduction to the story and characters. This track will be living in the playlist "Drama/Mystery" The …
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Basin Street Chamber Society - Ida - June 30, 1941
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Announcer Gene Hamilton introduces this tongue-in-cheek satire of highbrow symphonic broadcasts. Rather than classical music, this show featured traditional hot-jazz (Dixieland) melodies. Hamilton's commentary adds an ingredient of charm to the show.. File will be living in Big Band-Jazz Playlist.Vocalist "Diane Foley"…
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Magic Island - Epi 15 and Epi 16 -1936 Fantasy Adventure
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This track has two episodes on it. Epi 15: "Staged Escape Attempt" and Epi16: "Soundproof Seaweed Cloth"... all happening on this mysterious South Pacific island that happens to be the home of some very strange scientists! Brief audio introduction and background. More episodes can be found in the "Magic Island" Playlist.…
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Magic Island -Epi 13 and 14 - 1936 Fantasy Adventure
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Magic Island continues with Episode 13 - "Joan Stays On The Yacht" and Episode 14 - "The Cloth Factory"on the island. Brief audio introduction to this fantasy adventure program from 1935 to early 1940's with 130 episodes... amazing audio quality for a 90 year old program. There is a "Magic Island" Playlist that is growing... on this podcasst.…
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Mercury Theatre Abraham Lincoln Aug 15, 1938 Orson Welles
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Intro Audio...tells origin of the Mercury Theatre On The Air... starring Orson Welles and a bit of personal views on how this story is connected to the election that is around the corner. Mistakes were made in the 1860's that almost resulted in the Constitution being destroyed in a Civil War or Emancipation... This Track will be stored in the Misce…
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Lights Out "The Little People" April 14, 1947 - Mystery Thriller
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This track has one of the outstanding horror-thriller shows from the "Lights Out" series. This one was written and produced by Arch Obler. Aired on CBS... it features the eternal triangle a bit lopsided when two of the "angles" are shrunken to doll size in a strange twist of fate. Good sound quality for a show that is 77 years old. This will be sto…
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Adv Of Philip Marlowe The Gold Cobra 06 21 50 Gerald Mohr
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Philip Marlowe is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler who was characteristic of the hardboiled crime fiction genre. The genre originated in the 1920s, notably in Black Mask magazine, in which Dashiell Hammett's The Continental Op and Sam Spade first appeared. Marlowe first appeared under that name in The Big Sleep, published in 1939. …
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Adv Of Philip Marlowe 1950 - 06 - 21 The Gold Cobra - Mystery Adventure
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Gerald Mohr was one of several actors who played Phillip Marlowe in this popular Mystery Adventure Series. Philip Marlowe is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler who was characteristic of the hardboiled crime fiction genre. The genre originated in the 1920s, notably in Black Mask magazine, in which Dashiell Hammett's The Continental Op…
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Have not published old time radio podcasts for several weeks.... here is the reason why... and some background on how this podcast came about... personal story sharing with listeners.Von John Lovering
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Magic Island - Epi 11 And 12 - 1936 - Fantasy Adventure
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Audio introduction to Episode 11....followed by Episode 12 with a brief "intermission" and an old radio commercial re-created between Episodes 11 and 12. Past and future episodes of this series are located in the"Magic Island" Playlist.Von John Lovering
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One Night Stand Sonny Dunham Orch. 08 01 44
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Intro audio gives background on the Armed Forces Radio Service broadcast in 1944 of their program "One Night Stand" Featured band is Sonny Dunham's Orchestra from the Hollywood Palladium..Some of the outstanding musicians of the era that are in the Orchestra are identified and a playlist is announced. AFRS broadcast via shortwave and standard comme…
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You Bet Your Life 1952 - 05 - 14 - Secret Word - Age
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George Fenneman was the announcer... and straight man... and of course Groucho Marx was the host. They were lifelong friends...right up to 1977 when Groucho passed away. Groucho Marx was the "King of Wit" and he could turn anything into something funny, especially if he had "targets" - the contestants on this show that is still seen on many cable T…
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Earplay - Ballad Of A Wanton Boy - Drama - 1973.
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Audio Introduction gives brief background of "Earplay" and then goes into a synopsis of this excellent drama by Lee Devin that was aired on NPR in 1973, part of Volume 5 of Earplay series.Very dramatic story... well written... acted... produced with some excellent musical background in sections of this piece.This track will be stored in the Earplay…
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Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone - Outlaw Kid - May 25, 1958 - Western
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Audio Intro: Background on the series of "Luke Slaughter of Tombston." Introduction of Sam Buffington as an outstanding young actor... who also was deeply depressed in his real life, This is one of the last adult westerns generated at CBS and television was overtaking the radio as the popular form of entertainment. This and many more westerns are l…
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The Bickersons - Tonsils - Fishing Pole -Stomach Pains 1947 Comedy
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Audio features a brief introduction to the "Bickersons"and why the show, written by Philip Rapp, was so popular and very DIFFERENT from other married couple shows on the radio. Audience loved these word sparring programs. Three Episodes of 10 min each..."Tonsils," "Fishing Pole" and "Stomach Pains"Von John Lovering
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The Green Valley Line - Epi 15 -16 - 1934 - Historical Drama
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Two episodes of "The Green Valley Line" - Episode 15 "Shareholders Showdown" and Episode 16 "Short Vacation to Danger" Audio intro gives general background of thie 1934 twenty-six episode series of a town fighting to keep their railroad with a company trying to take it over by legal and not-so-legal methods. Entire series will be stored on "The Gre…
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Earplay -Intro to Prune Danish and Get A Job- Ca.1970's - Earplay
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Two stories from the EarPlay collection from the late 1970's... "Intro to Prune Danish" and "Get a Job." Two short stories edited on one track. Interesting and very well produced. Earplay "playlist" holds more stories from Earplay.Von John Lovering
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The Cisco Kid -Mummy In The Desert - April 21, 1953 - Western
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Responses from listeners as to why westerns were so popular on radio in the late 1940's and 50's. The title of this show is introduced... This program will be living in the Westerns Playlist on the podcastVon John Lovering
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Magic Island - Episodes 9 and 10 - 1936 - Fantasy Adventure
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Basically playing Episodes 9 and 10 of the "Magic Island" 1936 Fantasy Adventure... This Episode and past and future episodes are in the "Magic Island" Playlist. This track features two episodes edited back to back.Von John Lovering
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NPR's "Earplay" - a short story of "A Short Sweet Life" - Very clever, well acted, VERY different. Runs about 7 minVon John Lovering
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The Halls Of Ivy 02 08 1955 Ronald And Benita Coleman Mummynapper
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Audio introduction gives a little background on the series "The Halls of Ivy" starring Ronald and Benita (Hume) Coleman. This comedy series was written by the same writer that was responsible for writing many of the "Fibber McGee and Molly" programs. Light hearted comedy about some missing mummies at the Hall of Ivy college. This show is filed in t…
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Single Episode of The Green Valley Line - Epi 14.
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This is Episode 14 of the 26 part story of The Green Valley Line Railroad. It is all about who can keep their railroad going in order to keep jobs and commerce for the people of Green Valley... but we have a father who owns one railroad competing against his son to take his railroad down and force him to merge with the father's railroad....Set in t…
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Epi 7 And 8 -Magic Island -1930s - A Fantasy Adventure continues..
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Audio intro gives a brief background of this 94 year old series with 130 episodes! Also introduces the actors, who no one will remember... but given the time and technology of the time, did a masterful job. There are more episodes in the"Magic Island"Playlist.This track features Episodes 7 and 8 edited together…
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The Railroad Hour - Whoopee - with Eddie Cantor and Gordon MacRae Jan. 3, 1949 - Musical
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Audio Intro gives brief background of the radio series..."The Railroad Hour" and introduces the stars in the very well-done musical comedy...Gordon MadRae, Eileen Wilson,and Eddie Cantor. This will be stored in "The Railroad Hour" Playlist.Von John Lovering
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Contest Theatre _ Destination Mars- 11 06 55 USAF - Sci Fi
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Very brief intro audio presents the title of the track and some background on this "Contest Theatre" production from 1955. Listeners sent in ideas and if they were accepted, a radio show based on the ideas would be produced and starring popular film and TV stars of the era. Dane Clark is the star of this show. Located in our "Drama and Adventure" P…
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Ghost Corps - Success By A Ruse - 12 4 1934
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This show is continuing the list of Ghost Corps stories - "Success By A Ruse" - Aired December 4, 1934Spooky and thrilling adventures of the Ghost Corps. _ Episode 4Von John Lovering
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Magic Island - Chap 5 And 6 - 1930's - 40's - Fantasy Adventure
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Don't know much about this series as to where it was produced, who starred in it, director,writer and such. But there are 130-fifteen minute episodes in remarkably good audio condition.On the track, Chapters 5 - Tex Brafford Prepares His Straighoscope" and Chapter 6 "Island in the Viewer"Von John Lovering
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Railroad Hour -Pirates Of Penzance 12 11 50
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Gilbert and Sullivan were a prolific Victorian-era duo known for their comic operas, also referred to as operettas. The partnership comprised of dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, and together they created 14 operettas... H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado to name just 3 of the most popular shows. The Railro…
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The Saint -The Corpse Said Ouch" -Aug.6, 1950 - Mystery Adventure
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A brief audio intro summarizes "The Saint" series - 107 episodes which have all been found! Audio introduces this episode "The Corpse Said Ouch!" A woman (Frances Blake) reads her obituary in the newspaper and she has not died...yet. Simon Templar (The Saint, played by Vincent Price, is the PI she goes to for help. His secretary is "Madison."Tracks…
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Challenge of the Yukon -The Burning Cabin - Oct 12, 1949-Adventure
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Audio Introduction provides some background about the series and introduces the featured story on this track. This track will be living in "Sargent Preston of the Yukon" playistVon John Lovering
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Ghost Corps - Epi 3 The Coffee Shop - The Knives Of El Maneek - 1934 Spy Adventure
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The Knives of Maneek aka The Coffee Shop... two titles listed for the same program... you will hear why! Audio intro to the 1934 Spy Adventure taking place with K.C. Smith gathering information... Spying in the Middle East. Also some background on Radios in the early 1930's... "I Buy Consoles" ... hear why someone might tape a little sign on your b…
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Magic Island - Episodes 3 and 4 - 1936- Fantasy Adventure
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Here are Episodes 3 and 4 of the "Magic Island" fantasy adventure from 1936. This track with the 2 Episodes will be in the Magic Island PlaylistVon John Lovering
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Crime Classics - The Incredible Trial Of Laura D. Fair - Aug. 17, 1953 -Crime Documentary
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No Audio intro as this series has been on quite a bit. All of the shows are the stories of real crime ... intensive research through newspapers, police reports, judicial action done. The music is even directed toward the time that the crime was committed.This story deals with a rather mentally ill daughter and her mother...and how they made their m…
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The Bickersons - 3 back to back episodes - Comedy -1946-51
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Audio intro gives general background on "The Bickersons" program and introduces the three tracks that on this program. "The Bickersons" will have a playlist.Von John Lovering
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Magic Island - Parts 1 + 2 1936 Fantasy Adventure
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Audio Intro gives background on this 130 part series from 1936. Audio quality is amazing for an 88 year old program. Fantasy Adventure to the Magic Island. This will be living in its own playlist as there are so many episodes.Von John Lovering
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The Railroad Hour - No, No, Nanette - Gordon MacRae and Doris Day -11 21 49
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Introductory audio gives background on "The Railroad Hour" series and provides a synopsis for the featured show in this 1949 version of "No,No, Nanette. This is a musical comedy based on they type of comedies of the late 1920's. Track will be saved in "The Railroad Hour" playlistVon John Lovering
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Spike Jones City Slickers Peter Lorre 12.10.48
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Introductory audio gives background on Spike Jones and The City Slickers. Guest on the show is Peter Lorre...who is asked to sing a love song, but stops the music and says it is too happy sounding and insists the band play it in his style... Creepy. Fast-paced and fun to listen to. This track will live in the "Comedy-Variety" playlist.…
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Democracy Now Oct.5 2005 - Amy Goodman - Guest Studs Terkel
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There is an introduction to this program that should be heard before listening to this "Democracy Now" rebroadcast with host Amy Goodman and guest Studs Terkel. This track will make more sense if you listen to the 6-7 min. intro track... with photo of Studs TerkelShe is also a sought-after public speaker and has lectured at numerous universities an…
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This track runs about 7 minutes and it is an introduction to "Democracy Now - Oct 5, 2005 - News Program with guest Studs Terkel. Those interested in listening to the re-broadcast of this well known news program will need to look for "Democracy Now - Amy Goodman" - Guest:Studs Terkel. Track is in the "Radio History" playlist…
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A Shakespearian Collection -The Taming Of The Shrew - Aug. 2, 1937
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This is an one-hour radio adaptation of Shakespear's "Taming of the Shrew" - on NBC Blue Network (Later to become ABC)... on August 2, 1937. Audio quality is quite good considering it was recorded during a live performance 87 years ago! This is the first of several of the Shakespearian collection.Von John Lovering
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Does anyone remember what radio is? This will refresh your memory... turn back to 1960Von John Lovering
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Biography In Sound - Leo Derocher - The Lip - 04. 17 1955
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Audio intro gives background on the "Biography of Sound... NBC series that aired from 1954 to 1956. Created by Norman Corwin. Hour long documentary series. This program is the Biography of Leo Derocher, known as"Leo the Lip" as he clashed wiith umpires, the press, authorities,,,outspoken man. Baseball Hall of Fame 1994 (posthumously)…
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Yours Truly,Johnny Dollar - The Boron Matter- 02 18 49 Detective Drama
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Brief audio intro to "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" starring Bob Bailey. A bit of general history of the series and a brief synopsis of "The Boron Matter." The investigation leads to serious consequencs for national security as Dollar digs up a web of intrigue,deceit, and danger.. More tracks of this series can be found in outrb"Crime, Detective, Mys…
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It Pays To Be Ignorant - 6_29_45 - Parody on Quiz Shows - Comedy
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Audio Introduction gives some backround on this show that had a 9 year run on radio. Introduces the 4 people who were the repeating performers on the show. At the time this program was on...we were in WW II and it was a popular show because it invited veterans and active soldiers to be guests on the show. It is quite silly...but the segments with t…
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Bold Venture - Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise - July 30, 1951 -
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Introductory audio gives brief history of "Bold Venture" and then the excitement begins with "Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise"... This and other "Bold Venture" programs are on the "Drama/Adventure" Playlist.Von John Lovering
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EARPLAYNPR - Funny Potatoes - 1973-75 - Comedy
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A family that really likes potatoes... we hear them run to the dinner table and sort of fight over the potatoes...This is a funny play about funny potatoes. Will be stored in the Earplay Playlist. Show was written by Ron Friedell for NPR and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting with a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. Was recorded at …
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Origin of Superstition - Friday 13th and Wish Upon a Star - 1935
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Audio introduction outlines the format and purpose of the show.Lindsay MacHarrie hosted/narrated the shows. Two back-to-back stories: "Friday the 13th" and "Wishing upon a Star" The dramatizations featured actors Verna Felton, Hanley Stafford (Baby Snook's Daddy), Gale Gordon (Principal on"Our Miss Brooks", Howard McNear and Barbara Jean Wong. All …
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Command Performance - Aug 25, 1942 - with Red Skelton
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Announcer Don Wilson introduces host for this Command Performance show broadcast by the AFRS 8/25/42. Guests include Betty Hutton, Dorothy Lamour, Reggie Gardner, Benny Goodman and Orch, Mean Widdle Kid (See photo)... guests have been requested by troops overseas during WW II...Everything was volunteered to support morale of our troops.Track stored…
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Great Scenes From Great Plays - The World We Make - Feb 4, 1949 - Drama
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Audio introduction presents some background on the series "Great Scenes from Great Plays" and that it was quite a different production as it was sponsered by the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Every story in the 20 story run from 1948-49 contained a message within it... which is discussed at the end of the drama.…
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