Here's an ad I found that proves that Walt Disney was also a guest.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
More Quiz Kids stuff
Not too long ago, I mentioned that it wasn't just Jack Benny and Fred Allen appearing on the Quiz Kids as I presented a photo of Bob Hope on the show.
Here's an ad I found that proves that Walt Disney was also a guest.
Here's an ad I found that proves that Walt Disney was also a guest.
Some stories behind OTR
Podcasts about the War of the Worlds broadcast, the real Lone Ranger and the real Sherlock Holmes! I've found and listened to these and give them my full approval. I think you will enjoy these.
From the Stuff You Missed in History Class folks:
From the Stuff You Missed in History Class folks:
Orson Welles and the War of the Worlds
Who Was the Real Lone Ranger?
Who Was the Real Sherlock Holmes?
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
80 years ago this week: The Lone Ranger
There's a nice article in yesterday's Detroit Fress Press newspaper about The Lone Ranger and the fact that it began 80 years ago this week (the article states on the 31st of January but experts tell me it was actually January 30th.)
Trivia under the letter, "A"
I was recently gifted with the John Dunning book, "On the Air." It's great reading.
I want you to be aware of trivia I find in the book.
Jerry Siegel, the Superman creator, would not allow Bud Collyer (who played Superman/Clark Kent on radio) to be known until six years after the show was on the air!
In 1939, there was a show on the air DEVOTED to African folk music. It was called, "Africa Trek."
I want you to be aware of trivia I find in the book.
Jerry Siegel, the Superman creator, would not allow Bud Collyer (who played Superman/Clark Kent on radio) to be known until six years after the show was on the air!
In 1939, there was a show on the air DEVOTED to African folk music. It was called, "Africa Trek."
Jack Benny's Polly was a genius
Polly (Mel Blanc) was Jack Benny's bird. Polly could not only talk in English but also in Spanish. She could sing, play the piano, read and read music as well!
Usually I am not a fan of "talking animals" on radio sitcoms but Polly was an exception.
Usually I am not a fan of "talking animals" on radio sitcoms but Polly was an exception.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Audio interview with Frank Nelson
Frank Nelson, great character actor and famous for being the man who bothered Jack Benny so often and who's catchphrase was, "Yessssssss?" did an interview with John Dunning in the 1970's.(((HEAR)))
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