Re: Sharing Shows from my collection

by greybelt 5/26/2021, 11:24 am

Here are some recreations with real radio stars that should be of interest to Cobaltians around the galaxy and beyond. I just processed these recordings when I found one of the recreations was of a missing Casey! It starts Staats Cotsworth himself! I had not seen this one before. Some of the recordings have kicked around for a while, but these versions sound so much better.

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I wrote the four recreations up for archive.org and am posting the notes here for your convenience...

Over the July 4, 1975 holiday, WBZ in Boston was part of a Muscular Dystrophy radiothon that included recreations of radio programs. The event was held at Dunphy's resort in Hyannis on Cape Cod. Radio stars and technical artists traveled from New York and California to be part of the event. The event used scripts of the era.

Casey, Crime Photographer
Death of a Rattlesnake originally aired on December 17, 1945. The script was actually a re-use of the April 10, 1945 script Account Settled but was renamed for the second broadcast. The recreation stars Staats Cotsworth, who played the role for most of its radio run. None of the other original cast members were in the recreation, but it featured Vicki Vola (Mr. District Attorney), Marvin Miller (The Whistler), Frank Nelson (many comedic roles, especially Jack Benny), and Betty Wragge (Pepper Young's Family). Music was by organist Ashley Miller (numerous radio and TV soap operas, as well as sporting events, especially Madison Square Garden). The program was directed by Ira Ashley (Grand Central Station) with sound effects by Ed Blainey and Walt Gustafson (staff sound effects artists for ABC). This is the only surviving production of this script; the 1940s productions have not survived.

The other recreations do not have such detailed information, but many of the same actors appeared in other productions that weekend.

Cisco Kid
Sniffer Smith originally aired on 1954-01-12, or thereabouts. The series was syndicated and stations had a choice of when to air the program. This recreation stars NY radio veteran and voiceover artist Jackson Beck, one of the greatest and most versatile voices of the era. Beck was the original Cisco Kid but did not have the role for a very long time. Pancho was played in the recreation by Mel Blanc, legendary animation voice of Bugs Bunny and numerous other characters, but also famous for his comedic parts in The Jack Benny Show.

The Shadow
Reflection of Death originally aired on May 9, 1948. The last of the Shadow actors, Bret Morrison, played the role at that time and also in this recreation. Morrison played the role for about a decade.

Nick Carter, Master Detective
Case of the Too Too Careful Killer aired on October 30, 1949. Lon Clark, who had the lead role throughout the series, reprises his role in the recreation. Other cast members include Hedda Muir, Court Benson (Tennessee Jed), and was directed by Warren Somerville (Theater Five, Tales of Tomorrow). This is the only surviving production of this script; the 1949 production has not survived.

by toebig 5/26/2021, 11:51 am

Amaze myself
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Chick Carter 43-xx-xx Mysterious Fat Man
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Thin Man 471017 The Case of the Revealing Record
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by lasombra 5/26/2021, 12:38 pm

Robin Hood Show - #125 - 5xxxxx - 1st Shame, Shame On You

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The incompetent telegrapher was a weapon of Morse destruction.

by toebig 5/27/2021, 10:11 am

customers only
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Ellery Queen xxxxxx The Adventure of the Mischeif Maker
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Burns and Allen 440912 Guest Louella Parsons (AFRS)
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by lasombra 5/27/2021, 11:24 am

The Upper Room - All Good Things Begin At Home ch.1 - Democracy Begins At Home - 1949

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I’ve decided I’ll never get down to my original weight and I’m okay with that. After all, 6 lbs. 3 oz is just not realistic.

by toebig 5/28/2021, 6:03 pm

don't get in the car
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Fat Man 510117 The Nightmare Murder
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Arch Oboler's Plays 46-06-07 Night
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Burns and Allen 45-01-29 The Diet afrs67
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by lasombra 5/29/2021, 12:25 pm

71 years ago today: Christopher London 500529 Ep015 Pattern For Murder

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Two Alabama State Troopers were chasing a Mustang east on I-20 toward Georgia. When the suspect crossed the Georgia line, the first trooper pulled over quickly.
The rookie trooper pulled in behind him and said, "Hey, Sarge, why did you stop?"
The sarge replied, "Forget it, he's in Georgia now. They're an hour ahead of us, so we'll never catch him."

by toebig 5/29/2021, 7:21 pm

I forgot to hit the send button again this morning lol.

chicken cross the road
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American Weekly Program 1933-09-14 #21 Poison Pen
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Great Gildersleeve 43-05-30 #84 Memorial Day Parade
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by lasombra 5/30/2021, 10:06 am

73 years ago today: The Unexpected 480530 Ep107 The Cripple

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Landlord: "I want you to pay your rent."
Struggling artist: "Let's discuss this. In a few years people will look up at this miserable studio and say, 'Truman Jones, the famous artist, used to work here.'"
Landlord: "If you don't pay your rent by tonight, they'll be able to say it tomorrow."

by toebig 5/30/2021, 10:53 am

Have a great Sunday

A Pastor's Look
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Dangerous Assignment xxxxxx Assignment in the Islands
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Escape 530705 A Source of Irritation
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by toebig 5/31/2021, 10:11 am

Memorial day, a day to remember.

Another reason why women live longer than men.
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I Was A Communist For The FBI - 530531 (62) Tour Of Duty
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Fleischmann's Yeast Hour 34-12-13 Cole Porter
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by lasombra 5/31/2021, 10:12 am

Lest We Forget xx-xx-xx Thomas Jefferson

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Refusing to go to the gym should count as resistance training.

by toebig 6/1/2021, 1:34 pm

cooking dinner
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Fat Man 471003 A Window for Murder
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Alan Young Show 45-11-13 #61 Alan & Fulbeck
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by toebig 6/1/2021, 3:57 pm

According to my thermometer, it's 117 degrees and my gauge is in the shade. The microclimate in our canyon is hotter than the valley weather station which is located in the dam control center. That's the coolest place in the valley in the summer and the warmest in the winter. It's right in the middle of the lake dam. I think it's going to be a HOT year. It's 11:30 am. I love the heat, but maybe not this hot LOL.

by lasombra 6/2/2021, 10:30 am

67 years ago today: Family Theater 540602 Ep375 Wind Is No Gentleman

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The cardiovascular system is a work of artery, but it is also pretty vein.

by Gordon Johansen 6/2/2021, 12:57 pm

I used to work in a boiler room in a hospital so I'm used to heat but that is way too hot Tom. considering you had snow a few weeks ago, it seems like a wild difference. We're in a heat wave in Calgary too and will set records this week when it gets to about 88F. Considering, that most of us just got gardens planted in the last week or so, it's pretty crazy.

by toebig 6/2/2021, 5:08 pm

I had to help at Church early this morning. Here's today's post.

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Crime & Peter Chambers 540824
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Chesterfield Supper Club 1946-04-09 #290 Perry Como
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by toebig 6/2/2021, 5:14 pm

A few years back Gordon, we had 100 degrees plus and two days later it snowed three inches. The mountains, desert and elevation create their own weather. After the end of June the weather generally settles down to the normal HOT until about the end of September when it cools down to the 80 to 90 degree temps. End of November we usually get our first frost. May to June can be anywhere from snow to 100 plus. And that's in the same week lol. I love the heat and am now at almost 82 years old beginning to feel the cold. I'm turning into a cold weather sissy lol.

by toebig 6/3/2021, 3:39 pm

before marriage
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Academy Award Theater - 460724 (18) Foreign Correspondent (Joseph Cotton)
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A Life in Your Hands 49-06-07 First Show
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by lasombra 6/3/2021, 4:00 pm

Tennessee Ernie Show #104 Tweedle-O-Twill

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After Sunday mass, I wished aloud a blessed afternoon for our priest. "Enjoy your time with the angels!"
"Oh, no," he said. "I'm a Dodgers fan!"

by toebig 6/4/2021, 10:28 am

Leaving early for a routine doctor's appointment, and of course some shopping for Carolyn in Bakersfield.

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Ellery Queen xxxxxx The Scarecrow and the Snowman
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Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players 46-10-08 Golden Boy
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by lasombra 6/4/2021, 12:06 pm

Pat Novak For Hire 1949-06-04 The Agnes Bolton Case

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First man: "I hear the First National Bank is looking for a new teller."
Second man: "I thought they just hired a new teller last week."
First man: "Right, that's the one they're looking for."

by toebig 6/5/2021, 10:49 am

Hikers and bears
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The Challenge
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Exploring the Unknown 47-12-28 Murder in Bed
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Wild Bill Hickok 1951-06-03 #2 Missouri Kid
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by lasombra 6/5/2021, 5:45 pm

Screen Director's Playhouse 490605 Ep022 The Killers

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After being locked in an impenetrable strongroom, a panicked Dr. Watson cries, "How are we to escape, Holmes?"

Calmly, the sleuth produces a small knife and a lemon, which he carefully cuts into small pieces. He then sticks the pieces of lemon on the wall in the shape of a door, and with a push creates a doorway.
An astonished Watson asks, "How on earth did you do that, Holmes?"
"Lemon-entry my dear Watson, Lemon-entry!"

by toebig 6/6/2021, 10:18 am

It's Sunday, have a blessed day.

he did it
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Battle of the Sexes 38-10-04 Cold Hands
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Front Page Drama 51-04-15 #954 Mountain Cat
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The Lux Radio Theatre 1945-02-19 Sunday Dinner For A Soldier
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