Podcasts about Damon Runyon

Baseball Hattie

Discussion Opening April 11th and running through April 18th at the Pumphouse in Calgary, Misfit Theatre presents Guys & Dolls directed by Jeremy Walker. Kyle sits down with Jeremy, Nimue Nova the choreographer and Donna Pearson, producer, to talk about the struggle in bringing this larger than life 1950s Broadway Musical to life. Tickets: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=7805 About the Show: A co-production between MisFit Theatre YYC and Morpheus Theatre It's time to roll and beat those dice as the beloved musical takes a bow! A screwball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls takes us into the heart of 1950s New York, as imagined by Damon Runyon and scored by Frank Loesser and includes toe-tapping musical theatre classics including "Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat" and "Luck Be a Lady". The story brings together a collection of colorful characters. First, there's Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight 'mission doll' out to reform the evil-doers of Times Square. Next up is Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love. Adelaide is a chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for fourteen long years. And last but not least there's her devoted fiance Nathan Detroit, desperate as ever to find a spot for his world-renowned floating crap game! Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Today's guest is very much a member of the Damon Runyon school of characters. Charles Farrell is not only an accomplished jazz pianist, he has also been a key player in the boxing world for decades. From Floyd Patterson to Don King and scores of managers, promoters and celebrities to the fighters – both champs and bums – he knows as much about the “game” as anyone. Charles shares his insights in his new pseudo-memoir entitled, “The Legend of ‘Mitch Blood Green' and Other Boxing Essays.” One doesn't have to be a boxing fan or know much about pugilism to appreciate and enjoy his story!

HRRN LISTENERS GET $10 INSTANTLY WHEN SIGNING UP FOR A NEW AMWAGER ACCOUNT. SEE DETAILS AT https://link.amwager.com/hrrn  HRRN's AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview Bob Nastanovich and Angela Hermann handicap the weekend's biggest stakes races including Damon Runyon, East View, Pelican, Minaret, Suncoast, Sam F. Davis, G3 Bayakoa, G3 San Marcos, Ladies' Turf Sprint, Valdale, Sweet Life, plus give you the AmWager "Best Bet

Broadway complies

The Big Umbrella

Damon Runyon's retelling of an Epiphany story: Three Wise Guys

Palm Beach Santa Claus

We're decking the halls and looking for clues with three holiday-themed old time radio mysteries. Peter Lorre plans the perfect crime, but he may be undone by a surprise gift from his victim in "Back for Christmas" from Suspense (originally aired on CBS on December 23, 1943). Then, it's a tale from The Damon Runyon Theatre - "Dancing Dan's Christmas," the story of a small-time crook who lands in hot water during the holidays. Finally, Bob Bailey deals with a Santa who gets gifts instead of gives them and who may be marked for death in "Christmas in January" from Let George Do It (originally aired on CBS on January 29, 1951).

Damon Runyon Theater 49-12-25 Dream Sweet Rose

Damon Runyon Theater 49-03-13 Dancing Dans Christmas

Social Error

TIght  Shoes

Butch Minds the Baby

It Comes up Mud

Joe Terrace

Damon Runyon  4x-xx-xx ep02 Little Miss Marker

Bred for Battle 

Neat Strip

DAMON RUNYON THEATRE, Episode 53 Premiered Mar 8, 2024 "The Damon Runyon Theatre", a syndicated radio series from 1949 relating stories of New York's "guys and dolls" -- mobsters and dames, gamblers and frails, saints and sinners -- which newspaperman and sportswriter Damon Runyon colorfully brought to life in decades of short stories. They may have been gangsters, but they often had hearts of gold underneath - plus a unique present-tense way of speaking which has come to be known as "Runyonesque." The Damon Runyon Theatre recorded 52 charming half-hour versions of his stories, and those got writer Casey Keller (Beakman's World, The Love Boat) wanting more. So he's written a new episode, and Project Audion brings you the world premiere of his Runyonesque tale, "Ringside Rosie." Our transcontinental cast is captured live in performance, just like they did in 1949, for a delightful story about a doll who loved boxing, and the guy who loved her. Our cast includes: Duane Noch in New Jersey Don Paul in California Andy Hartson-Bowyer in Virginia Jacob Palka in Illinois Stanley Dyrector in California Paul Arbisi in Illinois Reg Platt in Texas Susan Platt in Texas Casey Keller in California with the production under the supervision of Larry Groebe in Texas

Sense of Humor

Blood Pressure

This week on The Relic Radio Show, we begin with The Case Of The Friendly Target, from The Adventures Of The Falcon. That story aired September 24, 1950. (25:21) The Damon Runyon Theatre closes out this episode with Leopard's Spots, from January 30, 1949. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/RelicRadio885.mp3 Download RelicRadio885 | Subscribe | Support The Relic Radio Show Your support makes [...]

HRRN LISTENERS GET $10 INSTANTLY WHEN SIGNING UP FOR A NEW AMWAGER ACCOUNT. SEE DETAILS AT https://link.amwager.com/hrrn HRRN's AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview Bobby neuman and Bob Nastanovich handicap the weekend's biggest stakes races including Purple Mountain,  G3 Whitmore, Cicada, Hutcheson, Harrison E. Johnson Memorial, Queen, Pasadena, G3 San Carlos, Irish O'Brien, Damon Runyon, Easy View, Any Limit, plus give you the AmWager "Best Bet"  

Project Audion returns this time with The "Damon Runyon Theatre," a syndicated radio series from 1949 relating stories of New York's "guys and dolls" -- mobsters and dames, gamblers and frails, saints and sinners -- which newspaperman and sportswriter Damon Runyon colorfully brought to life in decades of short stories. They may have been gangsters, but they often had hearts of gold underneath - plus a unique present-tense way of speaking which has come to be known as "Runyonesque."  The Damon Runyon Theatre recorded 52 charming half-hour versions of his stories, and those got writer Casey Keller (Beakman's World, The Love Boat) wanting more. So he's written a new episode, and Project Audion brings you the world premiere of his Runyonesque tale, "Ringside Rosie." Our transcontinental cast is captured live in performance, just like they things did 1949, for a delightful story about a doll who loved boxing, and the guy who loved her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Project Audion returns this time with The "Damon Runyon Theatre," a syndicated radio series from 1949 relating stories of New York's "guys and dolls" -- mobsters and dames, gamblers and frails, saints and sinners -- which newspaperman and sportswriter Damon Runyon colorfully brought to life in decades of short stories. They may have been gangsters, but they often had hearts of gold underneath - plus a unique present-tense way of speaking which has come to be known as "Runyonesque."  The Damon Runyon Theatre recorded 52 charming half-hour versions of his stories, and those got writer Casey Keller (Beakman's World, The Love Boat) wanting more. So he's written a new episode, and Project Audion brings you the world premiere of his Runyonesque tale, "Ringside Rosie." Our transcontinental cast is captured live in performance, just like they things did 1949, for a delightful story about a doll who loved boxing, and the guy who loved her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audio introduction to this track "Pick A Winner" and some background on Damon Runyon and the Damon Runyon Theater. Mixing comedy with drama... not an easy thing to do, but in the hands of a very talented Damon Runyon and New York City... it was done in this 52 episode series. This will be stored in the "Damon Runyon Theatre" Playlist

Madam La Gimp 

Cemetery Bait

It Comes up Mud

Damon Runyon Theatre - For A Pal 1949 Author-Damon Runyon Announcer-Frank Gallop John Brown stars as Broadway  A Mayfair syndication. The story of the friendship of Little Joey and Blind Benny, and how a doll came between them.

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This episode is our annual Christmas Special, featuring a presentation of the 1949 radio dramatization of "Dancing Dan's Christmas", by Damon Runyon, as broadcast on the CBS Radio Network. Complete, and uncut. There will also be our traditional Christmas tunes and short essays by Charles Dickens and G.K. Chesterton. ENJOY !!! Merry Christmas!  - from your hosts - Jim, Kit Caren and Jessica. Support this podcast ==== HISTORICAL REFERENCES: Dancing Dan's Christmas, Damon Runyon Theater, CBS Radio Network, March 13, 1949 (radio play, audio). Runyon, Damon, Dancing Dan's Christmas, Collier's Magazine, December 1932 (short story). Dickens, Charles, ⁠⁠Sketches by Boz, ⁠⁠ (book, 1836), at Chapter II: A Christmas Dinner Chesteron, G.K., ⁠The Wrong Books at Christmas⁠, Illustrated London News, January 09, 1909 (column / commentary). We claim NO ownership interest in any of the above material - whether audio or print. ==== GUEST VOICES: Charles Dickens - ⁠Jerry Kokich⁠ - free-lance professional voice actor. G.K. Chesterton - ⁠Logan Smith⁠ - free-lance professional voice actor. ==== MISCELLANEOUS: Exit Aphorism (voice) – Kit Caren, co-host ⁠Forgotten News Podcast⁠. Host Intro – Nina Innsted, host of the ⁠Already Gone⁠ podcast. Exit Aphorism - Source: Milne, Kevin Alan, The Paper Bag Christmas (novel, 2017)   ==== MUSIC: Kevin MacLeod  of⁠ Incompetech.com⁠ – Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses / by 3.0 At Rest At Rest I Knew A Guy All Sound Effects & Short Instrumentals Are From ⁠Freesound.org. ⁠ ==== HEY!  CONTACT US! E-Mail:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ForgottenNewsPodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Forgotten-News-Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NewsForgotten ⁠⁠⁠ Kit Caren's Facebook page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Kit-Caren/100085459732466⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica's Facebook page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HugKissxo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KitCaren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xoxojessicaxoxo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dancing  Dan's Christmas 

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Damon Runyon Theater - 49-03-13 Dancing Dans Christmas

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The Lemon Drop Kid

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Intro audio provides some background on "The Damon Runyon Theatre" from 1949-50 - Syndicated. Starring John Brown as our guest narrator and a participant in the story as the character of "Broadway" This "Breach of Promise" Track will live in the"Damon Ruyon Theatre" Playlist on this Soundcloud.com originating podcast.

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Damon Runyon Theatre - Bred for Battle From-1949 Author-Damon Runyon Announcer-Frank Gallop Stars-John Brown as Broadway The son of a famous prize fighter is going to follow in his father's footsteps.

This week's Relic Radio Show begins with Spirits Don't Talk, from The Blue Beetle. This story was originally heard June 14, 1940. (28:10) Our second story is Blonde Mink, the January 23, 1949, episode of The Damon Runyon Theatre. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/RelicRadio853.mp3 Download RelicRadio853 | Subscribe | Support The Relic Radio Show  

This is a fun one… (but, they've all been fun for me).  It's  being performed by the immortal Stubby Kaye, or “Unkie” as he's known around our house because he's the great uncle of my daughter-in-law. Her brother is the spitting image of the musical comedy great, which demonstrates the endurance of Stubby's DNA. The other performer on the recording is Mr. Jonny Silver. This jaunty track, composed by one of Broadway's brightest bards, Frank Loesser, is served up with gravity-defying lyrics that are sensuously juicy, surprising, and ever-joyfilled: (“Call is hell, call it heaven, it's a probable 12 to 7, that the guy's only doin' it for some doll!”) Of course, the raw material from Damon Runyon ain't bad, either - a good time was guaranteed to Broadway theatergoers during the season of 1950. Stubby had a bright, clarion voice  - like a cornet - a necessary quality for yesterday's unamplified thespians wanting to hit the back row - and the man performs lustily with his megaphone of mirth. He was a staple of the Great White Way, and this one of a kind performance was captured on film as well. Funny story: I auditioned for a dinner theatre production of Guys and Dolls once - I was responding to an open call in Backstage. I didn't know the title song, but I thought it'd be a fine idea to listen to the recording at the Lincoln Center Library to bone up before attempting it at the appointment. Who was I kidding? These lyrics required a lot more preparation than a couple of silent run-throughs, and when I got in the room and begun: “What's playin' at the Roxy…?” My mind went blank, and I just kept repeating that question, like a mantra, as the flop sweat poured over my eyebrows into my mouth. I was out of my league. 

Movie Review! This week, we review the 1942 film, ‘The Big Street' starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. DirectorIrving Reis Writers Leonard Spigelgass(screenplay) Damon Runyon(from the Collier's Magazine story "Little Pinks" Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXuCxbfhUNJzJ_8wMfMD_w/featured Having A Ball Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Having-a-Ball-Podcast-103319291812682 Having A Ball Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havingaballpod/ Erika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikamurrietta/ Erika on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erika.murrietta.3 Erika on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikamurrietta Luci on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luciana.ehrlinger Luci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziva_e/ Email: havingaballpod@gmail.com ••• Photos: CBS/ Desilu/ Paramount/Getty Produced by: Erika Murrietta/ Luci Maples Music provided by: Feather Duster via SilvermanSound https://www.silvermansound.com/free-music/feather-dust

OK so the title of this episode is a little tongue in cheek but of course PTF and Nick start off by talking about the now stakes winner, Looms Boldly!They also look back at other racing from last weekend, go on a tangent about "inside information" and two-year-old racing, and take a first look at next weekend's big three-year-old races from Fair Grounds.

Bobby Neuman and Bob Nastanovich handicap the weekend's biggest stakes races including G3 Whitmore, G3 Essex, Cicada, Hutcheson, Silks Run, Conniver, Not For Love, Harrison E. Johnson Memorial, Beyond the Wire, Private Terms, China Doll, Damon Runyon, and Sensational Star, plus, give you the weekend's "Best Bet."

Links from the show:* Field of Corpses: Arthur St. Clair and the Death of an American Army* Connect with Al* Watch Al on YoutubeBook blurb:From Alan Gaff, author of the highly acclaimed Bayonets in the Wilderness, comes the real story of this stunning defeat against the Native American nations in the Northwest Territory. In three hours on the morning of November 4, 1791, General Arthur St. Clair lost one half of his soldiers as well as his reputation.November 4, 1791, was a black day in American history. General Arthur St. Clair's army had been ambushed by Native Americans in what is now western Ohio. In just three hours, St. Clair's force sustained the greatest loss ever inflicted on the United States Army by Native Americans—a total nearly three times larger than what incurred in the more famous Custer fight of 1876. It was the greatest proportional loss by any American army in the nation's history. By the time this fighting ended, over six hundred corpses littered an area of about three and one half football fields laid end to end. Still more bodies were strewn along the primitive road used by hundreds of survivors as they ran for their lives with Native Americans in hot pursuit. It was a disaster of cataclysmic proportions for George Washington's first administration, which had been in office for only two years.About my guest:I'm Alan D. Gaff, author and President of Historical Investigations, a company specializing in historical research.  With over 40 years experience in American history, I've published on everything from the Civil War to Damon Runyon.  When not working jigsaw puzzles and listening to music with Maureen, my wife of 50 years, we enjoy watching deer and birds in our backyard.  I like reading a good book until 3 a.m., a cold Diet Coke, and watching Indianapolis Colts football.With a Master's Degree in American History from Ball State University, my books have won Awards of Merit from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, a University Press Best Seller, and finalist for both the Distinguished Writing Award Army Historical Foundation and New Mexico and Arizona Book Award in Biography. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe