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Crime and Mystery on a ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Gang Busters,  originally broadcast April 10, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the High School Hotshots.  Two teen-agers graduate from robbing gas stations with a hot-rod getaway car to murder. A piece of purple sewing thread in the vital clue to their capture. Followed by Defense Attorney starring Mercedes McCambridge, originally broadcast April 10, 1952, 73 years ago, Joshua Masters.  Joshua Masters has three sons, one of whom wants to kill him. Martha Ellis Bryant recommends a private detective. However, it's not Joshua Masters, but one of his sons who is found dead! Joshua Masters is then found dead...a suicide!Then Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast April 10, 1942, 83 years ago, The Edge of the Shadow. There's murder in the barn and death in the skies. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast April 10, 1947, 78 years ago, Man Size in Marble. An adaptation of the E. Nesbit short story about a man and his wife who move into a cottage built on the ruins of an old house. The man later learns that there is a local legend about the house and its former residents – evil knights whose life-sized effigies are said to come to life on All Saints' Eve. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 10, 1942, 83 years ago, The Premiere. At the premiere of "The Bashful Bachelor," Don Ameche, Don Wilson, Gail Patrick and Louise Curry show up in Pine Ridge and appear on this program.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny WednesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago with guests Brenda and Cobina.   Jerry Colonna Sings?  Bob and Frances Langford joke about School Days in then-Ritzy Pasadena.  Brenda and Cobina star in a play with Bob.  Followed by the news from 79 years ago, then A Date with Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago, Father Buys a Racehorse. Judy's father tries to go to bed early. Oogie's band has been evicted from his father's garage. They're going to practice at Judy's house.Then Meet Corliss Archer starring Janet Waldo, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 75 years ago, Mr Archer's New Suit Given To The Salvation Army.   A confused phone book causes Mr. Archer's new suit to be given to the Salvation Army. Then the garbage disposal and the radio break!Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast April 9, 1953, 72 years ago, How To Face Problems.   Jim Anderson is concerned that his family isn't going to be able to face up to their problems. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 9, 1942, 83 years ago, Need a Projectionist.   The boys plan to have Don Ameche operate the movie projector during their film premiere.Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Red net. Sponsored by: Chase and Sanbron Coffee (Charlie McCarthy Game premium). Nelson Eddy starts the program by singing, "The Song Of The Vagabonds." Edgar tells a ghost story on Halloween. This program is noted for being broadcast at the same time as "The War Of The Worlds" was heard on "The Mercury Theatre" on CBS. Madeleine Carroll appears opposite Don Ameche in a romantic drama called, "There's Always Juliet." Judy recounts her first visit to a football game.

"MARY BETH HUGHES - CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" - 3/03/2025 For those of you who don't know the charms of MARY BETH HUGHES, when she was under contract at MGM, she was dubbed "the poor man's LANA TURNER." It was a rather unfair assessment since MGM gave Lana all the plum roles, and Mary Beth got her hand-me-downs. But still, Mary Beth had great comic chops, and no one played bitchy, hard-boiled blondes as well as she. Despite her beauty and talent, she never managed to get out of B-pictures. She did have small parts in great films like The Women (1939) and The Ox-Bow Incident (1942). She played the good girl as often as she played the bad girl, but when she played bad....you were in for a treat. Her pouty lips, snappy dialogue, and petulant attitude lit up many a lackluster production. This week, we celebrate her as our Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Official Mary Beth Hughes Website; “Mary Beth Hughes, Born in Alton, Benign Groomed for Stardom in Movies,” January 4, 1939, Alton Evening Telegraph; “Mary Beth Hughes,” October 1971, by T.P. Turton, Films in Review; “Mary Beth Hughes Stars In A New Shampoo,” December 20, 1976, People Magazine; Mary Beth Hughes: She Never Gave Up,” December 2015, by Dave White, Classic Images; “The Look of Mary Beth Hughes,” June 6, 2019, www.grandoldmovies.com; http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/marybethhughes.html Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  The Women (1939), starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, & Rosalind Russell; The Ox-Bow Incident (1942), starring Henry Fonda, Harry Morgan, Dana Andrews, MBH, & Anthony Quinn; Broadway Serenade (1939), starring Jeanette MacDonald & Lew Ayres; Dancing Co-Ed (1939), starring Lana Turner & Richard Carlson;  These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner & Lew Ayres: Fast and Furious (1939), starring Franchot Tone & Ann Sothern; Free, Blonde & 21 (1940), starring Lynn Bari, MBH, & Joan Davis; Star Dust (1940), starring Linda Darnell & John Payne; Four Sons (1940), starring Don Ameche, Alan Curtis, Eugenia Leontivich, & MBH; Lucky Cisco Kid (1940), starring Cesar Romero, Dana Andrews, & MBH; The Great Profile (1940), staring John Barrymore & MBH; Sleepers West (1941), starring Lloyd Nolan & MBH:  Ride on Vaquero (1941), starring Cesar Romero & MBHs; Charlie Chan In Rio (191410, starring Sidney Toler & MBH; Dressed To Kill (1941), starring Lloyd Nolan & MBH; Design For Scandal (1941), starring Rosalind Russell & Walter Pidgeon; The Cowboy and The Blonde (1941), starring MBH & George Montgomery; Blue, White, and Perfect, (1942), starring Lloyd Nolan & MBH; The Night Before The Divorce (1942), starring Lynn Bari, Joseph Allen, & MBH; Orchestra Wives (1942), starring Ann Rutherford & George Montgomery: Over My Dead Body (1942), starring Milton Berle & MBH; Timber Queen (1944), starring Richard Arlen & MBH; Men On Her Mind (1944), starring MBH; I Accuse My Parents, (1944), starring MBH & Robert Lowell; The Lady Confesses (1945), starring MBH & Hugh Beaumont; The Great Flamarion (1945), starring Erich von Stroheim, MBH, & Dan Duryea; Holiday Rhythm (1950), starring MBH & David Street; Young Man With A Horn (1950), starring Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, & Doris Day; Highway Dragnet (1954), starring Richard Conte & Joan Bennett; Loophole (1955), starring Barry Sullivan, Charles MacGraw, & Dorothy Malone; Gun Battle At Monterey (1957), starring Sterling Hayden & MBH; How's Your Love Life? (1971), starring John Agar, Leslie Brooks, Grant Willians, & MBH; The Working Girls (1974), starring Sarah Kennedy, Laurie Rose, & Cassandra Peterson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode "Convict". Originally aired on November 8th, 1953. Eve Arden stars as the beloved English teacher, Miss Brooks, and finds herself in a humorous mixup involving a misidentified convict. The show also stars Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Osgood Conklin, Richard Crenna as student Walter Denton, Jane Morgan as Mrs. Davis, and Jeff Chandler as the handsome Mr. Boynton. Following this comedic adventure, we tune into "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" for "Truman's Inaugural" from January 23rd, 1949. This episode finds bandleader Phil Harris and his movie star wife Alice Faye in a series of misunderstandings and funny incidents as they prepare for President Truman's inauguration. Along with Phil Harris and Alice Faye, the case includes Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley, Walter Tetley as Julius, and Robert North as Willie. We wrap up with the "Lux Radio Theatre" presentation of comedy "Bedtime Story", originally broadcasted on February 26th, 1945. This charming tale stars Don Ameche and Loretta Young as a married couple navigating the comedic trials of marriage, with each trying to outwit the other in a series of lighthearted antics.Tune in for laughs, surprises and timeless storytelling this weekend on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee".

GGACP joins "Saturday Night Live"s 50th anniversary celebration with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, "Amazing Colossal Podcast" fan and original "SNL" cast member Laraine Newman. In this episode, Laraine talks about descending from Jewish cowboys, co-founding The Groundlings, auditioning for Bob Hope (and Robert De Niro) and penning her engrossing memoir, “May You Live in Interesting Times.” Also, Don Ameche mounts a comeback, Chevy Chase tells the “Aristocrats” joke, Laraine crushes on Illya Kuryakin and Walter Matthau turns down the Julia Child sketch. PLUS: Autumn Fizz! “American Hot Wax”! Buck Henry gets kinky! “That's Not Funny, That's Sick!” And Laraine recalls working with Bob & Ray, Dudley Moore and Rodney Dangerfield! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS: CLASSIC CINEMA STARS OF THE MONTH" The Nicholas Brothers, FAYARD and HAROLD, are arguably two of the greatest dancer to ever hit Hollywood. Born to musician parents, they learned their craft working the vaudeville scene and appearing at the famous Cotten Club during the Harlem Renaissance before landing in Hollywood. In Tinseltown, they made movie magic dancing in some of Hollywood's biggest musicals. The brothers mixed tap-dancing with acrobatics to perfect thrilling routines that we're still win awe of today. They also had to endure the limits put upon them by the racism of the day. Join us this week, as we celebrate these icons of dance who are our Stars of the Month.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Brotherhood in Rhythm: The Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers (2002), by Constance Valis Hill; Dorothy Dandridge: An Intimate Biography (1970), by Earl Mills; “The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold: Tap Dance Legends,” February 17, 2024, Dance Mogul magazine; “The Incredible Nicholas Brothers: A Classic Hollywood Black Dance Duo Everyone Should Be Obsessed With,” October 30, 2022, by Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly; “The Nicholas Brothers: Every Generations Dance Heroes,” February 17, 2020, by Najja Parker, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; “Celebrating The Nicholas Brothers,” September 16, 2011, by Daniel Eagan, Smithsonian magazine; www.nicholasbrothers.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; AcademyMuseum.com Movies Mentioned:  Pie Pie Blackbird  (1932) - starring Nina Mae McKinney & The Nicholas Brothers; Stoopnocracy (1933), starring Budd Hulick & Harold Nicholas; The Emperor Jones (1933), starring Paul Robeson & Harold Nicholas; Kid Millions (1934), starring Eddie Cantor, Ann Sothern, & Ethel Merman; Jealousy (1934), starring Nancy Kelly & George Murphy; The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935), starring Jack Oakie, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bing Crosby, & Ethel Merman; Coronado (1935), starring Johnny Downs; My American Wife (1936), starring Francis Lederer & Ann Sothern; Don't Gamble with Love (1936) starring Ann Sothern; Babes in Arms (1937), starring Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland; Down Argentine Way (1940), starring Betty Grable, Don Ameche, Carmen Miranda, & Charlotte, Greenwood; Tin Pan Alley (1940), starring Betty Grable, Alice Faye, Jack Oakie, & John Payne; The Great American Broadcast (1941), starring Alice Faye & John Payne; Sun Valley Serenade (1941), starring Sonja Henie & John Payne; Orchestra Wives (1942), starring George Montgomery & Ann Rutherford; Stormy Weather (1943), starring Lena Horne; Reckless Age (1944), starring Gloria Jean & Harold Nicholas; Carolina Blues (1944), starring Kay Kyser & Ann Miller; The Pirate (1948), starring Judy Garland & Gene Kelly; Botta e Riposta (1950); El Mensaje le la Muerte (1953); Musik I'm Blut (1955); L'Empire de la Nuit (1964); The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970), starring Lee J. Cobb, Roscoe Lee Brown, & Fayard Nicholas; Uptown Saturday Night (1974), starring Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Harry Belafonte, & Harold Nicholas That's Entertainment! (1974); That's Dancing (1985); Tap (1989); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Allan, James, and Kris for the 4th Annual First Watch Shamely Awards. They pick their favorite Films, Actors, Screenplays and Physical Media releases from whatever the hell they watched in 2024. Along the way they're joined by former Cinema Shame guests who share their own favorite watches from the past year.  Follow us on Bsky @cinemashame.bsky.social and on Instagram @CinemaShamePodcast. 

A Dramatic SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Screen Guild Theater originally broadcast January 19, 1941, 84 years ago, The Magnificent Obsession starring Myrna Loy and Don Ameche.  An adaptation of the 1935 film.  The life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist.Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 19, 1951, 74 years ago, The Case of the Calculated Risk.   Dave Caffrey tells Nero Wolfe that he plans to commit murder tomorrow. Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 83 years ago,  An American Is Born.  Arch Oboler's story about a Czech couple in Mexico, awaiting an entry visa into the United States. Bette Davis stars. Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 19, 1954, 71 years ago, The Museum Murder. Rocky's running a tour through a New York museum. He finds a corpse and adventure in a mummy case.Finally Superman, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Lita The Leopard Woman.  Clark Kent and Perry White come upon the hidden room of Max Heller and Lita The Leopard Woman. She shoots Max Heller and Lita escapes in a folding airplane!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Featured Film/Tracklist: Trading Places (1983) A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Director: John Landis Cast: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott The 1983 movie Trading Places had a budget of $15 million and made $90.4 million domestically at the box office ======= About the Tracklist 'The Tracklist,' a film and music podcast from 919 Media, features Daron Jenkins, Chris Saunders, and weekly guests who come on to discuss their favorite (and sometimes not-so-favorite) movies and tracklists. Published Thursdays @ 8:30 AM EST. Follow The Tracklist on Instagram ⁠@tracklistshow Follow Chris Saunders on Instagram ⁠@chrissaunders_music⁠ Follow Daron Jenkins on Instagram ⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠ Like + Subscribe + Follow Us anywhere you get your favorite podcasts or visit ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/tracklist⁠ To advertise on The Tracklist, reach out to us via DM on Instagram at ⁠@tracklistshow

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing TRADING PLACES (1983), from scriptwriters Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod and directed by John Landis.  In one of the best classic comedies from the 80s, Dan Ackroyd (as Louis Winthorpe III) and Eddie Murphy (as Billy Ray Valentine), put in hilarious performances as the helpless subjects of a wager by two heartless old millionaire brothers, The Dukes (Ralph Bellamy as Randolph and Don Ameche as Mortimer)  looking to answer the age old question of nature versus nurture.  This film clocks in at 1 h and 56 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on AMC+, Paramount+ but also to buy/rent off Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.   #TradingPlaces  #JohnLandis  #TimothyHarris  #HerschelWeingrod  #EddieMurphy  #BillyRayValentine  #DanAckroyd  #LouisWinthorpeIII  #JamieLeeCurtis  #Ophelia  #DenholmElliott  #Coleman  #RalphBellamy  #RandolphDuke  #DonAmeche  #MortimerDuke   #PaulGleason  #ClarenceBeeks  @AMCPlus  @ParamountPlus  ⁠⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

A Variety ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West.  Nelson Eddy begins the program with a rousing, "On The Road To Mandalay." The program contains the famous "Adam and Eve" skit with Don Ameche and guest Mae West, which was considered sacriligious enough to have Mae West banned from network radio immediately after the program. Mae and Charlie banter about the time he "came up to see her,"Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 12, 1949, 75 years ago.    The boys get a job at a suburban resort. Madness follows, funny in spite of the mayhem. The cast does a skit called, "Love In Darkest Africa."Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Miss Frederic's Locket Lost.   Lum has declared his love to Miss Fredericks, placed it in a locket, and baked the locket in a loaf of bread...but which loaf of bread?Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Wakes Up From The Witch's Spell.  "Rumplestich" (the witch) melts an ice-covered river to keep Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy from crossing.Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway.   Clark Kent fools the Incas into thinking that Perry White and John Craig have been killed.Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers At 4PM eastern time on Christmas Day, CBS broadcast the third annual Elgin watches Christmas party for the men and women in the Armed Forces, guest-starring Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ginny Simms, and many others. It was hosted by Don Ameche and the announcer was Ken Carpenter. Don Ameche had been an integral part of The Chase and Sanborn Hour, earning a reputation from Edgar Bergen as one of the best comedic ad-libbers in the business. Elgin Watches was first incorporated in August 1864 as the National Watch Company. The founders eventually based their operations in the growing city of Elgin, Illinois and changed the company name. By the turn of the 20th century, it was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the world. During World War II all civilian manufacturing was halted and the company moved into the defense industry, manufacturing military watches, chronometers, fuzes for artillery shells, aircraft instruments, and cannon bearings. Their agency of record J. Walter Thompson confined radio sponsorship to their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, which began in 1942.

December 5, 1948 - Professor LeBlanc give Jack a violin lesson, and Don is mad at Jack. References include the desert hot springs earthquake, Princess Elizabeth's new baby, actors Charles Boyer, Lionel Barrymore, Don Ameche, "Litte Lord Fauntleroy", and violinists Isaac Stern, Fritz Kreisler, and Jascha Heifetz.

"BOBBY DRISCOLL: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" EPISODE 64 - “BOBBY DRISCOLL - STAR OF THE MONTH” - 12/02/2024  BOBBY DRISCOLL's name may not be too familiar anymore, but in his heyday, he was the male equivalent of NATALIE WOOD. He was one of the most talented and prolific child stars of the 1940s and 1950s. His descent into darkness should serve as a cautionary tale to all of the stage mothers out there who think their kids will be the next big thing. Sometimes, there is a price to pay for fame, and it ain't always pretty. Join us as we discuss the tragic life of child star Bobby Driscoll. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Great Child Stars (1976), by James Robert Parish; “Bobby Driscoll, Dope Suspect," July 11, 1956, Los Angeles Examiner; “Bobby Driscoll Arrested in Bean Shooting Row,” August 23, 1956, Los Angeles Times; “Actor Bob Driscoll Arrested As Addict,” October 29, 1959, Mirror News; “Actor Freed of Charges on Narcotics,” December 12, 1959, Los Angeles Times; “Bobby Driscoll Napped After Rift with Gun,” June 18, 1960, The Citizen News; “New Charge Confronts Former Star,” June 23, 1960, Mirror News; “Actor Fined For Striking Heckler,” October 14, 1960, Los Angeles Examiner; “Driscoll Theft Charge Issued,” April 11, 1961, The Citizen News; “Bobby Driscoll is Arrested Again,” May 2, 1961, Los Angeles Examiner; “Bobby Driscoll, a Film Star at 6, an Addict at 17, Sent to Chino,” October 19, 1961, by Charles Hillinger, Los Angeles Times; “Truly, A Lost Boy,” March 4, 2007, by Susan King, Los Angeles Times; “Oscars Flashback: The Tragic Life and Death of Former Disney Star Bobby Driscoll,” January 22, 2019, by Lynette Rice, Entertainment Weekly; BobbyDriscoll.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  Lost Angel (1943), starring James Craig, Marsha Hunt, & Margaret O'Brien; The Fighting Sullivans (1944) starring Thomas Mitchell & Anne Baxter; Sunday Dinner With A Soldier (1944), starring Anne Baxter, John Hodiak, Charles Winner, & Anne Revere; The Big Bonanza (1944), starring Richard Arlen; So Goes My Love (1946), starring Myrna Loy & Don Ameche; Identity Unknown (1945), starring Richard Arlen; Miss Susie Slagle's (1946), starring Veronica Lake; From This Day Forward (1946), starring Joan Fontaine & Mark Stevens; O.S.S. (1946), starring Alan Ladd & Geraldine Fitzgerald; Three Wise Fools (1946), starring Margaret o'Brine & Lionel Barrymore; Song Of The South (1946), starring James Baskett; If You Knew Susie (1948), starring Eddie Cantor; So Dear to My Heart (1948), starring Burl Ives & Beulah Bondi; The Window (1949), starring Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Ruth Roman, & Paul Stewart; Treasure Island (1950), starring Robert Newton; When I Grow Up (1951), starring Robert Preston & Martha Scott; The Happy Time (1952), starring Charles Boyer, Louis Jordan, & Marsha Hunt; Peter Pan (1953) The Scarlett Coat (1955), starring Cornel Wilde & George Sanders; The Party Crashers (1958), starring Connie Stevens & Frances Farmer; Dirt (1965), starring Sally Kirkland; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On November 25, 1948, families across the nation gathered around their radios to enjoy The 7th Annual Elgin Thanksgiving Show, a delightful holiday tradition sponsored by the Elgin Watch Company. This beloved program brought together some of Hollywood's brightest stars and finest entertainers for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and festive cheer. Hosted by the incomparable Don Ameche, the 1948 broadcast was a spectacular variety show featuring a dazzling lineup of talent. Listeners were treated to the comedic antics of Bob Hope and Judy Canova, the charming melodies of Dinah Shore, and the spirited performances of musical acts like The Andrews Sisters. With appearances by stars such as Al Jolson and Carmen Miranda, the show was a true feast of entertainment for the holiday season. As Thanksgiving marked a time of gratitude and togetherness, The Elgin Thanksgiving Show captured the warmth and joy of the holiday with heartwarming sketches, stirring songs, and lighthearted humor. The program not only celebrated the season but also provided a much-needed moment of unity and happiness for its post-war audience. Tune in and relive the magic of The 7th Annual Elgin Thanksgiving Show, where timeless talent and holiday spirit came together to create a cherished moment in radio history.

Our annual remembrance of the War of the WorldsFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Mercury Theater of the Air, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 86 years ago, The War of the Worlds.   The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey in a relocated adaptation of the HG Wells classic. Then HG Wells meets Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, 75 years ago.  The two literary giants, H.G. Wells and Orson Welles, met in San Antonio, Texas, for a recorded conversation on KTSA radio station. This chance encounter was significant, as both men were connected by their work on H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, “The War of the Worlds”.We follow that with the news from 86 years ago, then The Chase and Sandborn Hour, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 86 years ago, with guest Madeleine Carroll.  Nelson Eddy starts the program by singing, "The Song Of The Vagabonds." Edgar tells a ghost story on Halloween.  Madeleine Carroll appears opposite Don Ameche in a romantic drama called, "There's Always Juliet." Judy recounts her first visit to a football game. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 30, 1941, 83 years ago.   The Prince ot Heal Lum's Leg.   Prince Ali Kush "cures" Lum of his broken leg, but he falls off the stage after the cure!Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Variety and Comedy TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Charles Laughton.  Charlie the fire chief. Edgar Bergen tells Charlie about the great Chicago fire of 1879. Guest Charles Laughton and host Don Ameche appear in, "Jamaica Inn," adapted from the film that is opening this week. Vera Vague lectures on banking and finance. Charlie and Charles appear in, "Mutiny On The Albany Night Boat.". We follow that with Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 8, 1950, 74 years ago, The Measles?  Does Miss Brooks really have the measles?Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast October 8, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Eddie Cantor.  Guest Eddie Cantor and Jimmy reminisce about the good old days of show biz. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 8, 1941, 83 years ago, Crooked Oil Association.  After shooting up Tumbleweed's tank trucks, a second attempt is made to sabotage the trip to the refinery. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers Edgar Bergen came to the attention of American audiences on Rudy Vallée's NBC Royal Gelatin Hour on December 17th, 1936. Five months later NBC gave Bergen his own show Sundays at 8PM. He was an instant smash hit. Don Ameche worked with Bergen in those years. He was emcee on December 12th, 1937 when Mae West was the guest for an innuendo heavy skit called “Adam and Eve.” Over the next six seasons his show was never rated lower than fourth. Twice it was the country's top program. In October of 1944 Bergen's rating was 22.5. Roughly eighteen million people tuned in on October 29th when the guest was Orson Welles for the first of back-to-back appearances on the show.

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers Well, we're back where we started, but we're not the same. I mentioned at the beginning of this episode that when you run on the treadmill to oblivion, you don't always go where you want, but you get in shape doing it. When I began Breaking Walls ten years ago I envisioned it as a sit-down interview show. Over time it slowly morphed into on the scene reporting, and eventually a history of U.S. Network Radio Broadcasting. When I made this programming switch permanent in February of 2018 I didn't know how long I'd be able to keep it up. In many ways these documentaries have been a means of teaching myself the business of broadcasting in order to use the past to inform the present. They've also been about teaching myself how to be a good writer, sound designer, and narrator. My life has undergone many changes in the past six and a half years. I now have paid work in the world of audio thanks to Breaking Walls. This paid work is encroaching upon my time and honestly, it's paid. It needs to be a priority. This is a long-winded way of saying that I need to take a break from the treadmill. So, for the next three months Breaking Walls is undergoing a change. Don't worry! I'm still going to put out new content. You'll still see an episode 156 of Breaking Walls, which, incidentally, will feature shows from Halloween 1944. Rather than contain my narration and sound design as one giant documentary, they'll be standalone radio shows with the usual information written into the description of each track. I'm also going to continue to post the Breaking Walls archives to Youtube, and post additional content on Patreon.com/TheWallBreakers. On Patreon the next episode will drop early as one giant playlist of shows. I've been on the fence about how and when to pause. Eighty months is a long time to run on any treadmill without a break. Given that this was the tenth anniversary of the launch of Breaking Walls, I feel like it's a good time to give myself that break. You never know, when you close one door — even temporarily like this is — what good things can come in through a window or a side. My plan is to come back to documentary-style episodes of Breaking Walls on January 1st, 2025. (Half Pause) The reading material used in today's episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • Gleason's Second Honeymoon — By Pete Hammil • The Great One: The Life and Legend of Jackie Gleason — By William A. Henry • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg As well as articles and features from • Broadcasting Magazine • Ephemeral New York • The Library of Congress • Naval History and Heritage Command • The New York Times • The Sydney Morning Herald (Half Pause) On the interview front: • Don Ameche spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear this full chat at Speakingofradio.com. • Mel Allen and Edgar Bergen spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org • Norman Corwin spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. • Bob Hope spoke with Dick Cavett • Gene Tierney spoke with Mike Douglas • Fred Allen spoke with Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg (Half Pause) I'd like to thank Chuck Schaden, the late Dick Bertel, the late John Dunning, and SPERDVAC. Without these people and their tremendous work I'd never have been able to do a single episode of Breaking Walls. I'd also like to thank Dr. Joseph Webb for opening the door for me into this world.

2 hours of Comedy and Variety First a look at the events of the dayThen The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast September 24, 1939, 85 years ago.   Now that school has started, Charlie McCarthy has been playing hookey. Edgar Bergen helps Charlie with a problem in algebra. Guest Anita Louise and Don Ameche appear in, "The Enchantress," by J. Douglas Cook. Guest David Niven tells amusing anecdotes. Charlie appears in, "The Latin Quarter," or "Whose Got Change For Two Bits?"We follow that with Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 24, 1953, 71 years ago, Mind Your Manners.  Everybody in the family wants something.  Jim seems to think that discipline is the answer. But don't talk about Mr Gribble's nose!Then People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast September 24, 1958, 66 years ago, There's a King In The House. Can a contestant tell which of three strangers has royal blood?Finally, Superman, originally broadcast September 24, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoned.   A social call on Pango Pete, and a return from retirement! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers Edgar Bergen came to the attention of American audiences on Rudy Vallée's NBC Royal Gelatin Hour on December 17th, 1936. How could ventriloquism work on radio? Perhaps Rudy Vallée himself put it best the night Bergen debuted. Five months later NBC gave Bergen his own show Sundays at 8PM. He was an instant smash hit. Don Ameche worked with Bergen in those years. He was emcee on December 12th, 1937 when Mae West was the guest for an innuendo heavy skit called “Adam and Eve.” Over the next six seasons his show was never rated lower than fourth. Twice it was the country's top program. In November of 1944 Bergen's rating was 22.7. Roughly eighteen million people tuned in on November 5th when the guest was Orson Welles for the second of back-to-back appearances on the show.

2+ Hours of  VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast September 17, 1939, 85 years ago. Charlie McCarthy tells about his adventures in Honolulu. Guest Fred MacMurray and Don Ameche appear in, "Brenda," by John Whedon. Helen Broderick does a monologue as a harried secretary and then feuds with Charlie.Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast September 17, 1951, 73 years ago, Sunset Boulevard starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden. A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.Finally Superman, originally broadcast September 17, 1941, 83 years ago, The Metropolis Football Team Poisoned.  Superman breaks out of the oxygen chamber, takes "Dr. Wilson's" assistant a prisoner and chases after "Dr. Wilson" who crashes into a tree and is killed. The team however has already been poisoned, with the only antidote in Central America!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2 hours of Variety First a look at the events of the dayThen The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 22, 1937, 87 years ago.  The first tune by Nelson Eddy is, "Drums In My Heart." Charlie McCarthy is operating a lemonade stand. Don Ameche and guest Glenda Farrell appear in a skit titled, "Lucky Day." W. C. Fields has returned from Hawaii. He tells tales about his Uncle Larceny, the pirate.We follow that with The Penny Singleton Show, originally broadcast August 22, 1950, 74 years ago, Burglar.  DeeGee is reading, "The Pool Of Blood." There's been a robbery in the neighborhood; the victim was the mayor's wife.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 22, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Red Arrow.   A haunted house, and an Indian ghost with a disturbed grave. Prof. Nick Carter...ghost buster to the rescue!Finally, Superman, originally broadcast August 22, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  Clark Kent pretends he's a radio station and transmits a call for help!Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

2+ Hours of VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 13, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Joan Blondell.  Charlie McCarthy is planning a hiking trip. Guest Joan Blondell and Don Ameche appear in a Hollywood comedy, "Stardust," by Cyril Kramer. A few seconds have been deleted from the drama. Vera Vague lectures about travel to England. Charlie stages his own version of "Stardust," called, "Fishing Prohibited," or "No Casting Today."Followed by The Jackie Gleason Les Tremayne Show, originally broadcast August 13, 1944, 80 years ago with guest Edgar Bergen. Jackie recounts his youth in Brooklyn. A salute to the state of New York. Edgar (appearing without dummies) describes his plan to introduce a "bachelor girl" dummy in the fall (describing the as yet un-named Effie Clinker). Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Gildy goes on a Diet. When his family makes fun of his weight, Gildersleeve decides he's going to diet. Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 13, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Roebling and the Voice Machine.   The voice machine is repaired, and tunes in on plans for murder! Clark Kent is arrested!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BENEATH and get on your way to being your best self. EPISODE 47 - “Laird Cregar (Star of the Month) ” - 08/05/2024 With his sad, dark eyes, hulking frame, and aristocratic speech, actor LAIRD CREGAR often played the complex villain tortured by a sinister past or an unrequited love that turns into an obsession. No one played characters with suppressed anguish, a tortured soul, or darkness lingering beneath the surface better than he did. While he only made 16 films in a period of five years, he is unforgettable. His desire to be thin was his achilles heel that turned tragic. This week join us as we take a deep dive into the short life and career of this amazing actor.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy (2017), by Gregory William Mank; “Atlas With A Grin,” by Fredda Dudley, December 1941, Screenland magazine; “Setbacks To Fame,” by Dorothy B.Haas, June 1942, Silver Screen magazine; “Bold, Bad, (Bluffing) Cregar,” by Barbara Berch, January 1945, Screenland magazine; “Ripping Tales: Laird Cregar: The Forgotten Ripper,” by Kevin G. Shimick, Fall 1991, Scarlett Street; “Queers In History: Laird Cregar,” December 9, 2012, by Elisa Rolle, livejournal.com; “Heavy: The Life and Films of Laird Cregar,” October 7, 2013, by Jennifer Garland, Virtual Virago; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  I Wake Up Screaming (1941), starring Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, and Laird Cregar; The Lodger (1944), starring Merle Oberon and Laird Cregar; Charley's Aunt (1941), starring Jack Benny, Kay Francis, James Ellison, and Laird Cregar; Rings On Her Fingers (1942), starring Gene Tierney, Henry Fonda, Laird Cregar, and Spring Byington; Hudson Bay (1940), starring Gene Tierney, Paul Muni, Vincent Price, and Laird Cregar; Blood and Sand (1940), starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, and Laird Cregar; This Gun For Hire (1942), starring Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Laird Cregar; Ten Gentlemen From West Point (1942), starring George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara, and Laird Cregar; The Black Swan (1942), starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, and Laird Cregar; Heaven Can Wait (1943), starring Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main Spring Byington, and Laird Cregar; Hello Frisco, Hello (1943), starring Alice Faye, John Payne, Lynn Bari, and Laird Cregar; Hangover Square (1945), starring Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, and George Sanders; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2+ Hours of VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 1, 1937, 87 years ago. Charlie is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from, "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from, "You Can't Have Everything."Followed by Under Arrest, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Spook of Sherwood Mansion. Captain Jim Scott (Joe DeSantis) investigates the haunted house of Janet Sherwood. A murdered man turns out to be an international spy. There's an "atom secret" at stake, and it's very valuable. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Midway Murders.   An escaped convict, a roller coaster corpse, and an enraged ape.Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 1, 1941, 83 years ago,  Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.   Lois is locked in a hotel room while Dr. Roebling's evil nephew prepares to inject Roebling with a drug that will make him sign over his invention. Bud Collyer plays Clark Kent and Superman, while Joan Alexander is Lois Lane. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of  varietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast July 11, 1937, 87 years ago. Charlie McCarthy tells Edgar Bergen about his music lessons. Don Ameche and guest Gladys George appear in a sketch entitled Personal Appearance. W. C. Fields announces that he's leaving on vacation. The verbal battle with Charlie McCarthy continues. Followed by The Mercury Theater On The Air, originally broadcast July 11, 1938, 86 years ago, Dracula starring Martin Gabel.  First show of the series.  An adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel as only Orson Welles could do it. Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling.    Fred Harmon kills himself! A rare example of suicide on a show meant for kids. Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen and Batiste (the guide) are camping in the North Woods. They're being watched; what's going on?  Bud Collyer is Clark Kent/Superman and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olson. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

From Beneath The Hollywood Sign is thrilled to welcome our newest sponsor, www.HappyMammoth.com. Use code BENEATH at checkout for 15% off of your entire first order! EPISODE 40 - “Old Hollywood's Forbidden Love Story/ Lon McCallister & William Eythe” - 06/17/2024 As we celebrate gay pride month in June, Nan and Steve bring a special episode about 20th Century Fox contract players LON McCALLISTER and WILLIAM EYTHE. Both were handsome, talented, and on their way to becoming major film stars. But there was only one problem — the two young men had fallen in love and wanted to live their lives as a couple. This love was forbidden back then and went against the wishes of 20th Century Fox studio head DARRYL F. ZANUCK. Listen to this inspiring and heartbreaking story of their love story.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Behind the Scenes: How Gays and Lesbians Shaped Hollywood (2001), by William J. Mann; It Might As Well Be Spring (1987), by Margaret Whiting; “Terrific Trio,” May 1944, by Marcia Daughtrey, Modern Screen; “Keyhole Portrait: William Eythe,” June 4, 1944, by Harriet Parson, Los Angeles Examiner; “Bill Eythe's Triumph Over Pain,” April 1, 1945, New York Times; “The Role I Liked Best…” September 2, 1950, by Lon McCallister, The Saturday Evening Post; “Film Actor Eythe Jailed on Writ of Former Wife,” September 4, 1950, Los Angeles Daily News; “Actor Suffered Hangover in Durance Vile,” June 3, 1952, Los Angeles Daily News; “William Eythe, Producer, Held as Drunk Driver,” June 4, 1952, Los Angeles Times; “Eythe, McCallister Prep ‘Joy Ride' for Broadway,” March 12, 1956, Hollywood Reporter; “William Eythe Ill With Hepatitis, Condition Serious,” January 26, 1957, by Hedda Hopper, Los Angeles Times; “William Eythe Dies,” January 28, 1957, The Hollywood Reporter; Lon McCallister, 82, Actor Had Brief but Busy Career Before Becoming Investor,” June 18, 2005, by Mary Rourke, Los Angeles Times; “McCallister's Heart Outshine His Stardom,” June 21, 2005, by Robert Osborne, Hollywood Reporter; “Mars Actor Had Meteoric Career,” February 4, 2007, by Sandy Marwick, Butler-Eagle Focus; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  The Other Woman (1942), starring Virginia Gilmore, Dan Duryea, and Lon McCallister; Stage Door Canteen (1943), starring Katharine Hepburn, Paul Muni, Merle Oberon, and Lon McCallister; The Ox-Bow Incident (1945), starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Henry Morgan, and Mary Beth Hughes; The Moon Is Down (1936), starring Cedric Hardwicke, Henry Travers, and Lee J. Cobb; The Song of Bernadette (1943), starring Jennifer Jones, Vincent Price, Charles Bickford, and William Eythe;  The Eve of St. Mark (1943), starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter; A Wing and a Prayer (1944), starring Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, and William Eythe; Wilson (1944), starring Alexander Knox, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and William Eythe; Home In Indiana (1944), starring Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain, and June Haver; Winged Victory (1944), starring Lon McCallister, Edmond O'Brien, and Jeanne Crain; A Royal Scandal (1945), starring Tallulah Bankhead, Lon McCallister, and Anne Baxter; The House On 92nd Street (1945), starring Signe Hasso and William Eythe; Centennial Summer (1946), starring Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, and William Eythe; The Red House (1947), starring Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister, and Judith Anderson; Thunder in the Valley (1947), starring Edmund Gwenn, Peggy Ann Garner, and Lon McCallister; Scud Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948), starring Lon McCallister, Walter Brennan, and June Haver; Meet Me at Dawn (1947) starring William Eythe and Hazel Court; The Big Cat (1949), starring Lon McCallister and Peggy Ann Garner; The Story of Sea Biscuit (1949), starring Lon McCallister and Shirley Temple; The Boy From Indiana (1950), starring Lon McCallister and Lois Butler; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2+ Hours of Variety and ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sandborn Hour, originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 87 years ago, with guest Joan Blondell. Charlie McCarthy is in trouble with the truant officer again. Joan Blondell appears in a skit by Colin Clements titled, "Spring." Afterwards, Charlie does his version, titled, "Summer."  W. C. Fields misses two cues, then chastizes Don Ameche for jumping his cue. Bill Fields has built a better mousetrap. He's then introduced to young Rollo Pepitone. Fields suggests that he "sit down and play with some broken glass." Charlie chats with Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and tells them that his new tune is called, "A Little Of You On Toast" (the name of a new Rodgers and Hart tune). Richard Rodgers plays the piano as Don Ameche sings the tune for the first time on the air. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 13, 1943, 81 years ago, Gildy Plans the Honeymoon.  Who will be Gildersleeve's best man? Will Gildy get Leila to stick to a budget?Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Don Wilson's Weight. The program originates from Detroit. Don Wilson "carries a lot of weight" in this town! Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 13, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Deutch and the Radium Mine.    Using a radio-controlled plane to escape, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen take over Dr. Deutch's boat after Dr. Browning dies. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay atradio.macinmind.com  for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

This is the second film adaptation of Sheila Burnford's classic children's novel, but the first where the trio of animal protagonists have their thoughts conveyed to us through celebrity voice actors (Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Ameche). Like in the book and in the 1963 movie, we center on two dogs and a cat going on a perilous quest through the mountains in order to return to their home. A bear, a mountain lion, a porcupine, and an agitated turkey are among their obstacles. Ryan is joined by Cheryl and Sylvan for a close reading of one of their childhood viewing staples. Discussion topics include the film's treatment of non-nuclear family, the history of animal handling in Hollywood cinema, and why extremely young children connect to animal stories so readily. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-valentine3/support

National Smile day.  Entertainment from 2008.  Tulsa race riots began, Asphalt invented, Widest tornado ever recorded.  Todays birthdays - Don Ameche, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Paycheck, Tom Berenger, Lea Thompson, Corey Hart, Brooke Shields, Colin Farrell.  Jack Dempsey died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/When I see you smile - Bad EnglishThis is America - Childish GambinoHeaven - Kane BrownBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/Bar room buddies - Merle Haggard  Clint EastwoodTake this job and shove it - Johnny PaycheckSunglasses at night - Corey HartExit - Its not love - Dokken    http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on Facebook 

In most cities, this podcast is worthless. But in Philadelphia, it's worth 50 bucks. Scarlet Witch answers many questions about Philly commodities and historical locations in this episode. The next topic in City of Brotherly Shove Month is Fallen (1998).

The latest episode is gone to the dogs (and cats!) Maura and Donny discuss the 1961 animal friendly children's book “ The Incredible Journey” by Sheila Burnford. It was adapted into the 1993 film “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”. The film features Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Ameche as the voices of our 4-legged friendsConnect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

In Breaking Walls episode 150 we parachute into Easter Sunday, 1944 for a day of radio, recollections, and reconciliation. It's now less than two months before D-Day and U.S. citizens are awaiting word of a full-scale European invasion with held breath. —————————— Highlights: • Cracks In The Nazi Foundation • Invitation To Learning at 11:30AM • Ceiling Unlimited with Joseph Cotton at 2PM • The Life of Riley at 3PM • Bulldog Drummond at 3:30PM • The Shadow at 5:30PM • The Catholic Hour & Radio Hall of Fame at 6PM • The Great Gildersleeve at 6:30PM • Jack Benny and The Mysterious Traveler at 7PM • Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy at 8PM • Fred Allen at 9:30PM • Bob Crosby and The Thin Man at 10PM • Duke Ellington and The News at 11:15PM • Looking Ahead to Jack Benny Changing Sponsors —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • Treadmill to Oblivion & Much Ado About Me — By Fred Allen • Citizen Welles — By Frank Brady • On The Air — By John Dunning • Invitation To Learning — By Martin Grams Jr. • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg —————————— On the interview front: • Don Ameche, George Balzer, Jack Benny, Conrad Binyon, Himan Brown, Joseph Cotton, Shirley Mitchell, Brett Morrison, Les Tremayne, and Paula Winslowe spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear these full chats at Speakingofradio.com. • Jackson Beck, Edgar Bergen, and Hans Conreid spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org • Ralph Bell and Himan Brown spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com • Jack Kruschen and Shirley Mitchell spoke to Jim Bohannon in 1987 • Jack Benny spoke with Jack Carney • Fred Allen spoke with Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg • Parker Fennelly spoke with David S. Siegel • Duke Ellington spoke with Dick Cavett —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Besame Mucho — By Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra • Danse Macabre — By Camille Saint-Saëns —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Gerrit Lane Jessica Hanna Perri Harper Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Earl Millard Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Ray Shaw Filipe A Silva John Williams Jim W. WildEyeWheel

Edgar Bergen first came to the attention of American audiences on Rudy Vallée's NBC Royal Gelatin Hour on December 17th, 1936. How could ventriloquism work on radio? Perhaps Rudy Vallée himself put it best the night Bergen debuted. Five months later NBC gave Bergen his own show on Sundays at 8PM. He was an instant smash hit. Don Ameche worked with Bergen in those years. He was emcee on December 12th, 1937 when Mae West was the guest for an innuendo heavy skit called “Adam and Eve.” Over the next six seasons his show was never rated lower than fourth. Twice it was the country's top program. On April 9th, 1944 Bergen's rating was 27.1. Roughly twenty million people were tuned in live, coast-to-coast from WEAF in New York at 8PM eastern and 5PM pacific over KFI. This is that entire Easter Sunday broadcast.

Two hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 82 years ago, An American is Born starring Bette Davis. A good story about a Czech couple in Mexico, awaiting an entry visa into the United States. Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 19, 1954, 70 years ago, The Museum Murder. Rocky's running a tour through a New York museum. He finds a corpse and adventure in a mummy case. Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast January 19, 1941, 83 years ago, The Magnificent Obsession starring Myrna Loy and Don Ameche. The life of spoiled Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's only pulmotor, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist. Merrick falls in love with Hudson's widow.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 19, 1950, 74 years ago, The Escape of Lacey Abbott starring William Powell. A lunatic escapes from Bellevue with plans to kill the man responsible for his wife's death.Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 82 years ago, Ownership papers to the store. Grandpappy Spears tries to get Lum and Abner back together again. Thanks to Eric for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

0:11:45 - Box Office and upcoming releases. 0:22:15 *** What's Streaming  *** DISNEY+ EVER AFTER, Dir. Andy Tennant – Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, Anjelica Huston, Melanie Lynskey, 1998. BIG HERO 6, Dir. Don Hall / Chris Williams – Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr, James Cromwell, Maya Rudolph, 2014. HOMEWARD BOUND: THE INCREDIBLE JOUNEY, Dir. Duwayne Dunham -  Michael J. Fox, Sally Fields, Don Ameche, 1993. 0:30:45 - Trailers:    SELF RELIANCE – Jake Johnson, Andy Samberg, Mary Holland, Nancy Lenehan, Daryl J. Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Christopher Lloyd, Wayne Brady, Feature. THE FIRST OMEN – Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance, Sonia Braga, Feature. DRUGSTORE JUNE – Esther Povitsky, Beverly D'Angelo, Jackie Sandler, Haley Joel Osment, James Remar, Bil'Burr, Matt Walsh, Miranda Cosgrove, Feature.   0:35:45 - NIGHT SWIM, Dir. BRYCE MCGUIRE ( Grayson 2.5 / Roger 2 / Chris 1 )   Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion.  Guess appearance by Christopher Boughan.  Music by Chad Wall. Quality Assurance by Anthony Emmett. Visit the new Youtube channel, "For the Love of Cinema" to follow and support our short video discussions.  Roger wears aviators!  Please give a like and subscribe if you enjoy it.   Follow the show on Twitter @lovecinemapod and check out the Facebook page for updates.  Rate, subscribe and leave a comment or two.  Every Little bit helps.  Send us an email to fortheloveofcinemapodcast@gmail.com

Merry New Year!Trading Places, 1983. Eddie Murphy, Dan Ackroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paul Gleason, Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy, Denholm Elliot, Jim Belushi, Frank Oz, Giancarlo Esposito, Al Franken, Tom Davis.....You're welcome.“Those men wanted to have sex with me!”

"They're not just getting rich... They're getting even." In this episode, we are discussing the classic comedy 'Trading Places' which is celebrating it 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis and Don Ameche. Directed by John Landis.Trading Places - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086465/?ref_=tttg_ov Trading Places - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/trading_placesBill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.comTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80sFacebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast

The Bickersons/The Honeymoon is Over The Snore Ball 1946 Announcer-Marvin Miller  & Christmas Eve 1947 Francis Langford, Don Ameche & Danny Thomas Created by Philip the one-time Eddie Cantor writer.

Not only are we reviewing Christmas movies this month, but Trading Places makes for the 2nd of 3 screwball comedies you will be able to find on this channel by the end of December. And like those other two, John Landis' romp tells a good story, but isn't very funny. Dan Aykroyd was established as a star, but Eddie Murphy was just starting his legendary movie career while Jamie Lee Curtis was making a successful transition from horror into comedy. Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy and plenty of others get chances to shine too in this very watchable comedy. They just didn't make us laugh. This episode isn't all fun and games either because we discussed the offensive content and we talked about Landis' involvement in The Twilight Zone tragedy. So bet a buck on the 556th edition of Have You Ever Seen as rich jerks toy with people's lives just because in the Christmassy blockbuster known as Trading Places. Well, Actually: the great R-rated laugh in Coming To America that's discussed at the 15-minute mark is early on in the film before Akeem has fallen in love with Lisa. He's just yelling about how much he loves America before someone curses at him, then he joyfully curses back. Also, Eddie Murphy won the Cecil B DeMille Award at the Golden Globes earlier this year. Also also, Paul Gleason is the VICE Principal in The Breakfast Club. Whether you believe in nature or nurture, you can believe in the quality of Sparkplug Coffee. Buy a bunch and use our "HYES" promo code to save 20% off your next order. Go to "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Letting us know what you think of our talks can be done by tweet-exing (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or sending an email (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com). You also can and should comment—not to mention rate, review, subscribe, etc.---on our YouTube page (@hyesellis).

Welcome back to purgatory and happy holidays everybody!!! This week on the show it's Tron's pick which is the classic Trading Places directed by John Landis and staring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Denholm Elliott, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Paul Gleason, Jamie Lee Curtis, Frank Oz, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Cobbs, Jim Belushi, Al Franken and Kristin Holby. Thanks for checkin us out and if you'd like to find our back catalog go to podbean.com Intro & Outro music conducted By Elmer r Bernstien from the Trading Places soundtrack Revelation/The Goods/Train https://youtu.be/Is4-_-s-Asg?si=Mg2eVtqgItJ3ReXs Joy to the World https://youtu.be/372d9B50Dtw?si=SG7j7YFE1vT_rihe  

The holiday season has arrived and the ReconCine Team couldn't be more excited! Joined by special guest co-host Joe Cetta, the team heads to 1983 for the comedy classic, TRADING PLACES! Jon, David, Brent & Joe look back at Eddie Murphy's meteoric rise, Dan Aykroyd's importance in comedy, John Landis at his peak before an epic fall, the development of the film for Pryor and Wilder, the rediscovery of Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy and, of course, Queen Jamie Lee, who took a major leap from horror and established herself as a leading name for decades to come. Plus, early memories of the film, Jon's Grandma collection, how the film holds up today & so much more! They're not just getting rich, they're not just getting even, they're getting podcasted... it's TRADING PLACES! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Jimmy Stewart, Loretta young, Don Ameche, Meredith Wilson's orchestra. Mary Lee prepares to take the train back home to…

1954's Sleep, My Love was an early directorial effort from German born emigre Douglas Sirk.  Sirk would later become recognized as an auteur - by, of course, the French - for his work with melodramas (Magnificent Obsession, All That Heaven Allows).  Sleep, My Love, starring Claudette Colbert, Robert Cummings, Don Ameche and Hazel Brooks, was his attempt at a domestic thriller. Dan and Vicky discuss the gaslighting noir along with alot of recently seen including A Haunting in Venice,  Talk to Me, The Wrath of Becky, Mafia Mama, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, 1995's Castle Freak, and Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein. Follow us here: hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

GGACP celebrates the birthday (September 9) of Emmy-winning writer-director Bill Persky by revisiting this memorable conversation from 2017. In this episode, Bill weighs in on topics not covered in his previous appearances, including the physicality of Tim Conway, the irritability of Joey Bishop, the professionalism of Don Ameche and the star power of Sandy Koufax. Also, Jack Palance tells a joke, Harvey Korman treads the boards, Joe Namath turns heads and George Carlin takes a powder. PLUS: Burt Mustin! Gene Kelly unmasked! Super Dave goes to Tahiti! Remembering Garry Marshall! And Eva Gabor replaces Sgt. Bilko! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 4PM eastern time on November 25th, 1948. Elgin Watches annual Thanksgiving Day special is on the air from NBC's KFI in Hollywood. Don Ameche is the emcee. Ken Carpenter is announcing. This November Radio ratings are robust. Eleven shows have ratings higher than twenty points, and Lux Radio Theatre's 33.2 is the most listened-to show on the air. But a major shift is about to happen just as the TV era launches. In 1948 comedian Jack Benny organized his activities into a corporation. At that time American individuals were taxed seventy-seven percent on all income over seventy thousand dollars. Benny's hope was to secure a deal with NBC for his company, so that he could be taxed under capital gains laws at 25%. NBC's parent company was the Radio Corporation of America. Their head, David Saroff, refused. Amos N' Andy were the first to secure such a deal. They jumped to CBS in October of 1948. Then Lew Wasserman and Taft Shreiber—President and VP of The Music Corporation of America, called head of CBS William Paley to see if he was interested in a similar deal for Jack Benny. In November, David Sarnoff got word and sent NBC president Niles Trammel to California with orders to keep Benny at NBC, but Sarnoff refused to be there. William Paley flew to LA to meet in person, agreeing for CBS to buy Benny's corporation for $2.26 Million. NBC responded by doubling their offer. However, Lew Wasserman again intervened, obtained the NBC contract, changed every mention of NBC to CBS, and re-offered the deal to Benny, who then signed it. Although Benny was signed, Paley next had to convince Benny's sponsor American Tobacco to make the move. He did so by guaranteeing that CBS would pay the cigarette giant three thousand dollars per week for every ratings point lost after the migration. Floored that Paley would offer this, all parties agreed immediately. On Thanksgiving in 1948, William Paley had plenty to be thankful for. While Jack Benny was appearing on NBC for this Elgin Special, CBS announced on their evening news that The Jack Benny Program would be jumping to CBS. When asked that evening by the United Press, Benny declined to comment. It touched off a firestorm between the two networks. NBC claimed any such deal was unlawful. David Sarnoff said “leadership built on a foundation of solid service can't be snatched overnight by a few high-priced comedians. Leadership is no laughing matter.” It was the biggest mistake of Sarnoff's career. Jack Benny left NBC at the end of the year. Edgar Bergen too. There was suddenly a glaring hole in NBC's Sunday night lineup. Between Benny and Bergen, NBC would need to replace roughly forty-five million listeners come January. In 1949, Burns and Allen, and Bing Crosby followed to CBS. NBC's desperation created major opportunities. Among those to benefit were a comedic duo who'd been selling out nightclubs all over the country. Their names were Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.