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Clifton Davis talks about his newest role as Senator Vernon Dupree in the all new predominately Black CBS daytime drama "Beyond The Gates," and his memories of working with the legendary Sherman Hemsley and the great Jester Hairston.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this week's episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into thrilling narratives from the golden age of radio. We begin with "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," featuring the renowned duo Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson. In the suspense-filled episode titled “The Haunted Bagpipes,” originally aired on June 15, 1954, Holmes and Watson travel to the Scottish Highlands to unravel the mystery of a legendary set of bagpipes said to play ominously by themselves. The episode is adorned with eerie sounds and chilling storytelling that keeps the listeners on the edge of their seats. Following that, we shift gears to "Bold Venture," a series starring the iconic Humphrey Bogart as Slate Shannon and the charismatic Lauren Bacall as Sailor Duval. In the episode “Sailor is Framed for Murder,” which first broadcast on May 28, 1951, the duo finds themselves tangled in a deadly plot in tropical Havana. Sailor is wrongfully accused of murder, leading Shannon into a desperate attempt to clear her name amidst a backdrop of treacherous criminals and dark secrets. The episode features robust performances by Jester Hairston as King Moses and Nestor Paiva as Inspector LaSalle, adding layers of intrigue and suspense. Both segments showcase the exceptional talent and dynamic storytelling that define the era, making this podcast a must-listen for enthusiasts of classic detective tales and those new to the genre alike. Tune in to "Tuesday Night Detectives" for a nostalgic trip into the heart of vintage crime-solving adventures.

“Amen” is a sitcom that aired from 1986 to 1991 on NBC. The show stars Sherman Hemsley as Ernest Frye, the Deacon at the First Community Church, who also works as a personal injury lawyer. Ernest is known for his harebrained schemes and often finds himself in trouble due to his dishonesty. The dynamic at the Church starts to change after the hiring of the new pastor, Reverend Reuben Gregory (Clifton Davis). Upon arrival the Reverend quickly becomes the object of the Deacon's daughter's affection. The show was set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms in the 1980s and early 1990s that featured predominantly black casts. Will the S1E1 boys have faith in Amen's ability to entertain you for 22 minutes? Listen as they deep dive the show's pilot episode and find out. Starring: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan, Jester Hairston, Barbara Montgomery, Franklyn Seales, & John Hancock www.S1E1POD.com MERCH Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1Pod

Cavalcade of America was an radio anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company. It occasionally presented musicals, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953. In 1952, the show featured the true story of a black family of sharecroppers, who overcome tremendous odds through hard working and appreciating the value of education. It stars two great African-American actors, Ethel Waters, and Jester Hairston.  More at KRobCollection.com

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic radio, we dive into the thrilling world of detective radio dramas, starting with "The Adventures of Sam Spade" in the "Love Letter Caper" episode, originally aired on March 27th, 1949. In this intriguing episode, Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, gets embroiled in a mystery when he receives a cryptic love letter that leads him down a dangerous path involving deceit, jealousy and murder. Alongside Spade, Lurene Tuttle stars as his witty and loyal secretary, Effie Perrine, with additional performances by Joseph Kearns, Janet Waldo and John McIntire, creating a web of characters each with their own secrets. Following that, we explore the exotic and suspenseful "Bold Venture", featuring the iconic duo Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in the episode "Camellias and a Ruby". Set in the sultry backdrop of Havana, Bogart as Slate Shannon and Bacall as Sailor Duval find themselves caught in a tale of mystery and adventure involving stolen jewels, specifically a priceless ruby, and the delicate scent of camellias leading them to danger and intrigue. The chemistry between Bogart and Bacall, along with the support of Jester Hairston and E. Everett Sloane, brings to life a story of romance and peril on the high seas. Join us as we unravel the mysteries and dive deep into the adventures of Sam Spade and the bold ventures of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, on "Tuesday Night Detectives" here at Vintage Classic Radio.

Bold Venture - The Mystery Of The Mary Kay Murders From-1952 Stars-Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall  & Jester Hairston as King Moses  Slate Shannon and Sailor find four dead men in a drifting boat. They are in a lifeboat from the "Mary Kay," a ship missing for a year!

TALES OF TEXAS RANGERS AIRED MAY 13, 1951 ON NBC RADIO. Paid In FulL STARS Joel McCrea as Ranger Jayce Pearson. With Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Whitfield Connor, Ed Begley and Jester Hairston.

Confession - The Roger S Chapman Case From-1953 Paul Frees as Richard A. McGee, James Edwards, Jester Hairston, Jay Lock Lynn & Jonathan Hole "I make this confession of my own free will because it is true. There has not been any force or violence used upon my person to induce me to make these statements. Without promise of immunity or reward or gratuity, I confess." "You understand of course that your statement will be made public with the radio program, Confession?" To protect the legal right, the subject name and places, were changed or deleted, subject cooperative The confession you are about to hear is an actual tape recording Maybe my problems will help people

Welcome back! It's Day 16 of our 25 Songs of Christmas where we'll be spotlighting our ARTIST OF THE DAY–Terrie Donald who will be singing MARY's BOY CHILD. This song was made famous by Harry Belafonte. Cool Trivia Fact. Jester Hairston was an actor on the popular series AMEN playing the role of Rolly Forbes. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. It has been uploaded for the simple reason that I have a deep appreciation of this work of art and used it for entertainment purposes only. Provided to YouTube by RCA Records Label Mary's Boy Child · Harry Belafonte Christmas ℗ Originally released in 1957. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2001-09-24 Guitar: Millard Thomas Guitar: Frantz Casseus Composer, Lyricist: Jester Hairston Producer: Dennis Farnon Producer: Henri René --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-jones6/message

In this program, you will hear the Fisk Jubilee Singers perform “Way Over in Egypt Land” (arr. John W. Work III), “Run Mourner, Run” (arr. John W. Work III), “Old Time Religion” (arr. Moses Hogan), “There Is a Balm in Gilead” (arr. William L. Dawson), “Poor Man Laz'rus” (arr. Jester Hairston), “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” (arr. Paul T. Kwami), “Daniel! Daniel! Servant of the Lord” (arr. Undine S. Moore), “Mr. Banjo” (arr. Moses Hogan), “Let the Church Roll On” (arr. John W. Work III), “Jubilee! Jubilee!” (arr. John W. Work III), “My Lord Is So High” (arr. Noah F. Ryder), “There's a Meeting Here Tonight” (arr. R. Nathaniel Dett), “Do Lord Remember Me” (arr. John W. Work III), “Rise, Shine for Thy Light Is A-Comin'” (arr. John W. Work III), and “There's a Great Camp Meeting” (arr. John W. Work III). The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, who sing and travel worldwide. The original Jubilee Singers introduced “slave songs” to the world in 1871 and were instrumental in preserving this unique American musical tradition known today as Negro spirituals. The group broke racial barriers in the United States and abroad in the late nineteenth century and entertained kings and queens in Europe. At the same time, they raised money in support of their beloved university. This concert was held at the National Gallery of Art on Sunday, January 17, 2016.

Conduce: José-María Álvarez Contenido: Leroy Anderson: “Sleigh Ride” Lowell Mason - Isaac Watts: “Joy to the World” Gustav Holst: “In the Bleak Midwinter” Stuart Nicholson: “Festive Frolic” Jester Hairston: “Mary’s Boy Child” Villancico francés: “Les anges dans nos campagnes” Herbert Howells: “A Spotless Rose” Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina: Motete “Hodie Christus Natus est” Nikolai Rimski-Kórsakov: Polonesa de la Suite “El día de Nochebuena” Tradicional: “Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will”

Topics: Black Women vis-a-vis White Women in the feminist community, Funk Music, Claudine (film), Good Times (TV show). (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1974   ...fyi "Claudine" is free on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tJUiV9Pnwps   General News   Richard Nixon STILL President. but not for long.   Vietnam War: Wrapping up active combat.   Feb - Newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst kidnapped. 2 months later she participates in a bank robbery.   Apr - Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves breaks Babe Ruth's home run record   Jul - Watergate scandal: The House Judiciary Committee adopts 3 articles of impeachment, charging President Nixon with obstruction of justice, failure to uphold laws, and refusal to produce subpoenaed material.   Aug - Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States. President Gerald Ford is sworn in. Ford later pardons Nixon for any crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.   Sep - Stuntman Evel Knievel fails in his attempt to rocket across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho.   Oct -The Rumble in the Jungle. Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman to regain the Heavyweight title, which had been stripped from him 7 years earlier.   1974 minimum wage = $2hr/$80wk/$4kyrly - 2018 = $10.50/$420/$21k   Avg. House Price = $9,942    Avg. Annual Income = $13,9k   Avg. Monthly Rent = $185   Gallon of Gas = 42c    Dozen Eggs = 45c   9% unemployment vs Black unemployment 15%   Open Comments:   Top Pop Singles:   "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand   "Seasons in the Sun", Terry Jacks   "Love's Theme", Love Unlimited Orchestra   Grammy Awards for 1974   ROY: Olivia Newton-John, "I Honestly Love You"   AOY: Stevie Wonder, Fulfillingness' First Finale   SOY: "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand   New Artist: Marvin Hamlisch   Top Grossing Movies   Blazing Saddles   The Towering Inferno   The Trial of Billy Jack   Top TV Shows   All in the Family   Sanford and Son   Chico and the Man   Debut Shows   Feb - Good Times (a spinoff of Maude) (1974–79)   Sep - That's My Mama (1974–1975)   Open Comments:   Black Snapshots   Gail Cobb (@24yrs), Black Washington D.C. police officer: The first U.S. woman police officer killed in the line of duty.   Maya Angelou: Gather Together in My Name, the second of seven autobiographies.   James Baldwin: If Beale Street Could Talk, a love story set in Harlem in the early 1970's.   Reader's Digest publishes the first excerpts from Roots in May and June. They said it was an epic work, "destined to become a classic of American literature."   Univ. of Penn publishes a study concluding IQ tests are biased towards whites   Cicely Tyson 2 Emmys for The Autobiography of Miss Jane.   Richard Pryor Emmy for Lily Tomlins TV special   Open Comments:   Social Scene: Sisters Gonna Work It Out   Social Scene: Women's issues   Sept: President Gerald Ford meets with women's groups and it was the first time a president of NOW had been invited to the White House.   Apr - The first industry-wide race and sex discrimination settlement, steel companies settled with the Labor Department for approximately $56 million.   May - AT&T signed a $30 million consent decree with the EEOC for back pay to victims of sex discrimination. Companies agreed to equalize starting salaries for men and women and guarantee that both sexes would receive equal pay in promotions. It provided May - Bank of America agrees to pay $10 million in compensatory salary increases to its women employees.   Jul - Eleven women were ordained as the first female priests of the Episcopal Church.   Mar - Helen Thomas named White House reporter for UPI. It was the first time a woman had held such a position.   Apr. - Julia Phillips wins Oscar for "The Sting.", the first by a woman movie producer.   Aug - The Fair Housing Act of 1968 extended to prohibit discrimination based on sex.   Oct - The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in consumer credit practices based on sex. (Lindy Boggs added the provision without informing fellow committee members)   The Big Backlash Begins   Jan - The "March for Life", an annual rally protesting both the practice and legality of abortion was organized for the first time.    Open Comments:   Four Sisters put there foot down and make the world turn   Washington: Before Barack there was Barbara   Barbara Charline Jordan (@ 38yrs), lawyer, educator, politician, and Civil Rights leader.   Born and raised in Houston   Democrat and the first African American elected to the Texas Senate.   After Reconstruction, the first Southern African-American woman elected to the HOR   Best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon   Also, the first African-American and the first woman to deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention in 1976.   Her sexual orientation has never been determined, but some sources list her as a lesbian.   Bill Clinton said that he wanted to nominate Jordan for the SCOTUS, but by the time he could, she had health problems.   Died at the age of 59 due to complications from pneumonia in 1996.   [Audio Clip]   The sophisticated Songstress   Roberta Cleopatra Flack (@37 yrs.), Singer-songwriter, musician.   Known for her #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", and for "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.   She was the first, and remains the only, solo artist to win the Grammy Award for ROY on two consecutive years   The "Black B**ch" (Her words)   Diahann Carroll (@39yrs): Actress, singer and model   Known for performances in some of the earliest major studio films to feature black casts, Carmen Jones (1954) and Porgy and Bess (1959)   Julia (1968) broke ground for being one of the first shows on TV to star a black woman in a non-stereotypical role.   Also played Dominique Deveraux in the TV show Dynasty.   [Audio Clip]   The Anti-Mammy Machine   Esther Rolle (@54yrs): Actress.   Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida   Best known for her role as Florida Evans   She was the tenth of 18 children.   Iron-willed and PROUD   Her father insisted she promise to never become a servant or maid in real life.   [Audio Clip]   Open Comments:   Question: These four women broke down barriers, without the help of the National Organization of Women. Are white women reliable allies for black women?   Conclusion: The more things change the more they seem to stay the same.   Music Scene:   Top "Black" pop singles   3 - "Love's Theme", Love Unlimited Orchestra   5 - "Dancing Machine", The Jackson 5   7 - "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", MFSB   11 - "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)", Aretha Franklin   12 - "Jungle Boogie", Kool & the Gang   14 - "You Make Me Feel Brand New", The Stylistics   15 - "Show and Tell", Al Wilson   19 - "Sideshow", Blue Magic   30 - "Boogie Down", Eddie Kendricks   34 - "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", Gladys Knight & the Pips   35 - "Feel Like Makin' Love", Roberta Flack   36 - "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely", The Main Ingredient   37 - "Nothing from Nothing", Billy Preston   38 - "Rock Your Baby", George McCrae   Vote:   Top Albums   Jan Imagination, Gladys Knight & the Pips   Feb Stone Gon', Barry White   Feb Ship Ahoy, The O'Jays   Feb Livin' for You, Al Green   Mar Love Is the Message, MFSB   Apr Boogie Down, Eddie Kendricks   May The Payback, James Brown   May Let Me in Your Life, Aretha Franklin   May Open Our Eyes, Earth, Wind & Fire   Jun Mighty Love, The Spinners   Jun War Live, War   Jul Body Heat, Quincy Jones   Jul Claudine, Soundtrack / Gladys Knight & the Pips   Aug Skin Tight, The Ohio Players   Aug Marvin Gaye, Live!, Marvin Gaye   Sep That Nigger's Crazy, Richard Pryor   Oct Fulfillingness' First Finale, Stevie Wonder   Nov Live It Up, The Isley Brothers   Nov Can't Get Enough, Barry White   Dec I Feel a Song, Gladys Knight & the Pips   Vote:   Key Artist   George Edward Clinton (@33yrs), The Prime Minister of Funk, a.k.a. Dr. Funkenstein, a.k.a, Star Child: Singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer.    Born in Kannapolis, NC, he grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. Clinton became interested in doo wop during the early ’50s. Basing his group on Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, Clinton formed The Parliaments in 1955, rehearsing in the back room of a Plainfield barbershop where he straightened hair. The Parliaments released only two singles during the next ten years, but frequent trips to Detroit during the mid-’60s – where Clinton began working as a songwriter and producer – eventually paid off their investment. The Parliaments finally had a hit with the 1967 single “(I Wanna) Testify”. But his label ran out of money and George refused to record any new material. When the label was bought out by Atlantic, Clinton decided to abandon the Parliaments name rather than record for the major label and record the same band under a new name: Funkadelic. (In 1970 he regained the rights to The Parliaments name) Inspired by Motown ‘s assembly line of sound, He gradually put together a collective of over 50 musicians and recorded during the ’70s both as Parliament and Funkadelic. While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock, Parliament engaged in a funk free-for-all, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by ’60s acid culture and science fiction. He is regarded, along with James Brown and Sly Stone, as one of the foremost innovators of funk music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, alongside 15 other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.   Key Artist   Kool & the Gang, "Best Band Ever!?!?"   Formed in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell. They have explored many musical styles: jazz, soul, funk, rock, and pop music. After three albums, the band had commercial success with Wild and Peaceful (1973) which contained the US top ten singles "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". They reached a commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the line-up. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), and the hit singles "Ladies' Night", "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform to this day.   Open Comments:   Question: What makes a track funky?   Movie Scene - Royal Black Hollywood Strikes Back   Both movies were deliberate attempts to counter the Blaxploitation movement.   Claudine - "The Poverty Technician" (Plot)   The film tells the story of Claudine Price (Diahann Carroll), a single Black Harlem mother, living on welfare with six children, who finds love with a garbage collector, Rupert Marshall (James Earl Jones), whom she calls "Roop". The pair's relationship becomes complicated because of several factors. Among these are that the couple do not want to marry because they would not be able to support the children without welfare, and that the kids themselves, particularly eldest son Charles (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), are apprehensive of Rupert, and believe that he will leave their mother just like her previous husbands had. Claudine and Rupert meet while both are at work. Rupert asks Claudine out on a date with him and Claudine accepts. When Rupert becomes invited inside Claudine's apartment, the children are rude and vulgar towards Rupert. This is also the first time the audience meets the children and sees the inside of Claudine's slum-like apartment. Later, in the film, the audience finds out that Claudine receives financial aid from the government through the welfare program. Throughout the film, Miss Kabak, the social worker, visits Claudine at her home and asks her if she is employed and if she is dating anyone. Claudine always denies Miss Kabak the truth and lies to her about being unemployed and single. If Claudine tells the truth and says that she is employed, the amount of financial aid she receives from the welfare program would decrease or she could also no longer receive any more financial aid. If Claudine dates anyone and receives gifts from her boyfriend, the social worker must deduct any money or gifts Claudine is receiving from whomever she is dating. Just before he is to announce his engagement to Claudine to the kids, Rupert is served papers for a court order relating to underpayment of child support of his own children; his work wages are garnished to pay the difference. Rupert becomes so upset about this that he disappears for a couple of days and loses contact with everyone. He moves out of his apartment, does not show up to work, and does not show up to the Father's Day celebration the children had prepared for him. Charles eventually finds him drunk at a bar and angrily confronts him. Charles is angry at Rupert because he left his mother without any explanation. Out of the anger Charles felt for Rupert, he engages in a physical fight with him. After the incident at the bar, Rupert eventually shows up outside of Claudine's apartment and speaks to her. After some time, the couple talk things over and make up. After several hardships and debating over whether they should marry because of financial issues relating to welfare, the couple decide to marry. They hold a wedding ceremony, but it is interrupted when Charles runs inside the apartment in the middle of the ceremony while the police are chasing after him. The couple and the rest of the children run after Charles, leave the ceremony, and board the police wagon. The film ends on a cheery note with the entire family, along with Rupert, walking happily hand in hand through the neighborhood.   Question: Should welfare be (a) reformed or (b) avoided? What would a or b look like?   Conclusion: Regardless of the message, Gladys' music was on hit (3rd #1 R&B LP) and Diahann Carroll was great, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards in 1975.   Uptown Saturday Night - "The Good Guys (Sidney & Bill) Get Over" (Plot)   While enjoying themselves at Madame Zenobia's club on Saturday Night, Steve Jackson (Poitier) and Wardell Franklin (Cosby) are held up by robbers who raid the club, taking Steve's wallet as a result. Upon realizing that a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 is in the wallet, they set out to find the crooks themselves. Determined to retrieve the ticket, they search for it using the help of gangster Geechie Dan Beauford (Belafonte), who wants to defeat his rival Silky Slim (Lockhart). Using their wit, perseverance, and fearlessness, Steve and Wardell devise a plan to get the ticket using the help of both gangsters, in the hopes that it will pay off for them.   Question: Is this truly anti-Blaxploitation or just another version?   Television Scene - A Tale of 2 Black Families   That's My Mama, "Warm and Fuzzy" (1 season, 1974-75) (Plot)   Set in a middle-class African American neighborhood in Washington, D.C., the program revolved around the character Clifton Curtis (played by Clifton Davis), a man in his mid-20s who worked as a barber at Oscar's Barber Shop, the family barber shop he had inherited from his late father. While Clifton enjoyed being a bachelor, his loving, but tart-tongued and opinionated mother Eloise "Mama" Curtis, played by Theresa Merritt, wanted him to settle down and find a nice wife. Additional characters – such as Clifton's two best friends—Earl, played by Teddy Wilson, an easy-going mailman and Junior, played by Ted Lange, a suave and good-humored ladies' man—came and went over the course of a typical day at Oscar's Barber Shop. Other characters included Tracy, Clifton's little sister, played by Lynne Moody and later by Joan Pringle and her husband, Leonard, played by Lisle Wilson, as well as local seniors Josh and Wildcat, played by DeForest Covan and Jester Hairston. Clifton Davis and Hairston would work together again years later in the hit sitcom, Amen.   Conclusion: Never a ratings success.   Good Times, "Classic" (6 seasons, 1974-1979) (Plot)   Florida and James Evans live in a Chicago housing project and have three children: James Jr., also known as "J.J."; Thelma; and Michael, called "the militant midget" by his father due to his passionate activism. When the series begins, J.J. is seventeen years old, Thelma is sixteen, and Michael is eleven. Their exuberant neighbor, and Florida's best friend, is Willona Woods, a recent divorcée who works at a boutique. Their building superintendent is Nathan Bookman. The characters originated on the sitcom Maude. Episodes deal with the characters' attempts to overcome poverty. GT was intended to be a good show for Esther Rolle and John Amos. Both expected the show to deal with serious topics in a comedic way while providing positive characters. However, J.J. became the breakout character.  As a result, the writers focused more on J.J.'s comedic antics instead of serious issues. Through seasons two and three, Rolle and Amos grew increasingly disillusioned with the direction of the show. Rolle was vocal about it: "He's 18 and he doesn't work. He can't read or write. He doesn't think. The show didn't start out to be that...Little by little—with the help of the artist, I suppose, because they couldn't do that to me—they have made J.J. more stupid and enlarged the role. Negative images have been slipped in on us through the character of the oldest child." Jimmie Walker was the only cast member to not show at Rolle's funeral. Amos also spoke out: "The writers would prefer to put a chicken hat on J.J. and have him prance around saying "DY-NO-MITE", and that way they could waste a few minutes and not have to write meaningful dialogue." Amos was ultimately fired after just 3 seasons.   [Audio Clip]   Open Comments:   Question: Did/do you know anyone in real life like J.J.?   Conclusion: They didn't recast James Evans, they just killed him off and Esther was playing a single mom after all. She quit after season 4.   Vote, Biggest Impact for 1974:  

This podcast is about Jester Hairston, the person I was assigned to for a project. PS This was recorded when I was getting use to my expander so I sound a little weird :)

Jester Hairston (1901-2000)

Bold Venture. 1951. "The Phyllis Calvert Murders" Shannon pulls a dead woman named Phyllis Calvert out of the bay and discovers a triple murderer. The story is also known as, "Out Of Control" David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston (calypso transitions), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Henry Hayward (director).oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951 "A Voodoo Vendetta In Paradise" A murderess searching for Tommy Reed traps Slate and Sailor. She uses poisoned darts and voodoo while Sailor slowly dies. The story is also known as, "Search For Tommy Reed." Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston, Henry Hayward (wdirector), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Betty Lou Gerson.oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951 "The Tears Of Siva" "The Tears Of Siva" are stolen from a friend of Slate's named Joe Bishop. The star sapphires are phonies! Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), William Conrad, Gerald Mohr, Jester Hairston, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951. "Spanish Gold Sailor and Shannon go on a treasure hunt for Spanish gold with some unsavory companions.  Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston, David Rose (composer, conductor), Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Tony Barrett, Betty Lou Gerson.oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951"The Blue Moon" Mr. Cameron asks Slate Shannon to free his daughter from the clutches of Norton and his gambling ship, "The Blue Moon." Jester Hairston (singing transitions), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), William Conrad, Herb Vigran, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer).oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951 "Shannon Framed For Murder" Franny Lane, a comic's partner, has been murdered. Slate Shannon is framed for the killing. The story is also known as, "He Who Laughs Last." Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Jester Hairston, David Rose (composer, conductor), Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Nestor Paiva. oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture. 1951.  "Foprged Bill Of Lading". Two tough opium smugglers are up against a young girl, until Slate evens the odds. David Rose (composer, conductor), Humphrey Bogart, Jester Hairston, Lauren Bacall, William Conrad, Tony Barrett, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer).oldtimeradiodvd.com

Bold Venture - The Hollywood husband and wife team of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall set sail for adventure in the Bold Venture radio series in early 1951. There were well over 400 stations that aired the program. Since thiswas syndicated * the starting date varied from station to station but Mar 26, 1951 was the official date of the first show. Humphrey Bogart portrayed Slate Shannon, owner of a rundown Havana hotel, Shannon's Place. The action took place on land as well aboard Slate's boat, The Bold Venture, thus the title of the series. Lauren Bacall was his ward Sailor Duval, a stubborn and flirtatious young woman whose late father had willed her to Slate for her protection. Together the duo found adventure, intrigue, mystery and romance in the sultry settings of tropical Havana and the mysterious islands of the Caribbean.THIS EPISODE:Program #39. ZIV Syndication. "Tabbard Of Pizarro". Commercials added locally. Shannon and Sailor become involved with "The Tabbard Of Pizarro." David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. 27:25.

Confession - NBC 30 minutes Sunday at 9:30PM.Cast Paul Frees, James Edwards, Jester Hairston, Jay Loughlin, Jonathan Hole, Mady Norman, Don Brinkley (writer), Michael Samoge (? music), Warren Lewis (script supervisor), Homer Canfield (director), John Wald (announcer). Had a texture and sound not unlike Dragnet, indeed the influence was realized throughout the show. These were true stories of Crime and Punishment, the obvious difference that Dragnet began with the crime while Confession unfolded in reverse order, from the end. Confession was less noisy, it's theme was played on a single piano, but there was still the deadpan dialogue, the thief or killer giving his confession with an air of resignation and defeat. The criminal thus became a stream-of-consciousness narrator, with the action frequently cutting away into drama. "Names were changed to protect the legal rights of the subject".

Susan Forshey, MDiv preaches a sermon entitled "The Gaze of Love." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by Jenny Chou and "Great God Almighty" arr. Jester Hairston along with service music and hymns.

Susan Forshey, MDiv preaches a sermon entitled "The Gaze of Love." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by Jenny Chou and "Great God Almighty" arr. Jester Hairston along with service music and hymns.

Susan Forshey, MDiv preaches a sermon entitled "The Gaze of Love." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by Jenny Chou and "Great God Almighty" arr. Jester Hairston along with service music and hymns.

Susan Forshey, MDiv preaches a sermon entitled "The Gaze of Love." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by Jenny Chou and "Great God Almighty" arr. Jester Hairston along with service music and hymns.

Bold Venture - The Hollywood husband and wife team of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall set sail for adventure in the Bold Venture radio series in early 1951. There were well over 400 stations that aired the program. Since thiswas syndicated * the starting date varied from station to station but Mar 26, 1951 was the official date of the first show. Humphrey Bogart portrayed Slate Shannon, owner of a rundown Havana hotel, Shannon's Place. The action took place on land as well aboard Slate's boat, The Bold Venture, thus the title of the series. Lauren Bacall was his ward Sailor Duval, a stubborn and flirtatious young woman whose late father had willed her to Slate for her protection. Together the duo found adventure, intrigue, mystery and romance in the sultry settings of tropical Havana and the mysterious islands of the Caribbean.THIS EPISODE:ZIV Syndication. "Slate's Stolen Identity". Commercials added locally. A southerner hires Slate and Sailor to take his client off a freighter (the "S. S. Paloma," Didn't that ship burn in "The Maltese Falcon?"). Slate is shanghaied, his identification papers are taken and is almost arrested as being Louis Gaspar. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston (singing transitions), David Rose (composer, conductor). 26:39.

Bogie and Bacall presents  "Voodoo Vendetta" 12/31/53 The husband of Alice Ramsay, a notorious gambler, kidnaps Slate, swaps papers with him, and has him shot. Alice lends an unwelcome hand. David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston (calypso transitions), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall.

Bogie and Bacall presents  Bold Venture "Twelve-Year Promise".  Shannon has inherited half an oil field from a man he hasn't seen in twelve years. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Jester Hairston, David Rose (composer, conductor)Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast Go To GoDaddy & SAVE 10% Use Promo Code Blu19

Bogie and Bacall presents Bold Venture-"Kwan Yen Statue" 1/3/53A beautiful Chinese girl is killed to get an idol she has smuggled into Havana. Transitions and plot summaries are sung by "King Moses (Jester Hairston)," a calypso singer. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston.Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast Go To GoDaddy & SAVE 10% Use Promo Code Blu19

Bogie and Bacall presents Bold Venture-" Tabard of Pizzaro"2/15/52 Shannon and Sailor become involved with "The Tabbard Of Pizarro." David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall.Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast

Bogie and Bacall presents Bold Venture-"Welcome Back To Civilization" 11/22/46 Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston.Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast

Bogie and Bacall presents Bold Venture-"Welcome Back To Civilization" 11/22/46 Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston.Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast

Bogie & Bacall presents Bold Venture. November 19, 1951."Treasure On Flamingo Cay".  Sailor and Shannon go on a treasure hunt for Spanish gold with some unsavory companions. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston.