Podcast appearances and mentions of Meredith Willson

A Variety TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 74 years ago.  Groucho Marx advertises "Plebo," his unique product. The Andrews Sisters celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of their singing as a trio by doing a medley of their hits. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis do a comedy routine, Dean also sings. Judy Garland sings "Get Happy" after being introduced by Tallulah as "Judy Holliday" (she must have loved that!). Tallulah recites "A Telephone Call," by Dorothy Parker. Afterwards, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Joan Davis do their version of the same recitation. Meredith Willson and his Orchestra play a medley of love songs. Tallulah reads Lincoln's famous letter to Mrs. Bixby. Followed by Twenty Questions, originally broadcast February 11, 1950, 75 years ago.  The first subject is, "Jimmy Valentine."  WOR/Mutual newsman Fred VanDeventer hosted the show.  Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 11, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car. The "ghost car" forces Clark Kent and Lois Lane off the road. Shortly after Lois arrives at the ranch by walking, Clark hears her crying for help! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

CONTENT WARNING: imprisonment, solitary confinement, murder, homosexuality. The duds just keep on coming this week as a movie about one of America's most dangerous (and quirky) prisoners just collapses under its own weight. Many times we celebrate directors and casts who deeply care about their subject. In this case, it somehow makes the whole experience worse, mostly because it commits the cardinal sin of being boring. It's not the worst movie we've ever seen, but it's a real drag to sit through. Oscars ‘62 continues as we talk about Birdman of Alcatraz onMacintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “Main Title” from the original soundtrack to the film Birdman of Alcatraz, written and composed by Elmer Bernstein. Copyright 1962 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Excerpt taken from “Main Title” from the original soundtrack to the film The Miracle Worker, written and composed by Meredith Willson. Copyright 1962 Playfilm Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A Funny FridayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 24, 1954, 71 years ago,  The cast does a tale of the frozen North: "The Shooting Of Dan McGrew." Followed by Joan Davis Time, originally broadcast January 24, 1948, 77 years ago, Sam Spade.  Joan has a date with Freddie Hartzfelder, so she tries to look glamorous She dreams of a caper with detective Sam Spade, played by guest Howard Duff. Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast January 24, 1952, 73 years ago, Motor Scooter. Father gets Bud a motor scooter but lots of folks aren't happy about it. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast January 24, 1946, 79 years ago, George Wants to kick Meredith Willson Out.  George tries to get rid of Meredith Willson, whose been living with the Burns'. Guest Kay Kyser is invited to stay in the den with Meredith.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Taking a Trip.  Claudia's a lot more woman than when David married her. 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

Con Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Barret Strong, Syl Johnson, Randy Newman, Aaron Neville, Franco Battiato, Bobbie Gentry, Peggy Lee, Meredith Willson, los Reno, Aldi Meola, The Beatles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, CRAG, Jose y Manuel, Nuevos Horizontes y Vainica Doble.

We keep our Oscars series rolling and well, things have been rough to start. You'd think with a musical as culturally significant and iconic as this one that the movies would have done it up for fun. Sadly, this is an incredibly BORING movie. Sure, Robert Preston is incredible, and sure, the songs are fun, but after the 3rd of 17 dance breaks, you start to realize that our director just barely made a movie. They might as well have filmed the stage production and screened that instead for as much money as they sunk into this. Oscars ‘62 trudges, not marches along, as we talk The Music Man onMacintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “Main Title” from the original soundtrack to the film The Music Man, written and composed by Meredith Willson. Copyright 1962 Warner Bros Records Inc; Warner Bros Pictures Inc. Excerpt taken from “Main Title” from the original soundtrack to the film Birdman of Alcatraz, written and composed by Elmer Bernstein. Copyright 1962 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.

CONTENT WARNING: castration, sterilization, sex work, abuse, parental abuse and neglect, menace. Did you miss us? We missed you! That's right, it's been far too long, and we're back with a patented Oscars(TM) series, this time focusing on the year 1962. We kick things off this week with mid-century Hollywood stalwart Tennessee Williams. Boy do we wish we hadn't. There are some legitimately good and enjoyable performances, but they're wasted on a movie that said “you know what this play adaptation needs - more set pieces!” This movie is a hot mess, and not in the way Tennessee Williams would want us to see it. Oscars ‘62 kicks off this week with our review of Sweet Bird of Youth onMacintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “Ebb Tide,” written and composed by Robert Maxwell. Copyright 1953 Mercury Record Corporation. Excerpt taken from “Main Title” from the original soundtrack to the film The Music Man, written and composed by Meredith Willson. Copyright 1962 Warner Bros Records Inc; Warner Bros Pictures Inc.

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-017The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 10, 1939. Program #27. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The Three Golden Pomegranates. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 11007. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 12, 1939. Program #28. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Nayland Smith returns with a clue, the trail warms. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. Good News Of 1939. November 17, 1938. NBC net, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Maxwell House Coffee, Bulova (local), Beckman's Furs (local). The first tune is "The Bumpy Road To Love." Frank Morgan relates how he battled burglars in his house. Louis Mayer and Father Flanagan talk about the "Boys Town" movie and appeal for funds. Daddy prepares Baby Snooks for a visit from the boss. Scenes from "The Shining Hour," with Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young. "If Men Played Cards As Women Do." About one minute is missing from the middle of the program. Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Frank Morgan, Tony Martin, Louis B. Mayer, Edward Flanagan, Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford, Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas, Robert Young, Margaret Sullavan, Ted Pearson (announcer).  The Louella Parsons Show. January 05, 1951. ABC net. Sponsored by: Jergens Lotion, Woodbury Soap. Burgess Meredith has been secretly married. The Elizabeth Taylor-Nicky Hilton divorce is proceding. The film "The Miracle" is considered "immoral, irreligious and stupid" by the Catholic Church...and Louella. Faye Emerson and Skitch Henderson are having marital troubles. Louella interviews John Wayne and presents him with a scroll from "Motion Picture Herald." John's interview sounds scripted, but he does mention his anti-communist feelings and his support for "The Motion Picture Alliance.". Louella Parsons, John Wayne, Marvin Miller (announcer).FEDERAL AGENT 1944. Finley syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Nick Sarno is up for parole, and it's granted despite the objections of the Feds. Sarno's enemies are wiped out in a gangland massacre, even though Sarno is in France!   Dragnet. March 02, 1950. Program #38. NBC net. "The Big Kill". Sponsored by: Fatima. Jack Carver, just out of Folsom, is suspected of killing a cop for revenge. Friday poses as a criminal in jail to find the missing murder weapon. Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough.  Death Valley Days. June 16, 1939. NBC net. "Shoo Fly". Sponsored by: Twenty Mule Team Borax (some commercials deleted). A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint mountains...with a harsh word and a shotgun. Milton Herman, Frank Butler, John McBryde (as "The Old Ranger"), Irene Hubbard, Jeffrey Bryant, George Hicks (announcer), Ruth Woodman (creator, writer), Dorothy McCann (producer), Bob Prescott (sound effects), Keene Crockett (sound effects), Harry Glantz (bugle call), Joseph Bonime (music). 

4 Funny Sunday ahead of ThanksgivingFirst a look at this day in History.Then Good News of 1939 with host Robert Young, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 86 years ago. Daddy is proud of his new car, Baby Snooks is suitably impressed. Frank Morgan has had an accident with his car, he relates his experiences mining gold in the Mojave desert. Meredith Willson's orchestra plays, "Have A Heart," written by guest Mickey Rooney. A Thanksgiving drama, "Thanksgiving At The Hardy's," with Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker, Ann Rutherford. An original drama directed by George B. Seitz. Followed by Point Sublime starring Cliff Arquette and Mel Blanc, originally broadcast November 24, 1947, 77 years ago, Big Crowd for Thanksgiving Dinner.  Evy plans on a Thanksgiving dinner two days early due to an eye operations and a sick baby. Lou Merrill appears in dialect as "Aaron Saul," a Jewish father. Don't miss, "A Prayer For A Very New Angel."Then The Salad Bowl Revue starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast November 24, 1933, 91 years ago, Dr. Allen of the Bedlam Sanitorium.   A visit to Dr. Allen of the Bedlam Sanitarium. Foreign doctors stop in. Etiquette Department: Insomnia in a hospital room. Just a portion of the show. Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway.   Jimmy Olsen has stowed away on Clark Kent's airplane. As a strange noise is heard by Perry White and Lois Lane, Jimmy falls out of the airplane, and Clark jumps out right after him!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

Plus, the standing-O conundrum and this week's Top 10 Colorado Headliners   In this week's episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca talk Wicked — an early look on the new film version of the popular, long-running musical. Toni got to see an early press screening and says the film delivers pretty well on the promise of translating the musical to the silver screen. This film includes only the first act of the musical; the second half will be in another film released sometime in the future.   Also, cuing off a piece in the New York Times, we get into the ever-popular topic of standing ovations. Are they being overused? Do you have to stand even if you weren't utterly wowed by the show? And is clapping while you head for the doors a dick move? And of course we review our Top 10 Colorado Headliners for the week:   Once Upon a Mattress, Arvada Center, Previews Nov. 20-21, Nov. 22-Dec. 29 Queen50, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Nov. 22-24 Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical, Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton, Nov. 22-Dec. 29 Little Women, Firehouse Theatre Company, Denver. Nov. 23-Dec. 23      Scrooge – The Musical, Candlelight, Johnstown, Nov. 21-Jan. 12 The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, OpenStage, Lakewood Cultural Center, Nov. 22-Dec. 28 A Christmas Carol, DCPA Theatre Company, Denver, Previews. Nov. 22-27, Nov. 29-Dec. 29 The Little Mermaid, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Nov. 21-Dec. 29 GloWING, Theatre Artibus at Denver Savoy, Nov. 21-Dec. 8 Moms Unhinged, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Nov. 23

Join us for a Thanksgiving Special on Vintage Classic Radio during this Saturday's "Saturday Matinee." We begin with "The Life of Riley" in the episode "Thanksgiving Flashback," originally aired on November 19, 1948. In this nostalgic episode, Chester Riley reminisces about past Thanksgiving celebrations, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt misunderstandings typical of the Riley household. The show stars William Bendix as Chester Riley, supported by Paula Winslowe as Peg, his wife, and John Brown as the ever-scheming Digby "Digger" O'Dell. Next, we step back to November 18, 1940, for the "Burns and Allen Show." This episode finds George Burns and Gracie Allen preparing for a festive Thanksgiving, only to encounter their usual mix-ups and misunderstandings. Alongside George and Gracie, the episode features regulars such as Bill Goodwin, the show's announcer, and musicians like Meredith Willson. Before our final presentation, we'll enjoy a musical interlude with Frank Sinatra singing "Homesick, That's All," offering a touch of melancholic nostalgia. We conclude with "The Jack Benny Show," in the episode "Jack Dreams He is a Turkey," which first aired on November 21, 1943. In this amusing holiday special, Jack Benny experiences a hilarious dream sequence where he imagines himself as a turkey just before Thanksgiving. This episode features Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and Don Wilson, with the show sponsored by Jello. To cap off our Thanksgiving Special, Kay Kyser and his orchestra will play the classic "Shine On Harvest Moon," sending us off with a melody perfect for the season. Join us for a blend of comedy, music, and Thanksgiving spirit this Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio.

Today grab your cup of Joe, we're feet first into a classic period of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast on January 3, 1946. This episode deals with the post-war housing shortage as George and Gracie decide to repurpose their den to help a returning serviceman. Their neighbor, Meredith Willson (famed writer of "The Music Man") played a pivotal role during this period of the radio show. Don't forget to subscribe and share with friends who love a good dose of radio nostalgia. Enjoy the show! Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

2024-009_The OTRNow Radio Program3 hours of classic old time radio.The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 31, 1939. Program #11. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Sir Nayland vs. "The Curse Of Siva!". Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10991. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 02, 1939. Program #12. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Fu Manchu escapes, the Dacoit strikes!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. Maxwell House Coffee Time. December 10, 1942. NBC net. Sponsored by: Maxwell House Coffee, Log Cabin Syrup. The first tune is, "The Pennsylvania Polka." The first appearance by Frank Tours as the program's orchestra leader, replacing Meredith Willson (who has possibly entered military service). Frank Morgan (the Englishman) tries to impress Frank Tours. The Maxwell House commercial is based on, "Melancholy Baby." Daddy takes Baby Snooks duck hunting!. John Conte (host), Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford, Frank Tours (conductor), Frank Morgan, Phil Rapp (writer), Harlow Wilcox (announcer).    Stars On Parade. June 22, 1951. Program #558. Army and Air Force syndication. "Miss Turner Retires". Sponsored by: Army and Air Force recruiting. A fifty eight year old spinster English teacher is nearing the end of her career, and it won't be an easy transition. Flora Robson, Charles Wilkes (director), Helen Christian (writer), Joe Ripley (announcer), Johnny Guarnieri (composer, conductor).     WILD BILL HICKOK - In this second episode of WILD BILL HICKOK from 1951, he encounters The Missouri Wild Bill Hickok. June 03, 1951. Program #2. Mutual net. Sponsored by: Kellogg's Corn Pops. Wild Bill and Jingles are nearly killed in the old "Skeleton" mine when the entrance is blown up! The system cue is added live. Guy Madison, Andy Devine, Paul Pierce (director), David Hire (producer), Charles Lyon (announcer), Richard Aurandt (music).   OBSESSION  "Ebb Tide" Gale Page and Elliott Lewis stars in a mystery show about human beings in conflict with themselves.    MYSTERY IS MY HOBBY "Allan Fisher (Faithless Wife)" Glen Langan is Barton Drake in Mystery is My Hobby. In an unusual move for a crime show, the show is played before a live audience. This is the premiere episode.   Lights Out. January 05, 1943. CBS net. "The Fast One". Sponsored by: Ironized Yeast, Molle Shaving Cream. A story about two men with a mighty power, the ability to move very, very rapidly. Excellent radio writing. The story is also known as, "Speed." This is a network, sponsored version of cat. #11279. Arch Oboler (writer, host), Frank Martin (commercial spokesman)

"The Music Man" by Meredith Willson is a classic, big-hearted American musical that premiered on Broadway in 1957 and went on to win five Tony awards. We invite you to fritter away some time with us while we discuss the love (Forrest) and hate (Lenny) relationship we here at Settling Scores have with this show, which features several standards of the musical theatre canon such as Seventy-Six Trombones, Trouble, 'Til There Was You, Pickalittle and Gary, Indiana.  Along the way, we'll explore several instances of subtle racism in the original score, discuss some fabulous and not-so-fabulous performances (…ahem, looking at you, 2022 revival cast), listen to a cover by none other than the fabulous Ms. Patti LuPone, and of course we'll “talk, talk, talk, talk, and bicker, bicker, bicker” all the while. “Yessssir, yessssir!”   Synopsis: Charming con-man-with-a-heart-of-gold Harold Hill arrives in the small town of River City, Iowa, posing as a boys' band organizer. He sweet talks the townspeople into investing in instruments and uniforms for the band he claims he will lead, despite having no musical ability. Along the way, Hill meets and falls for Marian Paroo, the straight-laced town librarian and music teacher, who sees through his scheme, but finds herself falling for him nonetheless. As Hill's deception unravels, he must decide whether to flee or face the consequences, ultimately discovering a deeper connection to the town - and to Marian - than he anticipated. This spirited and infectious musical explores themes of love, trust, and the transformative power of music in a nostalgic portrayal of early 20th-century America. Bona fide happy ending, guaranteed.   And join us over on our Facebook and Instagram pages to tell us what you think!

We talked about: Finding community, doing The Stump, Not doing Chandler on “Friends”, the wonderful and difficult friendship of Matthew Perry, doing theater as a kid, “easy” comics who took their time, playing villains, lying about knowing how to ride horses and almost dying on the horse, auditioning by “being that guy” to set you apart, The Great David Pressman, kind hearted Richard Kind, staring in broadway, fear of going out. my writing advice “how much pain can you take?”, always seeking connection. Saying “yes” to opportunities, Craig's dog boo.  Rye New York. Somehow Craig thinks I project warmth and kindness. Windows in school that go all the way to the ground that give kids the confidence to be on the world. Bullies who don't think they are bullies, the gain and loss of choice, and the idea that the journey we are all on must contain random gifts and failures to get us where we are now.  Bio: Craig Bierko made his Tony-nominated Broadway debut as “Professor Harold Hill” in Susan Stroman's Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. A familiar face to Broadway audiences, Craig most recently appeared in Conor McPherson's Girl from the North Country featuring songs by Bob Dylan; as “Sky Masterson” in Des McAnuff's revival of Guys & Dolls, and in Lincoln Center's Thou Shalt Not featuring music by Harry Connick. Craig recently completed the darkly comic feature film D(e)ad. Other film work includes starring opposite Russell Crowe in Ron Howard's Cinderella Man, The Long Kiss Goodnight with Samuel Jackson and Geena Davis, Larry David's cult classic Sour Grapes and Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Craig has appeared in numerous TV shows, most recently on the hit Netflix series Sex/Life as well as on the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL. Craig appeared as Carrie Bradshaw's love interest “Ray ‘The Jazz Guy' King” on HBO's iconic Sex and the City.  Craig bathed John Malkovich in his online talk show “Bathing with Bierko” and offers no apologies.

Band Geeks of the world, unite! We're taking a fizzy summer tour through some of our favorite movie musicals – and what better way to observe the Fourth of July weekend in the USA than with one of the most patriotic and Americana-obsessed musicals of all time, the 1962 film version of Meredith Willson's 1957 Broadway musical The Music Man!   We talk about: "Rock Island" – One of the most impressive opening numbers in any musical, a laser-quick intro to the economics and social mores of early 20th-century America. "Iowa Stubborn" – The people of River City basically tell us what assholes they are. Is this song about whiteness, small town life, or the human condition? "Trouble" – Harold Hill's infamous patter song. It's like a hellfire-and-brimstone sermon, in the tradition of Jonathan Edwards and the great preachers of the Great Awakening. "Sincere" – The role that barbershop music plays in The Music Man... and in American nostalgia for a "simpler time." "The Wells Fargo Wagon" – What's the deal with Winthrop? You'll hear: Robert Preston, Barbara Cook and the cast of the 1957 Broadway cast – because we love Shirley Jones, but there's only one Marian the Librarian.   Continue the conversation with us on Instagram @gospelofmt!

The Philadelphia story of the development and world premiere of that famous Iowa musical, by Meredith Willson, The Music Man .For a blog post with additional information and images, go to: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/out-of-town-jaspers-notes-and-images-for-episode-78/If you enjoyed the show, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! You can do it easily, right here:https://www.aithpodcast.com/reviews/If you have any questions, inquiries or additional comments, you can write us at our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.comOr, follow us on Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcastSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music and compositions within the episodes copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

One hundred twelve years ago today, on April 14, 1912, while on its maiden voyage from England to New York, the unsinkable RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the north Atlantic… then the next day did the unthinkable…it sunk. In 1960, Meredith Willson followed up his Broadway hit The Music Man with a musical version of the fictionalized life of one of the aristocrats who survived the sinking, Margerat Brown. The musical was made into a movie in 1964 starring Debbie Reynolds as Mrs. Brown and Harve Presnell reprising his role from the stage as JJ Brown. The film was nominated for 6 Oscars. It won none. The Titanic and scenes of the aftermath of its sinking take all of two minutes and five seconds of the entire movie that runs two hours and fifteen minutes, but there are some great song and dance numbers in the show. As well as some very funny scenes. So, get ready to hear a raucous MGM soundtrack sung by characters molded by the backwoods and mountains of Colorado in Volume 172: Molly is Unsinkable. More information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it.  Credits and copyrights MGM Studio Orchestra with the Overture for the musical the Unsinkable Molly Brown Debbie Reynolds featured in I Ain't Down Yet Harve Presnell & Orchestra - Colorado, My Home Harve Presnell And Debbie Reynolds–I'll Never Say No Debbie Reynolds And Chorus– Belly Up To The Bar, Boys MGM Studio Orchestra– Dolce Far Niente (Meaning Pleasant Idleness) although literally meaning sweetly and softly do nothing Harve Presnell & Cast– He's My Friend All music written by Meredith Willson I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.

This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio will kick off with "The Great Gildersleeve,” where the episode "Selling the Drugstore" from February 22nd, 1942, takes us on a humorous journey with Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, a character spun off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." In this episode, Gildersleeve contemplates selling the drugstore he's come to own, leading to a series of comedic events and moral dilemmas. The cast features Harold Peary as Gildersleeve, Walter Tetley as Leroy, Lillian Randolph as Birdie, Earle Ross as Judge Hooker, and Richard LeGrand as Mr. Peavey, among others, contributing to the show's unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Following that, we'll enjoy "The Burns and Allen Show" in the episode "Jack Benny in the Beauty Shop," originally broadcasted on November 2nd, 1943. This episode showcases the unmatched chemistry of George Burns and Gracie Allen in a hilarious mix-up involving Jack Benny at a beauty shop, leading to a flurry of misunderstandings and witty banter. The episode stars George Burns and Gracie Allen themselves, with Jack Benny playing his own notoriously stingy persona, alongside regulars like Bill Goodwin, the announcer, and musicians like Meredith Willson. To round out our matinee, "The Railroad Hour" presents the musical episode “Orange Blossoms” from February 11th, 1952. This production is a delightful adaptation of the operetta by Victor Herbert, telling a romantic and slightly comedic tale set against the backdrop of the French Riviera. The episode stars Gordon MacRae, bringing his vocal talents to the fore as the lead, with support from Lucille Norman, adding charm and depth to the musical numbers and narrative. Each show from our lineup offers a unique glimpse into the golden age of radio, from the comedic antics of beloved characters in "The Great Gildersleeve" and "The Burns and Allen Show" to the melodious romance of "The Railroad Hour." Together, they create a Saturday matinee that promises laughter, music, and a touch of nostalgia.

Two hours of New Years Eve ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 30, 1948, 75 years ago, New Years Eve Party. George and Gracie go out on a double date with Meredith Willson and his date. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 30, 1945, 78 years ago, New Years Eve. It's New Year's eve, and The Great Gildersleeve has no date! Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 30, 1935, 88 years ago, New Years Celebration. The McGee's get ready for a New Year's Eve party, and then step out to the Wistful Vista Night Club. Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast December 30, 1948, 75 years ago, New Years Eve Party. Plans for New Year's Eve keep changing. Will it be a hockey game or the back end of a horse?Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 30, 1941, 82 years ago. Squire is Mousy's Manager. Squire Skimp has tricked Mousie into signing a manager's contract with him. Thanks to Bob and Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

The Music Man is a 1962 American musical film directed and produced by Morton DaCosta, based on Meredith Willson's 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which DaCosta also directed. Robert Preston reprises the title role from the stage version, starring alongside Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Ronny Howard, and Paul Ford.   Released by Warner Bros. on June 19, 1962, the film was one of the biggest hits of the year and was widely acclaimed by critics. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, with composer Ray Heindorf winning Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment. The film also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and Preston and Jones were both nominated in their respective acting categories. In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".   Island of Love is a 1963 American comedy film directed by Morton DaCosta and written by David R. Schwartz. The film stars Robert Preston, Tony Randall, Giorgia Moll, Walter Matthau, Betty Bruce and Vassili Lambrinos. The film was released by Warner Bros. on June 12, 1963.   Opening Credits; Introduction (1.22); Background History (37.48); The Music Man (1962) Film Trailer (38.58); Our Feature Presentation (39.47); Let's Rate (1:07.13); Introducing Our Next Feature (1:11.47); Island of Love (1963) Background Footage (1:12.40; Lights, Camera, Action (1:14.05); How Many Stars (2:23.54); End Credits (2:33.51); Closing Credits (2:35.10)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Once Upon A Christmas Song by Peter Kay introducing Geraldine McQueen.  Copyright 2008 Peter Kay and Gary Barlow ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.

Mark Cabaniss is a music publisher, writer, producer, broadcaster, and speaker. He is President/CEO of Jubilate Music Group, a worldwide music publisher creating printed and digital music, recordings, and videos. As an ASCAP composer and arranger, Mark's published compositions have been performed nationally and abroad, and include choral anthems, musicals, cantatas, and instrumental pieces. His concert musical Triumph of Faith (co-written with Mark Blankenship) received its world premiere at Carnegie Hall. Other musicals include The Homework Machine, co-written with Tony-nominated composer Keith Herrmann and premiered by the Boston Children's Theatre and The Stardust Supper Club (featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael) co-written with Alan Bailey and given an Off-Broadway workshop production by The York Theatre Company. Mark is the author of three books: Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper; Music Business Essentials: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals; and Miracle of The Music Man: The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson. Mark is a multiple recipient of ASCAP's Popular Music Award, the NAMM Believe in Music Award, and is a Dove Award and Angel Award-winning producer. He is a member of The Recording Academy, The Dramatists Guild of America, and serves on the Board of Advisors for The Music Man Square, a museum and foundation in Mason City, Iowa, dedicated to furthering music education and honoring the legacy of Meredith Willson (creator of Broadway's The Music Man). He also created and manages the official Meredith Willson website: www.meredithwillson.com. Mark was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by Mars Hill University and serves on the University's Board of Trustees. Governor Wallace Wilkinson of Kentucky commissioned Mark as an official Kentucky Colonel. Mark is also the founder/donor of The Helen Cole Krause Music Scholarship, awarded annually to a qualifying incoming or current Mars Hill University music major. Mark serves as a correspondent for Hollywood 360, a weekly nationally-syndicated entertainment radio show based in Chicago. Mark's work in music business and broadcasting has led to collaborations with television icons Andy Griffith, Bob Barker, and Kathie Lee Gifford; Academy Award-winner Shirley Jones; legendary entertainer Steve Allen; composer Charles Strouse (Annie/Bye Bye Birdie); Broadway/pop platinum singer/songwriters Rupert Holmes and David Pomeranz; jazz pianist/composer Loonis McGlohon; gospel singer Cynthia Clawson; actor/singer Thurl Ravenscroft (Tony the Tiger/“Mr. Grinch”), and others. Mark holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education and Communications from Mars Hill University and The University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Mark resides in Nashville. https://markcabaniss.com/ MIRACLE OF THE MUSIC MAN: The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson About the Book The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky beginnings and the against-all-odds success story of its creator Meredith Willson. Mark Cabaniss steps back into the Golden Age of Broadway and brings to life the origins of this classic show, the music behind it, and the unlikely story of its creator. Interweaving behind-the-scenes accounts of people who worked with Willson, Cabaniss looks at his long and unusual career as a composer, conductor, radio personality, and flutist, which reached its pinnacle in The Music Man.

This vintage episode from 2019 is a special one -- we recorded it in Stockholm on a real-life vacation (on a much-less-than-10K budget).  Even though we were squeezing the most out of every dollar on our trip, we were still able to write these silly adventures. Lulu spends her fake $10,000 in Panama City, Panama, while Alison decides to throw a celebration for the whole town of Mason City, Iowa. (Hint: it's the birthplace of Meredith Willson, writer of THE MUSIC MAN. And this is episode 76!)We're continuing our countdown to episode 300 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Get on the list for our weekly newsletter for links, shownotes, and behind the scenes stories! Plus, it's a great way to connect with the 10K community.You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We love to chat! www.10KDollarDay.comSupport the showBecome a supporter of the show! Cancel Anytime • No Commitment https://www.buzzsprout.com/145545/supporters/newDon't forget to get on the list that counts — our newsletter mailing list. Sign up at www.10kdollarday.com for show notes, resources, and things to make you smile. Instagram: @10KDollarDailyHappy Twitter: @10KDollarDay Support the show: www.patreon.com/10kdollarday Love 10K? How about 10 minutes a day? Join us at our other podcast, The Daily Happy, for ten minutes of community and news, every day! Want to support us without a subscription? You can buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedailyhappy

When Bill Gargan was fired from Martin Kane he planned to star in a Broadway rendition of Doctor Knock. In late September of 1951, Gargan signed a one-million-dollar contract that made him the exclusive property of NBC for the next five years. The deal required him to participate in a minimum of four guest spots on radio and TV each year. At the same time, Gargan was invited by Frank Folsom of RCA to accompany him to Rome to meet the Pope. Along the way, Gargan went to Paris to appear in the October 7th, 1951 episode of The Big Show. He participated in a sketch involving a poker game with George Sanders, Fernand Gravey, and Meredith Willson. Two weeks after his Big Show appearance, William Gargan was starring in a new series for NBC. Launched as part of NBC's year-long Silver Jubilee, Barrie Crane, Confidential Investigator, first aired over NBC from New York on Wednesday October 3rd, 1951 at 10PM eastern time. Bill Gargan debuted as the detective opposite Mr. President on ABC, Frank Edwards on Mutual, and boxing on CBS. The show was directed by the just-heard Himan Brown. By 1952 Brown had been involved in radio for decades. The Barrie was inspired by the nickname of William Gargan's oldest son, then twenty-two. The title of the show was soon changed to Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. Episode three was called “The Judge and The Champ.” In conjunction with NBC's twenty-fifth anniversary, the network launched a series of both Radio and TV offerings highlighting the growth of NBC's technology, talent, infrastructure and advertising success. Block-sharing advertising was in full-effect. The network sold commercial time spots, rather than full shows and called it “Operation Tandem.” Gargan was back on The Big Show the next March 16th, 1952 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Tallulah Bankhead and good friend and fellow Catholic, Fred Allen. Now with transcription wide-spread, Barrie Craig could be heard on different days each week, based on the region. Listeners would also hear different commercials, depending on what local affiliate they were tuning into. These could also be a mix of local and national ad spots. Blocked-sharing was being used by the other networks. ABC touted theirs as 'The Pyramid Plan,' CBS as The Power Plan, and Mutual called their's MBS Plus. In a further refinement of MBS Plus, Mutual introduced an exclusive package of MGM programming for 1952. Both The Adventures of Harry Lime, and The Black Museum aired as part of this deal. For more information, tune into Breaking Walls episode 141. Launched with their tandem plan, NBC provided a "pay as you sell" opportunity for local affiliates. Local sponsors could pick from one-hundred-nineteen one-minute spots. The goal was to accommodate sponsors without a long contract. Craig occupied an office on the third floor of the Mercantile Building on Manhattan's Madison Avenue. Barrie Craig's writers included Frank Kane, Louis Vittes, John Roeburt, and Ernest Kinoy. William Gargan was supported by some of the finest east coast voice talents of the era. This included Santos Ortega, Elspeth Eric, Arlene Blackburn, Barbara Weeks, Joan Alexander, Parker Fennelly, Arnold Moss, Luis Van Rooten, and Herb Ellis. NBC announcers included Don Pardo and Ed King with John Daly as spokesperson for 1952 Pontiac spots and Carl Caruso for Bromo-Seltzer spots.

The OTRNow Radio Program  Mother's Day-01The Life Of Riley. May 14, 1944. Blue Network. Riley fixes dinner for Mothers Day.  William Bendix, Ken Niles (announcer),  Irving Brecher (creator, producer), Lou Kosloff (music), Paula Winslowe, Sharon Douglas, Conrad Binyon.Hallmark Playhouse. May 05, 1949. CBS net. "Mother". Hallmark Cards. There is unusually fine acting in this well-written story of motherhood and an errant daughter. James Hilton (host), Kathleen Norris (author), Linda Darnell, Verna Felton.The Quiz Kids. May 09, 1948. NBC net. Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. A Mother's Day show. The mothers of the Quiz Kids join the competition. The first question is, "If you combined the symbols for molybdinum, thorium, and Erbium, what would you have?". Joel Kupperman, Marcella Conlon, Naomi Cooks, Alma Mullin, Patrick Owen Conlon, Rose Cook, Sarah Kupperman, Mark Mullin, Joe Kelly (host), Franklin Ferguson (announcer).Maxwell House Coffee Time. May 20, 1948. NBC net origination, AFRS rebroadcast. Gracie's mother is staying with the Burns'. She doesn't think much of George's career in show business. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Tobe Reed (announcer), Verna Felton.This Is Your FBI. May 25, 1951. ABC net. "Old Mother Larceny". The Equitable Life Assurance Society. Stolen wrist watches and binoculars are the stock in trade of the fun-loving Berian brothers...and their mom. The system cue is added live. Stacy Harris, Larry Keating (announcer), William Woodson (narrator), Tony Barrett, Ted de Corsia, Charles Maxwell, John Mitchum, Jeanette Nolan, Victor Rodman, John Sheehan, Jerry D. Lewis (writer), Frederick Steiner (composer, conductor), Jerry Devine (producer).Suspense. January 04, 1959. CBS net. "Don't Call Me Mother". 4-Way Cold Tablets, Fitch Shampoo, Tums. A good story about a possessive mother who's determined to break up her son's marriage. Agnes Moorehead, Cathy Lewis, James McCallion, Barney Phillips, Norman Alden, George Walsh (announcer), William N. Robson (writer, producer, director).

Actor Craig Bierko's film roles include Timothy in the 1996 action film The Long Kiss Goodnight which he credits for being cast in darkly humorous roles such as Max Baer in Cinderella Man opposite Russell Crowe, Tom Ryan in Scary Movie 4 (spoofing Tom Cruise throughout the film), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Thirteenth Floor. In 2000 Bierko made his Broadway debut as Professor Harold Hill in Susan Stroman's critically acclaimed revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. He played “the jazz guy” Ray King, a love interest for Carrie Bradshaw in the fourth season of Sex and the City, attorney Jeffrey Coho on season three of the ABC television series Boston Legal and one of four newly divorced friends on Fox's short-lived Unhitched. He was cast as Dave Lister in the pilot for the American TV version of the British show Red Dwarf and has appeared twice on TV's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - first as Andy Eckerson, a United States Deputy Marshal who is working with the SVU (and ex-flame Det. Olivia Benson) to recapture an escaped convict and several years later, a serial rapist. He also appeared for four seasons in the Peabody Award-winning series UnREAL as Chet Wilton, the eccentric, drug addicted, womanizing creator of a reality dating show. Recently, he appeared on The Blacklist as The Chairman, the coldly sociopathic head of an underground stock market for criminals and will be seen on season two of the hit Netflix show Sex/Life as a superstar literary agent. Craig would love you to donate to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital: https://lluch.org/ways-give

The OTRNow Radio Program Easter Celebration (01)Fibber McGee and Molly. March 23, 1948. NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. Johnson's Wax. Molly has won the Wistful Vista "I Like To Patronize Local Merchants Because..." contest. The prize is an Easter frock. This is a network, sponsored version of cat. #12034. Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Billy Mills and His Orchestra, The King's Men, Sandra Gould, Bill Thompson, Arthur Q. Bryan, Gale Gordon, Don Quinn (writer), Phil Leslie (writer). The Great Gildersleeve. April 25, 1943. NBC net. Kraft Pabst-Ett. Leroy's going to make big money raising rabbits. Kay Francis makes an appeal for the Second War Loan. The president of the Kraft Cheese Company, J. L. Kraft, delivers his annual Easter message. Ben Alexander, Earle Ross, Harold Peary, James L. Kraft, John Whedon (writer), Kay Francis, Ken Carpenter (announcer), Lillian Randolph, Lurene Tuttle, Richard LeGrand, Sam Moore (writer), Shirley Mitchell (?), Walter Tetley. The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny. April 09, 1939. Red net. Jell-O. Kenny sings, "I'm Building A Sailboat Of Dreams." The cast does a nursing drama called, "Four Girls In White." The patient turns out to be Shlepperman!. Jack Benny, Don Wilson, Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris and His Orchestra, Kenny Baker, Sam Hearn, Harry Baldwin, Ed Beloin (writer, performer: doubles), Bill Morrow (writer), Blanche Stewart (doubles).The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny. April 13, 1952. CBS net. Lucky Strike. A stroll down Wilshire Boulevard for the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary sing! One of the commercials features a message from "The National Tobacco Tax Research Council," praising the industry for supporting many farm families and financing the federal, state and local governments. The script is similar to the one used on April 17, 1949. The show was recorded on April 6, 1952. Artie Auerbach, Bea Benaderet, Del Sharbutt (commercial spokesman), Dennis Day, Don Wilson, Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Mel Blanc, Phil Harris, Eddie Anderson, Sara Berner, Sheldon Leonard, The Sportsmen, Arthur Q. Bryan, L. A. Speed Riggs (tobacco auctioneer), Stuffy Singer, Mahlon Merrick (music director), Hilliard Marks (producer), Milt Josefsberg (writer), Sam Perrin (writer), George Balzer (writer), John Tackaberry (writer). The Gulf Screen Guild Theatre. April 09, 1939. CBS net. Revue. Gulf. A revue and a skit titled "We're Taking Off." Mickey shows Rudy and Joan how to play a love scene. Rosemary Lane, Rudy Vallee, Mickey Rooney, Joan Bennett, The King's Men, Everett Freeman (writer), A. Edward Selton (? director), George Murphy (m. c.), Oscar Bradley and His Orchestra, John Conte (announcer), Frank Loesser (special lyrics). Maxwell House Coffee Time. April 03, 1947. NBC net. Maxwell House. There's only two more shopping days until Easter. Gracie not-too-subtley hints for a new hat. "The Beverly Hills Uplift Society" tries to help. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Bill Goodwin, Paul Henning (writer), Keith Fowler (writer), Mel Blanc, Elvia Allman, Verna Felton, Lurene Tuttle. The Shadow. March 24, 1940. Mutual net. "The Plot That Failed". Blue Coal. The Shadow is tricked into aiding two "scientists" place six strange machines around the city. A melted steam shovel gives Lamont the clue to the purpose of the mysterious machines. As "The Shadow" prevents the entire city from being melted, Margo plans to boil four hundred Easter eggs! The system cue has been deleted. Ken Roberts (announcer), William Johnstone, Jerry Devine (writer), Marjorie Anderson, Everett Sloane, Edwin Jerome, Kenny Delmar, Alan Reed, Wilson Tuttle (producer, director), Elsie Thompson (organist), Paul Huber (commercial spokesman).

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Who do the UI Hawkeye fight song and the holiday classic "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" have in common?

We're going to Talk-A-Little about Meredith Willson's hit 1957 musical The Music Man!

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.

It's Midday on the Arts.Now, more music, or in this case a musical about music, in a way. Our theater critic, J. Wynn Rousuck, who visits each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage, joins Tom today to share her impressions of an unusual new production of Meredith Willson's 1957 classic, The Music Man, now on stage at the Olney Theater Center. What sets this production apart is that half of the musical's cast is deaf, and the other half hearing, and the presentation uses ASL (American Sign Language) and English supertitles along with conventional song and dialogue. It's complicated, but effective, Judy says. Starring acclaimed deaf actor James Caverly in the title role, the musical is co-directed by Michael Baron and Sandra Mae Frank, with music direction by Christopher Youstra and special "Artistic Sign Language" direction by Michelle Banks.The Music Man continues at Olney Theatre Center through July 24. Follow the theater links above for showtimes and ticketing information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 6, we step back in time to 1957 to discuss Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Join us as we discuss diegetic music in theater, patter songs, counterpoint, and more.Instrumental tracks are provided by Stage Stars Records: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k0226Vwov47JoTjSePmAk8FSKOWh_9zocMeredith Willson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD3ypmrTSRgSadder but Wiser Girl/My White Night mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMWD_Q_bmAHave any comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us an email at bwayoveranalyzed@gmail.com.Follow Broadway Overanalyzed on Instagram at @bway.overanalyzed.0:00:00 -Introduction0:04:32 - The 2022 Music Man revival, the 2003 TV version, and the 1962 film0:09:02 - A 40-second summary of the show0:12:07 - The meaning of The Music Man0:15:36 - Meredith Willson and The Music Man's trip to Broadway0:19:28 - Diegetic sounds0:27:23 - Patter songs0:31:05 - The orchestra of The Music Man0:32:15 - Overview of the soundtrack0:32:56 - "Rock Island"0:41:35 - "Iowa Stubborn"0:47:10 - "Ya Got Trouble"0:51:53 - "Piano Lesson"0:56:46 - "Goodnight, My Someone"1:03:12 - "Seventy-Six Trombones"1:06:00 - "Sincere"1:10:23 - "Sadder but Wiser Girl"1:17:54 - "Pick-a-little Talk-a-little/Goodnight Ladies"1:19:46 - "Marian the Librarian"1:22:16 - "My White Knight"1:29:26 - "Wells Fargo Wagon"1:32:25 - "It's You"1:33:02 - "Shipoopi"1:39:03 - "Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You"1:41:10 - "Gary, Indiana"1:42:19 - "Til There Was You"1:45:26 - "Finale"1:49:53 - Rating The Music Man1:52:46 - Outro

Ridgefield High School Theatre returns to the stage next week, kicking off a run of six performances of Meredith Willson's beloved musical “The Music Man.” https://loom.ly/6hHnDmA #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #RidgefieldPublicSchools #RidgefieldHighSchoolTheatre #TheMusicMan #MusicalTheatrePerformance #LiveTheatrePerformance #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In celebration of Easter, we pause from our current series, to hear a really remarkable program broadcast in 1947. It is a moving and dramatic reading from the New Testament for one voice by the First Lady of the American Theatre, Ethel Barrymore, with music by Meredith Willson.  Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio  Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

In this episode, we "Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little" about the new Music Man revival starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, but rest assured that we'll be "Sincere" in our discussion on it. So come take a listen if "Ya Got Trouble" of the kind that "Seventy-Six Trombones" might be able to solve! -- You can learn more about how the two leads landed their roles in this show with the Vogue feature on Hugh Jackman and an interview with Sutton Foster from Elle. Take a look at the discussion around some of the lyric changes made in this production and how it might subtly change the tone of the Iowa townspeople in this article from Slate. If you haven't read The Secret Life of the American Musical, Christine considers it a must-read for anyone interested in the history or structure of musicals. Check out the expanded lyrics of My White Knight, which you can hear on Barbara Cook's Carnegie Hall album. Did you know about My White Knight and Sadder-But-Wiser-Girl originally being a duet? You can hear a snippet of Meredith Willson talking about that original version and demonstrating how they'd fit, with his wife singing Marian's part. According to this meme, all Hugh Jackman's ever wanted to do was sing in a movie. You can see a snippet of Benjamin Pajak singing a bit of Gary Indiana in this video (with some minor accompaniment from Hugh). -- Music featured in this episode: Hugh Jackman singing Ya Got Trouble Sutton Foster singing Til There Was You "My White Knight" from Barbara Cook at Carnegie Hall Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music The Music Man (Original Broadway Cast) Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music -- Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com!

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

George Burns and Gracie Allen was one of the funniest duos in the history of American comedy. Both came from vaudeville, where they performed from childhood, honing their skills. When they met and decided to work together, they created an act that is unforgettable. While their earlier shows continued their standup vaudeville act, they gradually transformed their format to create one of the earliest situation comedies.The two employed running gags, including George's purported jealousy of Gracie's latest crush, and Gracie's search for her missing brother—a gimmick that was incorporated into the popular culture of the day. Numerous major stars of the period appeared on their shows; regulars included Harry Von Zell, Hans Conreid, and Meredith Willson.The comedic skill of the two is legendary. George's writing and dry wit were a perfect foil for the dazzling dizziness of the brilliant Gracie. For sheer fun, Burns and Allen ranks among the best of the Old Time Radio programs

This is special Encore edition of Broadway Nation! Today, February 10, 2022, marks the official opening night of the much delayed, much anticipated, much talked about big new Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man starring Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster. And, just two days ago Steven Spielberg's movie remake of West Side Story received seven Academy Award nominations, including “Best Picture.” So, this seemed like the perfect moment to revisit one of my favorite episodes of this podcast: West Side Story vs The Music Man. These two classic Golden Age musicals famously went head-to-head at the 1958 Tony Awards, and people still argue about which show should have won “Best Musical”.   On this episode Albert Evans and I compare and contrast these two great shows – two of the greatest of all time in our estimation – and we reveal that they actually have much more in common than most people think. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of Robert Braun who is a "Producer Level Member" of our Broadway Nation “Backstage Pass Club”. Information on how you can become a member of The Backstage Pass Club can be found here: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.com. What you are about to hear is the second half of my recent conversation with Dominick McHugh author of: The Big Parade – Meredith Wilson's Musicals From The Music Man to 1491. In part one Dominic shared the amazing insights and discoveries that he made during his research into the development of Wilson's first and most famous musical, The Music Man. If you missed that episode you may want to catch up with that one before listening to this one.  Today we discuss Willson's two follow up hits -- The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Here's Love -- and his heartbreaking failure, 1491. And, of course, there is even more discussion of The Music Man, more comparing and contrasting it with West Side Story, as well as comparing the careers and output of Meredith Willson and Leonard Bernstein, some of which may send some hardline Bernstein fans into a tizzy! Dominic and I even get into a bit of a disagreement about the when The Golden Age Of Broadway actually ended. I think you will enjoy it! Just one note before we begin: Meredith Wilson is one of the major exceptions to the central premise of this podcast. He was not Jewish, Queer, black or an immigrant or child of an immigrant. No, along with George Abbott, Bob Fosse and just a small handful of other key inventors of the Broadway musical, he is one of the exceptions that proves the rule. Enjoy!       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvey Brownstone conducts another in-depth interview with Actress and Author of "Consider your Ass Kissed", the Fabulous Ruta Lee, star of Movies and Television about her career, her book and her work with The Thalians, who have raised over $35 million for mental health related causes over the past 60 years.  The Thalians are currently devoted to helping UCLA Operation Mend's brave military men and women heal the wounds of war. Not only in body, but mind and spirit as well.About Harvey's guest:One of Hollywood's most glamorous ladies, Ruta Lee is also one of its most multifaceted and top-notched civic contributors. Born in Montreal, Lee is the daughter of a Lithuanian tailor.  She was signed by MGM as the youngest of the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and subsequently in Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, as Tyrone Power's secret love in Witness for the Prosecution, and Frank Sinatra's leading lady in Sergeant's Three, to name but a few of the many films in her credits. Simultaneously, Lee launched into television, with over 2000 appearances on shows from Perry Mason to Power Rangers, Twilight Zone to Murder She Wrote, Hogan's Heroes to Love Boat, and Roseanne. Lee was also co-host on NBC's High Rollers with Alex Trebek, a regular on Hollywood Squares with Peter Marshall and made several television movies. She had series leads in CBS' Coming of Age and HBO's 1st and Ten. Her stints on the Bonnie Hunt Show remain among her favorites.Lee has headlined around the country in many musicals as Dolly, Annie, Molly, Peter Pan, Mame, Irene, Nelly, Irma, Rose, The Woman of the Year, and Madame in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, these are just a few of her leading lady roles.Critics have raved about all of her stage roles, but two stand out as favorites, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Goodbye Charlie. Meredith Willson said Ruta was "the greatest Molly of them all and had Ruta Lee created the role on Broadway, the original production would still be running."More recently she took a star turn in the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theater as well as Fort Worth's Casa Manana and Funny Business at the L.A.'s Coronet. She headlined 4 seasons to the hit musical revue, Senior Class at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.She has been either chairman or president of The Thalians, a charitable organization which is committed to good mental health from pediatric to geriatric, for over 45 years… roles exchanged between herself and Debbie Reynolds. The Thalians honored Ruta Lee for her dedication to mental health, where she joined the ranks of previous honorees, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Lansbury and and Clint Eastwood, to name just a few.She has served as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Board of Environmental Quality and as a member of the Economic Development Board, acted as a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, was honored Woman of the Year by B'nai B'rith, received the Humanitarian Award from the Beverly Hills Business Women's Association as well as top honors from the City of Hope. Ruta is very proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas from President George W. Bush. Recently, she received Lithuania's highest honors from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace. Ruta is also the proud recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which added to her stars on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Celebrity Walk at the Thalians Mental Health Center, Cedars-Sinai, makes it a Triple Crown for a super gal. More recently, Ruta was honored as a "Woman of Achievement" by Northwood University, joining a roster of some of the most prestigious women in America.http://www.rutalee.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ruta-Lee-211

Join us in episode 6 to understand out how THIS song, Till There Was You is somehow connected to the song Will Rock You, by the rock band, Queen! Discover how we, indeed, establish a bona-fide connection between these two songs – AND, how we connect Till There Was You to many other Beatles classics!So settle in for a series of revelations that you will find entertaining and informative!SongsTill There Was You, Meredith Willson, performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)On Broadway, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller; performed by Mike SugarRight Place, Wrong Time, Mac Rebennack; performed by Mike Sugar and Joe AnastasiStory Time Music; composed and performed by Mike SugarDocu-inspiration theme; composed and performed by Mike SugarP.S. I Love You, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)It Won't Be Long, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarI Saw Her Standing There, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Hello Goodbye, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarOh! Darling, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Let It Be, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Mike SugarIf I Fell, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)You Won't See Me, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, and WinterFrom Me to You, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarTwist and Shout, Bert Berns and Phil Medley; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarKansas City / Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller / Richard Penniman; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Long, Tall Sally, Enotris Johnson, Robert Blackwell, Richard Penniman; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarThus Spake Zarathustra, Richard Wagner; performed by Mike SugarFerry Cross the Mersey, Gerry Marsden; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike Sugar;You'll Never Walk Alone, Rogers and Hammerstein; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarAbandon the Run Interstitial - based on Paul McCartney's Band On The Run, created and performed by Mike SugarWe Will Rock You, Brian May, performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarNothing Rhymed, “Gilbert” O'Sullivan; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarThe End, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott, Matt Twain)Penny Lane, Lennon and McCartney; guitar intro performed by WinterAnd the great Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson!Sources:The Music Man https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Music_ManWhat Songs the Beatles Sang, William Mann; The Times; December 27, 1963.Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles, Dominic Pedler; Omnibus Press; 2003Recording the Beatles; Kevin Ryan and Brian Kehew; Curvebender; 2006.Anfield's 50 years of never walking alone, Simon Hart; The Independent; October 25, 2013.Gilbert O'Sullivan – Interview; The Danny Baker Show; February, 2016Mike Pachelli – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdYoK2klGqM

Episode 6 Till There Was You – and Many MoreJoin us in episode 6 to understand out how THIS song, Till There Was You is somehow connected to the song We Will Rock You, by the rock band, Queen! Discover how we, indeed, establish a bona-fide connection between these two songs – AND, how we connect Till There Was You to many other Beatles classics!So settle in for a series of revelations that you will find entertaining and informative!SongsTill There Was You, Meredith Willson, performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)On Broadway, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller; performed by Mike SugarRight Place, Wrong Time, Mac Rebennack; performed by Mike Sugar and Joe AnastasiStory Time Music; composed and performed by Mike SugarDocu-inspiration theme; composed and performed by Mike SugarP.S. I Love You, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)It Won't Be Long, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarI Saw Her Standing There, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Hello Goodbye, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarOh! Darling, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Let It Be, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Mike SugarIf I Fell, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)You Won't See Me, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, and WinterFrom Me to You, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarTwist and Shout, Bert Berns and Phil Medley; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarKansas City / Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller / Richard Penniman; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott)Long, Tall Sally, Enotris Johnson, Robert Blackwell, Richard Penniman; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarThus Spake Zarathustra, Richard Wagner; performed by Mike SugarFerry Cross the Mersey, Gerry Marsden; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike Sugar;You'll Never Walk Alone, Rogers and Hammerstein; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarAbandon the Run Interstitial - based on Paul McCartney's Band On The Run, created and performed by Mike SugarWe Will Rock You, Brian May, performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarNothing Rhymed, “Gilbert” O'Sullivan; performed by Joe Anastasi and Mike SugarThe End, Lennon and McCartney; performed by Stroll Down Penny Lane (Joe Anastasi, Mike Sugar, Winter, Mark Abbott, Matt Twain)Penny Lane, Lennon and McCartney; guitar intro performed by WinterAnd the great Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson!Sources:The Music Man https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Music_ManWhat Songs the Beatles Sang, William Mann; The Times; December 27, 1963.Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles, Dominic Pedler; Omnibus Press; 2003Recording the Beatles; Kevin Ryan and Brian Kehew; Curvebender; 2006.Anfield's 50 years of never walking alone, Simon Hart; The Independent; October 25, 2013.Gilbert O'Sullivan – Interview; The Danny Baker Show; February, 2016Mike Pachelli – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdYoK2klGqM

The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks being caught to win her heart.Venmo's: @jacob-santos-22 ; @rda956 ; @annika-pk

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man, the enduring tale of a con-man who brings hope to River City. George Prentice speaks with the production's director, Victoria Bussert, and cast members about this family favorite.

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man, the enduring tale of a con-man who brings hope to River City. George Prentice speaks with director Victoria Bussert and cast members about this family favorite.

Fibber McGee and Molly from June 25, 1940 - The McGees are leaving for vacation, and Fibber has written a tune (which sounds suspiciously like "Kiss Me Again"). Meredith Willson's orchestra plays it! The last show of the season, to be replaced for the summer by Meredith Willson. Also a broadcast from September 28, 1957. If Fibber were a college professor. Broadcast as a feature on "Monitor."