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Suspense: Never Follow a Banjo Act (AWR0248)

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Batman Villains of Old Time Radio

We continue our look at actors who played villains in the 1966 “Batman” TV series. This week we feature Ethel Merman, who played Lola Lasagna.

We feature an episode of Supsense, “Never Follow a Banjo Act,” where Merman plays a mature singer paired up with a hot young male talent, whose previous partner died under mysterious circumstances. When she discovers a dark side to the young star, will she be the next to go?

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 1, 1954

Cast: Ethel Merman as Rosie; Paul Frees; Jerry Hausner; Joseph Kearns; Shepard Menken; Jess Kirkpatrick; Ben Wright

After listening to discussing the program, we talk about the Season 3 two-part story, “The Sport of Penguins” and “A Horse of Another Color,” featuring Ethel Merman as Lola Lasagna.

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Theater Guild on the Air: At Mrs. Beam’s (AWR0247)

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Batman Villains of Old Time Radio

We continue our look at actors who portrayed villains in the 1966 Batman TV series. This week we turn to Burgess Meredith, who played the Penguin and we present an episode of Theater Guild on the Air.

In this episode, we step back in time to the bustling streets of pre-war London and the peculiar happenings at Mrs. Beam’s boarding house. Paulette Goddard and Burgess Meredith star in a comedic caper that twists and turns through the lives of romantic crooks and their unwitting hosts. From high-society scandals to the threat of the infamous Bluebeard, join us for an adventure that’s as charming as it is chaotic.

Original Radio Broadcast: October 28, 1945

Cast: Burgess Meredith,Paulette Goddard, Brenda Forbes

After talking about the episode, we discuss the Batman two-parter, “Hizzonner the Penguin” and “Dizzoner the Penguin” from Season 2.

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Lux Radio Theater: Great Expectations (AWR0246)

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We begin a series looking at radio performances by actors who played villains in the 1960s Batman TV series. This week, we focus on Barbara Rush, who was the guest villain in the Season 3 episode “Nora Clavicle and the Ladies’ Crime Club”.

For this week’s old time radio program, we bring you the Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of Great Expectations, in which Barbara Rush plays a featured role.

An eccentric and twisted elderly woman takes an interest in an orphaned boy. When he grows up, he receives an unexpected inheritance.

Starring: Rock Hudson as Pip; Barbara Rush as Estella; William Conrad; Jeanette Nolan; Alan Reed; Peter Votrian; Susan Seaforth; Christopher Cook; Parley Baer, Vivi Janis; James McCallion; Lillian Buyeff; Norman Field; Howard McNear; Leo Britt; Edward Marr

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1954

We then discuss the controversial “Nora Clavicle and the Ladies’ Crime Club”.

Discussed: Podcast episode: To the Batpoles: Tying Ourselves in Knots.

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Hallmark Playhouse: Ben-Hur (AWR0245)

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An adaptation of Lew Wallace’s classic novel of Judah Ben-Hur, a 1st Century Jewish man unjustly imprisoned by the decree of his ambitious best friend.

Original Radio Broadcast: April 10, 1952

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Jeff Chandler as Ben-Hur; William Conrad; Virginia Gregg; Lurene Tuttle; Herb Butterfield; Richard Beals

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Fitch Bandwagon: Coloring Easter Eggs (AWR0244)

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Today’s Story:

Phil’s plans for Easter go awry when, instead of using the sponsor’s product, he shampoos his hair with leftover easter egg dye that turns his hair bright red just before church.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 28, 1948

Starring: Phil Harris and Alice Faye; Elliot Lewis as Frankie Remley. Anne Whitfield plays their daughter, Phyl, and we discuss her life and legacy in light of her recent passing.

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Cavalacade of America: The Pioneer Mother Eliza Ann Brooks (AWR0243)

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Today we hear the story of Eliza Ann Brooks who, in 1852, set off alone with her children to make the perilous journey to California.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 3, 1939

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Gallant American Women: Women, the Providers (AWR0242)

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Today’s Episode:

A look at the role women played in nutrition and providing quality food from the time of the pilgrims to the then-modern time.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 21, 1939

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This is the Story: Remember Anna Zenger (AWR0241)

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Today’s Story:

In the early 18th Century in colonial New York, Anna Zenger tries to save her husband, printer Peter Zenger, while also trying to safeguard the freedom of the press.

Original Air Date: October 18, 1949

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Rosalind Russell as Anna Zenger

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Gallant American Women: These Freedoms (AWR0240)

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Today’s Episode:

A look at women who fought for freedom of religion, speech, and the abolition of slavery.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 31, 1939

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Curtain Time: Romantic Development (AWR0239)

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Today’s story:

A young architect has a big break, taking charge of development in a small Connecticut town. However, a beautiful woman and her grandfather are refusing to sell, and stand in the way.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1948

Originating in Chicago

Starring: Harry Elders and Nannette Sergeant

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Heartbeat Theatre: The Land of Beginning Again (AWR0238)

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Today’s story:

In Strausburg, a Salvation Army Major tries to help a Jewish shop owner who believes his landlord is trying to drive him out.

Original Radio Broadcast: January 1, 1961

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Jack Kruschen

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Christmas Carols for Christmas Seals (AWR0237)

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John Charles Thomas and the Chaffey College Symphonic Choir perform traditional Christmas carols in support of Christmas Seals.

Original Air Date: Decenver 5, 1949

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Dr. Christian: The Fugitive (AWR0236)

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An escape German POW will die if Dr. Christian doesn’t perform emergency surgery. He’s not sure if he wants to operate.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1944

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1956 AFRTS Christmas Spectacular (AWR0235)

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The AFRTS broadcasts a Christmas Specatcular which is taken from the Annual Los Angeles Examiner Christmas Benefit on December 7, 1956.

Among those appearing: Eddie Cantor; The Sons of the Pioneers; George Jessel; Pat O’Brien; Edgar Bergen (and Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd); and Tony Marvin

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 25, 1956

Originating from the Shine Auditorium in Los Angeles

Check out Christmas episode of The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio  and  Old Time Radio Snack Wagon

I was a guest on Classic Comedy of Old TIme Radio yesterday and on the Old Time Radio Westerns. Tomorrow, I will appear on I Love Old Time Radio

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Information on the 1925 Los Angeles Examiner Christmas Benefit.

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Children’s Thanksgiving Musical Party (AWR0234)

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Leopold Stoknowski hosts a Thanksgiving musical party for 1,400 children at Radio City, playing a variety of classical and popular music as well as music written by children.

Original Radio Broadcast: November 21, 1941

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