Behind The Mike – Difficult Names. ep14, 401222
In his absence, carrying on for Graham MacNamee is Ben Brauer. A man with a dificult name shows off his skills at the zylophone Whether a newcomer, or a seasoned…
Behind The Mike – Radios Dramatic Actresses. ep13, 401215
Graham MacNamee gives an outline of the shows features, then spotlights the tallent of Gertrude Warner, a famous radio actress of the time. What method does she use for getting…
Behind The Mike – War News Mistakes. ep11, 401124
Everybody likes bloopers, but first, Graham MacNamee is connected to a live connection to London. Learn a little bit about wartime censorship, and what it's like to be a reporter…
Behind The Mike – Dinah And The Truck Driver. ep10, 401117
Graham MacNamee welcomes Dinah Shore to tell about a truck driver who is a fan of hers. The overworked, and sleepy owner operator was revived after hearing Dinah sing a…
Behind The Mike – Making A Living By Dyeing. ep9, 401110
Milton Herman is a voice actor who is often called on to play the victim in those hard boiled detective stories. He tells about some of the ways he has…
Behind The Mike – Sound Effects. ep8, 401103
Graham MacNamee has 2 radio sound effect experts on stage to show how he makes various sound effects as a short story is narrated. Trains, footsteps, doors, fights, horses and…
Behind The Mike – Stoogedom. ep7, 401027
The world of stooges is explored, when Minirva Pious is onboard. She's the sole female actor appearing on Fred Allen's show other than his wife, Portland Hoffa. She demonstrates a…
Behind The Mike – Radio Sneezing. ep6, 401020
Introduced by Graham MacNamee, Hildagarde Halliday has staked her claim to radio fame by sneezing on command for radio shows. Listen in for a sample of her demonstrations of head…
Behind The Mike – Sundown On The Veldt. ep5, 401013
Graham MacNamee hosts to direct the action as we take a look behind the scenes of radio. A popular radio show was one called Sundown on the Veldt, and it's…
Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006
One of the most versatile voice actors in radio is featured, Charlie Cantor. Charlie demonstrates a few of his dialects, and range of characters. He also demonstrates a few unusual…