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Merry Christmas! Enjoy this slice of life from the war years of 1943. The news is brutal, but timely as it can be with the technology of the day. Before…
– The Origin of Superstition – Kissing Beneath the Mistletoe. ep6, 1935
Ruth is kissed beneath a mistletoe, but doesn't want to be married within the year. It'll ruinm her plans for her career. Roger explains how the custom orriginated in ancient…
Story Behind The Song – Rock Of Ages. ep23, 311016
When a lad of 16 travels with his mother through the Irish countryside, the widow and her son are inspired by the music coming from a chapel service. Young Augusta…
The Origin of Superstition – Blowing out Candles. ep28, 1935
When a man enjoys his 30th birthday cake, he is warned to be sure to get all the candles blown out in one breath, or its bad luck. The friends…
WTTP – Dennis Day Interview Special. 830528
Here's a special radio interview, just one week after Dennis had a birthday. It opens with a song from a Jack Benny episode, and a joke between Jack and Dennis.…
Story Behind The Song – 124th Psalm. ep15, 310821
Geneva Switzerland became a city of refuge for churches during the reformation days of the 1600's. Though the Calvinists enjoyed a time of freedom to worship, they still had to…
The Origin of Superstition – Don’t Turn Back. ep26, 1935
On the way to meet his date. the boy is teased by his sister, and parents. reTurning home back to get the ring he forgot, he is warned that it's…
Story Behind The Song – The Sound Of A Great Amen. ep7, 310625
Just before the 20th century, when Gilbert and Sullivan were at the top of their fame, Arthur Sullivan was approached b y a delegation to offer him work as principal…
The Origin of Superstition – Don’t Sail on Friday. ep25, 1935
A businessman is determined to set sail for Europe to close a big deal for his company. Little does he know, his secretary is working for a rival, and is…
Mary Lee Taylor Show – Sally’s Birthday Party. 490129
The audio is mostly good, except for a rough spot during Mary Lee's recipe. Jim thinks this country would be better off if it weren't so sentimental over holidays. But…