Documentary and Interview – Page 14

Behind The Mike – Amusing Stories Behind Radio. ep35, 410518

By Keith June 8, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Featuring: Graham Macknamee, Gilbert Martin. Al Simons helps to bring a few amusing stories behind the scenes in radio. A frustrated telephone operator and a question about the time, sound…

Behind The Mike – Enoch Lights Disappearance From The Airways. ep33, 410504

By Keith May 26, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

The story of orchestra leader, Enoch lights and his disappearance from the airwaves leads off the show. The musician recounts his successful tour, and a car ride back to Boston.…

Behind The Mike – Director Star Relations. ep31, 410420

By Keith April 20, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

We learn of some of the things that made radio broadcasts difficult in the early days. Namely, the quality of how certain microphones sounded. Also that early studios weren't always…

Behind The Mike – The Lee DeForrest Story. ep27, 410323

By Keith April 13, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview1 Comment

Karen Temple, a starlet, and ice skater, fell ill and after a lengthy hospital stay was told she may never be able to stand. She tells Graham Macnamee about her…

Behind The Mike – Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment. ep24, 410302

By Keith April 6, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Milton Cross, and Philip Callas join Graham Macnamee to talk about what announcers had to deal with in the early days of radio networks. A large fish, stand by bands,…

Behind The Mike – Comedy Broadcasts. ep23, 410223

By Keith February 23, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

How do those radio comedians do it? Learn how the writing starts 2 weeks before the program. Shows often have a staff of 2 writers or more. Join a fictional…

Behind The Mike – Character Actors. ep22, 410216

By Keith February 16, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Allen Drake is a top character actor, and he shows off his versatility. How does he do it with just the change of his voice, accent, and inflection? Listen and…

Behind The Mike – The Lady From Oklahoma. ep21, 410209

By Keith February 9, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Ida Bailey Allen was the Martha Stewart of her day, and is on hand to tell a story about a lady from Oklahoma. The desperate woman begged Ida to help…

Behind The Mike – Putting A Program Together. ep20, 410202

By Keith February 2, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Learn how a radio show is put together by using the example of how today's show was put together. The writers discuss ideas at home. Topics include the order of…

Behind The Mike – You’re My Dream. ep19, 410126

By Keith January 26, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Frank Luther, popular tenor, tells about a letter he received from a nursse. How did his voice and program work to help a patient in her care? Listen and learn…