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…
You Are There – The Ratification Of The US Constitution (June 25, 1778). ep42, 480919
The Federalists are all for the Constitution, and a strong central government. The Anti-Constitution party prefers to keep a loose confederation of independant states, and are very strong on human…
Big Show – Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice. ep2, 501112
Talulah Bankhead comments about being nervous on the last show, and gives a preview of the guests lined up for next week. Groucho enters to give Talulah a hard time.…
Mary Lee Taylor Show – Christmas Story. 481225
A special show with no visit with the Carters, and no recipe. Just a few carols, and sentimental momentts. Mary Lee facilitates as she introduces Vic Demoan and the Serenaders…
Mary Lee Taylor Show – Home For Christmas. 481217
Ever since Sally left her home in Midland, there has been ill feelings between her father and her husband Jim. Her mom visits, and she compares notes on the trouble…
Mary Lee Taylor Show – Redecorating. 481210
Before the visit with the Carters, Mary Lee gives a preview of the recipe to come lzter in the sho. Making the best of the humble little apartment, Sally does…