Behind The Mike – FDR’s Third Inaugural Ceremonies. ep19, 410119
With the inaugral speech in the fore front of the news, the show looks at the broadcast hook ups and how they're tested. Announcers read their speeches, and mike checks…
Behind The Mike – Script Writers. ep17, 410112
Catherine Seymore may be young, but she's a pioneer in script writing. She tells a little of how she got started. She and Graham swap stories of their early days…
Behind The Mike – Weird Prospective Guest Interview. ep16, 410105
Graham MacNamee is back. Behind the scenes at Behind the Mike shares an odd moment with one of their comedy writers, and an interviewew with Harry Morgan. The busy restaurant…
Behind The Mike – Radio Almanac. ep15, 401229
Audio has some wierd muffled spots that come and go. Ben Brauer continues as host, in the absence of Graham macNamee. Phil Cook, man of a thousand voices on radio,…
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…
Christmas Eve At The Front Special (CBS)- Bob Hope. 431224 (retro646)
Merry Christmas! Bonus Tracks: Keith shares a few thoughts on this special, and warns of audio qualirty issues in doing live remotes in the old radio days. Dick Haymes and…
Christmas Special (NBCB) Christmas On The Blue Network. 441225 (retro645)
Merry Christmas! Bonus Tracks: Keith shares some thoughts on the show, and the real service people who are featured in the show. Canadian Women Serving Overseas (CBC) Marietta McPherson. 431220…
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…