Adventures In Research – George Westinghouse. ep173, 460516
The early days of railroad cars saw accidents due to faulty brakes. Progress expanded at the development of that new and reliable invention known as the air brake, the transcontental…
Tonight Show – Jack Benny, Mel Blanc. 740123
Heeerrre's Johnny! Enjoy a classic monolog where Johnny talks about the cool weather, news about the cost of living, new business ideas, dating, the president, and plenty of adlibs as…
Adventures in Research – Telegraphy. ep96, 441128
Dr Philip Thomas is back after his help in the recreation of the historic first radio broadcast. He shares how Samuel Morse used his knowledge of the new discovery of…
Adventures in Research – History of 1st Regular Radio Broadcast. ep95, 441121
Speaking to an engineer who was there, Dr Thomas offers a behind the scenes look at the beginnings of radio and wireless communication. His story of modern broadcasting goes back…
Alven Helfer News 480716 Lead Story Berlin Blockade
Leads off with the news on the Berlin Blockade. DeGault seeks to take over the French government. Dewey is looking hopeful for the Republican party candidate for the upcoming elections.…
Manhatten Radio Club – Jack Benny Panel, with Joan Benny. 910203
Audio is a little funky, but OK. Joan Benny talks about circles of friends. and the closeness, or distance of some of the cast members to her, Mary, and Jack.…
Adventures in Research – The Recluse of Fitzroy Square. ep15, 430511
One of the best kept secrets of chemistry was discoverred by a reclusive scientist, William Wooleston He started as a medical doctor, but took up the study of applied science.…
KNBR Joan Benny Interview
After a quick intro, and a classic clip of kjack's famous line to the demand, 'your money or your life,' Joan Benny talks about her book, and how she first…
Jack Benny Writers at SPERDVAC Convention. 841110.
Including Frank Nelson along with the writers, they talk about the work flow of how the script writing for the show progressed. Monday: off, Tuseday: Develop a first draft over…
WCAU Joan Benny Interview. 1986.
Audio is buzzy in spots, and intrudes on the interview. Joan begins by telling how her mom, Mary Livingston got her stage name, and remembering being told, 'Goodnight Joanie' at…