Graham MacNamee goes behind the scenes of classic radio to explore Sundown on the Veldt, classic radio bloopers, Bill Stern's sports broadcasting stories, and a dramatic sea rescue.
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…
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…
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…
Playlist: Bing jokes about his days as a newspaper boy. Bing sings, Am I in Love. Judy Garland sings, Rock a By My Baby. Judy salutes secretaries since this is…
The acting bug seems to have bitten as the town's first annual pageant draws near. Enthusiasm grows as participants practice their parts. Acting as master of ceremonies, and with just…
George begins his informal discussion on Jack Benny with a show that has special meaning to him. It's one from February 11, 1951 From Palm Springs, and features some classic…
An interview from the Golden Boys Awards in Long Beach. The original had a lot of background conversation. Not sure if I have the interviewer's name correct. I filtered the…
OK, so it's only loosely connected to Jack Benny, but it was in my folder of extras relating to him. Movie producer Fred DeCordova talks about his film career, and…
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.…