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PROJECT AUDION EPISODE 56 - The Jack Benny Program w/guest star James Stewart (orig. rel. 6/14/24)
Project Audion once again brings you laughs, with an all-new original episode of the Jack Benny Program sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes. This Audion Original was written for us by former Bob Hope staff writer Robert L. Mills. Jack Benny was his childhood comedy inspiration, and once again Mr. Mills has recreated that classic Benny style and humor so faithfully, it's like discovering a lost episode! This week, Jack has snagged Jimmy Stewart as his guest star, so the Benny gang (Mary Livingston, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Mel Blanc, and the rest) can stage their send-up of the Alfred Hitchcock film "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Also, after a trying violin lesson with Professor LeBlanc, Jack faces a tax audit which requires a trip to the IRS to explain some of his more mysterious deductions. Performing live in our virtual Zoom studio, our coast-to-coast cast and crew once again capture the sound of the Benny show right down to the studio audience. Tune in and join in the laughter!
JOHN BELL (as Jack) In Alabama
SCOTT MCKINLEY (as James Stewart) in New Jersey
ANGELA YOUNG (as Mary) in Florida
PAUL PATTERSON (as Rochester) in Georgia
PETE LUTZ (as Mel Blanc/Phil Harris) in Texas
BOB BEAUMONT (as Dennis Day/Frank Nelson) in California
RACHEL PULLIAM (as child) in Missouri
KEN JEFFRIES (as Don Wilson) in California
LARRY GROEBE produced and directed from Texas
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Batman and Robin were unable to stop Mr. Jones from activating his deadly weapon, the Cyclotron, nor could they turn the diabolical machine off! Will they be able to pull the plug on the Cyclotron before Jones pulls the plug on Superman? It all comes down to this, in the final episode of Looking For Kryptonite! And if Abe Lincoln isn’t one of your heroes, he will be after today’s Important Message!
Part 25 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on January 8, 1946!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
On the verge of his greatest triumph, Mr. Jones is about to use the deadly Cyclotron to put an end to Superman! Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are still trying to catch up with the villain to stop him before it’s too late! Will they arrive in time to save the Man of Steel? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’ve got some nifty and helpful collector’s tips for everyone with a Bat-Supe Decoder Ring!
Part 24 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on January 7, 1946!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Fearing that Superman has fallen into a trap, Batman and Robin do a little light breaking and entering to check on him. Will Batman’s bad feeling turn out to be nothing, or is Superman in real danger? You’ll be able to cut the tension with a dull Batarang in this exciting episode of Bat-Supe! Plus, in today’s Important Message, there’s big news about the Bat-Supe Decoder Rings you won’t want to miss (especially if you don’t have one yet…)
Part 23 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on January 4, 1946!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Mr. Jones has set a diabolical trap for Superman, and in spite of Batman’s concern, it looks like the Man of Steel is walking right into it! Will Superman realize that the man he thinks is Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones instead before it’s too late? Plus, in today’s Important Message, Billy will stop by and tell us how much fun he’s been having with his Bat-Supe Decoder Ring!
Part 22 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on January 3, 1946!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Offering the stolen Kryptonite as bait, Mr. Jones has instructed Superman to allow himself to be contacted for instructions on how he may acquire the Kryptonite. Meanwhile, Batman is convinced that Jones is up to no good and tries to talk Superman out of the meeting, but to no avail! Is Superman walking into a trap? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’ve got some Super Fun Fitness Tips for you!
Part 21 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on January 2, 1946!
Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 42, the 5th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present Patte's pick, an episode of the NBC Radio series The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, called "Improvement is Necessary"! Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards!
As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria:
1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")
2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?
So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our forty-second number (but 5th official episode of S4), this episode of The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, from 4-22-51. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!
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Next Time: It's Paul's pick again, and he'll bring a surprise (translation: he has no idea yet)!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen (who was unwittingly carrying a shard of Kryptonite) have plunged off Metropolis Bridge and into the river! Can Clark Kent (who is really Superman) escape the effects of the Kryptonite before it’s too late to save Jimmy? Plus, in today’s Important Message, Billy stops by to tell us what he and the gang have been up to with their Bat-Supe Decoder Rings!
Part 20 of “Looking For Kryptonite” was originally broadcast on December 31, 1945!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Mr. Jones has set up a meeting with The Laugher, who is now in possession of one of the two missing shards of Kryptonite. Will The Laugher be willing to part with the Kryptonite for the price Jones is offering? Can he afford not to? This episode is no joke! Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’ll have a visit from Superman himself!
Part 19 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 28, 1945
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Believing that Mr. Phillips is the twin brother of Mr. Jones, Clark Kent, Batman, and Inspector Henderson set out to discover the whereabouts of the elusive Mr. Jones. But Jones always seems to be one step ahead of them. Will they nab him? Plus, in today’s Important Message, there’s a special tip about the care and cleaning of your Swell Prize!
Part 18 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 27, 1945
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Believing that Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones in disguise, Inspector Henderson, Clark Kent, and Batman return to Mr. Phillips' house where he tells them an amazing story. Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll learn more ways you can have fun with our first Swell Prize!
Part 17 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 26, 1945
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Episode #17 is a Bat-Supe EXTRA! In this Bonus Episode, we want you to cast your mind back to Episode 10 of Bat-Supe: while trapped in Room Zero and facing certain death from the falling ceiling, you heard Robin say: "It'll be Ceiling Zero soon. Too soon!" He was right! “Ceiling Zero” is here, and it’s a Bat-Supe EXTRA!
Ceiling Zero was originally broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre on February 27, 1939
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Inspector Henderson is convinced that Lois Lane’s choir leader, Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones in disguise! But Clark Kent isn’t so sure. Can he find Batman in time to help make a positive ID? Plus, in today's Important Message, how to make the most of our first Swell Prize!
Part 16 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 25, 1945
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
At Thayer and Son Jewelers, Clark Kent and Inspector Henderson are shocked to learn that Lois Lane is somehow wrapped up in our story! Plus: the wait is over! You'll finally learn what the very first Bat-Supe swell prize is!
Part 15 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 24, 1945
Special thanks to Ted Davenport for his contribution to this episode!
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
The Scarlet Widow has been found, but only after Mr. Jones tried to silence her and made it known that he was out to finish Superman! What will Our Heroes do? Plus, in today’s Important Message, the wait is nearly over for the Big Announcement of our very first Swell Prize!
Part 14 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 21, 1945
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Mr. Jones, is in the wind, and the trail of the Scarlet Widow and the stolen Kryptonite has blown away with him. Can Superman and Batman and Robin sweat the answers out of Mr. Smith? Plus, in today's Important Message: we’re making a special request on behalf of grocery store workers...
Part 13 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 20, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
The Dynamic Duo are still trapped in Room Zero and are almost out of time! Superman has launched himself into the air on a desperate search for his friends. Will he make it in time? Plus: There’s a new update about the Swell Prizes in today’s Important Message!
Part 12 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 19, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Batman and Robin remain trapped in Room Zero with only minutes left to live! Meanwhile, Clark Kent and Inspector Henderson are desperately searching for clues. Playing a wild hunch, Kent is betting it all on learning the whereabouts of the Dynamic Duo. Plus: In today’s Important Message, there’s good news and bad news about the Swell Prizes…
Part 11 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 18, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
The Dynamic Duo are trapped in Room Zero facing imminent death while Superman in his guise of Clark Kent is still looking for them! Will he be able to find them before the ceiling falls and Batman and Robin become Flatman and Ribbon? Plus: in today's Important Message, there's more information about our new Swell Prizes!
Part 10 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 17, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
It wasn’t wise to split the party. Batman and Robin have fallen into a trap, and Superman is a hundred miles away! The Dynamic Duo are captured and taken into a Sanitarium as prisoners. But prisoners of who…? Plus: There’s big news in today's Important Message! Part 9 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 14, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Superman and Batman and Robin have split up in their search for the answer to the Crescent Moon and Star symbol. Is it wise to split the party? Plus: in today's Important Message, we'll meet Billy! Part 8 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 13, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Clark Kent and Batman are looking for information as to the whereabouts of Squealie Evers, and decide to have a chat with the waiter at the waterfront coffee shop. But there’s only the ghost of a chance they’ll learn what they need to know! Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll hear from Superman himself! Part 7 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 12, 1945.
abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!
Batman and Robin are on the trail of underworld informant Squealie Evers, but Squealie knows he’s being followed! It looks like big trouble is brewing on the waterfront for the Dynamic Duo. Part 6 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 11, 1945.
THE REASONABLY AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DALE ARDEN & DR. ZARKOV Episode 10: Flash Gets Eclipsed Part 2
A silly take on the original radio series Flash Gordon which is now in public domain. Starting April 22, 1935, and again in May 2022 the strip was adapted into The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon, a 26-episode weekly radio serial. The series followed the strip very closely, amounting to a week-by-week adaptation of the Sunday strip for most of its run.
Directed and edited by Tom Konkle
Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford
Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman
Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Dale Arden
Kurtis Bedford as Announcer 1 and Ming
Gino C. Vianelli as Thune
David Beeler as Dr. Zarkov
Pete Lutz as Bound-and-Gagged Guard
Music various in the public domain 1934
THE REASONABLY AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DALE ARDEN & DR. ZARKOV Episode 9: Flash Gets Eclipsed, Part 1
A silly take on the original radio series Flash Gordon which is now in public domain. Starting April 22, 1935, and again in May 2022 the strip was adapted into The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon, a 26-episode weekly radio serial. The series followed the strip very closely, amounting to a week-by-week adaptation of the Sunday strip for most of its run.
Directed and edited by Tom Konkle.
Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford
Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman
Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Dale Arden
Pete Lutz as Saul, Hawkman Envoy, and Guard 2
Kurtis Bedford as Announcer 1 and Ming
Gino C. Vianelli as Thune
David Beeler as Dr. Zarkov
Music various in the public domain 1934.