SONIC SUMMERSTOCK PLAYHOUSE 2024:

QUIET, PLEASE: How Are You, Pal?

Originally released in August 2024 on the Mutual Audio Network as part of the annual Summerstock podcast series, we proudly present this remake of an episode of Wyllis Cooper's classic old radio series. The only extant recording seemingly available is very difficult to listen to: full of scratches and badly damaged. I like to say that the record it came from might've been used in the owner's house to level out a table leg or something. 

Anyway, this is the tale of a guy who hooks up with an old friend after a couple decades, and it turns out they have a lot to chat about. In Cooper's inimitable style, it's mostly told in first-person, with some bits of dialog coming in as flashbacks. Still, the actor we hired to imitate Ernest Chappell, the guy who tells the story, isn't too awful. But don't take our word for it. Listen and decide for yourself.

CAST:

ANNOUNCER/COOPER/MAN ON PHONE: Andy Hartson-Bowyer

THE GIRL/HER MOTHER: Jesirae Kesler

CHAPPELL/DANE: Pete Lutz

Music by Ross Bernhardt

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 43, the 6th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present Paul's pick, an episode of the syndicated series Bold Venture, called "Black Tie Affair"!  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:

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: It's Pete's pick again, and he'll bring Essential Listener Andy along for the ride, as they discuss an episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes!

The Jessamine County Old Time Radio Troupe presents "The Whistler".

The original episode, "The Strange Sisters" aired on January 28, 1946.

Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, 109 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 27, 2024.

This KCAL adaptation featured:
David Damron................Announcer
Doug Fain.......................The Whistler
Galisa Watts..................Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Kennedy
Denise Cline...................Pamela
Connie McDonald..........Sally
Norman Cline.................Dr. Johnson
Susan Clements.............Kathy
Steve Watts......................Mr. Watkins
Billy Holland...................Mr. Spencer and The Policeman
Amy Fain........................Sound Effects Engineer
Adam Higginbotham....Sound Effects Engineer
Faith Osborne Combs... (the cleaning lady) singing... "Que Sera Sera" (Whatever Will Be Will Be" Written by Jay Livingston Lyrics by Ray Evans.
(c) Copyright 1955 Jay Livingston Music Inc. and St Angelo Music c/o Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, 109 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 27, 2024.

This KCAL adaptation featured:
Billy Holland..................Announcer
Connie McDonald.........Miss Connie Brooks
Galisa Watts..................Mrs. Davis
David Damron................Walter Denton
Doug Fain.......................Mr. Osgood Conklin
Susan Clements............Harriet Conklin
Denise Cline...................Mitzy LeRoy
Norman Cline.................Mr. Philip Boynton
Steve Watts....................Mr. Stone
Amy Fain........................Sound Effects Engineer
Adam Higginbotham....Sound Effects Engineer
Faith Osborne Combs... (the cleaning lady) singing...
"The Girl From Ipanema" Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes (Portuguese lyrics) / Norman Gimbel (English lyrics).
(c) Copyright 1963 Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes
All Rights Reserved

Performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe of Nicholasville, Ky, this is an episode of their Summer Shenanigans show. Three shows over July 12 - 14, 2024.

This episode of Great Gildersleeve is "Gildersleeve's New Secretary" and originally aired on April 21, 1948.

Cast includes: Doug Fain (Announcer and Mr. Peavey), Norman Cline (Gildersleeve), Susan Clements (Adeline, Marjorie, and Secretary), Connie McDonald (Bessie), David Damron (Leroy and Floyd), Steve Watts (Mayor), Galisa Watts (Queen and Birdie), Billy Holland (Dane and Judge). Singing and sound effects is Adam Higginbotham. www.kcalotr.com

Performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe of Nicholasville, Ky, this is an episode of their Summer Shenanigans show. Three shows over July 12 - 14, 2024.

This episode of The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy is "The Athletic Trophies" and originally aired on January 8, 1947.

Cast includes Doug Fain (Dr, Tweedy), Norman Cline (Announcer and Timothy), Susan Clements (Kitty Belle), Connie McDonald (Mrs. Apopolis), David Damron (Dribble and Sidney), Steve Watts (Baldy the Talking Dog, Filbert the Gopher, and Mr. Potts), Galisa Watts (Mary), Billy Holland (Beauregard and Welby). Singing and sound effects is Adam Higginbotham. www.kcalotr.com

In the long lineup of fictional hard-boiled detectives, Philip Marlowe stands out as one of the earliest and best. Raymond Chandler's creation first reached print in the early 1930s, then went on to memorable adaptations in film, television, and of course radio. "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" had a solid four-year run of well over 100 episodes on CBS. Still, a handful of recordings are lost today. Now Project Audion recreates one of these missing episodes - "The Quiet Number" - directly from the original script, exactly seventy-five years after it was broadcast. "The Quiet Number" wasn't penned by Chandler, but we meet the son of the man who wrote this and most of Marlowe's other radio adventures. Then our transcontinental voice cast performs this gritty story of lost love in a hot Los Angeles summer via a live transcription that sounds just like 1949.

Our versatile voice actors were:

Andy Hartson-Bowyer in Virginia

Richard Durrington in Idaho

Gary Layton in Texas

Lothar Tuppan in California

Kristen James in Nevada

Holly Adams in New York

Kyle Bonn in Oregon

Larry Groebe produced and directed from Texas

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:

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

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.