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Here are 10 things you should know about Adele Jergens, born 106 years ago today. In a 21-year career, she enjoyed success on Broadway and in pictures, radio and television.

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Podcast Actor DeForest Kelley Golden Age of Radio Tribute

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“Lum and Abner” Comic Strip #719

“Perfesser Lum” – chapter 14!Happy Father’s Day! Listen to Lum and Abner here: Previous strip! <–Click for–> Next strip! Credits: Click the linked names to learn more!Cartoonist: Donnie Pitchford!Audio cast in order of appearance:Dr. Joe Oliver: Announcer!Marc Ridgeway: composer/musician!“Singin’” Sam Brown: Dick Huddleston!Donnie Pitchford: Abner!Tim Hollis: Lum!Hendle Rumbaut: Sister…

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Blast off into the unknown! 🚀 Loved those classic sci-fi tales on the airwaves? Then prepare for Dimension X! This groundbreaking series brought stories by Asimov, Bradbury, and more to thrilling life. And guess what? The complete Dimension X collection is now available on RUSC! Tune in and experience the future... then and now. 😉

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This was the first episode of Yours, Truly Johnny Dollar, originally aired February 18, 1949. The image on left is of a young Bob Bailey from 1937.

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"Sparky's Magic Piano" is a truly classic children's record, highly memorable for its unique premise and innovative sound. It was indeed written and produced by Alan Livingston, a pivotal figure in the history of Capitol Records and children's entertainment.

Here's a detailed look at this iconic vinyl album:

The Creator: Alan Livingston: Alan W. Livingston (1917–2009) was a groundbreaking American music executive, writer, and producer. He joined Capitol Records in 1946 with the specific task of creating a children's record library. He is most famous for creating the character Bozo the Clown and developing the first "record-reader" concept, where children could follow a story in an accompanying book while listening to the record. "Sparky's Magic Piano" is one of his most successful and enduring children's creations. He later became president of Capitol Records and is credited with signing The Beatles for Capitol in the US.

The Character: Sparky: Sparky is a young boy with an active imagination. His adventures, featured in a series of Capitol Records releases, often involve inanimate objects magically coming to life and talking to him. "Sparky's Magic Piano" is the most famous of these stories.

Release Details:

Label: Capitol Records.

Original Release: The recording was made in October 1947 and officially released in 1948.

Original Format: It was initially released as a 3 x 10-inch 78 RPM shellac album, typically housed in a book-like cover (which is where the term "album" for a collection of records originated).

Later Vinyl Reissues: Due to its immense popularity, "Sparky's Magic Piano" was later reissued on various vinyl formats, including 78 RPM vinyl, 45 RPM box sets (often with 3 records), and eventually as a 12-inch LP. It has also seen CD reissues.

The Story (Plot Summary): "Sparky's Magic Piano" tells the story of Sparky, a young boy who dislikes practicing the piano and is not very good at it, much to the dismay of his mother and piano teacher, Miss Pickett. One day, while frustrated, the piano itself comes to life and begins to talk to Sparky. The piano offers to play for him, making it appear as if Sparky is a prodigy. Sparky quickly gains fame, performing in prestigious venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, and even for the President. However, the fame goes to his head, and Sparky becomes arrogant and rude to his magical piano friend. During an encore at a concert, the piano decides to teach Sparky a lesson and stops playing. Sparky is left embarrassed as his lack of genuine talent is revealed to the laughing audience. The story often concludes with the revelation that it was all a dream, and Sparky, having learned his lesson, approaches piano practice with renewed enthusiasm.

Unique Musical Innovation: A key element that made the album so unique and memorable was the "talking piano." This effect was achieved using a Sonovox, an early electronic voice synthesizer (similar to a talk box). The Sonovox blended human speech with the sound of the piano, making it sound as though the piano itself was speaking. The piano pieces were performed by noted Hollywood studio pianist Ray Turner. The combination of Ray Turner's piano playing with the innovative Sonovox technology created a magical and slightly eerie effect that captivated children.

Moral Message: Beyond its entertainment value, "Sparky's Magic Piano" also carries a clear moral lesson about the importance of effort, perseverance, and humility, particularly relevant for children learning musical instruments.

Legacy: "Sparky's Magic Piano" became the most popular of all the "Sparky" stories and is fondly remembered by generations. Its innovative use of sound and its engaging story made it a benchmark for children's audio entertainment. It even inspired an animated television special in 1987, where Alan Livingston himself voiced the piano. Listen at archive.org

[citizenscreen]

"The Shadow knows all"

On July 31, 1930, the original radio version of “The Shadow” debuted on "The Detective Story Magazine Hour," a weekly radio program that dramatized stories from the pages of Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine.

The popular “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?…The Shadow knows!” followed in ‘37. #OldTimeRadio #OnThisDay

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Red Panda Adventures 020 | RPR 020

Join MJ as he talks about the latest file in the Red Panda Report, which introduces the Mad Monkey in MOKEYSHINES! #RedPandaAdventures 020 #TheShadow #AudioDrama #OldTimeRadio #RadioDrama https://mjmunoz.com/2024/04/28/rpr-020/

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Here are 10 things you should know about Fay Bainter, born 130 years ago today. She enjoyed a long and successful career in the theatre before turning to the movies, radio and television.

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Podcast Actor Fernando Lamas Golden Age of Radio Tribute

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“Lum and Abner” Comic Strip #718

“Perfesser Lum” – chapter 13! Listen to Lum and Abner here: Previous strip! <–Click for–> Next strip! Credits: Click the linked names to learn more!Cartoonist: Donnie Pitchford!Audio cast in order of appearance:Dr. Joe Oliver: Announcer!Marc Ridgeway: composer/musician!“Singin’” Sam Brown: Dick Huddleston!Tim Hollis: Lum!Donnie Pitchford: Abner!Hendle Rumbaut: Sister Simpson!Additional music…

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Happy Easter from RUSC! 🐣 Step back into the Golden Age of Radio with our newly added series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 - and perfect for reflection this weekend is the special episode, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, alongside a page full of Easter related shows too. Login & listen now

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Matt Dillon tries to help a young man find his father's killer #Gunsmoke "Jesse" aired first on 08/29/1953 (Ep071)

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Alien Worlds / Greatest Sci-fi fantasy Series | Old Time Radio Shows All...

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https://tangentonline.com/oldtimeradio/anthology-presents-theodore-sturgeon/

"The host then gently steers Sturgeon to speak of his own writing, and how poetry intersects with science fiction. Sturgeon then reads poetry from two of his stories, “Bianca’s Hands,” first published in the May 1947 issue of the UK edition of Argosy (cover below)..."