A 1955 Halloween treat from Suspense: Agnes Moorehead in “The Whole Town Sleeping”
Agnes Moorehead delivers a frighteningly realistic portrayal of a level-headed spinster who makes a mistake one evening. She walks home …
Radio
You think this year’s Presidential candidates are odd?
They are. But, it’s not a new phenomenon. There have been some real pips who’ve run for President. Harold Stassen …
Happy New Year, 1949. Burns and Allen style.
“Blow your little horn, dear.” Enjoy their low-key humor. But know that while their comedy was simple and often silly, …
Baltimore. Christmas eve, 2015. What fresh hell is this?
This is the most depressing Baltimore holiday forecast ever. The National Weather Service, 10am EST–The Christmas Eve forecast for the greater …
Herbie Butterworth has a pet. A pet that’s perfect for Halloween. Listen.
Herbie Butterworth says, “This here fly is 8 inches long.” Typically, flies are just a minor annoyance. They’re constantly searching for …
Halloween treat: Agnes Moorehead in Sorry, Wrong Number
Essentially a spellbinding one woman show, the radio version of Sorry Wrong Number—penned by mystery and suspense writer—Lucille Fletcher, is a grueling, …
An RCA carbon microphone. Not all original, but one beautiful form.
At auction: DESCRIPTION: Exceptional nickel-plated art deco carbon microphone from the 1920s-30s era by General Sound Equipment. Looking straight out …
Oh crap, I just learned that my old buddy Gary Owens has died
I’ll miss you, Mister. And, thanks again for the wonderful introduction to your son, Scott, at the Hollywood Roosevelt. You …
Norman and Tom and Curley. (A fun interview with Norman Lear.)
Lear’s on a book tour promoting his new memoir, Even This I Get to Experience. Have a listen to the …
1972, NYC. I knew Sal Naturile—a first-hand account of the actual Dog Day Afternoon.
Calmly, Sal said, “I’ve got to hang up. I think there are police at the back door. Tell Joe hi …
