CLASSIC RADIO ROAD SHOW: Gunsmoke and Frontier Gentleman

Chapter One- The First War That Arthur Had and How He Won The Field King Arthur– Chandler Walpole Merlin– Blair Palmerlee Narrator: Nicola Branch Queen Anna Morgause: Olivia Steel Sir Kay: Thomas McCutchen Sir Ector: David Kendall King Lot: Greg Clancy Cormack: Seth Binderup King Ban: Wesley Gainey Euphemia: Lindsey Smith Knight: Justin Sowell

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon was one of the greatest juvenile adventure radio series ever - part of a trinity of kids' shows that originated from Station WXYZ in Detroit. (The other two were The Green Hornet and most famously, The Lone Ranger.)  For 16 years on the radio airwaves, Preston the Mountie and his dog Yukon King maintained  law and order in the wilds of the frozen Northwest, racking up hundreds of red-blooded audio dramas before he and his huskies trekked to television. Project Audion has located a MISSING episode's script that originally aired on May 25, 1955 -- just two weeks before show ended its run. What's more, we are delighted to feature 94-year-old Chuck Daugherty, who was actually heard in some of the original Preston series episodes during his time at WXYZ over 70 years ago. He's part of a terrifically talented coast-to-coast cast for this episode, recorded live via Zoom. OUR CAST: Vincent Caruso in New York Chuck Daugherty in Detroit, Michigan Hunter Adkins in Salisbury, Maryland Kyle Bonn in the wilds of Oregon Frank Guglielmelli in Philadelphia Glenn Hascall in Dodge City, Kansas Craig Wichman in New York and Larry Groebe (woof!) in Dallas, Texas

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 50: Sherlock Holmes Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 50, our Season 5 premiere! Pete, Paul and Patte welcome Essential Listener Andy, who has suggested an episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Gielgud and Richardson, entitled "The Final Problem." 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 fiftieth number (but 1st official episode of S5), this episode of Sherlock Holmes, from 4-17-55. 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!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Patte's pick again, and she, being a Neighbour from the North, will finally bring us a Canadian example of OTR, an episode of Wayne & Shuster! Join us then, won't you?

GRAY AREA PRODUCTIONS Presents "The Yellow Wallpaper" From Edward Champion, creator of The Gray Area audio drama series, comes this exciting modernization of the classic 1892 story, “The Yellow Wallpaper“, from Charlotte Perkins Gilman. When a woman is captivated by the patterns of the wallpaper in her home, a powerful testament in psychological terror is the result!

Bat-Supe! Episode 35: Is There Another Superman Part 9 abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Superman believes he spotted his impostor flying high above Lordville! Flying off to confront him, he left Batman and Robin behind to wait and worry. Suddenly, they spotted their friend walking through town. Or was it? Fearing the imposter defeated Superman, the Dynamic Duo watches helplessly as another bank robbery unfolds before them! Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll have another visit from our old pal Superman himself! Part 9 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 8, 1946

A PROJECT AUDION EXTRA: The Adventures of Stan Slade, "The Burmese Penguin Caper"   What do you do if you grew up listening the classic dramatic series on the radio, then found a career writing TV comedy for Bob Hope, and now, decades later, you still harbor fond feelings about those radio shows of your youth? Well, if you're Robert L. Mills, you write shows like the one you're about to hear.  It's a takeoff of a certain famous detective whose name sounds awfully similar to OUR show's hero, named Stan Slade. The original "Adventures of Sam Spade" was broadcast in the late 1940s and early '50s. It starred Howard Duff as the detective created by Dashiell Hammett. It was a fun show that never took itself entirely seriously. Mr. Mills has nudged his tribute a little further into the tongue-in-cheek -- or should I say tongue in beak? -territory, reuniting the detective with his old adversaries from the Maltese Falcon movie, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Everyone in our cast gets to have some fun with this adventure of Stan Slade, Detective, entitled "The Burmese Penguin Caper". 

MISFITS AUDIO: The Lone Ranger, ep. 11 "Smoke Over Missouri" The Lone Ranger helps prevent the sabotage of a riverboat bound for St Louis that is carrying damning evidence against a crew of crooked fur traders. Jon Specht as The Announcer Bobbie Owens as Lola Larry Phelen as Earl Medbury Paul Lavelle as Jeff Strider Pete Lutz as Skinner Fleet Mike Hennessy as Pete Marvin Pete Lutz as Indians 1 and 2 Glenn Hascall as Prince Totowaiku Bill and James Smagata as the Dock Hands Tom Chalker as the Sheriff With Capt. John Tadrzak as Tonto And Jim Patton as Lone Ranger Commercial Written and Produced by John Bell Art and Direction by Jim Smagata  

It's a double-feature from Classic Radio Road Show, performed before a live audience.  Gunsmoke represents the rarest of phenomena in the annals of radio and television. It not only ran for decades, but it also introduced to the public a cast of characters that gradually took on mythic proportions and forever became part of the popular consciousness. SuZanne and Gabor Barabas, the authors of the preeminent book on the history of both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke, were on hand at this live performance to talk afterward about the series and answer questions. Frontier Gentleman was one of several "adult westerns," along with Gunsmoke and others, that appeared on radio and television in the early 1950s. The genre was described as "grittier, more realistic", and clearly intended for an older audience.   Cast of Gunsmoke:  Elaine Steelman as Kitty Marcia Finn as Edna Michael Bürgi as Chester Brian Hotaling as Mitt Dillon Anthony Aversano as Doc Duane Noch as Hans Gruber Sheldon Fallon as Mr. Jonas Cast of Frontier Gentleman:  Michael Bürgi as Announcer and C.B. Brian Hotaling as Kendall Marcia Finn as Black Anthony Aversano as Charlie Duane Noch as Beljoy Sheldon and Roberta Fallon as Mr. & Mrs. Willis Laurie Noch as Mercy Day Elaine Steelman as Mrs. Beljoy  

Bat-Supe! Episode 34: Is There Another Superman Part 8 abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Clark Kent has made a deal with Inspector Henderson to keep him from releasing the evidence against Superman: he’ll produce the real bank robber in 24 hours, or he’ll make sure that Superman turns himself in! The pressure is on for Superman, Batman, and Robin to get to the bottom of the bank robberies! Plus, in today’s Important Message, thugs and criminals couldn’t take down Superman. Could Bat-Supe be the secret to your success? Part 8 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 7, 1946!    

EPISODE 3 - AL'S PREGNANT Welcome. Welcome to Mutant County! Lady Finger is a small town like any other. Nestled in the heart of a small county, the denizens are, for the most part, just like you and me. In fact, they could be you and me except for one important detail… or two. Lady Finger and the surrounding hamlets that make up Clover County will – in the not too distant future – suffer massive nuclear fallout from a sudden reactor leak.  Soon they will be quietly wondering if the radioactivity created the abominations that besiege their little community or indeed merely attracted them – perhaps from some unspeakable interdimensional rift. By the time the Cultists take over the local graveyard and mysterious government agents impose an invisible barrier around the entire county “for their safety”, Clover County will be no more, and Mutant County will stand, festering, in its place.  And yet the good people of the county remain, and they’d like to welcome you to their little village… be it ever so humble. Episode 3: “Al’s Pregnant” was written and performed by Michael P. Thiessen and Peter Church.