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OTRR certified "The Lone Ranger" v1.0 (8 DVDs/46 CDs/28.5 GB) is available for download from Dropbox. Thanks to all those who made this massive collection possible.

Full distro, OneDrive: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Al5Sbh6lIkj5i-ZRRs3AXfCaSJcwSw

Individual DVDs, Dropbox:

DVD 1: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5t1v6b3ely9fv4e/AADlMTwR1kWRL3qt_HNUPkXGa?dl=0
DVD 2: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zkahiis6y1pd0c6/AAAg1y2QcmOzGydvTwfXZR4da?dl=0
DVD 3: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ikc1avcycpwylvg/AAAy3CxnVtm85xMHrTn-Z9r3a?dl=0
DVD 4: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ouxekfk6imnscep/AABdF521vt25jZL0AqauUCg6a?dl=0
DVD 5: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y0vteccxkf51pwk/AAAx_Q5zL33x7y-2h4b-Z5Mra?dl=0
DVD 6: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xxiy022rcchf5q4/AAAKkPdRxjaUYaYYlG-m5tdRa?dl=0
DVD 7: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nooxn0o27ozkuo1/AACBRkX1kxHnsjBxVOiqqiaBa?dl=0
DVD 8: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/38yywfylcc8skvi/AACJuVPepYqvkVtMqR-okNyNa?dl=0

"A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi-yo silver! The Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear! From out of the past come the thundering Hoofbeats of the great horse Silver...the Lone Ranger rides again!"

Few things are more iconic in American popular culture than announcer Fred Foy reciting those lines against the opening strains of the William Tell Overture. The Lone Ranger was a western adventure show that premiered in January of 1933 on radio station WXYZ in Detroit. The show, which was aimed primarily at children, had a strong adult following as well and continued for 2,956 episodes on WXYZ, the Mutual Network and the NBC Blue/ABC networks until September 3, 1954. Repeat broadcasts continued until May 25, 1956.

The show had been created by WXYZ owner George W. Trendle and writer Fran Striker, though who contributed what to the concept is up for debate. The character of the Lone Ranger was believed to have been inspired by Texas Ranger Captain John R. Hughes, to
whom Zane Grey had dedicated a novel in 1915. The show was a major hit, and inspired numerous books, comic books, movie serials, and eventually a truly memorable television series starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels in 1949, lasting until 1957.

The basic story of the Lone Ranger is ingrained in American culture. The unnamed hero was the only survivor of a group of six Texas Rangers who were ambushed by Butch Cavendish and his gang in a canyon named Bryant's Gap. An Indian named Tonto later came upon the massacre, finding one ranger still alive. Tonto nurses the ranger back to health, who then swears to bring Cavendish to justice. To keep Cavendish off his guard, the ranger and Tonto make six graves in Bryant's Gap, and the ranger fashions a black domino mask from a ranger's vest to conceal his identity. He tamed the wild horse Silver for his mount, and after making sure Cavendish paid for his crimes, the Lone Ranger continued to fight for justice in the Old West. He was later joined by his young nephew Dan Reid.

On the original radio series, the Lone Ranger was portrayed by George Seaton, followed by Earle Graser. After Graser's untimely death in 1941, Brace Beemer, the show's former announcer, took over the role. Director James Jewell and announcer Fred Foy also played the lead role for one broadcast each, as did an unknown actor using the name "Jack Deeds." Tonto was played by John Todd throughout the series, being replaced on isolated broadcasts by Roland Parker (who was best known as Kato on The Green Hornet). Other supporting players were primarily regional actors from Detroit and WXYZ staff. Jay Michael (who also starred in Sgt. Preston of the Yukon), Bill Saunders (noted for voicing Butch Cavendish), Paul Hughes, Jane Fae, Rube and Liz Weiss, and future movie star John Hodiak. The part of Dan Reid was played by child actors Bob Martin, James Lipton, and Dick Beals.

OTRR certified "Tarzan, Lord of the Apes"  v1.0 (four series, plus two episodes of an Australian series) is available for download from Dropbox. Thanks to all those who made this possible.

Series:

• Tarzan of the Apes (1932)
• Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher (1935)
• Tarzan and the Fires of Tohr (1936)
• Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1951-53)
• Tarzan, King of the Apes (Australia)

Link:   Tarzan V. 1 OTRR

The Monkey 

by Stephen King / read by David Purdham

Taken from the original Random House cassette released in 1985

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AOBFvgQ9wuczaw

Remastered using

MIXCRAFT PRO STUDIO 6

Acoustica 31 Band EQ

Acoustica Pro Studio Reverb

iZotope Mastering Essentials

The Metropolitan Washington Old-Time Radio Club is seeking a person to replace and maintain the standards set by the retiring editor of Radio Recall, a nationally-recognized bimonthly 12-page journal in newsletter format featuring articles on radio broadcast history and classic radio comedy and drama.

DUTIES

• Solicit, through networking; and evaluate and edit unique* articles for publication focusing on old-time/classic radio. *Articles should not have appeared in other publications unless there is compelling reason for reprinting.
• Lay out journal in an attractive format utilizing current electronic desktop publishing programs.  Reply to letters and inquiries. Electronically transmit journal to all members and corresponding members. Prepare camera-ready edition for printing to members receiving paper copies.
• Co-ordinate with MWOTRC Membership Chairman to economically and efficiently print and distribute paper copies; Maintain frequent contact with Membership Chairman to ensure that new members receive electronic editions.
• Attend MWOTRC club meetings as often as possible.
• Promote Radio Recall to other organizations and in other hobby-related media, including providing details of upcoming issues.
• Consult with Publisher on upcoming content and on printing or reprinting of any articles, letters or art that may be legally or otherwise questionable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability in writing, editing, and desktop publishing.
• Working knowledge of: proper spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Familiarity with or interest in Old-Time/classic radio or radio broadcasting history.
• Experience in networking and soliciting unique articles for publication.

Reports to: MWOTRC Publisher (President). Appointed by: Publisher, with the advice and consent of the selection committee and/or Executive Advisory Board.

Term: Continuous unless withdrawn by Publisher for cause. Editor shall provide at least 90 days’ notice of resignation. Position is unpaid but offers good experience and networking opportunities.  Interest applicants please contact:  president @mwotrc.com.  Please furnish writing/editing samples. Deadline:  September 15, 2016.

Out of the blue, Clare's husband goes missing leaving her alone with their seven year old son and a huge black dog to look after. Award-winning playwright Katie Hims' funny and moving play about family, loss and love, starring Claire Rushbrook.

Black Dog by Katie Hims.mp3

Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. It features Daniel Craig in his fourth performance as James Bond, and Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, with the film marking the character's re-introduction into the series. It was directed by Sam Mendes as his second James Bond film following Skyfall, with a screenplay written by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth. It is distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures. With a budget around $245 million, it is the most expensive Bond film and one of the most expensive films ever made. The story sees Bond pitted against the global criminal organisation Spectre as he attempts to thwart their plan to hijack a global surveillance network, and discovers Spectre was behind the events of the other three films starring Craig.

Spectre (2015) 720p

Note, if want to download look for at top of page.

These latest Old Time Radio shows will be available on Dropbox for download for a few weeks.

Wild Bill Hickok v1.0

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show v2.0

Secret Agent K-7 Returns Ver 1

The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Jimmy McGill, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Better Call Saul Season 2 Episodes 1-6

Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 7

The Twilight Zone begins on Radio 4 Extra at 18:00 GMT on March 5th, and will continue for 10 weeks. The run time for each programme is approximately 40 minutes.  This week "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" will be featured.

Prior to the broadcast, 4 Extra will present a 30-minute programme entitled "You're Entering The Twilight Zone". Here's the synopsis:

Alan Dein explores the classic American television series The Twilight Zone, as well as the life and imagination of its creator, Rod Serling.

This ebook site loik was posted on another internet page previously but the links appear to work still.  There is a lot of books to look through.  For some reason the books are sorted by book title then author. (???)

Link to ebook site

I ran across some extra content for this post from our adventure group and thought would share.

Annja Creed is a world-traveling archaeologist with a penchant for arcane history and adventure. Heir to Joan of Arc's mystic sword and a nebulous heroic destiny, she frequently finds herself exposed to both. She is portrayed as beautiful and intelligent.

1. Destiny (July 2006) (written by Mel Odom)
2. Solomon's Jar (September 2006) (written by Victor Milán)
3. The Spider Stone (November 2006) (written by Mel Odom)
4. The Chosen (January 2007) (written by Victor Milán)
5. Forbidden City (March 2007) (written by Mel Odom)
6. The Lost Scrolls (May 2007) (written by Victor Milán)
7. God of Thunder (July 2007) (written by Mel Odom)
8. Secret of the Slaves (September 2007) (written by Victor Milán)
9. Warrior Spirit (November 2007) (written by Jon F. Merz)
10. Serpent's Kiss (January 2008) (written by Mel Odom)
11. Provenance (March 2008) (written by Victor Milán)
12. The Soul Stealer (May 2008) (written by Jon F. Merz)
13. Gabriel's Horn (July 2008) (written by Mel Odom)
14. The Golden Elephant (September 2008) (written by Victor Milán)
15. Swordsman's Legacy (November 2008) (written by Michele Hauf)
16. Polar Quest (January 2009) (written by Jon F. Merz)
17. Eternal Journey (March 2009) (written by Jean Rabe)
18. Sacrifice (May 2009) (written by Jon F. Merz)
19. Seeker's Curse (July 2009) (written by Victor Milán)
20. Footprints (September 2009) (written by Jon F. Merz)
21. Paradox (November 2009) (written by Victor Milán)
22. The Spirit Banner (January 2010) (written by Joseph Nassise)
23. Sacred Ground (March 2010) (written by Jon F. Merz)
24. The Bone Conjurer (May 2010) (written by Michele Hauf)
25. Tribal Ways (July 2010) (written by Victor Milán)
26. The Dragon's Mark (September 2010) (written by Joseph Nassise)
27. Phantom Prospect (November 2010) (written by Jon F. Merz)
28. Restless Soul (January 2011) (written by Jean Rabe)
29. False Horizon (March 2011) (written by Jon F. Merz)
30. The Other Crowd (May 2011) (written by Michele Hauf)
31. Tear of the Gods (July 2011) (written by Joseph Nassise)

31 dramatized books by GA

Link: http://ppl.ug/wYq85eMKM1E/

Fargo is an American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name written and directed by the Coen brothers, who serve as executive producers on the series. It premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX. Each season follows an anthology format, being set in a different era along with a different story, cast and set of characters.

The all new "true crime" case of Fargo's new chapter travels back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota, where a young State Police Officer investigates a case involving a local crime gang and a major Mob syndicate.

The first season, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, and Martin Freeman was met with considerable acclaim. It won the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Miniseries, Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Casting, and received fifteen additional nominations including Outstanding Writing, another Outstanding Directing nomination, and acting nominations for Thornton, Tolman, Hanks, and Freeman. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film for its first season as well as Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for Thornton.

LINK:  Fargo Season 1 (2014) 1080p

Mr. Robot is an American drama–thriller television series created by Sam Esmail.

The series follows Elliot Alderson, a young man living in New York City, who works at the cybersecurity company Allsafe as a security engineer. Constantly struggling with social anxiety disorder and clinical depression, Elliot's thought process seems heavily influenced by paranoia and delusion. He connects to people by hacking them, which often leads him to act as a cyber-vigilante. He is recruited by a mysterious insurrectionary anarchist known as "Mr. Robot", and joins his team of hacktivists known as "fsociety". One of their missions is to cancel all debts by taking down one of the largest corporations in the world, E Corp (known as "Evil Corp" by Elliot), which also happens to be Allsafe's biggest client.

LINK:  Mr. Robot

Fear the Walking Dead is an American horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson that premiered on AMC on August 23, 2015. It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.

Link:  Fear The Walking Dead Season 1 Complete (2015) 720p

True Detective is an American crime drama television series created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series is broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States, and premiered on January 12, 2014. Designed as an anthology, each season will be structured as a disparate, self-contained narrative, employing new cast ensembles and following various sets of characters and settings.

The show's first season, starring Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and Tory Kittles, takes place in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana State Police homicide detectives, and their pursuit of a serial killer over a seventeen-year period. Season two, which premiered on June 21, 2015, is set in California and focuses on the interweaving stories of officers from three cooperating police departments and a criminal-turned-businessman after the body of a corrupt city manager is found on the side of a highway. It stars Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince Vaughn.

True Detective (season 2)

"SINATRA: ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra’s life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra’s famous 1971 “Retirement Concert” in Los Angeles. The film’s narrative is shaped by Sinatra’s song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer’s personal guide through his own life.

Focusing on Sinatra’s first 60 years – beginning with his birth in Hoboken, New Jersey and meteoric rise in his 20s – and drawing on comments from friends and family, as well as never-before-seen footage from home movies and concert performances, this unprecedented tribute to the beloved showman follows Sinatra’s growth from roadhouse performer to global singing sensation.

With the participation of the Frank Sinatra Estate, family members and archivists, SINATRA: ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL is an intimate portrait of the singer, actor, father, husband and philanthropist." (from HBO)

This is the best documentary I have ever seen with film clips, songs and pictures from the era. Even if your not a Sinatra fan, it is worth watching for the nostalgia shown for the time period.

If you have HBO Go or Now, it is still available to watch, but if not available to you I have uploaded it for our members to enjoy.

In two parts, each running about two hours each.

Link:

Sinatra

Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character.

Inspired by Clint Eastwood's no-nonsense approach to law enforcement in the Dirty Harry films, teenager Alan Spencer dreamed up the idea of a police officer whose approach was even more over-the-top, to the point of comical absurdity.

Inspector Sledge Hammer of the San Francisco Police Department is a violent, sadistic, insensitive detective. His prized possession is a .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 629 revolver (a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 29) with a customized grip, featuring an engraving of a sledgehammer. Hammer sleeps and showers with his gun, and even talks to it, referring to it as "her." He believes in shooting first and asking questions never. Despite this, Hammer is never seen killing anybody on-screen during the whole 41 episodes of the show. In the pilot episode, he deals with a sniper on a skyscraper roof by blowing up the entire building with a bazooka, after which he utters "I think I got him" to onlooking cops, and in "Witless," he kicks a mob boss out of an open window to his death.

Link: Seasons 1 & 2

Sledge Hammer!

Right now, you can stream all 22 episodes (including the 94-minute pilot) on CW Seed for free.

The Flash is a 1990 American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS. It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. The Flash starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen, along with Amanda Pays, Alex Désert, and Paula Marshall.

CyberGhost. 

Sometimes you might want to access some content that is blocked by your location. Say you want to watch HULU from outside the U.S. or if in the U.S. there might be some content on BBC iPlayer restricted from U.S. you would like to view. That is where a VPN comes in. 

I have been using the free version of CyberGhost and it works great for that purpose. It is simple to use and it protects your online privacy, you can surf anonymously and access  locked or censored content. Also it does not slow down your internet connection. The free version sometimes has a few seconds wait to find a slot, but that is not bad for free. It is usually less than 30 seconds. 

Link: http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_us