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Smiley Burnette Show, The (OTRR Certified)

Posted by Robert on November 6, 2010 at 9:30am

Smiley Burnette hosted his own radio show called "The Smiley Burnette Show". It was recorded on large transcription records, which were used in the same manner we use cassette tapes and CD's today. The transcription records were sent to the radio stations to be placed on the airwaves. Smiley produced and transcribed his radio show under the "RadiOzark" recording label.

Smiley Burnett, "the clown prince of Western pictures," throws out jokes and Western music like a real pro in this rare Western radio show. Smiley was the first Western movie musical side-kick. Although a great composer and musical genius (he could play over 105 instruments), he is best known as the sidekick to such greats as Gene Autry, Charles Starrett, Roy Rogers, and Sunset Carson.

However, he hadn't even been in the West when he wrote his first cowboy composition, "The Round-up in Cheyenne," for Gene Autry's recording in 1934. After an inspirational drive through New Mexico and Arizona on his way to LA, Smiley fell in love with the West and went on to write almost all of Gene Autry's movie songs. Smiley performed in many Western movies and was a guest on various Western radio show, such as National Barn Dance.

With all of his fame and several million dollars of fortune, Smiley continued to be a down-to-earth simple man. He loved to cook (although he hated spinach and watermelon). He owned a drive-in chain, "The Checkered Shirt," and lived with his wife in a San Fernando trailer park. (From the Old Time Radio Research Group)
Smiley Burnette Official Web Site

You can find the shows in the Times Past OTR Archives

LOOKING FOR SOME OLD RADIO PROGRAMS .WHICH BRITISH PEOPLE LISTEN TO IN THE DARK DAYS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.

Posted by ROBERT DUNFORD on November 3, 2010 at 11:01am

THE FILMS AND DRAMA PLAYS WERE THE BEST.THE LAUGHTER WAS THE GREATEST.BETTER THEN ANY TV PROGRAMS TODAY.YOU HAD NO PICTURE .BUT IN YOUR MINDS EYE YOU DID.WE HAVE LUX RADIO THEATRE WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO THEM.BUT A LOT WAS BRITISH .WHICH YOU CAN ONLY LISTEN TO IF YOU PAY FOR THEM NOW.,LIKE PC 49, THE MAN IN BLACK..SO,MANY GOOD SHOWS CAN YOU HELP.AND BRING SOME OF THESE GOOD RADIO SHOWS WE HAD THEN.TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THEM,YOUR WEB-SITE NOW IS THE BEST.I DOWNLOAD LOTS OF THE SHOWS ONTO CD/DVD FOR ALL MY FRIENDS WHOM DON'T HAVE A COMPUTER.AND CAN REMEMBER THE VERY GOOD DAYS OF RADIO.

WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THE RADIO TO DAY.ITS JUST MUSIC.MOST OF IT.WE DON'T UNDERSTAND,THEIR IS NO TUNE.NO GOOD PLAYS .OR FILMS TO LISTEN TO FROM START TO FINISH.,NO ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RADIO ANY-MORE.NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE GOOD ENTERTAINMENT ANYWAY.

Hearts in Harmony - A true dramatic soap opera serial.

Posted by Robert on November 1, 2010 at 7:30pm

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"Hearts in Harmony” was a five day a week soap opera syndicated in the mid-West from 1941 into the 1950s sponsored by grocery store chain, Kroger. It's the story of a poor young man, Steve Parker, who wants to be a composer and falls in love with a young beautiful singer named Penny from a wealthy family. Drama and heartbreak follow and of course lots of music. A true dramatic soap opera serial.

Added about 450 shows in the here

The Enduring Popularity of Sherlock Holmes

Posted by Robert on November 1, 2010 at 7:20am

The ever-lasting popularity of Sherlock Holmes has contributed to hundreds of works based on the character. You can find old time radio shows, full cast dramatizations, stage and screen adaptations, readings of short stories and books; if you can think of it, it has been done. Even two episodes of Star Trek The Next Generation, the popular TV series, featured Sherlock Holmes.

If you have ever listen to audio recordings of Sherlock Holmes, or any audio book for that matter, the narrator, or what I like to call the storyteller, makes all the difference in how enjoyable the story is. Take for example narrator David Ian Davies from One Voice Recordings. The magnitude of distinctly unique voices he performs of the characters creates a magically ensconce and elegant listening experience. Listen to this sample from Audible.com of "Sherlock Holmes and the Shakespeare Globe Murders" narrated by David Ian Davies: Listen

Whatever has sustained this fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes will continue no doubt. Is it his savvy logical reasoning, his ability to take on almost any disguise, or his forensic science skills to solve a problematic case. Anyway for all of us Sherlockian enthusiast, it is not just another detective case to be solved, with Holmes it is an adventure.

The House On Haunted Hill (1959) with Vincent Price

Posted by Robert on October 23, 2010 at 11:00am

House on Haunted Hill is a 1959 American B movie horror film from Allied Artists. It was directed by William Castle, written by Robb White, and starring Vincent Price as eccentric millionaire Fredrick Loren. He and his fourth wife, Annabelle, have invited five people to the house for a "Haunted House" party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000 each. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.

Cast

* Vincent Price as Frederick Loren, a millionaire whose first three wives all died suspicious deaths
* Carolyn Craig as Nora Manning, a secretary for one of Mr Loren's companies supports her whole family
* Richard Long as Lance Schroeder, a pilot
* Elisha Cook as Watson Pritchard, a man whose sister-in-law and brother were murdered in the house; the owner of the property
* Carol Ohmart as Annabelle Loren, Frederick's fourth wife
* Alan Marshal as Dr. David Trent, a psychiatrist
* Julie Mitchum as Ruth Bridgers, a columnist with a gambling problem
* Leona Anderson as Mrs. Slydes, a housekeeper
* Howard Hoffman as Jonas Slydes, another housekeeper
* Skeleton - Himself

Download: iPod/Zune (310.4 M) AVI (700.2 M)

Lux Radio Theater

Posted by Robert on October 20, 2010 at 8:30pm

I will be posting some high quality episodes of Lux Radio Theater on the COTR Podcast the next few days. Some of these shows might be some you have never heard before and are not in the Archives. Below is the first two post and you can watch the podcast link for additional post if of interest.

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Test Pilot from Lux Radio Theater aired May 25, 1942 starring Robert Taylor, Rita Hayworth and Robert Preston. The show opens with Cecil B. DeMille and Rita Hayworth giving a message to the armed forces.

An irresponsible test pilot''s wife and best friend try to get him to grow up.

Lux Radio Theater 42-05-25 0353 Test Pilot (HQ)
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The Reformer And The Redhead from Lux Radio Theater aired Jun 25, 1951 srarring in their original role Dick Powell as Andrew Rockton Hale and June Allyson as hot-tempered Kathleen Maguire.
A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.

Lux Radio Theater 51-06-25 0753 The Reformer And The Redhead (HQ)
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Kylo – A Web Browser For Media Center or Computer Connected TV

Posted by Robert on October 20, 2010 at 6:00pm

Here is a post from makingwindowseasy.com I thought might interest some. I tried it out and it worked like a charm for me. Kylo – A Web Browser For Media Center: "

It’s not very often that I find a Media Center plugin that really gets me excited. Despite the platforms popularity and Microsoft support, it just doesn’t seem the draw the developers. That may have something to do with how complicated development is, but also the appeal of easy-money for smart phone app development. Regardless of that, though, I recently came across one that has me jumping for joy! Kylo is a web browser that integrates itself into the Media Center menu, is full-screen by default, has good Media Center-type features, and sports a home page with links to a plethora of content. In short, it’s what Microsoft should have done long ago.

Latest Version Includes Instant Visual Search Through Integration with Clicker.tv
Now Available for the United Kingdom, with a UK-Centric Kylo Directory

There is a massive amount of links such as NFL (which goes straight to the NFL’s video page), MLB, NBA, Yahoo Fantasy Football, Pandora, all of the major (and some of the minor) TV networks, online-only content like Revision3, some games and social networks, and more.

Now let’s take a look at what it does.

During installation you will be prompted to choose shortcuts. Make sure you enable the Media Center menu option.

When you open the browser you will be greeted with an almost overwhelming amount of content links.

There is an on-screen keyboard if you prefer such a thing.

You’ll find a limited, but useful amount of items in the settings.

One thing I found very useful in settings was the ability to manually stretch the screen to match my TV. Perhaps not everyone will need this, but I found Kylo would not open to full-screen until I did this. It remembers the setting so you’ll only need to do this once.

The one problem I have with Kylo is it’s inability to import bookmarks. Previously I was running Firefox on my Media Center PC and I had a sparse, but much needed, set of bookmarks. Some are included, but some are not. It looks as though I will be adding those by hand.

Overall, though, I have found this browser to be just about everything I need in a Media Center browser. It’s a definite add-on to any system I build in the future.

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Johnny Carson Clips

Posted by Robert on October 17, 2010 at 8:30pm

This short clip features a Johnny monologue snippet followed by a Myna bird that does impressions. A bird, calling a kitty? An Alpo dog food commercial goes awry and Johnny comes in to save the day, and the sponsor. Yum yum, good doggie.

This short clip features Richard Nixon and Johnny bantering about make-up people for TV. Followed by a hilarious time with George Gobel telling war stories while Dean Martin is getting out of hand. This video clip closes with a rooster that is supposed to crow, but instead drops his calling card on Johnny's desk!

This short video clip features Drew Barrymore as a young child star. She takes out her fake teeth and plops them on Johnny's desk. Hilarious comedy! Followed by a parody of Walter Cronkite in a news room on his final day. Check out Tiny Tim playing Tiptoe through the tulips on his Ukulele and getting married to Miss Vicki on the Tonight Show. Big finish - Bob Hope sings Thanks for the memories with Johnny. Awesome!

The Great Halloween Show Ever!!! (IMO) :-)

Posted by Fivecard on October 13, 2010 at 6:00pm

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Radio Spirits and "Public Domain" Shows

Posted by Riklaa on October 13, 2010 at 2:30pm

Apparently the "powers that be" (Radio $pirits, RIAA and others) have
decided they can make a few bucks selling these over Sirius/XM and thru
iTunes. So far, the following series/shows have been removed from
Archive.Org:

Cinnamon Bear
Family Theater
The Shadow
Burns and Allen
Gangbusters
Voyage of the Scarlet Queen
The Witches Tale
The Falcon
On Stage
I was a communist for the FBI
Edgar Bergan Charlie McCarthy program
Jack Benny
Green Hornet
Phil Harris and Alice Faye
Lum and Abner

This is not a DMCA violation, unless it can be proved that the shows were
"ripped" from a copyrighted digital recording.

Radio $pirits claims "rights"
1. Jack Benny -Trust C under Will of Jack Benny
2. Phil Harris - Alice Faye - Alice Fay Trust
3. The Green Hornet - The Green Hornet, Inc.
4. Frontier Gentleman - Janice Ellis O'Hare
5. Burns & Allen - Sandra Burns Luckman
6. Edgar Bergan & Charlie McCarthy -The Bergan Foundation
7. Gang Busters - RSPT LLC, successor in interest of Charles Michelson
8. I Was a Communist for the FBI - Milton Geiger Estate
9. Lum and Abner - Chester Lauck, Jr.
10. On Stage - Elliot Lewis Estate
11. Sam Spade - RSPT LLC, successor in interest of Lawrence White
12. The Falcon - RSPT, LLC, successor in interest of Bernard Schubert
13. The Witch's Tale - Alonzo Deen Cole Estate

It's a confusing mess, to say the least. Archive.Org decided they'd
rather not "fight the 800-pound gorilla," and removed the shows. Radio Spirits may
not actually hold rights, but it would be an expensive process to fight
them in court.

I expect other series/shows to be pulled as well,

(full details and discussion at
http://www.archive.org/post/320881/what-is-gone)

Discussion Content in part from Usenet
Write - Hegel Himself

I hadn't seen it all in one concise spot before, but here is what is going on on the net concerning "Public Domain" Shows ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rick

Question?????

Posted by Fivecard on October 11, 2010 at 11:38pm

Have a question for all you timespast fans out there. In the past I have posted multiple files by zipping them using either 7zip of IZArc zipping programs. I had a couple of people tell me, they were having trouble unzipping the files. So here's the question; How do you prefer your files, if there is too many to post individually? Is there a better (more common) zipping source I am missing? If there is a better way to post let me know, I want it not only to be easy to upload, but also easy for you to download. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

P.S. I don't want any of you to be like this

Dad's Army

Posted by Robert on October 8, 2010 at 8:30pm

Dad's Army is a British sitcom about the Home Guard during the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and broadcast on BBC television between 1968 and 1977. The series ran for 9 series and 80 episodes in total, plus a radio series, a feature film and a stage show. The series regularly gained audiences of 18 million viewers and is still repeated world wide.

The Home Guard consisted of local volunteers otherwise ineligible for military service, usually owing to age, and as such the series starred several veterans of British film, television and stage, including Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Arnold Ridley and John Laurie. Relative youngsters in the regular cast were Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn (who was made-up to play the elderly Jones), Frank Williams, James Beck (who died suddenly during production of the programme's sixth series, despite being one of the youngest cast members) and Colin Bean.

In 2004, Dad's Army was voted into fourth place in a BBC poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom. Previously, in a list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, voted for by industry professionals, it was placed thirteenth. The series has had a profound influence on popular culture in the United Kingdom, with the series' catchphrases and characters well known. It is also credited with having highlighted a hitherto forgotten aspect of defence during the Second World War. The Radio Times magazine listed Captain Mainwaring's "You stupid boy!" among the 25 greatest put-downs on TV.

Originally intended to be called The Fighting Tigers, Dad’s Army was based partly on co-writer and creator Jimmy Perry’s real-life experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard). Perry had been 17 years old when he joined the 10th Hertfordshire Battalion and with a mother who did not like him being out at night and fearing he might catch cold, he bore more than a passing resemblance to the character of Frank Pike. An elderly lance corporal in the outfit often referred to fighting under Kitchener against the "Fuzzy Wuzzies" and proved to be a perfect model for Jones. Other influences were the film Whisky Galore!, and the work of comedians such as Will Hay whose film Oh, Mr Porter! featured a pompous ass, an old man and a young man which gave him Mainwaring, Godfrey and Pike. Another influence was the Lancastrian comedian Robb Wilton, who portrayed a work-shy husband who joined the Home Guard in numerous comic sketches during WW2.

Perry wrote the first script and gave it to David Croft while working as a minor actor in the Croft-produced sitcom Hugh and I, originally intending the role of the spiv, Walker, to be his own. Croft was impressed and sent the script to Michael Mills, Head of Comedy at the BBC. After addressing initial concerns that the programme was making fun of the efforts of the Home Guard, the series was commissioned.

In his book, Dad's Army, Graham McCann explained that the show owes a lot to Michael Mills. It was he who renamed the show Dad's Army. He did not like Brightsea-on-Sea so the location was changed to Walmington-on-Sea. He was happy with the names for the characters Mainwaring, Godfrey and Pike but not with other names and he made suggestions: Private Jim Duck became Frazer, Joe Fish became Joe Walker and Jim Jones became Jack Jones. He also suggested adding a Scot to the mix. Jimmy Perry had produced the original idea but was in need of an experienced man to see it through. Mills suggested David Croft and so the successful partnership began.

The show was set in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea, on the south coast of England (the exterior scenes were mostly filmed in and around Thetford, Norfolk). Thus, the Home Guard were on the front line in the eventuality of an invasion by the enemy forces across the English Channel, which formed a backdrop to the series. The first series had a loose narrative thread, with Captain Mainwaring’s platoon being formed and equipped—initially with wooden guns and LDV armbands, and later on full army uniforms; the platoon were part of the The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Explore more of Dad's Army in the Collections Group

The Johnny Cash Radio Show 54-xx-xx (01) First Song - Wide Open Road

Posted by Robert on October 7, 2010 at 9:05pm

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), born J. R. Cash, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. In 1954, Cash moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he sold appliances while studying to be a radio announcer. At night he played with guitarist Luther Perkins and bassist Marshall Grant. Perkins and Grant were known as the Tennessee Two. Here is a rare recording of "The Johnny Cash Radio Show" from around 1954 at a radio station in Memphis, Tennessee. The show aired at 4 P.M. I believe this is the very first episode of his radio show. The Johnny Cash Radio Show 54-xx-xx (01) First Song - Wide Open Road

Just in time for Halloween

Posted by Fivecard on October 4, 2010 at 11:18pm

Just in time for Halloween

Candid Microphone to Candid Camera

Posted by Robert on October 4, 2010 at 10:44pm

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Candid Camera, the first and longest running reality-based comedy program, premiered on ABC 10 August 1948 under its original radio title Candid Microphone. The format of the program featured footage taken by a hidden camera of everyday people caught in hoaxes devised by the show's host Allen Funt. In the world of Candid Camera mailboxes talked to passers by, cars rolled along effortlessly without engines, little boys used x-ray glasses, and secretaries were chained to their desks--all to provoke a reaction from unsuspecting mechanics, clerks, customers and passers by. In a 1985 Psychology Today article, Funt explained his move to television by saying that he "wanted to go beyond what people merely said, to record what they did--their gestures, facial expressions, confusions and delights.

The program ultimately changed its name to Candid Camera when it moved to NBC in 1949 but did not gain a permanent time slot until it finally moved to CBS in 1960. For the next seven years it was consistently rated as one of television's top ten shows before it was abruptly canceled. Funt was frequently joined by guest hosts such as Arthur Godfrey, Durward Kirby and Bess Meyerson. A syndicated version of the program containing old and new material aired from 1974-78. Aided by his son Peter, Funt continued to create special theme episodes (e.g.: "Smile, You're on Vacation," "Candid Camera goes to the Doctor," etc.) for CBS until 1990 when The New Candid Camera, advised by Funt and hosted by Dom DeLuise went into syndication. Low ratings finally prevented King Productions from renewing the show for the 1992-93 season.

On the Radio: Candid Microphone

The scenarios designed and recorded by Funt and his crew were unique glimpses into the quirks and foibles of human nature never before deliberately captured on film. The average scenario lasted approximately five minutes and was based on one of five strategies. These "ideas" included reversing normal or anticipated procedures, exposing basic human weaknesses such as ignorance or vanity, fulfilling fantasies, using the element of surprise or placing something in a bizarre or inappropriate setting. As Funt noted: "You have to make lots of adjustments to create viewer believability and really involve the subject. You need the right setting, one in which the whole scenario will fit and make sense to the audience even when it doesn't to the actor." Finding the right setting, and the right people for Candid Camera
stunts was not always an easy task.

Early attempts to film Candid Camera were hampered by technical, logistical and censorship difficulties. While they appeared simple, the staged scenes took many hours to prepare and success was far from guaranteed. Approximately fifty recorded sequences were filmed for every four to five aired on the program. Funt and his crew had to contend with burdensome equipment that was difficult to conceal. The cameras were often hidden behind a screen, but the lights needed for them had to be left out in the open. Would-be victims were told that the lights were part of "renovations." Microphones were concealed in boxes, under tables and, in a number of episodes, in a cast worn by Funt himself. In his book Eavesdropping at Large (1952), Funt also described his battles with network censors and sponsors who had never before confronted this type of programming and were often fickle in their decisions about what was and was not acceptable material for television at the time. Funt himself destroyed any material that was off color, or reached too deeply into people's private lives. A hotel gag designed to fool guests placed a "men's room" sign on a closet door. The funniest, but ultimately unaired reaction, came from a gentleman who ignored the obvious lack of accommodations and "used" the closet anyway.

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Tony Curtis 3rd June 1925 - 30th Sep 2010

Posted by Inga on September 30, 2010 at 6:21am

"Born Bernard Schwartz, on June 3, 1925, in New York City, the eldest of three sons of a tailor, Manuel, and a shopkeeper, Helen Schwartz.

Curtis grew up in an impoverished section of the Bronx, and had joined a street gang by the age of eleven. He joined the Navy in 1943, and after the war, attended the City College of New York and took acting lessons at the Dramatic Workshop. In 1948 he moved to California and was placed under contract by Universal Studios, making his screen debut in Criss Cross (1948). Soon afterward, his good looks made him a matinee idol, initially under the name James Curtis, and then Anthony Curtis.

A versatile actor, Curtis sought work in a variety of genres in order to avoid being typecast. His first major film was The Sweet Smell of Success (1957). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in The Defiant Ones (1958) with Sidney Poitier. He demonstrated his comedic talent in Billy Wilder’s classic Some Like It Hot (1959) with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. Other important films include The Vikings (1958), Spartacus (1960), The Great Imposter (1961) and The Boston Strangler (1968). In the early 1970s, Curtis appeared in a British TV series called The Persuaders, and in 1977 he wrote his first novel Kid Andrew Cody & Julie Sparrow.

Curtis enjoyed a close friendship with Hollywood’s “Rat Pack,” a group of entertainers which included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. Some sources even cite Curtis as an “honorary member.” He appeared in several films with Rat Pack members, including Pepe (1960) and The List of Adrian Messenger (1963)."

Despite a cardiac bypass operation in 1994, Curtis was still vibrantly active and occasionally played supporting roles in films. He was enjoying a successful second career as a fine artist.

Tony Curtis was told by a number of people, including the legendary Billy Wilder, that he was the "best looking kid in show business."

My personal favourites were "Some like it hot", "Operation Petticoat" and his swashbuckling movies. The world has lost a great movie star.

Adventures Of The Falcon, The (OTRR Certified)

Posted by Robert on September 26, 2010 at 11:53am

"This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC
Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon".

The success of the films led to a radio series that premiered on the American Blue Network in April 1943, and aired for the next ten years on various networks. It was here that his transition into a private eye was finalized, with The Falcon, now called Michael Waring working as a hardboiled insurance investigator, with an office and a secretary, Nancy.

Barry Kroeger was the first radio voice of The Falcon, followed by James Meighan, Les Tremayne, George Petrie, and Les Damon. Nearly all the shows were broadcast from New York.

You can find more about the series and shows in the Collections Group

Calfkiller On The Move

Posted by Robert on September 25, 2010 at 5:30pm

You may not of noticed, but I am bringing content from the old Calfkiller blogs and making part of, or available, to the Times Past community. The content I have posted on the Calfkiller blogs will be easily available here.
Have been asked often about the name Calfkiller. Some even said the name scared them. I am from the Cumberland Mountains area of Tennessee and one of the rivers here is called Calfkiller River. The name was taken from a Cherokee Indian Chief from this area of Tennessee, called Chief Calfkiller.

In the beginning old time radio had always been an interest to me and friends would ask for links to help in finding shows. The Calfkiller web page, or blog, was started just for friends to view links to content when I ran across something of interest. The name Calfkiller was easy to remember for anyone in the area and was just used for simplicity for just a few friends from the area. This was in the late 1990's, about the time Napster appeared.

Over time Old Time Radio started to make a come back, and search engines improved, mp3 players became more and more popular; and so did traffic to the Calfkiller blog. So I guess old Chief Calfkiller's name lives on in reference to Old Time Radio.

I started Times Past here on Ning shortly after they came on board as a platform, actually one of the first to sign up. I knew the interface had the potential to be a perfect place for the hobby of Old Time Radio. A lot better than anything I could ever come up with. It has been hard to move completely away from the Calfkiller blog, it has been a good refer for Time Past.

Now the Times Past community is growing with new members almost every day. Not just Old Time Radio fans, but also admirers of content from the post-era of Old Time Radio. I am thankful for the UK and others keeping the entertainment of radio alive today. There is some very creative and imagative minds writing and producing; as well outstanding actors from the UK keeping us old timers entertained, along with a whole new generation of new listeners.

I would like to thank all the members here at Times Past who have contributed content for all of us to enjoy, as well as contributors of the genre from other web sites who make content available. Whether any of you know or not, you are helping to preserve this content for future generations when we are gone.

Robert