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34th Annual Friends of Old Time Radio Convention

Posted by Robert on June 28, 2009 at 8:18pm

The 34th Annual Friends of Old Time Radio Convention (www.fotr.net) will take place October 22-25 2009 at the Holiday Inn North in Newark, NJ. the four day event features live recreations of classic old time radio programs with all-star casts as well as memorabilia, music, panel discussions, autographs and historical presentations. The convention is a great way to meet and show appreciation for the veterans who made old time radio great as well as get to know some of the younger actors who are working to keep the tradition alive.

The invited guest list looks great so far. I know everyone will enjoy seeing the great Simon Jones ("Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy") again. He will be fresh off a Broadway production of "Blithe Spirit" with Angela Lansbury. U.S. OTR veteran Herb Ellis rejoins us for the first time since 1992! Herb was a major presence on Dragnet as well as countless other great West Coast OTR shows. Shirley Mitchell (Lelia Ransom on Gildersleeve), Rosemary Rice (Betty on "Archie"), comedian and New York area television host Chuck McCann, WXYZ veteran Elaine Hyman ("The Lone Ranger"), Laugh-in announcer Bill Owen and Glorida McMillan (Harriet Conklin on Our Miss Brooks) are also back for more. Another great returning guest is Richard Herd of Theater Five and who gained fame later with numerous television roles such as Admiral Paris on Star Trek, and Willhelm on Seinfeld. When he was last at FOTR in 1999, he not only acted and spoke on panels, he also volunteered on sound effects. The guest list changes frequently, so keep checking the website for updates.

Thursday - Sunday programs include an afternoon program that consists of a recreation, panel discussions and delaer rooms. The evening program features a buffet dinner in which there is at least one special guest at each table and all-star recreations. It's a great way to socialize with the stars as well as see them perform. On Sunday, there is a buffet breakfast and panel with remaining guests.

Shows scheduled for recreation this year include The Life of Riley, The Great Gildersleeve, The Saint, It Pays to be Ignorant, Easy Aces and Quiet Please.

Full information on the convention including room rates (historically low right now at $65/AAA) and the cost of the convention itself will publish on www.fotr.net shortly.

Please contact Sean Dougherty, publicity coordinator, at 201-739-2541 or SeanDD@optonline.net or @doughertysean on Twitter for more information.

S.A. Holmes Podcast

Posted by Estleman on June 19, 2009 at 4:43am

The latest podcast is the S.A. version of Conan Doyle's The Three Students (re-titled, for some reason, A Hollow Victory). If you're not a member of our Definitive Sherlock Holmes group, you can hear it at: http://blip.tv/file/2260702

The Dark Knight Comes to an End

Posted by Estleman on June 11, 2009 at 6:16am

The thirs and final part of the Batman trilogy (taken from the Adventure! group) has been posted on the podcast. Hear it at: http://blip.tv/file/2227982

New Podcast, After a Slight Break

Posted by Estleman on May 30, 2009 at 7:48am

Computer problems have prevented me from posting recently (or from noting that that second part of The Invisible Man was posted just before the troubles began). The latest podcast is part one of a three part Batman tale from our Adventure Group. You can hear it at: http://blip.tv/file/2178052

The Invisible Podcast

Posted by Estleman on May 10, 2009 at 2:46pm

The latest podcast is the first part of a two-part version of H G Wells' The Invisible Man from our sci-fi & fantasy group. You can get it here: http://otrtimespast.blip.tv/file/2073534/

Podcast 35

Posted by Estleman on April 28, 2009 at 11:06am

It's an episode of The Thin Man from our Mysteries and Detectives Group. The Caprini Necklace can be heard at: http://otrtimespast.blip.tv/file/2046856/

Podcast 34

Posted by Estleman on April 20, 2009 at 11:57am

It's another Sherlock Holmes play starring Robert hardy and Nigel Stock. The Illustrious Client comes from our Definitive Sherlock Holmes Group. If you're not a member, listen to it here:http://blip.tv/file/2014863

Podcast 32...

Posted by Estleman on April 12, 2009 at 3:45pm

...Is an episode of Ellery Queen entitled The Income Tax Robbery, taken from our Whodunnit! Group.You can hear it by visiting:http://otrtimespast.blip.tv/file/1970255/

Podcast 31

Posted by Estleman on April 8, 2009 at 2:55am

It's the first of two Flash Gordon plays featuring Buster Crabbe himself! Prisoner of Ming comes from our sci-fi and fantasy group, and can be heard here: http://otrtimespast.blip.tv/file/1947413/

New Holmes Podcast

Posted by Estleman on March 25, 2009 at 4:42am

The latest podcast is the Sherlock Holmes play The Speckled Band, starring Robert Hardy and Nigel Stock. If you're not a member of the Definitive Sherlock Holmes Group, you can hear it by visiting:http://blip.tv/file/1916667

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

Posted by dustbowlbluez on March 18, 2009 at 8:53am

Here is a BBC Radio adaptaptation of the book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert TressellHere are 2 download links LINK 1 and LINK 2This second link is the better one.The second link is from Mediafire.com and unless you have a connection much faster than 256k then the first file at Rapidshare will time out so the second link is better.The show has been uploaded to these 2 different websites but you will find the same show at both.These shows have been posted on this BLOG

Latest Podcast

Posted by Estleman on March 17, 2009 at 6:15am

Is the Conan adventure Shadow of the Stolen City from the Sci-Fi and Fantasy thread. It can be heard at:http://blip.tv/file/1886978

Podcast 28

Posted by Estleman on March 9, 2009 at 5:59am

The new podcast is the one-off US Poirot story The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor. It comes from the Whodunnit group, but if you're not a member, you can hear it at:http://blip.tv/file/1857154

spring is on it's way and much to learn

Posted by hermes on March 8, 2009 at 9:00pm

Oh well, let me be the first to make a post lol

Final Challenger Podcast

Posted by Estleman on February 25, 2009 at 3:06am

The last part of The Lost World is up now at:http://blip.tv/file/1813007What to post next week, I wonder?

Radio Downloader

Posted by Robert on February 20, 2009 at 8:13pm

Radio Downloader is NerdoftheHerd.com's utility for downloading radio station content.

Radio Downloader brings Podcast-like abilities to stream downloading, as well as handling Podcasts RSS feeds. This gives you the convenience of being able to subscribe to regular downloads of your favorite programs, which you can then listen to on your PC or mp3 player.

Allows you to download radio programs made available from BBC iPlayer. The show list also has shows on it that will be broadcast in the future. Allows you to download files made available as attachments to RSS feeds.

One of the best features of the program is the schedule function. Select a program like Afternoon Play, Book At Bedtime, Saturday Play and so on, click on the subscribe button and it will automatically download the show for you daily automatically. Best of all it goes ahead and converts to mp3 format for you. And it's FREE.

It is simple to use.

Download here NerdoftheHerd.com

Are you ready for the DIGITAL TV BOX?

Posted by Legendary Beauty on February 20, 2009 at 7:53pm

This is quite interesting!----- Forwarded Message ----From: "BOBURWELL@aol.com"Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:50:08 AMSubject: Hidden Spy Camera & MicBelieve what you wish but consider locating the new Digital TV Box in a place that doesn't reveal the whole house.Here is the reason....watch the 1-1/2 minute video...Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:30 PMSubject: Hidden Spy Camera & Mic Found Inside Digital TV Box-worth looking into further“I could not believe my eyes,” states the blurb accompanying the video clip, “I have a friend who is kind of a conspiracy theorist. He was trying to convince me that many of the digital TV convert boxes that are coming out have microphones and cameras built into them. Knowing a bit about electronics I bought one of these devices opened it up fully intending on proving him wrong. To my surprise he was right. This device has both a miniature camera lens and what looks like a microphone. I was so shocked I took pictures and video. Please send this out to everyone you know who is using one of these devices.”http://www.infowars.com/hidden-spy-camera-mic-found-inside-digital-tv-box/I suppose I am the recipient of a "Conspiracy Theorist" label again for pointing out a fact...So Government can spy on you and your family in your homes....How do you like those apples?

Remember..live life to the fullest.

Posted by Legendary Beauty on February 20, 2009 at 2:53pm

Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.They are the ones that care for usIf you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.Leave the rest to GodA small request: All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.

Challenger Podcast 3

Posted by Estleman on February 18, 2009 at 3:11pm

The third part of The Lost World is now up at:http://blip.tv/file/1788665

KABL RADIO (old time radio music)

Posted by Robert on February 14, 2009 at 7:17am

"It was the month of May 1959 when the soothing sounds of KABL Music first echoed throughout the Bay Area. KABL, named for San Francisco's cable cars, was a bold departure from other radio stations of that era. KABL serenaded San Francisco with lush, beautiful music, very few commercials, and rich-voiced announcers who wooed the Bay Area with poetic paeans. This gentle KABL sound soon swept the area. Listeners responded to its elegant charm and sophisticated whimsy. In fact, the impact was so great that KABL became a hallmark of Bay Area radio. You can read more about the origins of this beloved station in Don Keyes' wonderful memoir, "The Miracle By the Bay...KABL" Now, through the magic of modern technology, we are bringing back fifty years of KABL Music — from 101 Strings to Sinatra, from Montovani to Dean Martin, from the best of the big bands to Tony Bennett, it's America's Best Music!" (from KABL Web Site) You can tune-in to the station from the Nostalgia Radio widget on the main page of TimesPast. If in the mood for some old time radio music, give KABL a listen.

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