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RADIO SHOW DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1937


William Bennett Kilpack (February 6, 1883 – August 17, 1962)


Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons
was one of radio’s longest running shows,
airing October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955, continuing well into the television
era. It was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert, who based it upon Robert
W.
Chambers
1906 novel The Tracer of Lost Persons. The sponsors included
Whitehall Pharmacal, makers of Anacin,Kolynos Toothpaste, BiSoDol antacid
mints, Hill’s cold tablets and Heet liniment), Dentyne, Aerowax, RCA Victor and Chesterfield cigarettes. The 15-minute serial initially aired on the NBC Blue
network until 1947, when it switched to CBS and became a weekly half-hour
show. Bennett Kilpack (above) was the longest-running Mr. Keen.


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The "Saturday Night Live" Season 1 cast.


George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)

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SERIES LAUNCHED ON THIS DAY IN 1943

 


Land of the Lost
was a radio fantasy adventure, written and narrated by
Isabel Manning Hewson, about the adventures of two children who traveled
underwater with the fatherly fish Red Lantern. The series aired from 1943
to 1948 on the Mutual Broadcasting System and ABC.

Betty Jane Tyler was the voice of the young Isabel, and Ray Ives was the
voice of Billy. Several actors voiced Red Lantern, including Art Carney.The
announcer was Michael Fitzmaurice
, and Cyril Armbrister directed. Organist
Bob Hamilton provided background music.


Isabel Manning Hewson


              

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BOBBY DARIN ON THIS DAY IN 1959 ~


Bobby Darin (above) became the youngest performer at 21 to headline
the Sands Hotel’s Copa Room in Las Vegas,
NV. Johnny Mathis held the
previous record (he had been 23).

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ALBUM RELEASED ON THIS DAY IN 1963


Little Deuce Coupe
is the fourth studio album by The Beach Boys, and third
overall LP release within 1963.The album was a success, reaching number
four during a 46-week chart stay, and eventually certified platinum by the
RIAA.

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