Columbia Workshop was a experimental radio drama series that aired on CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System, from 1936 to 1943, returning in 1946-47. The series
was the idea of former radio engineer Irving Reis (above). Before the programs debut,
Reis had directed several radio dramas.
Diller was born Phyllis Ada Driver in Lima, Ohio. She began her career working at
KROW radio in Oakland in 1952. Phyllis first appeared in March of 1955 as a stand-
up at The Purple Onion, a cellar club in the North Beach area of San Francisco.
Although she has made her career in comedy, Diller studied the piano for many
years. She later decided against a career in music after hearing her teachers
and mentors play with much more ability than she thought that she would be able
to achieve. She still plays in her private life, however, and owns a custom-made harpsichord.
Milton Berle (Milton Berlinger) (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002)
Comedian/actor Milton Berle was the host of NBC‘s Texaco Star Theater from
1948 to 1955. He was the first major American television star and was known to
millions of viewers as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during TV’s golden age.
Art Bell behind the microphone at radio KSBK in Okinawa (1967)
Broadcaster and author Arthur W. "Art" Bell was one of the founders and the original host of the paranormal-themed radio program Coast to Coast AM. He also created
and formerly hosted its companion show, Dreamland. He is now semi-retired and is
enjoying life with his lovely family in the Philippines. Art occasionally substitutes for
other hosts and host "special" shows.
Art Bell with wife Airyn and daughter Asia Rayne (born May 30, 2007)
Looking good “Spotty”! Have a very Happy Birthday!
Robert Weston Smith
The Wolfman died of a heart attack in Belvidere, North Carolina, on July 1, 1995, he
was only 57.
