Willie Nelson performed for the first time at Nashville’s
Grand Ole Opry when he opened for Roger Miller(below).
Grand Ole Opry when he opened for Roger Miller(below).
Archive for the 'RADIO' Category
27
Nov
“WHAT A REVOLTIN’ DEVELOPMENT THIS IS!”
William Bendix was Chester A. Riley in one of radios
great situation comedies…The Life of Riley. The show
initially aired on the Blue Network, later known as ABC,
from Jan 16, 1944 to June 8, 1945. It then moved to NBC
where it was broadcast from September 8, 1945 until June
29, 1951. Riley and his co-worker Gilles were wing riveters
at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California.
great situation comedies…The Life of Riley. The show
initially aired on the Blue Network, later known as ABC,
from Jan 16, 1944 to June 8, 1945. It then moved to NBC
where it was broadcast from September 8, 1945 until June
29, 1951. Riley and his co-worker Gilles were wing riveters
at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California.
Riley’s radio family included his wife Peg, played by
Paula Winslowe and their two children, daughter Babs,
who was played by various actors, and a son named
Jr. played by Tommy Cook. The most memorable
character was Digby (Digger) O’Dell the “Friendly
Undertaker” portrayed by actor John Brown who
also was Gilles. The series made the transition to
Television in 1949 on NBC.
Paula Winslowe Tommy Cook & William Bendix.
27
Nov
SOME OF THE BEST COMEDY ON RADIO
The Great Gildersleeve” was a comedy show on
NBC radio. It premiered August 31, 1941 and ran
till 1957. It starred Harold Peary as Throckmorton P.
Gildersleeve, the towns Water Commissioner who
also has the responsibilities of raising his niece,
Marjorie , played by Lurene Tuttle and her young
brother Leroy, played by Walter Tetley. The cast
also included Lillian Randolph as Birdie the cook.
26
Nov
HE WAS ONE OF BARNEY’S MANY FAN’S
Prominent Portland businessman Bob Hazen (right) was
among those in attendance for the final broadcast of KEX
radio personality Barney Keep (left) on February 14, 1979.
Keep was ending 35 years with the radio station.
25
Nov
THE TRIP THROUGH MAYBELAND
For many young Girl’s and Boy’s in the 1950’s the Christmas season
had officially arrived with the airing of “The Cinnamon Bear”. The
fifteen minute syndicated radio series was heard locally on KEX
between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It chronicled the
the adventures of Judy and Jimmy and their quest to find
the missing Silver Star that belonged on the top of their
Christmas tree. They were aided in the search by Paddy
O’Cinnamon who helped Judy and Jimmy get the star
back from the wicked Crazyquilt Dragon. The initial
broadcast of this program debuted in 1937.
had officially arrived with the airing of “The Cinnamon Bear”. The
fifteen minute syndicated radio series was heard locally on KEX
between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It chronicled the
the adventures of Judy and Jimmy and their quest to find
the missing Silver Star that belonged on the top of their
Christmas tree. They were aided in the search by Paddy
O’Cinnamon who helped Judy and Jimmy get the star
back from the wicked Crazyquilt Dragon. The initial
broadcast of this program debuted in 1937.
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