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Project Audion invites you to some light summer fare. This Audion Original -- "Matinee with Bob & Ray" -- is Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding like you've never heard before, because it's made from fresh sketches in tribute to "The Two and Only." If there is such a thing as mid-century-modern comedy, Bob & Ray are the leading example - a comedy team formed (legend has it) by accident in the mid-1940s when a baseball game broadcast was rained out and these two young men were thrown together to ad-lib on the air. That began a five-decade partnership that saw them on every radio network, on TV, films, and even Broadway. Their wit and deadpan characters influenced many later funnymen, including Bob Newhart, David Letterman, Jay Leno and many others. Also Pete Lutz, who wrote this half-hour of new absurdly satirical routines to bring back to life a "Matinee with Bob & Ray!" ENJOY! Bob Elliott - John Bell, Alabama Ray Goulding - Pete Lutz, Texas Organ - Ross Bernardt , Texas Production - Larry Groebe, Texas In case you were led here by a direct link, idle curiosity, or a friendly, enchanted bear, you may not realize that John Bell & Pete Lutz created an earlier Bob & Ray Show in 2021. Find that show here: https://moonlightaudio.libsyn.com/project-audion-22-the-bob-ray-show

The Jessamine County Old Time Radio Troupe presents "The Whistler". The original episode, "The Strange Sisters" aired on January 28, 1946. Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, 109 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 27, 2024. This KCAL adaptation featured: David Damron................Announcer Doug Fain.......................The Whistler Galisa Watts..................Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Kennedy Denise Cline...................Pamela Connie McDonald..........Sally Norman Cline.................Dr. Johnson Susan Clements.............Kathy Steve Watts......................Mr. Watkins Billy Holland...................Mr. Spencer and The Policeman Amy Fain........................Sound Effects Engineer Adam Higginbotham....Sound Effects Engineer Faith Osborne Combs... (the cleaning lady) singing... "Que Sera Sera" (Whatever Will Be Will Be" Written by Jay Livingston Lyrics by Ray Evans. (c) Copyright 1955 Jay Livingston Music Inc. and St Angelo Music c/o Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, 109 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 27, 2024. This KCAL adaptation featured: Billy Holland..................Announcer Connie McDonald.........Miss Connie Brooks Galisa Watts..................Mrs. Davis David Damron................Walter Denton Doug Fain.......................Mr. Osgood Conklin Susan Clements............Harriet Conklin Denise Cline...................Mitzy LeRoy Norman Cline.................Mr. Philip Boynton Steve Watts....................Mr. Stone Amy Fain........................Sound Effects Engineer Adam Higginbotham....Sound Effects Engineer Faith Osborne Combs... (the cleaning lady) singing... "The Girl From Ipanema" Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes (Portuguese lyrics) / Norman Gimbel (English lyrics). (c) Copyright 1963 Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes All Rights Reserved

Performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe of Nicholasville, Ky, this is an episode of their Summer Shenanigans show. Three shows over July 12 - 14, 2024. This episode of Great Gildersleeve is "Gildersleeve's New Secretary" and originally aired on April 21, 1948. Cast includes: Doug Fain (Announcer and Mr. Peavey), Norman Cline (Gildersleeve), Susan Clements (Adeline, Marjorie, and Secretary), Connie McDonald (Bessie), David Damron (Leroy and Floyd), Steve Watts (Mayor), Galisa Watts (Queen and Birdie), Billy Holland (Dane and Judge). Singing and sound effects is Adam Higginbotham. www.kcalotr.com

Performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe of Nicholasville, Ky, this is an episode of their Summer Shenanigans show. Three shows over July 12 - 14, 2024. This episode of The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy is "The Athletic Trophies" and originally aired on January 8, 1947. Cast includes Doug Fain (Dr, Tweedy), Norman Cline (Announcer and Timothy), Susan Clements (Kitty Belle), Connie McDonald (Mrs. Apopolis), David Damron (Dribble and Sidney), Steve Watts (Baldy the Talking Dog, Filbert the Gopher, and Mr. Potts), Galisa Watts (Mary), Billy Holland (Beauregard and Welby). Singing and sound effects is Adam Higginbotham. www.kcalotr.com

In the long lineup of fictional hard-boiled detectives, Philip Marlowe stands out as one of the earliest and best. Raymond Chandler's creation first reached print in the early 1930s, then went on to memorable adaptations in film, television, and of course radio. "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" had a solid four-year run of well over 100 episodes on CBS. Still, a handful of recordings are lost today. Now Project Audion recreates one of these missing episodes - "The Quiet Number" - directly from the original script, exactly seventy-five years after it was broadcast. "The Quiet Number" wasn't penned by Chandler, but we meet the son of the man who wrote this and most of Marlowe's other radio adventures. Then our transcontinental voice cast performs this gritty story of lost love in a hot Los Angeles summer via a live transcription that sounds just like 1949. Our versatile voice actors were: Andy Hartson-Bowyer in Virginia Richard Durrington in Idaho Gary Layton in Texas Lothar Tuppan in California Kristen James in Nevada Holly Adams in New York Kyle Bonn in Oregon Larry Groebe produced and directed from Texas

PROJECT AUDION EPISODE 56 - The Jack Benny Program w/guest star James Stewart (orig. rel. 6/14/24) Project Audion once again brings you laughs, with an all-new original episode of the Jack Benny Program sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes. This Audion Original was written for us by former Bob Hope staff writer Robert L. Mills. Jack Benny was his childhood comedy inspiration, and once again Mr. Mills has recreated that classic Benny style and humor so faithfully, it's like discovering a lost episode! This week, Jack has snagged Jimmy Stewart as his guest star, so the Benny gang (Mary Livingston, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Mel Blanc, and the rest) can stage their send-up of the Alfred Hitchcock film "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Also, after a trying violin lesson with Professor LeBlanc, Jack faces a tax audit which requires a trip to the IRS to explain some of his more mysterious deductions. Performing live in our virtual Zoom studio, our coast-to-coast cast and crew once again capture the sound of the Benny show right down to the studio audience. Tune in and join in the laughter! JOHN BELL (as Jack) In Alabama SCOTT MCKINLEY (as James Stewart) in New Jersey ANGELA YOUNG (as Mary) in Florida PAUL PATTERSON (as Rochester) in Georgia PETE LUTZ (as Mel Blanc/Phil Harris) in Texas BOB BEAUMONT (as Dennis Day/Frank Nelson) in California RACHEL PULLIAM (as child) in Missouri KEN JEFFRIES (as Don Wilson) in California LARRY GROEBE produced and directed from Texas

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Batman and Robin were unable to stop Mr. Jones from activating his deadly weapon, the Cyclotron, nor could they turn the diabolical machine off! Will they be able to pull the plug on the Cyclotron before Jones pulls the plug on Superman? It all comes down to this, in the final episode of Looking For Kryptonite! And if Abe Lincoln isn't one of your heroes, he will be after today's Important Message! Part 25 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on January 8, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! On the verge of his greatest triumph, Mr. Jones is about to use the deadly Cyclotron to put an end to Superman! Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are still trying to catch up with the villain to stop him before it's too late! Will they arrive in time to save the Man of Steel? Plus, in today's Important Message, we've got some nifty and helpful collector's tips for everyone with a Bat-Supe Decoder Ring! Part 24 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on January 7, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Fearing that Superman has fallen into a trap, Batman and Robin do a little light breaking and entering to check on him. Will Batman's bad feeling turn out to be nothing, or is Superman in real danger? You'll be able to cut the tension with a dull Batarang in this exciting episode of Bat-Supe! Plus, in today's Important Message, there's big news about the Bat-Supe Decoder Rings you won't want to miss (especially if you don't have one yet…) Part 23 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on January 4, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Mr. Jones has set a diabolical trap for Superman, and in spite of Batman's concern, it looks like the Man of Steel is walking right into it! Will Superman realize that the man he thinks is Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones instead before it's too late? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy will stop by and tell us how much fun he's been having with his Bat-Supe Decoder Ring! Part 22 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on January 3, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Offering the stolen Kryptonite as bait, Mr. Jones has instructed Superman to allow himself to be contacted for instructions on how he may acquire the Kryptonite. Meanwhile, Batman is convinced that Jones is up to no good and tries to talk Superman out of the meeting, but to no avail! Is Superman walking into a trap? Plus, in today's Important Message, we've got some Super Fun Fitness Tips for you! Part 21 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on January 2, 1946!

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 42, the 5th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present Patte's pick, an episode of the NBC Radio series The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, called "Improvement is Necessary"! Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our forty-second number (but 5th official episode of S4), this episode of The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show, from 4-22-51. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Paul's pick again, and he'll bring a surprise (translation: he has no idea yet)!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen (who was unwittingly carrying a shard of Kryptonite) have plunged off Metropolis Bridge and into the river! Can Clark Kent (who is really Superman) escape the effects of the Kryptonite before it's too late to save Jimmy? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy stops by to tell us what he and the gang have been up to with their Bat-Supe Decoder Rings! Part 20 of "Looking For Kryptonite" was originally broadcast on December 31, 1945!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Mr. Jones has set up a meeting with The Laugher, who is now in possession of one of the two missing shards of Kryptonite. Will The Laugher be willing to part with the Kryptonite for the price Jones is offering? Can he afford not to? This episode is no joke! Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll have a visit from Superman himself! Part 19 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 28, 1945

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Believing that Mr. Phillips is the twin brother of Mr. Jones, Clark Kent, Batman, and Inspector Henderson set out to discover the whereabouts of the elusive Mr. Jones. But Jones always seems to be one step ahead of them. Will they nab him? Plus, in today's Important Message, there's a special tip about the care and cleaning of your Swell Prize! Part 18 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 27, 1945

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Believing that Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones in disguise, Inspector Henderson, Clark Kent, and Batman return to Mr. Phillips' house where he tells them an amazing story. Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll learn more ways you can have fun with our first Swell Prize! Part 17 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 26, 1945

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Episode #17 is a Bat-Supe EXTRA! In this Bonus Episode, we want you to cast your mind back to Episode 10 of Bat-Supe: while trapped in Room Zero and facing certain death from the falling ceiling, you heard Robin say: "It'll be Ceiling Zero soon. Too soon!" He was right! "Ceiling Zero" is here, and it's a Bat-Supe EXTRA! Ceiling Zero was originally broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre on February 27, 1939

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Inspector Henderson is convinced that Lois Lane's choir leader, Mr. Phillips is actually Mr. Jones in disguise! But Clark Kent isn't so sure. Can he find Batman in time to help make a positive ID? Plus, in today's Important Message, how to make the most of our first Swell Prize! Part 16 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 25, 1945

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! At Thayer and Son Jewelers, Clark Kent and Inspector Henderson are shocked to learn that Lois Lane is somehow wrapped up in our story! Plus: the wait is over! You'll finally learn what the very first Bat-Supe swell prize is! Part 15 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 24, 1945 Special thanks to Ted Davenport for his contribution to this episode!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! The Scarlet Widow has been found, but only after Mr. Jones tried to silence her and made it known that he was out to finish Superman! What will Our Heroes do? Plus, in today's Important Message, the wait is nearly over for the Big Announcement of our very first Swell Prize! Part 14 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 21, 1945

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Mr. Jones, is in the wind, and the trail of the Scarlet Widow and the stolen Kryptonite has blown away with him. Can Superman and Batman and Robin sweat the answers out of Mr. Smith? Plus, in today's Important Message: we're making a special request on behalf of grocery store workers... Part 13 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 20, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! The Dynamic Duo are still trapped in Room Zero and are almost out of time! Superman has launched himself into the air on a desperate search for his friends. Will he make it in time? Plus: There's a new update about the Swell Prizes in today's Important Message! Part 12 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 19, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Batman and Robin remain trapped in Room Zero with only minutes left to live! Meanwhile, Clark Kent and Inspector Henderson are desperately searching for clues. Playing a wild hunch, Kent is betting it all on learning the whereabouts of the Dynamic Duo. Plus: In today's Important Message, there's good news and bad news about the Swell Prizes… Part 11 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 18, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! The Dynamic Duo are trapped in Room Zero facing imminent death while Superman in his guise of Clark Kent is still looking for them! Will he be able to find them before the ceiling falls and Batman and Robin become Flatman and Ribbon? Plus: in today's Important Message, there's more information about our new Swell Prizes! Part 10 of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 17, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! It wasn't wise to split the party. Batman and Robin have fallen into a trap, and Superman is a hundred miles away! The Dynamic Duo are captured and taken into a Sanitarium as prisoners. But prisoners of who…? Plus: There's big news in today's Important Message! Part 9 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 14, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Superman and Batman and Robin have split up in their search for the answer to the Crescent Moon and Star symbol. Is it wise to split the party? Plus: in today's Important Message, we'll meet Billy! Part 8 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 13, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Clark Kent and Batman are looking for information as to the whereabouts of Squealie Evers, and decide to have a chat with the waiter at the waterfront coffee shop. But there's only the ghost of a chance they'll learn what they need to know! Plus, in today's Important Message, we'll hear from Superman himself! Part 7 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 12, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Batman and Robin are on the trail of underworld informant Squealie Evers, but Squealie knows he's being followed! It looks like big trouble is brewing on the waterfront for the Dynamic Duo. Part 6 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 11, 1945.

THE REASONABLY AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DALE ARDEN & DR. ZARKOV Episode 10: Flash Gets Eclipsed Part 2 A silly take on the original radio series Flash Gordon which is now in public domain. Starting April 22, 1935, and again in May 2022 the strip was adapted into The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon, a 26-episode weekly radio serial. The series followed the strip very closely, amounting to a week-by-week adaptation of the Sunday strip for most of its run. Directed and edited by Tom Konkle Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Dale Arden Kurtis Bedford as Announcer 1 and Ming Gino C. Vianelli as Thune David Beeler as Dr. Zarkov Pete Lutz as Bound-and-Gagged Guard Music various in the public domain 1934

THE REASONABLY AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DALE ARDEN & DR. ZARKOV Episode 9: Flash Gets Eclipsed, Part 1 A silly take on the original radio series Flash Gordon which is now in public domain. Starting April 22, 1935, and again in May 2022 the strip was adapted into The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon, a 26-episode weekly radio serial. The series followed the strip very closely, amounting to a week-by-week adaptation of the Sunday strip for most of its run. Directed and edited by Tom Konkle. Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Dale Arden Pete Lutz as Saul, Hawkman Envoy, and Guard 2 Kurtis Bedford as Announcer 1 and Ming Gino C. Vianelli as Thune David Beeler as Dr. Zarkov Music various in the public domain 1934.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Batman and Robin have joined forces with Superman to unravel the mystery of the Crescent Moon and Star symbol. Batman and Robin have made contact with an underworld informant, but will he sell them the information they need, or sell them out to the mob? Part 5 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 10, 1945. NOTE: More to come! We'll be posting these episodes of Bat-Supe, five at a time. So don't get discouraged, fellas and girls!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Inside Stately Wayne Manor seeking to enlist the help of Batman, Clark Kent has found himself in a difficult position: come clean that he knows Bruce Wayne's secret and reveal his own, or continue his search for the deadly Kryptonite alone. What will the Man of Steel do? Part 4 of Looking For Kryptonite was originally broadcast on December 7, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! In this episode of Bat-Supe, Clark Kent decides to enlist the aid of the only man who can help him find and eliminate the threat of the Kryptonite. But he'll have to pay a high price for his help… Part 3 of Looking For Kryptonite originally aired on December 6, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen continue their search for clues, but danger is hiding in the shadows. Will they find answers? Or only more questions? Find out in this episode of Bat-Supe! Part two of Looking for Kryptonite was originally broadcast on The Adventures of Superman on December 5, 1945.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's "Adventures of Superman" featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Episode 1 of Bat-Supe begins the adventure "Looking For Kryptonite!" Superman has put an end to the dreaded Atom Man, but the threat is far from over. A terrible threat still remains for the entire world, and possibly most especially for Superman himself! In today's episode, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen go looking for clues, they find danger in an unlikely place! Looking For Kryptonite originally aired on December 4th, 1945.

Old-Time Radio Essentials is back after a months-long hiatus, with episode 41, the 4th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present an episode of the ABC Radio series The Henry Morgan Show. This time it's Pete's pick, called "Morgan's Around the World Listening Post"! Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our forty-first number (but 4th official episode of S4), this episode of The Henry Morgan Show, from 6-4-47. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following... To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at [email protected] . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line. Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated. Next Time: It's Patte's pick again, and she'll bring an episode of The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show!

SUSPENSE, Episode 55 Premiered May 10, 2024 Suspense is one of classic radio's most highly-regarded dramas -- with good reason. It sustained a remarkably high quality level of dramatic tension for 20 years, as the many surviving recordings attest. But a handful of episodes are lost - and Project Audion now recreates one of them. "The Life of Nellie James" was intended as Suspense's premiere, but circumstances pushed it back to the third episode. It was performed once, live, on July 1, 1942, but never heard again. Until now -- as Project Audion, kicking off its fifth season, brings together a transcontinental cast in a live transcription of "The Life of Nellie James" from the original 1942 script. A dreadful murder takes place in the Simon James home, and justice is done ...or is it? It's a tale well-calculated to keep you in ...Suspense! Featured in our cast are – Patte Rosebank in Canada Tim Burns in Kansas Andy Hartson-Bowyer in Virginia Richard Huitema in Florida Mel Rose in Pennsylvania Pete Lutz in Texas Art Brown in California Denny Thompson in Colorado Frank Guglielmelli in Pennsylvania Sharon Grunwald in New Jersey Larry Groebe produced and directed from Texas

THE MAN CALLED "X", Episode 54 Premiered Apr 12, 2024 A spy caper always makes for a good show. Start with a suave man of mystery, sprinkle in some far-off exotic locales, and stir in some evil enemies of democracy and beautiful women. The result: James Bond? No, "The Man Called X" -- which broadcast several hundred episodes on network radio from 1944 through 1952. Unflappable British actor Herbert Marshall originally played American agent Ken Thurston, AKA the man called X. Project Audion now recreates the very first episode of "The Man Called X," from a script which has not been heard since its premiere in July 1944! The action of "The Cage of Europe" is set in wartime Lisbon (you know, where Ilsa flew off to in "Casablanca." Audion's recreation features voice actors performing live on both sides of the Atlantic for this half hour of what was described as in 1944 as a "comedy-mystery," and which eighty years later is still highly entertaining! Featuring – David Ault in England Jack Ward in Canada Laura Mirsky in New Jersey George Taylor in Tennessee Jane Beverley in New Jersey Jeff Billard in Massachusetts Caleb Fisher in Virginia Joe Mendell in England Robert Stevenson in Indiana Larry Groebe produced and directed from Texas

DAMON RUNYON THEATRE, Episode 53 Premiered Mar 8, 2024 "The Damon Runyon Theatre", a syndicated radio series from 1949 relating stories of New York's "guys and dolls" -- mobsters and dames, gamblers and frails, saints and sinners -- which newspaperman and sportswriter Damon Runyon colorfully brought to life in decades of short stories. They may have been gangsters, but they often had hearts of gold underneath - plus a unique present-tense way of speaking which has come to be known as "Runyonesque." The Damon Runyon Theatre recorded 52 charming half-hour versions of his stories, and those got writer Casey Keller (Beakman's World, The Love Boat) wanting more. So he's written a new episode, and Project Audion brings you the world premiere of his Runyonesque tale, "Ringside Rosie." Our transcontinental cast is captured live in performance, just like they did in 1949, for a delightful story about a doll who loved boxing, and the guy who loved her. Our cast includes: Duane Noch in New Jersey Don Paul in California Andy Hartson-Bowyer in Virginia Jacob Palka in Illinois Stanley Dyrector in California Paul Arbisi in Illinois Reg Platt in Texas Susan Platt in Texas Casey Keller in California with the production under the supervision of Larry Groebe in Texas

CRIME CLASSICS, Episode 52 Premiered Feb 9, 2024 The first woman executed for murder in the United States was hanged in 1778. In 1953 her shocking tale of love, hate, conspiracy, and murder was brought to life in the audition script for a new CBS radio drama series - "Crime Classics." Crime Classics was a sort of mid-century predecessor to today's true-crime podcasts. The audition episode, titled "The Crime of Bathsheba Spooner," featured some of radio's finest actors, writers, directors, and musicians. Unfortunately, this thoughtful adult true crime series only lasted a year before succumbing to the inexorable advance of television. Now, Project Audion premieres a recreation of the show using the original, uncut audition script, including material that never aired seventy years ago. In addition, we visit with Andrew Noone, author of a recent book on the 1778 murder, trial, and execution of Spooner. Join us and listen to the modern passions that inflamed Revolutionary America, as our transcontinental cast gathers via Zoom to perform a true "Crime Classic." The cast includes – David Phillips in Virginia Patte Rosebank in Toronto Canada Kyle Bonn in Oregon Scott McKinley in New Jersey Mick Wheaton in Washington Pete Fernbaugh in West Virginia Tom Konkle in California Donna Patton in Tennessee while Larry Groebe produced and directed from Texas

The Mutual Stage: A Cold Night's Death The Mutual Stage returns with another exciting play, hosted by Jack Ward and starring the Narada Radio Company. This time, we present "A Cold Night's Death", adapted from a 1973 ABC-TV Movie of the Week and directed by Pete Lutz. NASA Scientists Robert Jones and Frank Enari are sent to the top of the world to take over a special primate-studies program on how extreme conditions affect life in space. Once they arrive, strange things start happening, that makes them wonder: are they studying the monkeys, or are the monkeys studying them? CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold HOST: Jack Ward VOGEL: Tom Konkle COOPER: Joe Stofko CHAPPELL: Dana Gonsalves ENARI: Gino Vianelli JONES: Pete Lutz PRIMATE SOUNDS: John Bell MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Just premiered for the International Jack Benny Society annual convention, and now available to all: a "new" episode of the classic Jack Benny radio show newly penned exclusively for Project Audion by Bob Hope comedy writer Robert L. Mills. Here, Jack and the gang do a send up of the movie "Witness for the Prosecution" - with W. C. Fields in a guest-starring role. Here's what Mr. Mills said after hearing the final product: "This as near perfection as any living humans could possibly recreate a 75-year-old radio show. You performed miracles producing this and the program will take its place among the best work you've ever done." As Jack would say... "Well!" That's a tribute to the cast and crew. Go ahead - join our virtual studio audience and laugh at the efforts of these talented voice actors... John Bell in Alabama Pete Lutz in Texas Ken Jeffries in California Carl Thomas in Texas Bob Beaumont in California Angela Young in Florida Harry Middlebrooks in CA Norman Cline in Kentucky Bob Mills wrote the script in LA While back in Texas, Larry Groebe oversaw the production

Peter Lorre is an actor with such a distinctive voice and presence that even now, 60 years after his death, he's still instantly identifiable. It's surprising he didn't do more radio dramas, but he did host and star in "Mystery In The Air" in 1947. As a summer replacement show, there were only 17 episodes, and only 8 or so recordings exist -- so Project Audion asked Pete Lutz to create a NEW Mystery in the Air script. The result is both light-hearted and supernaturally spooky, and thanks to our transcontinental cast of talented voice actors, sounds just like an unheard episode from this terrific vintage series: Pete Lutz in Texas Lothar Tuppan in California Jeff Billard in Massachusetts Geri Elliff in Texas Angela Young in Florida John Bell in Alabama Bob Beaumont in California with Larry Groebe (in TX) handling sounds, music, and production

COMING SOON from The Mutual Stage and 63audio: A COLD NIGHT'S DEATH Based on the 1973 ABC Movie of the Week -- screenplay by Christopher Knopf Adapted, directed and produced by Pete Lutz With voice talents of: Darren Rockhold - Tom Konkle - Joe Stofko - Gino C. Vianelli - Pete Lutz - Dana Gonsalves - John Bell - Jack Ward Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt LAUNCHES 2-25-24 RIGHT HERE!

S2 E7 - Women, Politics & Murder Our hero is hired by the widow of a wealthy building contractor to find out who murdered her husband. The Tec soon finds out, however, that he has more suspects than he knows what to do with. Starring The Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett. CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold Pete Lutz as THE TEC Geri Elliff as MRS. GILMORE Rhiannon McAfee as THE MAID Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR Angela Young as CARA KENBROOK Jeff Moon as STANLEY TENNANT Frank Gugliemelli as THE CABLE CAR MOTORMAN and LT. McTIGHE Paul Arbisi as OFFICER KELLY and John Bell as the POLICE SERGEANT and OTHER COPS Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt, other music sourced from the Public Domain Mixing and sounds by Fishbonius Sound Design This production was supervised by Pete Lutz

Western hero Jake Dimes, Range Detective, is back for another very special holiday tale, "Santa Claus of Bitter Creek". Jake and his sidekick Briar Buck spin a Christmas yarn for their wives and in-laws when they all gather for the holidays: A cowboy who has lost his faith in Christmas gets it back in spades when he helps a youngster buy presents for his mother. It's a heart-warming tale that's perfect for Christmas! Written and directed by Pete Lutz – adapted from a short story by A. C. Abbott, and starring the Narada Radio Company. With the voice talents of: Cannonball Kelly as YOUR ANNOUNCER Dana Gonsalves as JAKE DIMES Victoria Fancki as CHRIS GREENSLATE DIMES Austin Beach as BRIAR BUCK Nancy Bueler as MOLLY SUTCLIFFE BUCK Joe Stofko as FRED GREENSLATE Glenn Hascall as SLIM SUTCLIFFE and Debby Gonzales Ramirez as LUPE; with Philboyd Studge as JEFF MITCHELL Isla Braly as BUD Pete Lutz as MIKE GABBY Paul Patterson as JIM BAILEY and Lisa Michaud as BUD'S MOTHER The Jake Dimes Theme was composed by Pete Lutz, arranged and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt.

Mindstream Players Christmas Special. Written, edited, mixed and directed by Tom Konkle Starring Kurtis Bedford as Dr. John Watson Tom Konkle as Sherlock Holmes Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Mrs. Hudson, Lady Arabella, Penelope Chutney-Featherstone Pete Lutz as Barnaby Winklethorpe Jude Gerard Prest as Figgy Gino C. Vianelli as Humphrey Carruthers Bob Clendenin as Algernon Butterworth And ? as Madam Zepyra.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Big Story radio drama recreated by Project Audion! Newspaper reporters were once heroic figures - exposing rackets and corruption, taking down the powerful and giving voice to the powerless. The "Big Story" series from audio drama's original classic era (the mid 20th century) celebrated the newspaper reporter - selecting true headlines and converting them into gripping dramas, much like Dragnet did with police. Audion's December offering is a story set during the Christmas holiday, and while there IS an appearance by Santa Claus and a happy ending - this is a drama, pure and simple - of murder, greed, and redemption. Hmmm…maybe a Christmas theme after all! Our cast reaches from Canada to across the United states to recreate this lost original script just as it was done back then, so you can hear it for the first time since December 20, 1950! Our cast: David Phillips in Virginia Donna Patton in Tenessee Trevor Rines in Canada Sean Massey in Texas Julie Hoverson in Washington Dana Gonsalves in Texas Scott McKinley in New Jersey Ken Raney in Texas and Larry Groebe did the heavy lifting

In the late 1940s and early 1950s the Phil Harris-Alice Faye radio series was a master class in radio comedy. Harris (charming, egotistical, smooth, Southern) and Faye (grounded, smart, and only occasionally the movie star) were surrounded by eccentric regulars like Elliot Lewis as Phil's band buddy Remley, and Walter Tetley as the little kid Julius - and each week the happy result could be heard in the gales of laughter from the live studio audience. Today, Harris is best remembered as the voice of Balloo the Bear in Walt Disney's Jungle Book, but former Bob Hope comedy writer Robert L. Mills fondly recalls the Harris-Faye radio shows of his youth, and has penned a pitch-perfect recreation for our coast-to-coast Project Audion cast to perform. We promise you a half-hour's classic entertainment! Our cast -- Pete Lutz (Phil Harris) JoAnne Kurman (Alice Faye) John Bell (Frank Remley) Bob Beaumont (Willie / Mr. Scott) Angela Young (Julius / Miss Bluecross / Customer) Ken Jeffries (Announcer) Robert L Mills (Druggist, Scriptwriter) Larry Groebe (Producer/Director)