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Closing in on 300 subs on YT, keep on keepin’ on Nathanites!   This episode foists upon us a DBG from October 21st, 1993, which is titled: Informal Abnormal Economy Comedy due the pared down panel and humor throughout. That panel consisted of: Tony in studio Jack in traffic Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio   Bdays: Edward “Whitey” Ford Carrie Fisher Elvin Bishop   Dates in History: In what year was the first lightbulb that really worked turned on by Thomas Edison?   The USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, was launched in Boston Harbor in what year?   In what year did JFK and Richard Nixon have their fourth and final presidential debate?   Bonus: CNN Radio News bottom hour update w/Larry Mayher and Darrell Gould with a WBZ news update Traffic with Jack Accux w/Dave Ryan   Post news, the game continues with an added caller: Raj from MIT   Post Game: Norm reads the Accux forecast with instant analysis buy me and Norm Next is Sports and more foolishness   Commercials: The Broadway hit, Dreamgirls at the Wang Ctr James Rife of Riverdale, IL for Triple Action Gold Bond Medicated Powder Operation Overcoat Paul Grossi from Valley Stream, NY for Classic Ovaltine Baby Gold Bond with Louise Fallon from Brooklyn, NY Silver City Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Coachmen $31.00 deal   Ep 310, Informal Abnormal Economy Comedy, maniacally laughs its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Hello once again and thank you just so darn much for tuning in. Today we have a NNS from October 11th, 1996, which I’ve titled: Great Haunts and Great Calls   Tom Howie was producing   We begin with a call: Jean from Ontario – Subjects include a mention of Paul Sullivan who had subbed for Norm the previous weekend while Norm sung with a Big Band. She defends our friends from America’s Hat, Canada. And Norm defends the aroma of horse manure.   Next is an excellent interview with our guest, Dave Bertolino, the mastermind behind “Spooky World” in Berlin, MA (It was to be their 6th year)! Robert Englund and Elvira were supposed to be on too, but they were exhausted from their flight. Dave gives us the deets on everything that will be going on. From their humble beginnings to their growth in guests, events and attractions. We also learn that Dave’s family were the owners of the Little Jack Horner Joke and Magic Shop on Tremont St in Boston!   And they take calls: Alan in Brockton Al from Malden Carol in NH Antonio from Charlestown Sam in Wakefield Dan from N. Andover   Next Hour begins with one of our glorious Show Opens.   Then Norm begins hating on having to read the lottery numbers. Hour 2 calls: Phil in RI or maybe not or maybe yes! BUT it’s not the full call. Butch from Billerica Anne in Wakefield with a Flirty Call Dick from N. Attleboro ROBERT FROM EVERETT! Tony from Biddeford, ME Maddie in Wakefield or maybe not Matt from Hingham Joe in Quincy about the Topsfield Fair Jimmy J the DJ Marie from Worcester Jim in Canton Unknown Caller And an unknown Caller   Other fun stuff: Norm reads a story about David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen fighting backstage at the MTV Video Awards   A frosty Accuwx forecast   And a brief story about America’s Sexy Wives Contest. Woo!   Ep 309, Great Haunts and Great Calls, howls its way to your ears, now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Castos

So great to have you back for another withdrawal from Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness! This week we have a NNS from October 5th, 1996, that I have titled: Marlowe’s Highs as Bill Marlowe and his booming voice had passed on the that great radio studio in the sky. Tom Howie was producing. What a busy 4am hour Norm had as he takes 10 calls here for our listening pleasure. They are as follows: John from Boca Raton by way of Revere. John called and mentioned about Norm and Ron Della Chiesa along with John Henning, Chris Lydon, Jess Cain and others who spoke at a memorial for Bill Marlowe. Sue in Seven Springs, PA Jean from Beauford, SC Teri in Ottawa, Ontario Jim from Lynn Eleanor in Wellfleet "Higgins says hello from Charleston, SC" John from Wakefield Beth in Waltham Ed from Cambridge – Ed must’ve had a checklist of topics as Norm barely got a word in. Before he closes the hour, he teases the next nights’ guests: A couple of WWII pilots who authored the book “Amelia Earhardt: Case Closed?” And Eleanor Valle, the widow of Rudy Valle…then the tape ends! We also have some Commercials: The Ad Expo at the Hynes Convention Center WBZ’s Time Flashback Contest NSMT Production of Cabaret Please consider supporting the show by joining Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee and/or Castos. All links are in the description. Ep 308, Marlowe’s’ Highs, resonates its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Nice to see you all here again for another super entertaining episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness with little ole me, Tony Nesbitt. Couple of housecleaning items before we get started: We are inching ever so close to 300 subscribers on YouTube. Thank you to all who’ve subscribed on all the platforms. It would be a nice achievement to get to 300 the Tube. Now let me share not one but TWO possible Signs of Norm. Back on episode 305 the song “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” with Merv Griffin singing was discussed. Last week I went out to run a quick errand and as I pull into the parking lot that very song comes on. Mr. Merv singing and all. I did my usual of looking around and saying, “Hi Norm, thanks for stopping by again.” Next was just this week. After an appt that had some disappointing news…while driving home I passed a Norman Drive. Didn’t think that much of that until the navigation had me take the next right which was East Street. The same name of the street Norm lived on in Middleton. Ok, now that is something. It just felt like he was saying I’m here. I’m around. It’s gonna be ok. What do you think? Now back to our regularly scheduled program already in progress… Today brings forth a NNS from September 17th & what I believe is the following weekend, the 23rd, 1994. The title of which shall be: Comedy Connections Keith Shields was producing It begins with a commercial sponsor read by Jack Harte for Exxon. We are just so darn blessed to have more sprinkled throughout this rebroadcast podcast. Three more for Air Canada and one each for Anacin and Foxwoods Time for calls! Fred from Medford – Norm talking about his upcoming standup at the Comedy Connection which was to be held that very Monday night. It was a fundraiser for Life House Inc. that helps homeless in the Dorchester. Ruth Clennott Judy June Molly in ME Nancy Pete Denise Clarence Jim about Nutcracker collecting Mary Bill from Dedham Next, we get some brief bonus content: Bob Raleigh and Mike Epstein talking about Danny Bonaduce acting as a Judge. and David Brudnoy & guest, Barbara Bush! With a call from Irene Now, back to Norm and callers Paul Elwell talking comedy, Norm’s appearance at the fundraiser and there’s a mention of one of my favorites, the King of N.E. Comedy, Bob Marley! Next Ruth is back! Agnes Anne Dick Ok folks, I’m thrilled about the last segment as it’s time for ‘Norm calls a phone booth at Victoria Station in London!’ And we are lucky enough to talk to Sasha! Ep 307, Comedy Connections, guffaws its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee

So very nice to have you back again this week for another ribald episode from NNVoS. You may have to listen to this more than once as the jokes and laughter are out of control which leads to our title: Rash Decisions & PUNchlines It is a DBG from September 21st, 1991 and it all begins with Norm Show Open and the original DBG Theme (Olympics) Norm then explains the rules and prize offerings. Players: Scott in Peabody Scott from Northborough Kristin in Dorchester Richard from Boston Tony producing and on the phone from MC Jack Harte Steve Leveille Bdays w/ALL the SFX: Larry Hagman Bill Murray Hamilton Jordan (ger-din) Henry Gibson Stephen King Bill Kurtis Fannie Flagg Commercials: Joan Cantwell for Gold Bond Keep It In You Sneaker WBZ NE Patriots Game Promo with Gil Santos There’s a classic Top Hour Sounder and then we hear Accuwx with Jay Schulman. Next is the Old Traffic Sounder and we close this out with, what I will deem, a classic radio moment. Stay tuned! Ep 306, Rash Decisions & PUNchlines, flakes its way to your ears in 3,2 & 1. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Pozdrav svima (Hello, everybody), in Serbia! #75 on the country list. Who will attain the magical and Spirited 76? I will gladly send a Certificate of Recognition (suitable for framing), to your president, prime minister, king, queen or other exalted leader. Our offering today is a SMQ from September 20th, 1993 which I’ve titled: Stacked Odds Panel: Norm Jack Harte Ed Mullen Tony Nesbitt   Mike Epstein producing   Rules and Categories: RnR Jazz Big Band Musical Comedy And Morse Code Good luck understanding the rules Most commercials were edited on the fly except a Norm read for the Vt Teddy Bear Company with full acc-HUM-paniment by the WBZ Minstrel Bears. Gold Bond, Marezine, Dennis K. Burke, The Broadway Musical: Falsettos also are on near full display. Callers: Fred from Medford May in Boston Bob from Raynham Denise in Brookline Mike from Medford Jeff in Augusta, ME Helene from Belmont Eddie in Allston Bob from PA Peter at B.U. Bill in E. Bridgewater Jim from Abbington Dennis in Brockton Hour 2: Paul from Haverhill Laney in NY Robbie in his car Patrick from Quincy Fred in Yarmouth, ME Jim from Belmont Bob in NH Greg from Lancaster, KY Dan in Medford John from Ohio Kevin in the Northeast Kingdom of VT John from Boston Tom in Bell Fountain, OH Ep 305, Stacked Odds, deals its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Alright, here we go with another episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Today we have a DBG from September 19th, 1994. Listen and you will hear the ambient sounds of a portable tape recorder being used to record the showoff another radio’s speaker. That brings me to our title: Retro Recorder Recording  We begin with a quick sampling from a news story Bob McMahon was reading and then on to the game. Players: Glen from Brighton Ann in Boston – first timer Greg Ebben producing and playing in studio Bruce Connolly in Traffic Bdays: Joan London Twiggy Mike Royko Paul Williams Jeremy Irons Adam West Clifton Daniel Date in History What year was President George Washington’s Farewell Address published?  And then back to another Bday: David McCallum  Post Game call: Don in Billerica And we get a taste of the last 20 minutes of the show with Accuwx from Brett Andersen And two more calls: Paul from Malden Ed in Boston Classic Commercials: Dave Maynard and Martina with the Irish Crystal Company Catalog Dave Maynard for Caitlin Travel to Italy Baby Gold Bond with Gwendolyn Jones of Ft. Lauderdale, FL ADT Home Security Ovaltine Woodworkers Warehouse Wittnauer Watches Baby Gold Bond w/Louise Fallon of Brooklyn NY Floramo’s Marezine w/Linda Kern of Lahaina, HI And a bonus during my closing comments Ep 304, Retro Recorder Recording, broadcasts its way to your ears in 3, 2 and 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

First thing first: we have added FIVE new countries enjoying the VoS. Please forgive any mispronunciations: Aslema to Tunisia. Konichiwa to Japan. Ha-lō to Taiwan. Sawasdee to Thailand. And ahlan wa sahlan to Jordan! Thank you all for joining us here to help leave this world a little sillier than we found it. Today you are in for another treat as this is an appearance by the great Steve Allen on Norm’s Show. His one is from September 2nd, 1995 and I have titled it: Genius on Display.  Steve had written his 44th book, “The Man Who Turned Back the Clock and Other Short Stories” It’s focus was on the entertainment biz. Norn and Steve talked about many subjects as Norm was in his glories again with one of his favorite guests back on. I will not give you any further info as this needs to be discovered and enjoyed simply by listening for yourselves. They do take calls: Darlene in her car – writing some new Vaudeville! Charlie from Dracut – Norm praise Dianne – trying to become a cartoonist Larry from Orleans who thought he was talking to Woody Allen And a caller I won’t name because he was a losah.  Ep 303, Genius on Display, informs its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Welcome to Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. We’ve got a very special episode…ACTUALLY, this is Music-America with Ron Della Chiesa on 89.7 FM WGBH in Boston! Norm was his guest! Music-America was ending its 18-year-run in a mere week from this point which was August 22nd, 1995. This one will be titled: A Delicious Radio “Della-Chiesa-cy.” Man, the creativity just oozes from the speaker. So how should I inform of what’s talked about here? There are musical breaks between segments. Due to copyrighting I fade all of them out. BUT I uploaded a full, unedited version to Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee and Castos. Subscribe or just donate for a month and you can hear it all. What great songs are played throughout. Since I’m talking about that why don’t I list those first? MUSIC: Frankie Capp version of Midnight Blue MUSIC: Count Basie – Midnight Blue MUSIC: Sinatra & Ellington – Come Back to Me MUSIC: Stan Getz – Thanks for the Memories MUSIC: Gus Bivona – MUSIC: Tony Bennett – Second Time Around MUSIC: Louie Belson – Fascinating Rhythm MUSIC: Ruby Braff – MUSIC: John Dankworth Orchestra – MUSIC: Herb Pomeroy Band – Where’s Charlie? MUSIC: Bobby Sherwood – The Elks Parade (AWESOME STUFF!) MUSIC: Frankie Capp – Midnight Blue (Reprise) MUSIC: Sinatra – Too Marvelous for Words MUSIC: Sinatra – Old Devil Moon MUSIC: Sinatra – Pennies from Heaven MUSIC: Sinatra – Love is Here to Stay MUSIC: Carol Sloane – The Songs Carmen Sang MUSIC: Carol Sloane – The Songs Carmen Sang – fades out Subjects discussed: Why did Norm pick Midnight Blue as his theme for Sounds in the Night on WHDH? Jess Cain worked for 17 different PD’s! I’m not sure about that but it is entirely possible! Norm’s GM trepidations. Radio consolidation, BAD! Business changes. formats, call letters…craziness! Memorable and not so memorable interviews that each Ron and Norm have done. Who did they never interview? Who was the best and worst? Most controversial? An even the possibility they imagined it all. Norm’s Expansive Middleton Homestead I kept the WGBH NPR News update w/Korva Coleman – not a happy news cast. Heck, I even wondered if we just hit the repeat button here in 2026. After the news Ron delivers the shortest weather forecast ever.  In what is hour #2 they talk about Old Boston Jazz Clubs Norm gives a slobbering goodbye with a spectacular yet brief speech. We will hear the official promo announcement about where and what Ron will be doing: Classics in the Morning (Weekday...

Whew…still recovering from that 300th Episode party? I know I am. Let me have a sip from this coffee I can thank Fred for his support with this here production, through Buy Me A Coffee. Also look at joining Patreon or subscribe for more fun through Castos. All links are below. Today we have a DBG from August 15th, 1995 with the title: The Comedy Surgeon We starts with a partial DBG Theme to open the show.  Players: Steve in Newton The wonderful Joan from Tewksbury Irene in Dayton, Ohio Tony Nesbitt on the phone from parts unknown and highly inconvenienced Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Back from vacation, maybe, it’s Jack Harte in the esteemed Traffic Dept Bdays: Mike Connors Linda Ellerbee Rose Marie Jimmy Webb Dame Wendy Hiller Julia Child History: In what year did Thomas Edison coin the telephone greeting “hello” in a letter addressed to the President of the Telegraph Co? Ep 301, The Comedy Surgeon, cuts its way to your ears, now. Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

300 episodes! Thank you for being here to celebrate. And we will do so with a DBG from August 16th, 1991. Let’s call this: The Tricentennial Tendering of Ten Birthdays Players: May Mark in Auburn Steve from Melrose Mike Epstein producing and playing from MC Tony Nesbitt on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Bdays: Robert Culp Frank Gifford Eydie Gormé Leslie Ann Warren Madonna Timothy Hutton Fess Parker Ann Blythe Menachem Begin Shimon Peres Post Game Commercial – Ann & Hope and GE Refrigerators and Dishwashers (I never knew Ann & Hope sold appliances) and later we’ll hear a few more.  Lastly, we close with a Fantastic Old Top Hour News Sounder voiced by Bob McMahon. Ep 300, The Tricentennial Tendering of Ten Birthdays, celebrates its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Look at all these familiar faces here for episode 299. So nice to have you all back. And let me take a moment to say, “Mbolo” to the country of Gabon who has entered our Hall of Analytics! Today brings us a DBG from August 7th, 1994 which I titled: Pretty Voices Players: Lisa from Topsfield Andrea Jim from Lowell Jenny in Plymouth Brian McKinley (his 29th bday)! producing and playing in studio Adam Wolf producing and playing in studio Umiko (sp?) Rob Floyd in Traffic Bdays: Garrison Keillor Stan Freeberg B.J. Thomas Don Larson Alan Page Rodney Crowell Events in History! In what year did Roger Bannister become the first person to run the mile in under 4 minutes? In what year was the revolving door patented by Theophilus Van Kannel? Post-game dancing before the news!  Ep 299, Pretty Voices, talks its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Thank you for returning from wherever you’ve been to join us this week here at The Vault of Silliness. Speaking of silly, that’s in the title of this episode…The Silly Simulcast. It’s from July 29th and 30th, 1995. We pick up the show in progress with Norm and a guest, Dennis Webb, speaking about Greenberg’s Guide to Marbles! Callers: A caller who makes high-end kaleidoscopes, Dad & Me is the company name. Caller Caller Caller Gilly, Mitch Mann and Steve Wainstead of WERE in Cleveland with their program Night Talk, join Norm for a simulcast and that they stole the DBG and called it the Stupid Birthday Game and a spin-off called “If Only They Lived.” They take calls: Mike Tim in Franklin Drew John in the car Pete or Bill or Phil Katie from Malden More Calls: Caller Ruth Shirley Caller Then we close with an exchange between Jack and Norm that sounds a bit different due to a pitch change in the recording. Ep 298, The Silly Simulcast, broadcasts its way to your ears in 3, 2 and 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Here we are on July 22nd, two-ott-twenty six and I have for you a DBG from July 22nd, uno-nine-ninety five the title of which shall be: A Confluence of Corny Contestants We begin with the treasured DBG Theme. Players: Tony Nesbitt on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Hope Schauer producing and playing in studio Paul from Dorchester, ONT Sonja in Newcastle, PA Jim from Lowell Bdays: Orson Bean Alex Trebek Danny Glover Albert Brooks Robert Dole Sparky Lyle NNVoS could use your support so please visit the links below for options. Ep 297, A Confluence of Corny Contestants, shucks its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Our mid-July offering is another from July of 1995. A NNS from the 15th & 16th to be exact. And let me tell you that the remainder of the month will feature dates from July 1995 too. Please, PLEASE…try to contain yourselves! The episode shall be titled: A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s with a Legacy Chaser I could use your support here so please check out the links below for more info. Before I give you the list of excellent callers here are the other noteworthy moments from the show: We are treated to a couple of Show Opens Norm teases the Farmstand (I think) and then some upcoming guests: Barry Dreayer with a book that explains the Basic Rules for the Sports Illiterate J.M. Lawrence, a Herald columnist who wrote a column entitled: Forever Young on Lover’s Lane And Bruce Feiler, author of “Under the Big Top: A Season with the Circus” We DO get to hear a little from Barry Dreayer talking and J.M. Lawrence Norm talks about a Samson Air Force Veterans Association reunion that was brought up by a caller.   There’s even a Jack Harte Traffic Report And we have…Commercials: WBZ News Promo featuring Deb Lawler, Gil Santos and Gary Lapierre! Silver City Dodge, etc., Credit Approval Star Market – get a load of those chicken prices And Dunkin’ Donuts – get a load of those drink prices Grab your white board so you can keep track of the Callers: Joe talking about vintage radios Sylvia on St. Swithin’s Day Hal in a truck – Action Comics and Mad Magazine Golda orrrrr maybe not Charles in Belmont with a one-of-a-kind impression Stan from Newton Chris in Nashua Mike from Boston – 1st time caller to any station! Brian with a great call A mystery Caller Ted who’s a former radio guy Josette who has an exceptional ear for music Generosa! Sean And Caroline  Ep 296, A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s, pours its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos  Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk