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This week the podcast transports us to 1977 where the master of audible horror ARCH OBOLER regales a captive audience with stories bout his career in radio, his thoughts on the horror genre's impact, and much much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on October 8th, 1977 . --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week we learn the art of Sound Effects and getting laughs from them with the recollections of CBS Sound Effect legend Ray Erlenborn! Tune in today to learn how Ray came to be a Sound artist, how he dissects it's importance to the comedy genre, and much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on April 17th, 1982 . --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week the SPERDVAC Archives pays respect and gives salute to pioneers of the Armed Forces Radio Service with a panel from 1984 featuring servicemen/broadcasters Ace Bryson, Jay Rannelucci, Bill Stewart, Hank Kasnar, and Marty Halperin Tune in to learn how they got into AFRS, hear stories of their experiences in news service and audio engineering, and much much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on July 14th, 1984 . --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This weeks Behind the Dial has Zach taking us back 1991 to hear legendary actor Dan O'Herlihy share his experiences working in radio along with a wide range of his acting across mediums. Tune in to hear more about his early days on Irish radio, his encounters Orson Welles, his remembrance of working on Soap Operas, and much more. -------------------------------------- This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on March 9th, 1991. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Behind the Dial pays tribute to the recently departed Peggy Webber by presenting one of the last panels the revered radio legend participated in for SPERDVAC. Join Peggy alongside Dick Beals, Gladys Holland, & Conrad Binyon as they group talks about their history in radio & the stories that unfolded along the way. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on May 2nd, 2008. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week the show goes back 50 years to 1976 where SPERDVAC was treated to 90 minutes of the legendary STAN FREBERG (Brought to you by Stan Freberg). Tune in today to learn about his career in radio, listen to him present a wide array of his recordings in comedy, and much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on June 12th, 1976. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week we take a trip to the Windy City Radio History as Zach presents a lovely panel of Chicago Radio Veterans featuring Willard Waterman, Les Tremayne, Vincent Pelletier, & Anne Seymour! Tune in today to learn about the groups beginnings in Chicago radio, their memories of working there, and so much more. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on November 11th, 1984. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

The week Zach takes you on a trip to 79 Wistful Vista for a look back at Fibber McGee & Molly featuring the reminiscences of actress Elvia Allman, writers Phil Leslie & Tom Cook, & some surprise figures sharing their memories in helping shape this radio comedy classic. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on November 21st, 1987. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week we return to November of 1993 for an hour of merriment and melody as we listen to a chat with singer & comic, Gisele MacKenzie! Tune in today to hear about her early start in Canadian Radio, her time working with Jack Benny, her experience on the Hit Parade, and so much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on November 13th, 1993. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week you're invited to listen to some Musical Memories as Zach presents a panel of Singers & Musical Arrangers from the era of classic radio featuring Gisele MacKenzie, Kay St. Germaine, Ginny Mancini, & Van Alexander. Tune in today to hear their tales of working in radio and how the singers from that era eventually banded together to take care of each other long after the dial stopped glowing. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on March 11th 11th, 1978. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen, learn, and laugh along to the adventures of radio announcer extraordinaire & comedy legend, GEORGE FENNEMAN Tune in today to hear George's stories around his beginnings in San Francisco radio, his time on You Bet Your Life, and much much more. PLUS: The Members in 1978 feed George Straight Man Lines and George becomes his old Boss. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on March 11th 11th, 1978. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen to tales from a true jack of all trades in show business, as we listen to a wonderful interview with the legendary Norman Lloyd about his work in Radio. Tune in today to hear Lloyd give us a glimpse into his experience in radio, wax philisophical and praise the performers and directors he worked with and learned from, and so much more! This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Meeting panel on September 11th, 1993. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to learn from 3 news broadcasters from the classic age of radio & how they brought us the world with a panel featuring radio newscasters Ed Haaker, Robert Trout, & Robert Pierpoint. Tune in today to hear this amazing panel discussing the early years of broadcast journalism and the memorable moments these gentlemen encountered while at the center of world events This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Convention panel on November 8th, 1997. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to return to Madison High School where we shall hear from its distinguished alum, the radio actress Gloria McMillan. Tune in today to hear Gloria sharing her experience working as a young actor in radio in everything from Lux Radio Theater and Mayor of The Town to her most known role as Harriet Conklin on Our Miss Brooks. It's a tale that will warm your heart and one you wont want to miss. PLUS: A special mystery guest arrives near the end This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC meeting on June 10th, 2006. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen in awe to the tales told by legendary voice artist, radio actor & radio friend June Foray. Tune in today to learn about her start in performing (and how glad she was that she never became a dancer), her beginnings in radio, her interactions with the many giants of radio & animation, and so much more. This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC meeting on September 20th, 1980. --------------- Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]