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January 20, 1896 George Burns was born

On this day in 1896, George Burns was born.

January 10, 1919 Amzie Strickland was born

On this day in 1919, Amzie Strickland was born.

November 3: Happy Birthday, Bob Feller!

Bob Feller (1938-2010) November 3: Happy Birthday, Bob Feller, who was born today in 1938!  Bob Feller was a natural ball player who had a stellar 20 year career with the Cleveland Indians. He was also the first professional athlete to enlist to serve in WWII. After his storied career, he recorded the syndicated Bob Feller Show. The 4 minute programs each showcase a great contest from the history of sports, including Bob's own return to baseball, the wreck filled 1956 Indianapolis 500, Lou Gehrig's attempt at five homers in a single game, the 1936 Stanley Cup game which went into multiple over-times until 2 in the morning, Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in a single game, and many others.

October 29: Happy Birthday, Jack Pearl!

October 29: Happy Birthday, Jack Pearl !

July 23, 1912 Jackson Beck was born

On this day in 1912, Jackson Beck was born.

June 25, 1911 Reed Hadley was born

On this day in 1911, Reed Hadley was born.

June 24, 1904 Phil Harris was born

On this day in 1904, Phil Harris was born.

June 12: Happy Birthday, Vic Damone

June 12: Happy Birthday, Vic Damone Today marks the day on which, in 1928, the crooner of "You're Breaking My Heart," "You Do," and "My Truly Truly Fair" came into the world. Vic Damone was a singer, an armed services veteran, and an all-around charming personage. When not cranking out the big hits, he had time to deliver them live on such big radio programs as Hedda Hopper's Hollywood and Guest Star . Guard Session featured Damone's recordings, interspersed with short interview slots in which he promoted the National Guard and talked about his experiences with them. Damone was a prototypical Italian crooner, classy, debonair, well-tailored. It all went with his silky-smooth voice. We're pleased to pay tribute to him, and we thank him for the old time radio memories !

April 30: Happy Birthday Eve Arden!

On this day in 1909, Eve Arden of Our Miss Brooks  fame was born!

March 16, 1916: Birth of Radio Legend, Mercedes McCambridge

Mercedes McCambridge was born on this day in 1916.  McCambridge   had a successful career in radio, film and television in a supporting roles. She appeared in such old time radio classic  series as Abie's Irish Rose , Studio One I Love a Mystery , Lights Out , Inner Sanctum , Everything For The Boys , The Great Gildersleeve , and Defense Attorney . Let's celebrate by enjoying an episode of   Defense Attorney   compliments of Old Time Radio .

Nov 11: Happy Birthday, General George S Patton

Happy Birthday to the famed US General, George S. Patton! Known as "Bandito", "Old Blood and Guts", and simply "The Old Man", George S. Patton was one of the most successful and notable commanders of WWII. His incredible drive and lust for battle he told troops as they stormed Normandy , "Keep on advancing… whether we go over, under, or through the enemy." He was known for colorful language and motivating fighting men when they needed it most. He said, "Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." Enjoy this 1945 broadcast of These Are Our Men about "Old Blood and Guts"

September 3: Happy Birthday Alan Ladd!

Sept 3: Happy Birthday,  Alan Ladd Alan Ladd  (born Alan Walbridge Ladd)  debut as a lead in a major motion picture was in 1942 in This Gun for Hire. This collection includes his radio version of This Gun for Hire from  Lux Radio Theater .  Alan Ladd with daughter, Alana Other films that he starred in include, The Great Gatsby, The Blue Dahlia, and The Glass Key. He continued to star in major roles such as the critically acclaimed Shane in the 1950s and until his death in 1964. Remembered both on screen and on the radio as a top-rate performer. This collection hopes to honor the work of Alan Ladd on radio . The second volumes contains the complete collection of  Box 13 , his most memorable role on radio as Dan Holiday. On the first volume there are also examples of some of his best work on the radio from shows such as  Burns and Allen ,  Command Performance ,  Jerry at Fair Oaks ,  Lux Radio Theater ,  Screen Director's Theater ,  Screen Guild Theater , and  Suspense .

December 3: Happy Birthday, Connee Boswell

December 3: Happy Birthday, Connee Boswell One of the Boswell sisters, Connee Boswell was also a favorite duet partner of Bing Crosby . After forging great fame with her sisters and forging a reputation as one of the great jazz singers, Connee began hosting the Connee Boswell Show in 1944. The show was Broadcast "from the heart of Broadway...to you," and sponsored by Eversharp Schick Injector Razors. However, radio listeners also enjoyed Boswell's many appearances on Maxwell House Coffee's "Good News." She appeared more than a dozen times from 1938-1940, on shows also including Lucille Ball, Walter Huston and Louis B. Mayer. Connee Boswell   would remain friends with  Bing Crosby   and would appear on television with him near the end of her career, in the 60's and 70's. She died in New York on Oct. 11, 1976. She will be remembered for entertaining Americans with her hit songs "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "I Let a So

November 8: Happy Birthday Norman Macdonnell!

November 8: Happy Birthday Norman Macdonnell! Norman Macdonnell with  William Conrad Norman Macdonnell, born in Pasadena, California on November 8th, 1916, was a radio and television and producer best known for helping to create the hit TV and radio series Gunsmoke . Macdonnell served in the military during World War II and took part in the invasion of Normandy . Macdonnell and writer John Meston helped to create  Gunsmoke   the first major adult western program on radio and TV. The program was launched on CBS radio in 1952. The stories for the program took place in and around Dodge City, Kansas during the development of the American West. The program was starkly somber, a sharp contrast from the childish nature of many other western programs on the radio.  Macdonell went on to produce other popular radio dramas including  Fort Laramie , Philip Marlowe and more! Macdonnell died on November 28th, 1979.