Old Radio

On this day in 1918, Mickey Spillane was born.

On this day in 1910, Clair Trevor was born.

On this day in 1916, Virginia Gregg was born.

On this day in 1928, Louise Erickson was born.

Gale Gordon - the undisputed master of the slow burn - was born on this day in 1906. 

On this day in 1894, Jack Benny was born.

On this day in 1893 Jimmy Durante was born.

On this day in 1908, Bill Johnstone was born.

On this day in 1924, Janet Waldo was born.

On this day in 1931, Conrad Binyon was born.

On this day in 1905, Howard McNear was born.

On this day in 1923, Florence Halop was born.

On this day in 1896, George Burns was born.

On this day in 1919, Amzie Strickland was born.

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 !

On this day in 1912, Jackson Beck was born.

On this day in 1911, Reed Hadley was born.

On this day in 1904, Phil Harris was born.

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 !