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WAMU ^ | 7/1/12 | Ed Walker

[Vision]

Friends, it's Sunday night again. Warm up the tubes for another 4 hours of classic radio programs...

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[Vision]

"The Big Broadcast is a Sunday night tradition for families throughout the WAMU listening area. Each week, Big Broadcast host Ed Walker offers listeners priceless recordings of popular radio programs from the '30s, '40s and '50s. Priceless, especially, for a man whose first sentence as a child was, 'Turn the radio on.' "

[Vision]

Happy Sunday Night...Classic Radio Time...

[Vision]

• 07:00 p.m. Johnny Dollar
  10/17-19/1955 Chesapeake Fraud Matter Pts. 1-2 (Sus.) (CBS) (27:16)
• 07:30 p.m. Dragnet
  07/03/52 #160 The Big Trio (NBC) (26:50)
• 08:00 p.m. Gunsmoke
  10/03/53 #76 How To Kill A Friend (Post Toasties) (CBS) (29:44)
• 08:30 p.m. Our Miss Brooks
  07/03/49 4th of July at Eagle Springs (Colgate) (CBS) (29:44)
• 09:00 p.m. Magnificent Montague
  06/30/57 A 4th of July Picnic (NBC) (29:08)
• 09:30 p.m. Screen Guild Players
  10/19/42 Yankee Doodle Dandy (Lady Ester) (CBS) (29:34)
• 10:00 p.m. Options
  07/04/78 The 4th of July w/Ed Walker (NPR) (58:58)

[WXRGina]

WARNING! May contain spoilers!

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. October 17, 1955. Part 1. CBS net. "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter". Sustaining. Johnny starts the investigation of a man in Denver, who might be a man who died in Baltimore five years ago! D. J. Thompson, Bob Bailey, Forrest Lewis, Hy Averback (announcer), Jack Johnstone (director), Jeanne Bates, John Dawson (writer), John Dehner, Paul Dubov, Roy Rowan (announcer), Tony Barrett, Will Wright. 15:01.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. October 18, 1955. Program #2. CBS net. "The Chesapeake Fraud Matter". Sustaining. Cocktails with the beautiful widow of John Reardon, who begs Johnny not to investigate her husband's death! D. J. Thompson, Bob Bailey, Forrest Lewis, Hy Averback (announcer), Jack Johnstone (director), Jeanne Bates, John Dawson (writer), John Dehner, Paul Dubov, Roy Rowan (announcer), Tony Barrett, Will Wright. 14:42.

Dragnet. July 3, 1952. Program #160. NBC net. "The Big Trio". Sponsored by: Fatima. A portrait of the death and destruction on Los Angeles streets on the 4th of July weekend, including "Hit and Run Logan." Good radio. George Fenneman (announcer), Hal Gibney (host), Harry Bartell, Jack Webb, James Moser (writer), Stacy Harris, Vic Perrin, Victor Rodman, Walter Schumann (conductor). 29:30.

Gunsmoke. October 3, 1953. CBS net. "How To Kill A Friend". Sponsored by: Post Cereals (singing jingles). Two gamblers being run out of town by Marshal Dillon hire an old friend of Dillon's, Toque Morlan, to kill him! The script was used on the Gunsmoke series on March 20, 1954 with a different title, with the same title on May 5, 1957, and on the Gunsmoke television series on November 22, 1958. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, John Dehner, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Georgia Ellis, Ken Peters (announcer), Win Elliot (announcer), John Meston (writer). 29:42.

Our Miss Brooks. July 3, 1949. CBS net. Sponsored by: Palmolive Soap, Lustre Creme Shampoo, Palmolive Shave Cream. Plans for the July 4th weekend at Eagle Springs aren't as easy as they sound! Eve Arden, Jane Morgan, Gale Gordon, Gloria McMillan, Verne Smith (announcer), Richard Crenna, Jeff Chandler, Larry Berns (producer), Al Lewis (writer, director), Wilbur Hatch (music), Bob Lemond (announcer), Howard McNear (doubles). 29:40.

Magnificent Montague Could not find synopsis of this comedy show.

The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre. October 19, 1942. CBS net. "Yankee Doodle Dandy". Sponsored by: Lady Esther Cosmetics. The first show of the season, the first show sponsored by Lady Esther. A good flag-waver about the life of George M. Cohan. Roosevelt is nicely imitated; Cagney makes a fine after-story curtain speech. James Cagney, Jeanne Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, S. C. Sokol, Charles Irwin, Truman Bradley (announcer), Wilbur Hatch (music). 29:09.

Options with Ed Walker. A wait and see Independence Day surprise from Mr. Walker!

[Vision]

Hi Gina, Happy Fourth. How is everything?

We had a storm up here and if you saw Drudge, lots are out of power. Everyone’s buying ice. There were bad thunderstorm and mixed with old growth trees many power lines are down. Which is bad as we're having 100 degree days.

I'm fine, have a week of vacation coming up so the beer is flowing. Expect to do a couple briskets this week.

[WXRGina]

Vision, that’s the first thing I was going to ask you—how are you after the storm? I’m glad you’re doing okay.

That was like a hurricane.

How do you do your briskets?

[Vision]

It got very windy. I should get a generator on the house.

How do you do your briskets?

Well, it's a work in progress. If I had to answer I'd say to inject and cook hot and fast. 325, at 160 foil with broth until 203. However, I'm all about Aaron Franklin out of Austin. Have you heard about him? This week I'm experimenting a little to see what happens. I'm going to follow his "butcher paper" recipe and then try something I've been suspecting...

[Vision]

Did you ever try the cx recipe I sent? I made it today and it freakin’ rocks.

[WXRGina]

Vision, a generator is a very good thing to have. They can run enough to keep your food from spoiling and a few other things.

I have not heard of Aaron Franklin. I’ll have to look him up.

[WXRGina]

Did you ever try the cx recipe I sent? I made it today and it freakin’ rocks

Vision, I have not, yet. We have been so slammed with work this spring and summer that I can barely keep up with housework. I have not done any special recipes or cooking outside the basics, including frozen DiGiorno's pizza. The exception is that today I made a double batch of my killer chocolate chip cookies--a rarity.

Keith smoked a pork loin yesterday evening.

[WXRGina]

[Vision]

You’ve never heard of Aaron Franklin!!!

http://www.chow.com/food-news/73232/the-art-of-texas-brisket/

http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/slideshows/2011/07/aaron-franklin-barbecue-best-restaurant-in-america#intro

http://www.texasmonthly.com/multimedia/video/15606

http://austin.eater.com/archives/2011/06/13/aaron-franklin-on-tending-the-fire-at-franklin-barbecue.php

[Vision]

Vision, I have not, yet. We have been so slammed with work this spring and summer that I can barely keep up with housework. I have not done any special recipes or cooking outside the basics, including frozen DiGiorno's pizza. The exception is that today I made a double batch of my killer chocolate chip cookies--a rarity. Keith smoked a pork loin yesterday evening.

If I may be so bold, you must try this recipe. Marinate for 24 hours, cook over indirect heat and finish over direct heat. I promise this is the real thing. I'll be happy to resend the recipe.

[Viking2002]

Evening, folks.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[WXRGina]

Hi, Viking! How’s it going?

[WXRGina]

If I may be so bold, you must try this recipe. Marinate for 24 hours, cook over indirect heat and finish over direct heat. I promise this is the real thing. I'll be happy to resend the recipe.

This is the bratwurst recipe, right? If not, please do resend! I have to do this, because you say to--it's a great one! I'll make the time. My cooking gets boring when I do the "minimum."

[Vision]

Hi V, how are you? Many up here are hurting at the moment. I’m fine.

[Vision]

This is the bratwurst recipe, right? If not, please do resend! I have to do this, because you say to--it's a great one! I'll make the time. My cooking gets boring when I do the "minimum."

Resending.

[WXRGina]

Got it! Thanks, Vision!

[Viking2002]

That's good to know. I know DC got it bad, but I hadn't heard much about the Baltimore area. The derecho hit around 9:30 or so in Cumberland. Mom said the windows started to rattle, and she grabbed her laptop, purse, keys, and dogs, and took off for the basement, and didn't come back up 'til midnight. She said it was eerie - all the streetlights were out and she'd never seen it so black. She could hear neighbors outside talking but couldn't see them. The TV was out, but her power was still on. As soon as daylight hit, she said it was carnage - an oak tree in the neighbor's yard - over a century old - was literally corkscrewed out of the ground and spread all over the neighborhood. Another neighbor was missing windows and his rain gutters. A third had to abandon her home when a tree took off the back of her house. They were all basically stuck up there until the fire department came and took chainsaws to the trees blocking the roads - there are only two ways down off the ridge, and both were impassable. She said it's still a mess. We've been under an excessive heat warning down here and about three hours ago, the sky went dark, and a severe storm cell popped up out of nowhere. This is the kind that stays stationary, it just tears you up until it plays itself out. We just got power back. We had a steady 30 minute cycle of hail, some of which was quarter-sized, and 60 MPH sustained winds. The whole town is a mess. It looks like a hurricane blew through. We lost some shingles, the pool and grill canopies have hail holes through them, and we just spent the last hour picking up all the tomatoes and apples that got ripped right off and scattered to the four winds. I had to wear a skillet on my head to move the vehicles out of harm's way, and still got bruised up. One of our cats who got caught flat-footed by it tried to hunker down in a blackberry bramble and got absolutely tortured. He saw us under the carport and tried to make a death sprint for us, but was so soaked and hail-beaten, he couldn't walk straight. It took him an hour to calm down. Heaven knows what else I might find when I do a closer inspection tomorrow morning. We still have piles of hail in the yard. Couple that with my sister losing control of her SUV and shearing off a telephone pole head-on last Sunday, and this has been a family trifecta I'd prefer not to relive for a while.

So, how was your week again? LOL

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[WXRGina]

Oh, man, Viking!!! Thank the Lord your Mom, you and your cats and them and your sister are okay, despite the trauma! At least, I hope your sister is okay after the wreck!

Our week was nothing compared to yours—just hot and busy!

[Vision]

So, how was your week again? LOL

Pretty good :). I just need to dial in the thermostat and decide weather more beer or bourbon is appropriate.

[Vision]

It’s all about James Cagney.

[WXRGina]

Since you’re on vacation, Vision, you should certainly keep both bourbon and plenty of iced beer on hand, since you may want one or the other at any given moment!

[Vision]

:)

Am loving this Cagney stuff.

[Vision]

Lyrics to Over There :
Johnnie, get your gun,
Get your gun, get your gun,
Take it on the run,
On the run, on the run.
Hear them calling, you and me,
Every son of liberty.
Hurry right away,
No delay, go today,
Make your daddy glad
To have had such a lad.
Tell your sweetheart not to pine,
To be proud her boy’s in line.

Over there, over there,
Send the word, send the word over there -
That the Yanks are coming,
The Yanks are coming,
The drums rum-tumming
Everywhere.
So prepare, say a prayer,
Send the word, send the word to beware.
We’ll be over, we’re coming over,
And we won’t come back till it’s over
Over there.

Johnnie, get your gun,
Get your gun, get your gun,
Johnnie show the Hun
Who’s a son of a gun.
Hoist the flag and let her fly,
Yankee Doodle do or die.
Pack your little kit,
Show your grit, do your bit.
Yankee to the ranks,
From the towns and the tanks.
Make your mother proud of you,
And the old Red, White and Blue.

Over there, over there,
Send the word, send the word over there -
That the Yanks are coming,
The Yanks are coming,
The drums rum-tumming
Everywhere.
So prepare, say a prayer,
Send the word, send the word to beware.
We’ll be over, we’re coming over,
And we won’t come back till it’s over
Over there.

[WXRGina]

This man did some GREAT American songs! Thanks for the lyric to Over There, Vision!

[Vision]

Off the top of my head, I can't remember anyone else being more proAmerican as James Cagney and Jimmy Stewart. There were others, but these were leaders.

[Viking2002]

Yeah, except for bruises and cuts, she's fine - her head absorbed the initial impact, so there wasn't anything to damage. LMAO

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[Viking2002]

Oh, bourbon, of course. I would suggest Evan Williams Cherry Reserve or Jim Beam Devil's Cut. Mom said she was watching the Indians/O's game yesterday, and one of Cleveland's batters hit one that landed out on Utah Street. Somebody threw it back into the stadium. I thought, yup, he's a townie. Attitude. LOL

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[Vision]

I think I was watching that game.

This is the stuff.

[Vision]

Can anyone image Brad Pitt, George Clooney, or Johnny Depp signing these songs?

What happened?

[WXRGina]

Hard-headed like her sweet-pea son, no doubt (or, rather, her son like HER)! :-)

[WXRGina]

Can anyone image Brad Pitt, George Clooney, or Johnny Depp signing these songs? What happened?

The commies invaded and succeeded. "Justice" Roberts confirmed it on Thursday.

[Vision]

Stars and Stripes Forever will drive the socialist/communists out.

[WXRGina]

Please, Lord!

[Viking2002]

Oh, my. Old Weller and Rebel Yell used to be my bourbons of choice back in the day. Didn't know they did a 107 proof now. I gave up on the stuff at the wife's request about a dozen years ago (except for special occasions), so I'm a little out of the loop on what's hitting the shelves. We just had a liquor superstore open up a few months ago, and I am allowed to infrequently indulge, so I'm going to be looking out for it.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[Viking2002]

It was my little sister. A blonde. That should nutshell it.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[WXRGina]

Goodnight, Vision and Viking (the two V-Guys!)

I hope you both are okay this coming week.

Lets pray for Dr. Scarpetta with her hurt shoulder and her husband who broke his leg.

[Vision]

Yea, a finger or two with a cube of ice will make life make more sense.

[WXRGina]

Woa. We were a second apart on our last comments.

[I meant “let’s” not “lets” on my last comment. Duh]

[Vision]

Goodnight. Have a happy Fourth and don’t forget to live like it’s a free country.

[Viking2002]

Man, nobody is having a good week around here. And yes, Vision, I agree completely - a good sipping whiskey does things for one's perspective that would otherwise seem suspect in a mixed crowd. I prefer to think it lifts the veil of existential distortion and allows the mind's eye for focus on the issues at hand with crystal clarity.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[WXRGina]

Amen, Viking. We all need all the crystal clarity we can get!

[Viking2002]

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to pour myself another glass of grape-fermented clarity and take a Tramadol. I have a couple spots that feel like Zeus threw laser-guided thunderbolts at me from atop Mount Olympus. Hailstones the size of kumquats can sting. LOL Too bad I don't have my old steel pot from the army - that skillet didn't do much good, and I probably looked silly as hell running around with it on my head, too.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[logitech]

I used to live in an apartment on the side of a mountain in B’ham that faced West. I saw a lot of nasty weather come East. Glad you are OK.

[WXRGina]

Dupont told us earlier along: better living through chemistry.

There it is!

Viking, you have a good week!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Lets pray for Dr. Scarpetta with her hurt shoulder and her husband who broke his leg.

Thank you so much! We're hanging in there! Happy Fourth!

[WXRGina]

I’m glad to know you’re okay, Doc! Thank you! Happy Fourth to you both!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

We were going to do the mulch around the entire house next, but I convinced my husband we should hire someone to do it. First time ever...

He loves doing all that stuff, but it’s time to heal now.

BTW, the heat wave is going on and on. Just brutal...

I guess we’re just not used to it around here.

All these people without electricity in the NE must be in misery.