Looks as though Radio Spirits has released a new collection of the “Phil Harris and Alice Faye” show, which covers their earlier, pre-Rexall broadcasts from 1947, when it was dubbed the “Fitch Bandwagon.” I don’t think too many of those have circulated before, making it a must-buy. Just coincidentally watched Alice Faye the other night in “Wake Up and Live” (1937), a musical-comedy with a radio-station backdrop.
Three weeks ago was the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, which I drove the long trek from Texas to Maryland for. Got to chat with Tommy Cook, the child actor who was a regular in several radio series, playing for several seasons as Junior in “Life of Riley,” Alexander in “Blondie,” and as Little Beaver in “Red Ryder,” opposite Reed Hadley. Not too many performers left from radio’s old days, which makes first-hand reminiscings all the more appreciated.
Terrible audio quality.