If you do remember the golden age of radio you may recall a time when the room may have been illuminated only by the light of the radio dial and coming from the loudspeaker the greatest names in comedy like Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Edgar Bergen , Jimmy Durante , Abbott and Costello and others.
These names may evoke a rosy glow of nostalgia for you . Or perhaps you are one who is more in the mood for a good mystery with Sherlock Holmes or a great radio spine-tingling thriller with the likes of the ever popular radio classics Escape and Suspense! Hear great stories like The Time Machine or The Invisible Man by HG Wells, or Three Skeleton Key where three men are trapped in a lighthouse surrounded by thousands of rats who are trying to claw their way in. If this is too intense for you , try the comedy antics of Eve Arden as Madison High's favorite English teacher in Our Miss Brooks. For Further hilarity hear Phil Harris and Alice Faye or The Great Gildersleeve. These all time favorite radio situation comedies can be enjoyed as much today as they were back when they first aired on network radio. Also, hear the biggest stars from the golden age of Hollywood; Carey Grant, Jimmy Stewart, James Cagney ...all appearing on these classic programs!
Radio was and is tremendous entertainment! We would like to have you join us in sharing the fun as we seek to preserve and protect the best of the past, and to seek the best of radio and audio entertainment today !
Radio Enthusiasts
The Best of Radio Entertainment of Yesterday and Audio Theater Today
of Puget Sound
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REPS MONTHLY MEETING
If you have never been to a REPS monthly meeting you may be wondering what it's all about. Well, it's a rather casual affair actually . The meeting starts at 2pm ( but some come a little early to gather and socialize). At 2 pm we begin the meeting with a few announcements and then begin our program. The program varies from month to month. We may have a visiting personality who appeared on many of the classic radio shows, or we will often present a recreation of a classic show. We do interviews and presentations on just about any topic related to old time radio. We generally take a break for 15-20 minutes in the middle of the meeting to partake in the treats and coffee that are served at each meeting. The meeting runs till 4pm. If you appreciate old time radio you should make a point of visiting a REPS monthly meeting when you can. All those who attend the meetings get a free audio CD of an old time radio program. If you were to attend all the meetings that would be 10 free hours of old time radio programs in one year. And that is not counting the door prizes that you might also win .
Think about attending our next gathering. We'd love to meet you.
September 5, 2009 Monthly Meeting - - 2-4pm
Norse Home Social Hall
5311 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-6030 (206) 781-7400
This meeting will be a laid back casual affair discussing the
future of REPS and how to keep the organization relevant in ‘ the age of technology’. We will also include video clips celebrating the talent of the late Donald Buka. Donald was a great friend to REPS and he will be
missed.
October 3, 2009 Monthly Meeting - - 2-4pm
Norse Home Social Hall
5311 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-6030 (206) 781-7400
Halloween comes a little early this year. The REPS radio readers will present two radio productions sure to delight - - Candy Matson
"The Black Cat" and The Hermit's Cave "The House of Purple Shadows."
November 7, 2009
NO MEETING DUE TO THE
RADIO MEMORIES CELEBRATION
Mini old time radio showcase
Bellevue Coast Hotel
December 5, 2009 Monthly Meeting - - 1-4pm
Norse Home Social Hall
5311 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-6030 (206) 781-7400
The meeting begins an hour early to allow time for the annual holiday potluck. Great fun and food to end the year.
REPS PRESENTS
RADIO MEMORIES
Saturday Nov 7th
BELLEVUE COAST HOTEL
A special Saturday afternoon celebrating the Golden Age of Radio.
It’s a mini old time radio showcase! Twisting the dial to the greatest moments in radio.
REPS will present sketches of comedy, drama and thrillers! Live music, sound effects and a talented cast. Join us as we salute our special guests Tommy Cook, Gloria McMillan, Dick Beals, Jan Merlin and Bob Hudson, all veterans of radio who appeared on the most popular shows during the golden age. They will share their personal memories of working in Radio and will step behind the microphone once again to recreate those wonderful shows from yesteryear.
It all begins with the Luncheon with the stars buffet. Join us for lunch (optional) and be treated to a relaxing opportunity to get up close and personal with our very special guests.
11:30 - 1:00 pm Luncheon with the Stars
***LUNCHEON ALMOST SOLD OUT - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY***
1:00- 5:45pm Radio Memories Program
Admission Price
$ 35.00 ***LUNCHEON ALMOST SOLD OUT - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY***
11:30am- 5:45pm ( Full Event )
Luncheon with the Stars & The Radio Memories Program
