An Exciting afternoon event to experience and celebrate those classic moments from the Golden Days of Radio.
The REPS 2009 Radio memories is just around the corner. Perhaps you have heard the buzz? If not, you may be wondering which special guests are coming? Well, If you like old time radio, you do not want to miss this event.
Let’s introduce you to some of the very special guests who will be joining us.
Gloria McMillan
Fans of the television show “I Love Lucy”
should also remember the TV series “Our Miss
Brooks. Gloria played Harriett Conklin, the daughter of Osgood Conklin , the school principle of Madison High. Gloria appeared as the same character in all nine seasons of radio version of the show. “Mayor of the Town”, “A Date with Judy” and “Lux Radio Theater” are among her many radio credits. Gloria loves radio. She currently runs an acting school for children.
Tommy Cook auditioned for and won the role of Little Beaver in the 12-chapter “Red Ryder" cliffhanger at Republic. He also played the role on radio. On screen Tommy had to learn to ride a horse bareback. Tommy’s other roles in radio include Alexander on Blondie, Junior on The Life Of Riley and Smilin' Ed's Buster Brown Show. In the photo to the left is Tommy rehearsing with Arch Oboler. Oboler took over the NBC horror anthology Lights Out. The show was already a sensation because of creator Wyllis Cooper’s violent, quirky scripts, and Oboler continued in a
similar vein. Oboler stated at the beginning of every episode: This is Arch Oboler bringing you another of our series of stories of the unusual, and once again we caution you: These Lights Out stories are definitely not for the timid soul. So we tell you calmly and very sincerely, if you frighten easily, turn off your radio now.
Also appearing are JAN MERLIN ( Tom Corbett, Space Cadett ) , Bob Hudson ( of Little Orphan Annie ), Jim French ( of Imagination Theater ). These are just some of our special guests appearing at the 2009 Radio Memories. We hope to announce additional guests in weeks to come. Our guests will share stories of their days in radio and radio behind the scenes. Joined by a talented cast , our radio veterans will also bring you performances of the best radio shows from yesteryear.
If you love old time radio and have never been to a REPS Showcase , register today for RADIO MEMORIES ! it's your chance for a life time of memories for a incredibly nomimal entrance fee. Just click on the link below for pictures and sound clips from the 2008 Showcase. You will get a closer look at what great times await you at
RADIO MEMORIES - a wonderful celebration of the Golden Days of Radio.
In January 1949- Dick Beals, as a senior at MSU, Beals got a call to do a radio commercial for WXYZ, Detroit. After the show, the director asked him to be on call for all the kid's voices as well as those of small, talking animals on all three network radio shows produced by WXYZ - The Lone Ranger, Green Hornet and Challenge of the Yukon. Later Beals moved to Hollywood as frequently appeared on The Great Gildersleeve, Suspense, Gunsmoke and other memorable shows from the Golden Age. n 1952, after performing in an episode of the Green Hornet, WXYZ station manager Jack McCarthy referred Beals to Forrest Owen of Wade Advertising. Owen showed Beals a rendering of a proposed product spokesman for their client, Alka-Seltzer and had him record a voice audition. Four months later, Beals was notified that he had been selected as the voice for Speedy Alka-Seltzer.
Sketches and performances of your favorite radio shows with live music and sound effects - - and Interviews with our special guests.
