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Random Rarities 7

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Random Rarities 07

50 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 20 hours, 34 min)
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Girl & Radio
Eddie Anderson
Our Secret Weapon

Many programs in this collection of Random Rarities #7 are audition Shows for programs that had not yet received a sponsor's "green light" for broadcast. Of course, there are also a few which are the only surviving episodes of longer running series.

Like the previous six collections, the shows on this disk are loads of fun, and most of them will make you wish there were more examples of these "orphan programs" available. Here is a sample of a few of the shows on the Random Rarities Seven Collection:

We Will Never Die: Presented at the Hollywood Bowl, brought to the airwaves on Jul 21, 1944, by NBC, a dramatic pageant meant to raise public awareness of the mass murder of European Jews.

Prince Valiant Becomes a Knight: an audio rendition of the beginning of comic page favorite, Prince Valiant. Val is a Viking Prince who hopes to become a knight at King Arthur's Round Table.

The Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones: A short lived spin-off from The Jack Benny Program featuring Eddie Anderson's popular Rochester character.

Juvenile Jury, from Kids being Cute by Being Kids Department: Juvenile Jury was a question and answer quiz show featuring kids as panelists. The program found itself in a quiz show like scandal when one of the panelists made an on-air revelation that the "problems" were given the day before the broadcast and that her answer was "What mommy told me to say".

Armstrong Theater Of Today, from Armstrong Flooring, was a half hour anthology drama program, featuring the day's headlines at the beginning of the broadcast.

The Author's Studio, short stories presented as radio plays on this syndicated program from NY's WOR. The 1975 Christmas Day show is the story of a broken family coming together for Christmas Dinner.

The Bennetts, Carlton Morse presents a family drama about a Seattle Lumber tycoon with a large and complex family.

California Caravan: "How Santa Came to Simpsons Bar", a story about Christmas in a California mining camp.

Daddy And Rollo a father and his bright but mischievous ten year old son, Nov 1942, WOR, New York.

WCOP Boston's Farm and Garden Program gives early morning crop reports and some terrific jazz records.

Floretta and Your Musical Scrapbook: a Los Angeles local morning program from Dec 19, 1944. Floretta has classical music records, poetry readings, and advice for young brides that feature her sponsor's product, E-Z Pie Crust Mix.

The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946 has been called "the grand daddy of all party records". There is some mystery to the origin of this recording, but it seems to have been made as an in-house joke.

Grand Hotel is an anthology program, with the action of the various plays taking place around the Grand Hotel in New York. In this episode, an acting couple is facing tough times when the successful wife loses her sight, forcing her husband to play a double role to spare feelings.

Our Secret Weapon: Truth An "anti-propaganda show" from CBS. Author Rex Stout, creator of detective Nero Wolfe, made a total of 62 broadcasts denouncing specifics of Axis propaganda. CBS radio broadcasts "Our Secret Weapon" created to counter Axis shortwave radio propaganda broadcasts during World War II.

The Random Rarities Seven Collection contains these great rare shows and many more! 

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    CBS debuted Our Secret Weapon in 1942. The program featured Rex Stout, who countered lies being broadcast by the Axis powers through shortwave radio. Great listening.

    Tom Verified Purchase

    The disc I received contained We Will Never Die, It's Murder, and Floretta's Scrapbook. They were all from the year 1944 and capture the times and feeling perfectly. We Will Never Die was moving and I could have listened to more of it. Floretta's Scrapbook is the weekday morning show with music mixed with reading of a poem and advice about cooking with EZ- Sauce and Crust mix. It's Murder was a quick little murder mystery.

    Dan Verified Purchase

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    1. 50 shows - total playtime 20 hours 34 minutes
    2. Adventurers Club 470208 5 Lost Tomb Pt.01.mp3
    3. Adventurers Club 470215 6 Lost Tomb Pt.02.mp3
    4. Adventurers Club 470222 7 Lost Tomb Pt.03.mp3
    5. America Salutes President 440129.mp3
    6. Americas Famous Fathers 12 Lowell Thomas.mp3
    7. Americas Famous Fathers 24 Col Theo Roosevelt.mp3
    8. Armstrong Theater Of Today 480103 Thunder And A Miracle.mp3
    9. Armstrong Theater Of Today Silhouette.mp3
    10. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 A Philadelphia Story.mp3
    11. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 B Philadelphia Story.mp3
    12. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 C Philadelphia Story.mp3
    13. Authors Studio 751225 104 Story Young Of Kate Wakefield.mp3
    14. Bennetts 451120 04.mp3
    15. California Caravan Show.mp3
    16. Daddy And Rollo 420111.mp3
    17. Edison A Little Bit Of Everything.mp3
    18. Farm Garden Program 1940 s.mp3
    19. Farm Report 470000 Discussions In Washington On Rationing.mp3
    20. Florettas Scrapbook 441219.mp3
    21. Good News 90601 075 Rumplestiltskin. Franks Bday.mp3
    22. Grand Hotel 450519 Merely Players.mp3
    23. Great Crepitation Contest Of 1946.mp3
    24. Hearts Desire 470407 Stars Ben Alexander.mp3
    25. Hildegardes Raleigh Room 301 451113.mp3
    26. Hollywood Preview 400000 Turnabout.mp3
    27. Hollywood Preview 460000 Years Are Many.mp3
    28. Ida Bailey Allen And Chef 400510.mp3
    29. Its Murder 440810 Picture Wire Murder.mp3
    30. Its Only Dream Time 480615 First Tune Ill Remember April.mp3
    31. Juvenile Jury 490619 Changing Ones Birthday.mp3
    32. Lee Giroux Show 470124 Jacksons Stories For T.mp3
    33. Mesa Memories Austin Tecumseh Marlborough.mp3
    34. Mgm On Parade 430412 Guest Victor Borge.mp3
    35. Midnighters Club 500000 Guest Dick Powell.mp3
    36. National Radio Theatre 811213 Outcasts Of Poker Flat.mp3
    37. NBC Summer Theater After Many A Summer Dies Swan.mp3
    38. NBC We Will Never Die 440721 Benhechtkurtweill.mp3
    39. Our Secret Weapon Truth 420830.mp3
    40. Preview Theater Of Air To Trap A Fox.mp3
    41. Prince Valiant Becomes A Knight.mp3
    42. Private Eye Tale Of A Terrified Temp Audition.mp3
    43. Private Eye W George Raft.mp3
    44. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 1.mp3
    45. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 2.mp3
    46. Private Practice Of Dr Dana.471221 Sophia Howard Case.mp3
    47. Private Showing Reh On Stage.mp3
    48. Prowl Car Wilshire Werewolf.mp3
    49. Quiet Time 000804.mp3
    50. Quiet Time 000808.mp3
    51. Radio Comedy Theater 460000 No Room For Divorce.mp3
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    1. 50 shows - total playtime 20 hours 34 minutes
    2. Adventurers Club 470208 5 Lost Tomb Pt.01.mp3
    3. Adventurers Club 470215 6 Lost Tomb Pt.02.mp3
    4. Adventurers Club 470222 7 Lost Tomb Pt.03.mp3
    5. America Salutes President 440129.mp3
    6. Americas Famous Fathers 12 Lowell Thomas.mp3
    7. Americas Famous Fathers 24 Col Theo Roosevelt.mp3
    8. Armstrong Theater Of Today 480103 Thunder And A Miracle.mp3
    9. Armstrong Theater Of Today Silhouette.mp3
    10. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 A Philadelphia Story.mp3
    11. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 B Philadelphia Story.mp3
    12. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 C Philadelphia Story.mp3
    13. Authors Studio 751225 104 Story Young Of Kate Wakefield.mp3
    14. Bennetts 451120 04.mp3
    15. California Caravan Show.mp3
    16. Daddy And Rollo 420111.mp3
    17. Edison A Little Bit Of Everything.mp3
    18. Farm Garden Program 1940 s.mp3
    19. Farm Report 470000 Discussions In Washington On Rationing.mp3
    20. Florettas Scrapbook 441219.mp3
    21. Good News 90601 075 Rumplestiltskin. Franks Bday.mp3
    22. Grand Hotel 450519 Merely Players.mp3
    23. Great Crepitation Contest Of 1946.mp3
    24. Hearts Desire 470407 Stars Ben Alexander.mp3
    25. Hildegardes Raleigh Room 301 451113.mp3
    26. Hollywood Preview 400000 Turnabout.mp3
    27. Hollywood Preview 460000 Years Are Many.mp3
    28. Ida Bailey Allen And Chef 400510.mp3
    29. Its Murder 440810 Picture Wire Murder.mp3
    30. Its Only Dream Time 480615 First Tune Ill Remember April.mp3
    31. Juvenile Jury 490619 Changing Ones Birthday.mp3
    32. Lee Giroux Show 470124 Jacksons Stories For T.mp3
    33. Mesa Memories Austin Tecumseh Marlborough.mp3
    34. Mgm On Parade 430412 Guest Victor Borge.mp3
    35. Midnighters Club 500000 Guest Dick Powell.mp3
    36. National Radio Theatre 811213 Outcasts Of Poker Flat.mp3
    37. NBC Summer Theater After Many A Summer Dies Swan.mp3
    38. NBC We Will Never Die 440721 Benhechtkurtweill.mp3
    39. Our Secret Weapon Truth 420830.mp3
    40. Preview Theater Of Air To Trap A Fox.mp3
    41. Prince Valiant Becomes A Knight.mp3
    42. Private Eye Tale Of A Terrified Temp Audition.mp3
    43. Private Eye W George Raft.mp3
    44. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 1.mp3
    45. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 2.mp3
    46. Private Practice Of Dr Dana.471221 Sophia Howard Case.mp3
    47. Private Showing Reh On Stage.mp3
    48. Prowl Car Wilshire Werewolf.mp3
    49. Quiet Time 000804.mp3
    50. Quiet Time 000808.mp3
    51. Radio Comedy Theater 460000 No Room For Divorce.mp3
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    50 recordings on 23 Audio CDs. Total playtime 20 hours, 34 min
    50 recordings on 23 Audio CDs
    total playtime 20 hours, 34 min

    Random Rarities 07 Disc A001

    1. Americas Famous Fathers 12 Lowell Thomas
    2. Americas Famous Fathers 24 Col Theo Roosevelt
    3. Armstrong Theater Of Today Silhouette

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A002

    1. California Caravan Show

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A003

    1. Edison A Little Bit Of Everything

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A004

    1. Farm Garden Program 1940 s
    2. Good News 90601 075 Rumplestiltskin. Franks Bday

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A005

    1. Great Crepitation Contest Of 1946
    2. Mesa Memories Austin Tecumseh Marlborough

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A006

    1. NBC Summer Theater After Many A Summer Dies Swan

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A007

    1. Preview Theater Of Air To Trap A Fox
    2. Prince Valiant Becomes A Knight

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A008

    1. Private Eye Tale Of A Terrified Temp Audition
    2. Private Eye W George Raft

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A009

    1. Private Showing Reh On Stage
    2. Prowl Car Wilshire Werewolf

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A010

    1. Quiet Time 000804
    2. Quiet Time 000808
    3. Hollywood Preview 400000 Turnabout
    4. Ida Bailey Allen And Chef 400510

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A011

    1. Daddy And Rollo 420111
    2. Our Secret Weapon Truth 420830
    3. Mgm On Parade 430412 Guest Victor Borge

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A012

    1. America Salutes President 440129

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A013

    1. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 A Philadelphia Story
    2. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 B Philadelphia Story
    3. Arthur Hopkins Playhouse 440510 04 C Philadelphia Story

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A014

    1. NBC We Will Never Die 440721 Benhechtkurtweill
    2. Its Murder 440810 Picture Wire Murder
    3. Florettas Scrapbook 441219

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A015

    1. Grand Hotel 450519 Merely Players
    2. Hildegardes Raleigh Room 301 451113

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A016

    1. Bennetts 451120 04
    2. Hollywood Preview 460000 Years Are Many

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A017

    1. Radio Comedy Theater 460000 No Room For Divorce
    2. Farm Report 470000 Discussions In Washington On Rationing
    3. Lee Giroux Show 470124 Jacksons Stories For T

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A018

    1. Adventurers Club 470208 5 Lost Tomb Pt.01
    2. Adventurers Club 470215 6 Lost Tomb Pt.02

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A019

    1. Adventurers Club 470222 7 Lost Tomb Pt.03
    2. Hearts Desire 470407 Stars Ben Alexander

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A020

    1. Private Practice Of Dr Dana.471221 Sophia Howard Case
    2. Armstrong Theater Of Today 480103 Thunder And A Miracle

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A021

    1. Its Only Dream Time 480615 First Tune Ill Remember April
    2. Juvenile Jury 490619 Changing Ones Birthday
    3. Midnighters Club 500000 Guest Dick Powell
    4. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 1

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A022

    1. Private Life Of Rochester Van Jones 500512 Show 2
    2. Authors Studio 751225 104 Story Young Of Kate Wakefield

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    Random Rarities 07 Disc A023

    1. National Radio Theatre 811213 Outcasts Of Poker Flat

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