(Cue Rocky theme music.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mWU6ZiAQ7E Welcome, film fans! We have come to a big face-off between two movie heavyweights. Both are scrappy and determined, but only one will win the title of Best Backlot. In this corner, we have M-G-M, which roared onto the scene in 1924. Called by industry professionals "the Tiffany of the business," M-G-M … Continue reading Battle of the Backlots
Reblog: Have a Happy Easter with Old-Time Radio
Don’t know about you, but I can’t resist a good radio show. Happy Easter, everyone!
Happy Easter to one and all!
The night is over, the sun is tall.
The day did break with a tiny beam
And flooded life with Light supreme.
― Paul F. Kortepeter, Holly Pond Hill: A Child’s Book of Easter
Here’s wishing you and yours an old-fashioned, happy Easter.
Ann Miller
You can find a collection of vintage Easter images here.
If you prefer the sounds of the season enjoy these old-time radio shows courtesy of supreme talents in entertainment…
From April 5, 1953 it’s The Jack Benny Program with “Easter Parade”
Stars of The Jack Benny Program: Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson, Dennis Day, Mary Livingstone, Jack, Don Wilson & Phil Harris
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From March 27, 1948 it’s The Life of Riley with “The Giant Easter Bunny Fertilizer”
Life of Riley radio cast
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From April 2, 1944 it’s The Charlie McCarthy Show Easter entry with guest stars Orson…
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Iron Sharpens Iron
It's spring! Well, kinda. I know a lot of people are still getting wild and crazy weather, but what can you do? Happy Easter or Passover to those who celebrate them, and I hope everyone's having a great month so far. My son has another four days of Spring Break as of today, and we've … Continue reading Iron Sharpens Iron
