*Old Time Radio Show Resources
I intended to give this subject more space and time, and I will in the future.
However, in writing about Burns and Allen during the first week our blog was up, I found myself already mentioning three outstanding resources.
Whenever possible, we will call on Bill Bragg, Walden Hughes, and Frank Bresee.
Bill Bragg founded Yesterday USA over 25 years ago and, with the help of his wife Kim, still operates it today. All old time radio lovers owe a huge debt of gratitude to Bill.
Walden Hughes is a nationally recognized old time radio expert. He hosts three week-end shows on Yesterday USA and is responsible for organizing many old time radio conventions.
Frank Bresee has spent over 60 years directly involved in old time radio, either on the air or behind the scenes. His career began when he played the role as Little Beaver on The Red Ryder Radio Show in the 1940s.
I look forward to preparing feature articles on each of these individuals in the very near future.
I am writing a book about voices in Disney animated movies and have heard that much of the original cast of Peter Pan (1953) appeared on the Lux Radio Theatre and performed parts of the story. Would you know the year of the broadcast and any details? Were any other Disney animated films recreated on radio? I’d appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you.
Thomas Hischak
State University of NY College at Cortland
Tom:
The 1953 Disney Movie featured Bobby Driscoll as Peter and Kathryn Beaumont as
Wendy. They also appeared on the Lux Radio Theater presentation on 12-21-53.
In the film, however, Hans Conreid did they voice of Captain Hook / Mister Darling.
In the Lux presentation that role was played by John Carradine.
I have a very poor sound quality copy of the Lux show. Sorry it isn’t any better,
but you can listen to it here: [audio:Lux-12-21-53-peter-pan.mp3]
Hope that helps. Thanks for commenting!
Bob