Tag - man

17 articles

020 Apollo 11

July 22, 2019

What did everyday people think of the Apollo 11 moon landing a half century ago? What did media coverage sound like – as it happened? Using audio recordings he made as a teenager, Bob Smith takes you on a sonic journey back to July 20, 1969.

011 A Phone Call With George Burns

March 7, 2019

In 1980, George Burns became the oldest singer with a hit record on the national charts, the oldest actor to win an Oscar, and the oldest touring stand-up comedian. Hear Bob’s phone call with Burns, excerpts from their face-to-face meeting, and George’s wisdom on life. (Photo: James Shaffer)

008 Buddy Holly Remembered – Part 2

January 31, 2019

Part 2 – The story of a Cricket who retired. Nikki Sullivan recalls the birth of the Crickets and his time as a guitarist with Buddy Holly. Recorded at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, where Holly gave his last performance 60 years ago, before dying in a tragic plane crash.

003 Rich Little – Presidential Humor – Part#2

December 11, 2018

Presidential Humor Part 2 – We continue to explore political humor that was legitimately funny — not snarky and mean. Enjoy Part 2 of our visit with impressionist Rich Little and comedy writer Earle Doud, producer of The First Family (JFK) and First Family Rides Again (Reagan) comedy albums. Great conversation with cuts from those classic albums.