Nostalgia Digest Podcast show

Nostalgia Digest Podcast

Summary: Now you can take the Golden Age of Radio with you wherever you go! The Nostalgia Digest Podcast is an ongoing series, each one devoted to people, performers and shows that have been featured in the pages of our Nostalgia Digest magazine - and each one is available for instant downloading!

Podcasts:

 Danny Kaye | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:17

Author David Koenig talks about the brilliant career of America's Court Jester

 The Golden Age of Superheroes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:31

A conversation with celebrated comic book artist Alex Ross, who talks about the history of comic book superheroes and the magic of the medium

 Henry Morgan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:04

A look at the career of radio's first "bad boy," who wasn't shy about speaking his mind or biting the hand that fed

 Christmas Time in Chicago | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:25

A conversation with author Robert Ledermann, who talks about how the city's State Street stores produced characters and displays thatmade the holidays so memorable

 Gunsmoke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:27

The creation and evolution of radio's first "adult" western drama

 Svengoolie and the Horror Hosts of Television | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:42

Sven's alter ego Rich Koz talks about the delightful ghouls who brought the classic monsters to television--and shares his memory of the Golden Age of Radio!

 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:07

A look at one of America's most beloved comedy teams and their years in radio - including a few moments from the most famous comedy routine of all time!

 The Museum of Broadcast Communications | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:36

MBC founder and president Bruce Dumont talks about the Museum?s new, permanent home and looks back on his broadcasting career

 Remembering the Movie Palaces of the Past | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:32

Richard Sklener of the Theatre Historical Society of America talks about the evolution of movie theaters in America and the many remarkable developments?from tea rooms to nurseries to stars on the ceiling?that made going to the movies a unique and memorable experience

 Sam Spade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:20

A look at the radio life of Dashiell Hammett's famous detective, featuring the voices of Humphrey Bogart, Howard Duff, and Edward G. Robinson

 Vic and Sade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:54

A look at the radio family who spent a dozen years at the small house halfway up on the next block--and the program Tom Lehrer called "the original show about nothing."

 The National Barn Dance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:33

A conversation with Steve Parry, producer and director of The Hayloft Gang, who talks about radio's first country music showcase and how it made Chicago the first capitol of country music.

 All about Eve Arden | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:18

A look at the radio career of the legendary actress, from her work with Ken Murray, Jack Haley, Jack Carson, and Danny Kaye, to her star turn in the title role of the celebrated comedy Our Miss Brooks.

 Nero Wolfe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:38

A look at the rocky radio career of Nero Wolfe, Rex Stout's famous detective. Featuring radio appearances by Sydney Greenstreet, Francis X. Bushman, the many voices of Archie Goodwin, and Rex Stout himself!

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