Stuart Canin is a world-class violinist who started the Jack Benny and Fred Allen feud on December 30, 1936 when he was playing on The Fred Allen Show.

After hearing Stuart play, Allen remarked that a ten year old Stuart Canin played better than Jack Benny!?

Enjoy this unique opportunity to hear Stuart Canin in discussion with your hosts Walden Hughes, and Patricia plus John And Larry Gassman.

After the interview we will play the original December 30, 1936 Town Hall Tonight program which featured Stuart Canin’s performance.

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Larry Gassman

Sorry all, I neglected to add that the show will begin Thursday Evening at December 30 at 10:30 Eastern, 7:30 Pacific.

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Hi all,

On Friday December 31 at 6 Eastern, 3 Pacific, join us on Yesterday USA as we catch up with long-time friend John Rayburn.

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John as attended most if not all of the major Old Time Radio conventions over the years and has done lots of radio and Television regarding Nostalgia of all types.

John writes:

Fresh out of the Navy, I got my first job in radio at age 19, two years before the first officially licensed TV stations; moved into TV in 1950s as my career continued that lasted 62 years.? I worked as a sports and news anchor, talk show host, and whatever came along.? My TV newscast attained the highest Share of Audience rating of any major market TV newscast in the nation.?

? ? ?I had reports/appearances on the Today Show, Huntley Brinkley news, Walter Cronkite News, NBC Monitor, NBC News on the Hour, and other specials.? I also did play-by-play coverage of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, so I was at least versatile.

? ? ?I met and interviewed many national personalities in business, politics, entertainment.? These included such as Ronald Reagan when he was still just president of The Screen Actors Guild, John F. Kennedy when he was still just a Senator, Senator Everett Dirksen, Jimmy Carter on the campaign trail, a special CBS coverage of Richard Nixon and Harry Truman.

? ? ?More in line with the Friday show, I met and had conversation interviews with Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Nat King Cole, Jo Stafford, June Christy, Mel Tormé, Buddy Rich, Frankie Carle, and countless others.

? ? ?I have written seventeen books (4 fiction; one western and three mystery/adventure), travel, and more.? I have recorded about five dozen audiobooks, many available on Audible/Amazon and Blackstone Publishing.? I guess I must have gotten callouses on my vocal cords because my voice still functions.? Heck, I'll be 95 in July so I'm pretty lucky.

Fresh out of the Navy, I got my first job in radio at age 19, two years before the first officially licensed TV stations; moved into TV in 1950s as my career continued that lasted 62 years.? I worked as a sports and news anchor, talk show host, and whatever came along.? My TV newscast attained the highest Share of Audience rating of any major market TV newscast in the nation.?

? ? ?I had reports/appearances on the Today Show, Huntley Brinkley news, Walter Cronkite News, NBC Monitor, NBC News on the Hour, and other specials.? I also did play-by-play coverage of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, so I was at least versatile.

? ? ?I met and interviewed many national personalities in business, politics, entertainment.? These included such as Ronald Reagan when he was still just president of The Screen Actors Guild, John F. Kennedy when he was still just a Senator, Senator Everett Dirksen, Jimmy Carter on the campaign trail, a special CBS coverage of Richard Nixon and Harry Truman.

? ? ?More in line with the Friday show, I met and had conversation interviews with Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Nat King Cole, Jo Stafford, June Christy, Mel Tormé, Buddy Rich, Frankie Carle, and countless others.

? ? ?I have written seventeen books (4 fiction; one western and three mystery/adventure), travel, and more.? I have recorded about five dozen audiobooks, many available on Audible/Amazon and Blackstone Publishing.? I guess I must have gotten callouses on my vocal cords because my voice still functions.? Heck, I'll be 95 in July so I'm pretty lucky.

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Hi all,

We’ll be playing some favorite shows plus a request from Joanie Leonard who did not hear the show last Thursday afternoon.

Join us at 2 Pacific, 5 Eastern on Yesterday USA red and blue.

Larry

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For those who did not see this announcement earlier, our friend and faithful listener, Jim Taylor has died.

The news of his death came on New Year’s Day via Rick Lewis, Rick announced that Jim Taylor had died. Apparently, he went to the hospital on Wednesday and died Saturday. He was requesting music from Rick's show last week. From what Rick learned Jim had sepsis. He will certainly be missed by all of us.

We thank Virginia for the e-mail about Jim.

Jim called me at least twice a week for computer problems and in many cases to add suggestions for shows that we might play that were theme related.

This hits many of us hard.

Jim as many may know was involved in a terrible fire in about 2016 which caused him constant coughing and breathing issues from that point on.

He almost died because of the fire which began in his home.

Jim Taylor will be very much missed by so many of us in the old Time Radio community.? Radio was a passion with him and it never left him.

?

Larry

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Dear REPS Friends & Family,

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!

It's time once again...? are you ready for:

The REPS Old Time Radio QUIZ SHOW!!
Wednesday, January 12th?
7 PM PST



Start your year off with some FUN with our fabulous host - LARRY ALBERT!!

If you love radio and entertainment of yesteryear, this show is right up your alley!!
?

Featuring our teams with the following players:

Free with Registration

When: Jan 12, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: REPS Presents: The Old Time Radio Quiz Show!!

Register in advance for this webinar:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We hope you'll join us for the fun - you may even win a prize!!

If you've been tuning in or joining on Zoom - THANK YOU!!? We're happy to have you!

Our REPS President Walden Hughes continues to work on Fundraising and planning our 2022 Showcase.?

Last week completed our Kickstarter Campaign for REPS Showcase,?THANK YOU to our donors for helping us raise $868!!


Here's to 2022 - wishing you all joy, health and prosperity in this new year!

Best wishes to all of our REPS family and hope to see you all at the Quiz Show WEDNESDAY!

Sincerely,

The REPS Board
REPSboard@...




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This evening John will be with you on both the red and blue in just a few minutes.

Tomorrow we join the SPERDVAC meeting at 4 Eastern with just the blue until about 5 Eastern when we add the red.

Sunday we’re not sure yet when we’ll be on but we do know that Perry Huntoon will join us at 10:30 Eastern.

Larry

Walden wrote:

Hi Everybody,

?

We lost the wonderful Gloria ?McMillan last night.? She was Harriet on the Our Miss Brooks radio show.? We will be featuring? a lot? of Gloria interviews and shows on Yesterday USA.? She and her family are such special people to many of us in the radio family.? Gloria started her national radio career during the Christmas show of Big Town in 1937.? She was in both radio and TV of Our Miss Brooks.? She ?worked on Lux Radio Theater, Meet? Corliss Archer, Jack Benny, Great Gildersleeves and so many more shows over the years.? She and her husband ?Ron Cocking ran a studio for children in the preforming arts for many years.? We love this family very very much,

?

Walden

?

Hi all,

We will most likely be on at about 5:30 Eastern, 2:30 Pacific.

We will play a Golden Days Of Radio, plus a 4 hour special done on Same Time, Same Station in 1998 devoted to “Our Miss Brooks”.

Later, Bobb Lynes will be with us at 10:30 Eastern, 7:30 Pacific.

Larry Gassman

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??????????????????????????????? Hi all,

I had some requests to post this to various lists including this one.

for those who expressed an interest in pledging to Yesterday USA documentaries, which is the project title for Kickstarter,

See below.

We are going to raise $3,140 by February 22^nd.

For more information including awards for pledging, please go to:

?

?

Thank you

Larry Gassman

Hi Everybody,

?

Here is the YUSA schedule I have for you with special highlights.

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Friday 2-4-22

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7-30 PM Bobb Lynes will be on

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9 PM recorded? interview with Claude Jarman JR who won an Oscar in the 1940s.

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Saturday 2-5-22

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5 PM Harriet Fields will talk about her grand father for the REPS monthly meetings.

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7-30 PM Patricia will be on.

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Tuesday 2-8-22

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7-30 PM Johnny Holmes will be on with Patricia to play trivia.

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Friday 2-11-22

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5 PM to 9 PM is the Jack Benny Convention

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9 PM Bobb Lynes will be on

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Saturday 2-12-22

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On the Blue

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10 AM to 2 PM the Jack Benny convention

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2 PM to 9 PM on Red and Blue the Jack Benny convention

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9 PM Patricia will be on

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Sunday 2-13-22

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Blue 9 ?to 12 PM Jack Benny convention

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Red and Blue 12 PM to 9 PM Jack Benny convention

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9 PM Mike Biel

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Tuesday 2-15-22

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7-30 PM Johnny Holmes will be on with Patricia to play trivia

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Friday 2-18-22

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7-30 PM Bobb Lynes

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9 PM Lona Gray Bailey to talk about her new book on Virginia Gregg.

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Saturday 2-19-22

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Blue

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1 PM Cora Sue Collins part of the SPErDVaC meeting

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Sunday 2-20-22

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7-30 PM Perry Huntoon on Jan Savit part 2

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Tuesday 2-22-22

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7-30 PM

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Johnny Holmes on with Patricia to play trivia

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Hi Everybody,

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We are only $1,530 away in reaching our goal in kickstarter.? Thank you for all of your help,

?

Walden

?

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yesterdayusa/yesterday-usa-documentaries?ref=ksr_email_creator_launch

?

pledged of?$3,140?goal

31days?to go

Back this project

Remind me

?This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Tue, February 22 2022 5:59 PM PST.

Yesterday USA Documentaries

Raising funds for the 2022 original documentaries on Yesterday USA.

Kickstarter connects creators with backers to fund projects.

Rewards aren’t guaranteed, but creators must regularly update backers.

You’re only charged if the project meets its funding goal by the campaign deadline.

????

?

Story

YESTERDAY USA has been streaming live on the Internet (and satellite radio) since 1983. For almost forty years we have been providing old-time radio programs, along with original documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews to help preserve past network broadcasting. Historians, scholars, museum curators and other luminaries have been guests. During the coming year we plan to produce a number of documentaries and the costs involved for production require us to launch this Kickstarter.?

?

Documentary #1 ?THE LIFE AND CAREER OF RONALD COLMAN

With the cooperation of Ronald Colman's daughter, this audio documentary will feature memories and recollections from people who worked with Ronald Colman, including an exclusive interview with Colman's biographer.

Ronald Colman

Documentary #2 ?THE JACK BENNY RADIO SHOW

This documentary will feature interviews with the script writers of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, and children who appeared on the program known as part of the Jack Benny beavers. Hosted by Larry and John Gassman.

?

Documentary #3 ?A TRIBUTE TO JOAN BENNY

Joan Benny, daughter of Mary Livingstone and Jack Benny, will provide memories and recollections of her father. Not only will be recounting the days when she finished his autobiography and got it published, but she will recount little known stories that she never included in the book.

Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Documentary #4 ?A HISTORY OF THE LONE RANGER

The masked man who rode the plains to combat cattle rustlers, bank robbers, masked bandits and murderers, was assisted by his faithful Indian companion from 1933 to 1954. The radio program aired three days a week and gave multiple generations more than 3,000 thrilling adventures. The history of that popular western program will be a highlight of the year with exclusive interviews with cast members from the radio show, and commentary by historian/author Martin Grams.

Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

Documentary #5 ?JIMMY STEWART'S RADIO CAREER

Many people know Jimmy Stewart from his motion pictures but few know he had a career on radio. The most popular was a cowboy western known as The Six Shooter, which he played the title lead. This documentary will feature clips from numerous radio broadcasts, commentary from historians and an exclusive interview with his daughter Kelly.

James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

Documentaries, like any production, have overhead, which is why we are asking for your support. We do not sell the documentaries, nor release them commercially. We offer them to the masses for free on our Internet radio station. But financial reimbursement is needed. Please help us keep this momentum going for another year. We hope you continue enjoying the 24-hour programming the radio station will continue to provide in this new year.?

Risks and challenges

No risks except not reaching our goal. We did a similar crowd funding a couple years ago for about the same amount and reached our goal with no problem.

Environmental commitments

?to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

Sustainable Distribution

Just providing digital

Questions about this project??

Report this project to Kickstarter

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Studied at Cal Poly Pomona, worked for Marriott International, presently an active member of the board of directors for SPERDVAC, the...See more

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Earliest 1938 War of the Worlds Transfer

The 1938 War of the Worlds panic broadcast, direct transfer from the earliest dubbed transfer known among collectors, superior sound.

3.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Old-Time Radio Shows (Uncirculated)

20 uncirculated old-time radio shows, assorted variety of programs, not available anywhere else. Will provide download link flac, wav and/or mp3 format.

4.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Christmas Radio Shows (very rare)

20 rare Christmas radio broadcasts (some uncirculated but most are rare to find anywhere so chances are you do not have these in your collection.

5.?? Pledge?$25?or more

KVOO NBC Oklahoma D-Day News

KVOO in Oklahoma, D-Day news coverage, 10 hours, new transfers from glass discs, not available anywhere else.

6.?? Pledge?$30?or more

History of the Big Bands

90 or so hours of THE HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS, original monthly hour-long program from the Yesterday USA archive.

7.?? Pledge?$40?or more

Same Time Same Station Interviews

Over 100 hours of SAME TIME, SAME STATION, with exclusive one-on-one interviews with radio celebrities. Plus a weekly link for download of the 2022 broadcasts.

8.?? Pledge?$100?or more

All of the Above COMBO PACKAGE

All of the old-time radio recordings listed above for a discount price. Great savings!

9.?? Pledge?$100?or more

Co-Hosting Your Own Radio Program

You get to be co-host of a monthly radio program/spot on the Internet radio station.

10.???????????????????? Pledge?$100?or more

Free weekly advertising spots ONE YEAR

A 30-second commercial recorded and broadcast for an entire year over YESTERDAY USA.

11.???????????????????? Pledge?$500?or more

Sincere Appreciation Shout Out

No rewards provided for those who just want to help contribute to the cause. But we will give a verbal shout out through the year for your support.

Hi Everybody,

?

We are only $734 away in reaching our goal.? Thank you for all of your help,

?

Walden

?

?

?

?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yesterdayusa/yesterday-usa-documentaries?ref=ksr_email_creator_launch

?

pledged of?$3,140?goal

31days?to go

Back this project

Remind me

?This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Tue, February 22 2022 5:59 PM PST.

Yesterday USA Documentaries

Raising funds for the 2022 original documentaries on Yesterday USA.

Kickstarter connects creators with backers to fund projects.

Rewards aren’t guaranteed, but creators must regularly update backers.

You’re only charged if the project meets its funding goal by the campaign deadline.

????

?

Story

YESTERDAY USA has been streaming live on the Internet (and satellite radio) since 1983. For almost forty years we have been providing old-time radio programs, along with original documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews to help preserve past network broadcasting. Historians, scholars, museum curators and other luminaries have been guests. During the coming year we plan to produce a number of documentaries and the costs involved for production require us to launch this Kickstarter.?

?

Documentary #1 ?THE LIFE AND CAREER OF RONALD COLMAN

With the cooperation of Ronald Colman's daughter, this audio documentary will feature memories and recollections from people who worked with Ronald Colman, including an exclusive interview with Colman's biographer.

Ronald Colman

Documentary #2 ?THE JACK BENNY RADIO SHOW

This documentary will feature interviews with the script writers of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, and children who appeared on the program known as part of the Jack Benny beavers. Hosted by Larry and John Gassman.

?

Documentary #3 ?A TRIBUTE TO JOAN BENNY

Joan Benny, daughter of Mary Livingstone and Jack Benny, will provide memories and recollections of her father. Not only will be recounting the days when she finished his autobiography and got it published, but she will recount little known stories that she never included in the book.

Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Documentary #4 ?A HISTORY OF THE LONE RANGER

The masked man who rode the plains to combat cattle rustlers, bank robbers, masked bandits and murderers, was assisted by his faithful Indian companion from 1933 to 1954. The radio program aired three days a week and gave multiple generations more than 3,000 thrilling adventures. The history of that popular western program will be a highlight of the year with exclusive interviews with cast members from the radio show, and commentary by historian/author Martin Grams.

Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

Documentary #5 ?JIMMY STEWART'S RADIO CAREER

Many people know Jimmy Stewart from his motion pictures but few know he had a career on radio. The most popular was a cowboy western known as The Six Shooter, which he played the title lead. This documentary will feature clips from numerous radio broadcasts, commentary from historians and an exclusive interview with his daughter Kelly.

James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

Documentaries, like any production, have overhead, which is why we are asking for your support. We do not sell the documentaries, nor release them commercially. We offer them to the masses for free on our Internet radio station. But financial reimbursement is needed. Please help us keep this momentum going for another year. We hope you continue enjoying the 24-hour programming the radio station will continue to provide in this new year.?

Risks and challenges

No risks except not reaching our goal. We did a similar crowd funding a couple years ago for about the same amount and reached our goal with no problem.

Environmental commitments

?to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

Sustainable Distribution

Just providing digital

Questions about this project??

Report this project to Kickstarter

Larry Gassman

3 created?·?2 backed

Studied at Cal Poly Pomona, worked for Marriott International, presently an active member of the board of directors for SPERDVAC, the...See more

Support

1.?? Pledge without a reward

Back it because you believe in it.

Support the project for no reward, just because it speaks to you.

2.?? Pledge?$15?or more

Earliest 1938 War of the Worlds Transfer

The 1938 War of the Worlds panic broadcast, direct transfer from the earliest dubbed transfer known among collectors, superior sound.

3.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Old-Time Radio Shows (Uncirculated)

20 uncirculated old-time radio shows, assorted variety of programs, not available anywhere else. Will provide download link flac, wav and/or mp3 format.

4.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Christmas Radio Shows (very rare)

20 rare Christmas radio broadcasts (some uncirculated but most are rare to find anywhere so chances are you do not have these in your collection.

5.?? Pledge?$25?or more

KVOO NBC Oklahoma D-Day News

KVOO in Oklahoma, D-Day news coverage, 10 hours, new transfers from glass discs, not available anywhere else.

6.?? Pledge?$30?or more

History of the Big Bands

90 or so hours of THE HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS, original monthly hour-long program from the Yesterday USA archive.

7.?? Pledge?$40?or more

Same Time Same Station Interviews

Over 100 hours of SAME TIME, SAME STATION, with exclusive one-on-one interviews with radio celebrities. Plus a weekly link for download of the 2022 broadcasts.

8.?? Pledge?$100?or more

All of the Above COMBO PACKAGE

All of the old-time radio recordings listed above for a discount price. Great savings!

9.?? Pledge?$100?or more

Co-Hosting Your Own Radio Program

You get to be co-host of a monthly radio program/spot on the Internet radio station.

10.???????????????????? Pledge?$100?or more

Free weekly advertising spots ONE YEAR

A 30-second commercial recorded and broadcast for an entire year over YESTERDAY USA.

11.???????????????????? Pledge?$500?or more

Sincere Appreciation Shout Out

No rewards provided for those who just want to help contribute to the cause. But we will give a verbal shout out through the year for your support.

We are now 83% funded.

Please contribute what you can.

?

Kick Starter article found on:

?

?

YESTERDAY USA has been streaming live on the Internet (and satellite radio) since 1983. For almost forty years we have been providing old-time radio programs,

along with original documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews to help preserve past network broadcasting. Historians, scholars, museum curators

and other luminaries have been guests. During the coming year we plan to produce a number of documentaries and the costs involved for production require

us to launch this Kickstarter.?

Documentary #1 ?THE LIFE AND CAREER OF RONALD COLMAN

?

With the cooperation of Ronald Colman's daughter, this audio documentary will feature memories and recollections from people who worked with Ronald Colman,

including an exclusive interview with Colman's biographer.

group start Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

group end

Documentary #2 ?THE JACK BENNY RADIO SHOW

?

This documentary will feature interviews with the script writers of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, and children who appeared on the program known as part of the

Jack Benny beavers. Hosted by Larry and John Gassman.

Documentary #3 ?A TRIBUTE TO JOAN BENNY

?

Joan Benny, daughter of Mary Livingstone and Jack Benny, will provide memories and recollections of her father. Not only will be recounting the days when

she finished his autobiography and got it published, but she will recount little known stories that she never included in the book.

group start Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

group end

Documentary #4 ?A HISTORY OF THE LONE RANGER

?

The masked man who rode the plains to combat cattle rustlers, bank robbers, masked bandits and murderers, was assisted by his faithful Indian companion

from 1933 to 1954. The radio program aired three days a week and gave multiple generations more than 3,000 thrilling adventures. The history of that popular

western program will be a highlight of the year with exclusive interviews with cast members from the radio show, and commentary by historian/author Martin

Grams.

group start Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

group end

Documentary #5 ?JIMMY STEWART'S RADIO CAREER

?

Many people know Jimmy Stewart from his motion pictures but few know he had a career on radio. The most popular was a cowboy western known as The Six Shooter,

which he played the title lead. This documentary will feature clips from numerous radio broadcasts, commentary from historians and an exclusive interview

with his daughter Kelly.

group start James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

group end

Documentaries, like any production, have overhead, which is why we are asking for your support. We do not sell the documentaries, nor release them commercially.

We offer them to the masses for free on our Internet radio station. But financial reimbursement is needed. Please help us keep this momentum going for

another year. We hope you continue enjoying the 24-hour programming the radio station will continue to provide in this new year.?

?

Risks and challenges

?

No risks except not reaching our goal. We did a similar crowd funding a couple years ago for about the same amount and reached our goal with no problem.

?

Learn about accountability on Kickstarter

?

Environmental commitments

?

Visit our Environmental Resources Center to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

?

Sustainable Distribution

?

Just providing digital

?

Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ

?

Report this project to Kickstarter

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pledged of?$3,140?goal

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Kickstarter connects creators with backers to fund projects.

Rewards aren’t guaranteed, but creators must regularly update backers.

You’re only charged if the project meets its funding goal by the campaign deadline.

????

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Story

YESTERDAY USA has been streaming live on the Internet (and satellite radio) since 1983. For almost forty years we have been providing old-time radio programs, along with original documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews to help preserve past network broadcasting. Historians, scholars, museum curators and other luminaries have been guests. During the coming year we plan to produce a number of documentaries and the costs involved for production require us to launch this Kickstarter.?

?

Documentary #1 ?THE LIFE AND CAREER OF RONALD COLMAN

With the cooperation of Ronald Colman's daughter, this audio documentary will feature memories and recollections from people who worked with Ronald Colman, including an exclusive interview with Colman's biographer.

Ronald Colman

Documentary #2 ?THE JACK BENNY RADIO SHOW

This documentary will feature interviews with the script writers of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, and children who appeared on the program known as part of the Jack Benny beavers. Hosted by Larry and John Gassman.

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Documentary #3 ?A TRIBUTE TO JOAN BENNY

Joan Benny, daughter of Mary Livingstone and Jack Benny, will provide memories and recollections of her father. Not only will be recounting the days when she finished his autobiography and got it published, but she will recount little known stories that she never included in the book.

Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Documentary #4 ?A HISTORY OF THE LONE RANGER

The masked man who rode the plains to combat cattle rustlers, bank robbers, masked bandits and murderers, was assisted by his faithful Indian companion from 1933 to 1954. The radio program aired three days a week and gave multiple generations more than 3,000 thrilling adventures. The history of that popular western program will be a highlight of the year with exclusive interviews with cast members from the radio show, and commentary by historian/author Martin Grams.

Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

Documentary #5 ?JIMMY STEWART'S RADIO CAREER

Many people know Jimmy Stewart from his motion pictures but few know he had a career on radio. The most popular was a cowboy western known as The Six Shooter, which he played the title lead. This documentary will feature clips from numerous radio broadcasts, commentary from historians and an exclusive interview with his daughter Kelly.

James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

Documentaries, like any production, have overhead, which is why we are asking for your support. We do not sell the documentaries, nor release them commercially. We offer them to the masses for free on our Internet radio station. But financial reimbursement is needed. Please help us keep this momentum going for another year. We hope you continue enjoying the 24-hour programming the radio station will continue to provide in this new year.?

Risks and challenges

No risks except not reaching our goal. We did a similar crowd funding a couple years ago for about the same amount and reached our goal with no problem.

Environmental commitments

?to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

Sustainable Distribution

Just providing digital

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Studied at Cal Poly Pomona, worked for Marriott International, presently an active member of the board of directors for SPERDVAC, the...See more

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Earliest 1938 War of the Worlds Transfer

The 1938 War of the Worlds panic broadcast, direct transfer from the earliest dubbed transfer known among collectors, superior sound.

3.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Old-Time Radio Shows (Uncirculated)

20 uncirculated old-time radio shows, assorted variety of programs, not available anywhere else. Will provide download link flac, wav and/or mp3 format.

4.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Christmas Radio Shows (very rare)

20 rare Christmas radio broadcasts (some uncirculated but most are rare to find anywhere so chances are you do not have these in your collection.

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KVOO NBC Oklahoma D-Day News

KVOO in Oklahoma, D-Day news coverage, 10 hours, new transfers from glass discs, not available anywhere else.

6.?? Pledge?$30?or more

History of the Big Bands

90 or so hours of THE HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS, original monthly hour-long program from the Yesterday USA archive.

7.?? Pledge?$40?or more

Same Time Same Station Interviews

Over 100 hours of SAME TIME, SAME STATION, with exclusive one-on-one interviews with radio celebrities. Plus a weekly link for download of the 2022 broadcasts.

8.?? Pledge?$100?or more

All of the Above COMBO PACKAGE

All of the old-time radio recordings listed above for a discount price. Great savings!

9.?? Pledge?$100?or more

Co-Hosting Your Own Radio Program

You get to be co-host of a monthly radio program/spot on the Internet radio station.

10.???????????????????? Pledge?$100?or more

Free weekly advertising spots ONE YEAR

A 30-second commercial recorded and broadcast for an entire year over YESTERDAY USA.

11.???????????????????? Pledge?$500?or more

Sincere Appreciation Shout Out

No rewards provided for those who just want to help contribute to the cause. But we will give a verbal shout out through the year for your support.

Hi all,

The convention began at 8 Eastern 5 Pacific.

Go to Jackbenny.org for more info or listen on YesterdayUSA.com.

Jack Benny Convention listings

All times listed are Pacific Standard Time

Friday, 2/11

5:00 PM – Jack Benny’s grandchildren

6:00 – Project Audion recreation and panel

7:00 – The Walking Man by Martin Grams

8:00 – Jayne (Sammy) Weiss

Saturday, 2/12

9:30 AM – Introduction to the Jack Benny vaudeville database with Garth Johnson

10:00 – Buck Benny’s lost radio script recreation

11:30 – The Secret to Jack’s Success with Hope Sears

12:00 PM – All I Ask Is One Rehearsal! – The Fluffs Of The Jack Benny Program

1:00 – Rich Little with Walden Hughes

1:30 – Brad Zinn and Zach Eastman

2:00 – Maria (Gary) Cooper Janis with Walden Hughes

3:00 – Buck Benny and Kathy Fuller-Seeley discuss her books of lost Benny scripts

4:00 – Jack Benny in animation – Leonard Maltin, Keith Scott, Zach Eastman, and Hope Sears

5:00 – Tribute to Joan Benny p. 1 – Walden Hughes and Larry Gassman

6:00 – Gregg Oppenheimer’s?production of “Playing Both Sides: Jack Benny vs. Fred Allen” — featuring recreations of Jess Oppenheimer’s lost Jack Benny

scripts, with Jack Benny program veterans Beverly Washburn, Stuffy Singer and Ivan Cury

7:00 – Dick Cavett

8:00 – Atlanta Radio Recreation – Jack Benny meets Sherlock Holmes

8:30 – Introducing Jack Benny to newcomers – Johnny and Helen Holmes

Sunday, 2/13

9:00 AM – Hello from Waukegan

9:15 – Remembering Rochester – with Zach Eastman

10:00 – Stuffy Singer (Beverly Hills Beavers) with Walden Hughes

11:00 – Beverly Washburn (Beverly Hills Beavers) with Walden Hughes

12:00 PM – Jimmy Baird (Beverly Hills Beavers) with Walden Hughes

1:00 – Jack Benny in the 1940s – with William Cairns

2:00 – Uberfan Barbara Thunell and Kathy Fuller-Seeley

3:00 – Tribute to Joan Benny p. 2 – Walden Hughes and Larry Gassman

4:00 – Tad Devine with Walden Hughes

4:30 – Chuck Schaden with Walden Hughes

5:00 – H.B. Barnum (Beverly Hills Beavers) with Walden Hughes

6:00 – Buck Benny and Kathy Fuller-Seeley discuss her Jack Benny in radio book

6:30 – Open mike Q&A with the producers of the virtual Benny convention

7:00 – Glowing Dial live broadcast

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International Jack Benny Fan Club

P.O. Box 11288

Piedmont, CA 94611

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Hi all,

We thank those of you who helped us reach our goal of $3,140!!!

We are most grateful for your support.

The money will eventually be used to buy more software to help us operate the station.

We will also need to buy more computers for station use.

We plan to finish and release several radio related documentaries in 2022.

Soon we will be approaching many of you who have pledged support and will be sending you your gifts when applicable.

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If you have not pledged your support, you still have 10 days.

Our last day with this Kickstarter fundraiser will be February 22^nd.

We urge you to go to the web site and pledge your needed support if you have not already done so.

Once again, thank you so very much.

Larry Gassman

Hi Everybody,

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Thank you for all of your help.? The kick starter ends on Tuesday 2-22-22.? We are only $490 away for our bonus ?goal.? If we reach that number we will give all of the supporters five thank you gifts each in helping us reach the goals.? These are the specials listed below that we will produce this year ?besides the gifts you donate for.? Take care,

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Yesterday USA Documentaries

Raising funds for the 2022 original documentaries on Yesterday USA.

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Rewards aren’t guaranteed, but creators must regularly update backers.

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YESTERDAY USA has been streaming live on the Internet (and satellite radio) since 1983. For almost forty years we have been providing old-time radio programs, along with original documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews to help preserve past network broadcasting. Historians, scholars, museum curators and other luminaries have been guests. During the coming year we plan to produce a number of documentaries and the costs involved for production require us to launch this Kickstarter.?

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Documentary #1 ?THE LIFE AND CAREER OF RONALD COLMAN

With the cooperation of Ronald Colman's daughter, this audio documentary will feature memories and recollections from people who worked with Ronald Colman, including an exclusive interview with Colman's biographer.

Ronald Colman

Documentary #2 ?THE JACK BENNY RADIO SHOW

This documentary will feature interviews with the script writers of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, and children who appeared on the program known as part of the Jack Benny beavers. Hosted by Larry and John Gassman.

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Documentary #3 ?A TRIBUTE TO JOAN BENNY

Joan Benny, daughter of Mary Livingstone and Jack Benny, will provide memories and recollections of her father. Not only will be recounting the days when she finished his autobiography and got it published, but she will recount little known stories that she never included in the book.

Jack Benny and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Documentary #4 ?A HISTORY OF THE LONE RANGER

The masked man who rode the plains to combat cattle rustlers, bank robbers, masked bandits and murderers, was assisted by his faithful Indian companion from 1933 to 1954. The radio program aired three days a week and gave multiple generations more than 3,000 thrilling adventures. The history of that popular western program will be a highlight of the year with exclusive interviews with cast members from the radio show, and commentary by historian/author Martin Grams.

Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as The Lone Ranger and Tonto

Documentary #5 ?JIMMY STEWART'S RADIO CAREER

Many people know Jimmy Stewart from his motion pictures but few know he had a career on radio. The most popular was a cowboy western known as The Six Shooter, which he played the title lead. This documentary will feature clips from numerous radio broadcasts, commentary from historians and an exclusive interview with his daughter Kelly.

James Stewart and Jean Arthur in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

Documentaries, like any production, have overhead, which is why we are asking for your support. We do not sell the documentaries, nor release them commercially. We offer them to the masses for free on our Internet radio station. But financial reimbursement is needed. Please help us keep this momentum going for another year. We hope you continue enjoying the 24-hour programming the radio station will continue to provide in this new year.?

Risks and challenges

No risks except not reaching our goal. We did a similar crowd funding a couple years ago for about the same amount and reached our goal with no problem.

Environmental commitments

?to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

Sustainable Distribution

Just providing digital

Questions about this project??

Report this project to Kickstarter

Larry Gassman

3 created?·?2 backed

Studied at Cal Poly Pomona, worked for Marriott International, presently an active member of the board of directors for SPERDVAC, the...See more

Support

1.?? Pledge without a reward

Back it because you believe in it.

Support the project for no reward, just because it speaks to you.

2.?? Pledge?$15?or more

Earliest 1938 War of the Worlds Transfer

The 1938 War of the Worlds panic broadcast, direct transfer from the earliest dubbed transfer known among collectors, superior sound.

3.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Old-Time Radio Shows (Uncirculated)

20 uncirculated old-time radio shows, assorted variety of programs, not available anywhere else. Will provide download link flac, wav and/or mp3 format.

4.?? Pledge?$20?or more

20 Christmas Radio Shows (very rare)

20 rare Christmas radio broadcasts (some uncirculated but most are rare to find anywhere so chances are you do not have these in your collection.

5.?? Pledge?$25?or more

KVOO NBC Oklahoma D-Day News

KVOO in Oklahoma, D-Day news coverage, 10 hours, new transfers from glass discs, not available anywhere else.

6.?? Pledge?$30?or more

History of the Big Bands

90 or so hours of THE HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS, original monthly hour-long program from the Yesterday USA archive.

7.?? Pledge?$40?or more

Same Time Same Station Interviews

Over 100 hours of SAME TIME, SAME STATION, with exclusive one-on-one interviews with radio celebrities. Plus a weekly link for download of the 2022 broadcasts.

8.?? Pledge?$100?or more

All of the Above COMBO PACKAGE

All of the old-time radio recordings listed above for a discount price. Great savings!

9.?? Pledge?$100?or more

Co-Hosting Your Own Radio Program

You get to be co-host of a monthly radio program/spot on the Internet radio station.

10.???????????????????? Pledge?$100?or more

Free weekly advertising spots ONE YEAR

A 30-second commercial recorded and broadcast for an entire year over YESTERDAY USA.

11.???????????????????? Pledge?$500?or more

Sincere Appreciation Shout Out

No rewards provided for those who just want to help contribute to the cause. But we will give a verbal shout out through the year for your support.

Hi all,

He just sent a message saying he is not feeling well and will not be doing his show today.

So we’ll play it day to day and let you know more when we do.

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We’ll begin this evening at 10:30 eastern with Walden and Patricia.

Larry

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