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noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:00 +0000

Music Diversity on this week‘s SONGBOOK AMERICA. Basie and Company swing “Pensive Miss“ scored by Neal Hefti’s big band chart, The Falconaires, the US Air Force Big Band from Colorado, recreate the Glenn Miller chart of “I Know Why And So Do You” working with Norman Leyden, Miller’s original arranger. Jerry Vale sings “This Is All I Ask” ; Billie Holiday says “Please Don’t Talk Abnout Me When I’m Gone”; an early Sinatra sings with Tommy Dorsey on therir 1941 record of Irving Berlin‘s “Blue Skies” and the great Johhny Hodges alto sax “Day Dreams” with The Duke. Elaine Elias scats her “Just Kidding” composition, Cab Calloway is accurately reprised by Bombay Jim and The Swinging Sapphires who do his “Minnie The Moocher” (Hi-dee, Hi-dee Ho!) then Jim Dapogny and The Chicago Jazz Band do Nick Kenny’s (The Ink Spots) positive composition “Laughing At Life” It’s all in good fun, take a listen! Sue Raney’s version of Cole Porter’s “Everytime We Say Goodbye” features Alan Broadbent on piano and a sweet trombone solo by Bill Watrus, Eddie Fisher does Jobim’s “Once I Loved” with Nelson Riddle’s Orchestra, then Boots Randolph (remember his“Yakety Yak” in 1963?) shows us a different style of his saxophone with the Tom Jones’ hit “It’s Not Unusual”. The late-Al Martino’s signature hit “Spanish Eyes” is on SONGBOOK AMERICA as a tribute to his music, Ginette Reno from Montreal sings Stevie Wonder’s “My Cheri Amour” and the great Jeff Linksy performs Jobim’s “Wave” on his guitar with a terrific back up band! I hope you\’ll like the show and come back every week for something new. Email the show russ@bostonpete.com Thanks for listening. =Russ Butler

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:21:00 +0000

On this week’s SONGBOOK AMERICA - Sinatra makes us feel young, Woody Herman takes us to Spain, and the best is yet to come from Tierney Sutton. There‘s Gershwin‘s “But Not For Me“ sung by Cleo Laine, Richard Rogers‘ “It Never Entered My Mind“ by Vic Damone and Sarah Vaughn sings Rogers’ sweetest sounds! Beegie Adair tinkles the ivories in San Francisco where she left her heart, and Dick Katz’s piano and quartet takes us to an afternoon in Paris where Tony Bennett reminds us that there’s love for sale there. The Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band from Portland, OR gives a superb reading of Noro Morales and Johnny Mandell’s “Ponce”. The Kenney Hadley Big Band with vocalist Rebecca Parris are watching so many stars and, Andy Williams begins the beguine. All on today’s program at www.bostonpete.com/russ Thanks for listening to SONGBOOK AMERICA - Email the show: russ@bostonpete.com.

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:24:00 +0000


What a beautiful time of the year - Autumn!  This week’s SONGBOOK AMERICA
features some of the legendary songs and artists who recorded for this Fall
season.  “Autumn In New York” of course, Sarah Vaughn sings her version with
strings and Carl Saunders’ flugelhorn with his big band do a nice instrumental
arrangement of Vernon Duke’s 1935 song.

Roger Williams’ piano and orchestra recording of “Autumn Leaves” in 1953 sold
over 2 million copies worldwide.  It was first a French popular song in 1947. 
On today’s show, hear Roger and a chorus do a sparkling rendition.  Kay Kyser’s
popular “sweet band” orchestra with vocalist Ginny Sims perform “Indian Summer”
by Victor Herbert and Al Dubin.  Victor composed a piano version in 1919, but
not until Al Dubin’s lyrics did the song become a hit - in fact, it was “the
number one music-machine recording for 12 weeks” on the Your Hit Parade / Lucky
Strike radio show in 1939! (Remember “Be happy, go Lucky” and LS/MFT? If you do,
send me an email and we'll talk radio show trivia!!)

Tex Beneke with The Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded “The Falling Leaves” in
1941, song by Mack David and Frankie Carle (the popular pianist and band leader
from Providence RI);  Sue Raney with legendary Los Angeles jazz musicians do
“’Tis Autumn” Alan Broadbent on piano; Kevin Mahogany sings the Barry
Manilow-Johnny Mercer “When October Goes” featuring James Weidman on piano;
Woody Herman’s “Herd” recorded “Early Autumn” Woodrow Wilson Herman on clarinet
and it’s a Fall classic.

Lorne Green recites lyrics and sings in his deep bass voice, “September Song”
and Frank Sinatra sings “Summer Winds” - swan songs to say goodbye to Summer. 
Henry Mancini composed “Blue Satin” and his instrumental is just marvelous, it
actually feels like blue satin. Listen.

Sultry voiced, Jeri Southern sings The Cole Porter Songbook with “Get Out Of
Town”;  Vic Damone’s “Speak Low” is a great interpretation; Diana Krall sings
Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are” performed live in Paris and, if you’re off
to Brazil, listen to Oscar Castro-Nevis with “Ipanema Afternoon” and you’ll get
the feeling of being on that beach!

Thanks for listening at www.bostonpete.com/russ - select the “Play Latest Show”
link.  Send an email to russ@bostonpete.com and I’ll reply to everyone in my
personal Inbox.  =Russ Butler

The Three Stooges in Color: Ultimate Restored Collection with Bonus Extras on 3 DVDs)

pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:54:00 +0000

Available in color for the first time! "The Three Stooges: Triple Whammy!" Moe, Larry and Curly are at their bumbling best in this side-splitting musical romp about a talented nightclub owner who goes head-to-head with his powerful, overprotective father. Greatest Routines" and "Extreme Rarities" - Get ready to laugh as everyone's favorite trio stumbles from one hilarious mishap to the next!

The Folk Connection playlist is growing

noreply@blogger.com (Alan Munro) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:09:00 +0000

Hi Folk Connection Fans....This week I have added Lorie Lieberman's version of "Killing me softly",the song she wrote as a young girl after attending a Don McLain concert in the early 70's. Townes Van Zandt makes his debut on the Folk Connection with "Greensboro Woman" and "Dollar bill blues."The Nitty Gritty dirt band also makes their debut with " Milk Cow Blues." As the playlist grows,so does our audience and we appreciate the listening at work.I've heard from offices in Germany and Paris as well as all parts of the U.S. No word yet from England or Australia, so let me hear from you and be sure to tell your friends about the "Folk Connection." Happy listening! ...Alan

Folk Connection Pens

noreply@blogger.com (Alan Munro) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:51:00 +0000

Hi Folk Connection fans! Folk Connection pens are now available free of charge...If you would like one,just e-mail me your name,street address or box number,tell me your favorite Folk Connection song, and I'll send a pen out to you ....allow two weeks for delivery...And thanks for listening to the Folk Connection! Happy listening,alan@bostonpete.com

New additions to the Folk Connection

noreply@blogger.com (Alan Munro) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Hi Folk Connection fans! This week I've added music by British artist Katie Melua,Melanie,Lucinda Williams,Steve Earle,Anne Murray and several others. The additions range from traditional folk to contemporary folk and folk rock. For you Boston area listeners who enjoy World music I want to draw your attention to a performance by Inca Son on Sat Nov 14,8pm at First Parrish Church,1446 Mass Ave in Cambridge. Bob Young of The Boston Herald says "in person,replete with feathers and brightly colored costumes,Inca Son is a sight to behold.!"Ticket info is 781-284-4622.Keep e-mailing me and tell me where in the World you are listening,I always enjoy hearing from you! Have a great week and happy listening,Alan.

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:07:00 +0000

Duke Ellington has a double play: “Cool Rock” and “I Didn’t Know About You” with Ella Fitzgerald singing his composition. Sinatra sings “Goody Goody” with the Neal Hefti swinging big band, The Mel-Tones sing Hefti’s “Lil’ Darlin’” and Mel Torme sings the Tommy Dorsey theme “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You”. Abby Lincoln (cha cha cha), Julie London (ah ah ahh); Joe Derise sings “Once In A Dream” written by jazz deejay Al “Jazzbeaux” Collins; Larry Goldring’s B-2 organ is featured in two songs, Natalie Cole faces the music and dances (well, it is radio, so just imagine), Kevin Mahogany is still swingin’ and Jeanie Bryson is bittersweet. It’s all on SONGBOOK AMERICA this week. Email the show: russ@bostonpete.com Thanks. =Russ Butler =================================================================

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:06:00 +0000

Nice show this week (as always J ) on SONGBOOK AMERICA. The Dave Pell Octet have that West Coast swingin’ harmony; Tierney Sutton sings “Something Cool”; there’s a ”Peanut Vendor” with Hugo Winterhalter; a Yma Sumac hit with her four-octave range voice (remember her in the 50’s?). Martha Tilton and Benny Goodman go back a way. The Gene Harris Super Band and Joe Williams with Super Sax from LA; Carmen McRae, Tommy Flanagan. Sinatra, The Freshmen, Bobby Darin and Stan Getz with Joao Gilberto. Good stuff! Listen right here and you can certainly email the show: russ@bostonpete.com Thanks for listening. =Russ Butler

pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:23:00 +0000

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pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:46:00 +0000

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pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:20:00 +0000

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Western Music Time Radio Program

pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:09:00 +0000

There’s lots of variety on the show this week, from a set saluting some of the big band era’s finest Western recordings, songs that became hit records, to a set of requests for 3 songs recorded between 1964 & 1998. There are some brand new releases of long-lost recordings you’re sure to enjoy, a salute to the late Les Paul, who passed away in August (Les was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ford, many years ago, but he remained active musically into his 90s), and songs from new Sons of the Pioneers, Roy Rogers & Rex Allen re-issues. You’ll hear some gems you may not have heard in a long, long time, so be sure to “set a spell” and enjoy the show!

Bluegrass Time Radio Show

pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:07:00 +0000

This week’s show opens with a novelty tune you aren’t likely to forget, followed by one of Jimmy Martin’s big sellers. There are songs from the masters (Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and Reno & Smiley) and some of the best of the post-60s groups as well. We’ll also return to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and we’ll answer a request for songs that tell stories of the Civil War. There’s some great Bluegrass gospel, a classic or two and a few that may soon become favorites if you haven’t heard them before, so pull up a straight-back chair, lean back on two legs (not too far!) and enjoy the music!

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:11:00 +0000

September is here…a great time of year! And there’s a lot of September to celebrate on this week’s SONGBOOK AMERICA. “September Song” by Sarah Vaughn; “Sweet September” by Pete Jolly and Friends; “Maybe September” Tony Bennett and just the Bill Evans’ piano; Sinatra’s “September Of My Years” and Barry Manilow sings “When October Goes” - and more great songs and artists. EMAIL THE SHOW russ@bostonpete.com Thanks. =Russ Butler ====================================================================

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Sinatra sings a Cole Porter tune that Cole wrote on a bet. In 1944. a friend bet him that he couldn’t write a song with the title “I Love You” - he did, he won and you’ll hear it here. Claude Thornhill says “Adios”, Ella and Gordon Jenkins perform “I Wished On The Moon”, Jerry Vale sings “Moonlight Becomes You” and in keeping with looking up at the heavens, Sy Zetner’s Big Band do “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” Much more on the show, one hour of great stuff! EMAIL russ@bostonpete.com Thanks for listening. =Russ

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:21:00 +0000

(8.31.09) September is here…a great time of year! And there’s a lot of September to celebrate on this week’s SONGBOOK AMERICA. “September Song” by Sarah Vaughn; “Sweet September” by Pete Jolly and Friends; “Maybe September” Tony Bennett and just the Bill Evans’ piano; Sinatra’s “September Of My Years” and Barry Manilow sings “When October Goes” - and more great songs and artists. EMAIL THE SHOW russ@bostonpete.com Thanks. =Russ bUTLER ==================================================================

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pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:26:00 +0000

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SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:53:00 +0000

(8-24-09) There's a SPECIAL SEGMENT on this week's show with the music of Rogers and Hart! Mel Torme sings their 1933 composition "Blue Moon" and there's an interesting commentary about the odyssey of that song too, The Andre Previn Quartet play "You Took Advantage Of Me" and Rosemary Clooney with Buddy Cole perform Rogers-Hart's "This Can't Be Love". But wait!! There's more!! Duke Ellington, Vanessa Rubin, Lena Horne, Sinatra, Cal Tjader...and others. EMAIL THE SHOW at russ@bostonpete.com and I reply to all that arrive in my Inbox. Thanks. =Russ Butler Listen here now to SONGBOOK AMERICA: www.bostonpete.com/russ

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pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:07:00 +0000

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New additions to the Folk Connection

noreply@blogger.com (Alan Munro) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Hi Folk Connection fans. More music has been added to the mix this week.(Aug 16,2009)I had a hard time finding Judy Collins " Pity the poor immigrant" but I finally found it and will be playing it for you. One of her best. I've added Dylan's "She belongs to me". A request from Rick and Linda Becker who play the Folk Connection in their antique store in S Berwick Maine. Also I've added some material by the Highwaymen,a 50s folk group. Quality of the recordings is excellent and their harmony is hard to beat.Call the 800-400-1503 request line if there is a group or artist I'm not covering.Have a great week and happy listening! Alan

SONGBOOK AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (Russ) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:42:00 +0000

(8/17) A tribute to the late Les Paul on this week’s SONGBOOK AMERICA one with his 1947 trio and the million selling, ‘51 hit with Mary Ford, “How High The Moon”. There is also a segment with tracks from Pete Kelly’s Blues, the theme by Matty Matlock’s All-Stars and vocals by Peggy Lee and Bobby Darin. Frank Sinatra, of course, Dean Martin, Patti Page, Woody Herman, Keely Smith, Nat Cole and more! Thanks for listening. = Russ Butler …and, EMAIL THE SHOW russ@bostonpete.com with your comments and requests!

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pkenney@bostonpete.com (bostonpete) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:45:00 +0000

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They never get the girl, save the day or, often, even live to the end of the film, but they are the meat of the movies we love and the characters that stay with us after the lights come up. Darth Vader, Norman Bates and Hannibal Lecter continue to menace our imaginations long after Luke, Sam Loomis and Clarice Starling have faded away.HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS celebrates our favorite baddies. Featuring interviews with actors like Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct) and directors such as George Lucas (Star Wars) and John Carpenter (Halloween), this riveting, insightful feature-length exploration takes viewers through more than 100 years of screen evil, including clips from the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Actors love to play them and, secretly, we want to be them. Shiver through HISTORY®'s comprehensive gallery of HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS!Region 1 (US and Canada)Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Language: EnglishStudio: History ChannelB&W Color, DVD-Video, NTSCRun Time: 100 Minutes The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 1962: w/James Stewart, John Wayne (DVD)Price: $7.95Click to BUY In John Ford's stark, melancholy swan song for the conventional frontier Western, aged Senator Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) returns to the small town of Shinbone with his wife, Hallie (Vera Miles), for the funeral of his friend, Tom Doniphan (John Wayne), where he recounts for reporters his relationship with the man. His arrival in the town years earlier as a newly minted lawyer had been welcomed with a vicious beating by Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin), a flamboyant thug hired by powerful business interests fearful of the lawyer's intentions to stump for statehood. Doniphan, a rancher and feared gunman, finds Stoddard unconscious, takes him into town, and continues to protect him, particularly after coming to realize that the woman he loves cares more for the lawyer. Despite Doniphan's warnings that the only law in the region comes at the end of a gun barrel, the stubborn lawyer insists on teaching the illiterate townspeople about the rule of law in a democratic society. When Stoddard is elected as the regional delegate to the territorial convention, Valance baits the politician, a notoriously inept gunman, into a showdown. Cast: James Stewart, John Wayne Director: John Ford Producer: Willis Goldbeck Region 1 (US and Canada)Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.66Single Side - Dual LayerDolby Digital 5.1 Mono - EnglishAdditional Release Material:Trailers - 1.Original TheatricalB&W 123 minutes Laugh Pack: Abbott & Costello / Laurel & Hardy / Three Stooges (3 DVDs)Price: $7.95Click to BUY The LAUGH PACK collection features a trio of vintage programs starring three of the most beloved comedy teams in cinematic history.Click Here to view a sample before you buy (video clip streams at low-bandwidth)! You need Windows Media Player installed on your computer to sample.AFRICA SCREAMS (1949) - Buzz Johnson (Bud Abbott) and Stanley Livingston (Lou Costello) go on an African safari in search of treasure. Buzz is a bookseller who tricks Diana Emerson (Hillary Brooke) into believing that his fellow bookseller Stanley is an expert on Africa. They are thereby abducted by Diana’s henchmen who expect the two self proclaimed hunters to lead her to an African tribe. On the way there they run up against giant apes, lion tamers, and a wild river. Eventually Buzz makes his way back to the States and Stanley lucks into some diamonds and purchases the store where they both used to work. By the end, Stanley hires Buzz to operate the elevator. Charles Barton directs some great gags and funny comedy routines in this lively film. This story contains the much-loved theme of Lou being terrorized by an evil pushy woman who eventually gets so fed up with his ineptitude that she wants him dead. Look for great comic turns by Martin Wilkins as the dreaded Cannibal Chief and Shemp Howard as Gunner.Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello Director: Charles Barton THE FLYING DEUCES (1939) - Stan and Ollie join the Foreign Legion so that Ollie can forget an unhappy romance. As luck would have it, they become involved in attempting to smooth out the messy love affair between an officer and his fiancée. After being in the Legion for as long as they can take it, they want their normal lives back. Ollie insists on their release just as they realize they're going to be shot at sunrise for their rebelliousness. The pair attempt an escape via airplane. Lots of laughs, nostalgia, and action-packed stunts take place including a dance routine to "Shine on Harvest Moon."Cast: Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel Director: A. Edward Sutherland Three Stooges - Disorder in the Court (1936): aka "Disorder in the Courtroom" - Larry, Curly, and Moe raise courtroom havoc when they appear as star witnesses at a murder trial.Three Stooges - Brideless Groom (1947): The Three Stooges fellas help Shemp get married within 24 hours so that he can get a $500,000 inheritance.Three Stooges - Malice in the Palace (1949): Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys set out to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond after they learn from the thieves that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.Three Stooges - Sing a Song of Six Pants (1947): The stooges are tailors, and are heavily in debt to the Skin & Flint finance company. When the boys read about the big reward for a fugitive robber, they think it could be the answer to their problems. The bank robber conveniently ducks into their shop and leaves a suit with a safe combination. After his girl friend fails to retrieve it, the robber returns with gang and a wild fight ensues. The boys miss out on the reward but wind up with the crook's bankroll and can pay their creditors.Region 1 (US and Canada)3 Keep CasesFull Frame - 1.33Audio:English MonoB&W Gene Simmons: Family Jewels 2006 - Season One (2 DVDs)Price: $8.95Click to BUY The complete first season of the show is included here: The story of a uniquely American family fully unveiled in the original thirteen episodes from the debut season on DVD. Exclusive interviews with the Simmons family; Cast Biographies; Photo Gallery; Interactive Menu; Scene Selection 8/7/06 Happily Unmarried (#1) 8/7/06 Next Generation Rock Star (#3) 8/14/06 The Demon Lives (#10) 8/14/06 Driving Me Crazy (#2) 8/21/06 Food or Sex? (#6) 8/28/06 Sexercise (#8) 9/11/06 The Un-Anniversary (#12) 9/18/06 Loose Change (#9) 9/25/06 Fan... Tastic (#7) 10/2/06 Horsin’ Around (#5) 10/16/06 Gene’s Addiction (#4) 10/23/06 Shrinkwraped (#11) 10/30/06 Behind the Makeup (#13) Adventures of Superman 1953: First Season - 6 Episodes w/George Reeves (DVD)Price: $7.95Click to BUY Containing one of the most instantly recognizable intro sequences to a TV show ("Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"), THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN was the first attempt to bring the comic-book character to television screens. This first season originally aired in 1952, and established great cinematic characters such as Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and of course Clark Kent himself. By day Kent attempts to live an anonymous existence as a reporter for the Daily Planet, but when trouble comes calling, he transforms himself into Superman, the last survivor from the planet Krypton. The Evil Three (Original Air Date—23 January 1953) Season 1, Episode 19: Perry White and Jimmy Olsen, while on a fishing trip, end up staying at a rundown hotel. It has only three occupants -- two men who are trying to kill each other and a wheelchair-bound old woman who laughs like a maniac. Superman races to help his friends before they fall victim to the "evil three."The Riddle of the Chinese Jade (Original Air Date—30 January 1953) Season 1, Episode 20: Lois Lane held hostage by the armed criminal who has stolen a priceless antique and left two people to drown.The Human Bomb (Original Air Date—6 February 1953) Season 1, Episode 21: "Bet A Million" Butler, who will "bet on anything," wages $100,000 he can keep Superman under his control for 30 minutes. He shows up at the Daily Planet and abducts Lois Lane, forcing her onto the ledge of the newspaper's office building. Butler, calling himself only the "human bomb," has strapped dynamite to himself. After Superman arrives, the "human bomb" says he'll detonate the explosive unless Superman agrees to stay put for 30 minutes while a robbery takes place. Superman agrees but has no intention of allowing the robbery to take place.Czar of the Underworld (Original Air Date—13 February 1953) Season 1, Episode 22: A movie is being filmed about mobster Luigi Dinelli. The film is based on a series of articles that Clark Kent wrote for the Daily Planet. Dinelli is more than displeased. He orders a hit on Clark before the reporter and Inspector Henderson can leave for Hollywood to observe filming. Later, an actor on the movie is killed when real ammunition has been substituted for blanks. Clark, in both his civilian and Superman identities, works to put Dinelli away for good.Ghost Wolf (Original Air Date—20 February 1953) Season 1, Episode 23: After discovering human footprints that turn into wolf tracks, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen trapped in a raging forest fire.Crime Wave (Original Air Date—27 February 1953) Season 1, Episode 24: As a massive crime wave unfolds, Superman vows to put top mobsters behind bars. His ultimate target is the mysterious "No. 1 man." The top criminal devises a trap for the Man of Steel.George Reeves convincingly played Superman throughout the first season of the show, and he returned to play the Man of Steel in all the subsequent seasons. Although it soon turned into a laugh-fest, this first series of adventures takes a serious approach to the characters, mirroring later interpretations such as LOIS & CLARK from the 1990s. The show was hugely popular in its day, and this collection of episodes from the first season of THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN affords viewers the chance to wallow in some awesome retro TV action.Cast: George Reeves, Bill Kennedy, Jack Larson, John Hamilton, Robert Shayne, Noel Neill Region 1 (US and Canada)Full Frame - 1.33B&W 153 minutes Halloween: 26 Haunting Tracks w/Bonus Movie: Night of the Living Dead (2 CDs / Bonus DVD)Price: $14.95Click to BUY This Collector's Tin Box Set comes with 26 Audio CD tracks and 1 DVD Movie.Click here to hear 30 second samples before you buy! You need Windows Media Player installed on your computer to listen. DISC 1:1. Nightmare on Elm Street2. Wolf3. Bram Stoker's Dracula: The Beginning4. Jaws5. Omen, The6. Frankenstein7. Hellraiser: Ressurrection Waltz8. Shadow, The9. Friday the 13th10. Shining, The11. Psycho: Prelude12. Psycho: The City13. Psycho: The Murder14. Psycho: The CellarDISC 2:1. Godzilla-Main Theme2. Jaws- Main Theme3. X-Files: The Movie-Main Theme4. Scream:Trouble in Woodsboro5. Alien: Main Theme6. Dracula: Main Title & Storm Sequence7. Gremlins: Gremlin Rag8. Poltergeist: Main Theme9. Jurassic Park-Main Theme10. Exorcist-Theme From Tubular Bells, The11. King Kong-Theme From King Kong12. Independence Day-Main ThemeMusic performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra.BONUS DVD: Night of the Living Dead (1968): George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is a low-budget, homegrown classic that had great difficulty finding a distributor at the time of its 1968 release, and has since become one of the most influential horror films of all time. Aside from its visceral impact years before realistic gore became the fashion, the film is also important for its portrayal of a black man as the protagonist during a time when race relations were an extremely sensitive issue in the United States.Seven people secluded in a Pennsylvania farmhouse face relentless attacks by reanimated corpses seeking to eat their flesh. The group, which includes a married couple and their daughter, a pair of young lovers, and an African-American man, try to keep their sanity as the living dead try endlessly to enter the house. The only way to stop the zombies is to burn them or issue a severe blow to their heads. Radio news reports tell of the plague taking over the eastern United States, while the ever-decreasing band of survivors rapidly loses ground in the battle to both keep peace with one another and stay alive.Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea Director: George Romero Producer: Karl Hardman, Russell W. Streiner DVD Video Clearance VHS Video Clearance Old-Time Radio ClearanceUse your American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard or PayPal at http://www.BostonPete.com

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THIS WEEK: The Gershwins, Jimmy McHugh, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Husen and Johnny Burke, Isham Jones and Gus Kahn, Rogers and Hart - just a few of the legendary songbook composers on SONGBOOK AMERICA this week. Tune in and enjoy the real music at www.bostonpete.com/russ It’s the best nostalgia on the Internet every week at the “Play Current Show” link. Thanks for listening. =Russ Butler EMAIL THE SHOW AT russ@bostonpete.com and I’ll reply to your email, I promise!

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Elvis Presley - Home For the Holidays: Collector's Edition w/Guitar Candle (CD) Price: $14.95 Click to BUY This package also features a collectible keepsake candle modeled after the renowned Elvis guitar that was used during the King's seminal 1968 TV comeback special. A bonus 32-page booklet loaded with photos, an Elvis-inspired door hanger and six postcards make this collection an ideal gift for the music lover on your list. Everyone knows Elvis's croon can make even most tired material swoon-worthy, so recordings of the King turning in sweet renditions of holiday favorites like "Blue Christmas," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "Silent Night" are must-haves. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS collects these and more in a gorgeous box set (which looks something like an Elvis lunchbox) that also includes collectibles such as postcards, a guitar-shaped candle, and a photo-filled booklet. Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for an Elvis-crazy friend? This is it. Click here to hear 30 second samples before you buy! You need Windows Media Player installed on your computer to listen. CD Tracks:1. Blue Christmas2. Silent Night3. White Christmas4. Santa Claus Is Back in Town5. I'll Be Home For Christmas6. If Every Day Was Like Christmas7. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)8. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem9. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)10. Mama Liked the Roses Halloween: 26 Haunting Tracks w/Bonus Movie: Night of the Living Dead (2 CDs / Bonus DVD)Price: $14.95 Click to BUY This Collector's Tin Box Set comes with 26 Audio CD tracks and 1 DVD Movie.Click here to hear 30 second samples before you buy! You need Windows Media Player installed on your computer to listen. DISC 1:1. Nightmare on Elm Street2. Wolf3. Bram Stoker's Dracula: The Beginning4. Jaws5. Omen, The6. Frankenstein7. Hellraiser: Resurrection Waltz8. Shadow, The9. Friday the 13th10. Shining, The11. Psycho: Prelude12. Psycho: The City13. Psycho: The Murder14. Psycho: The CellarDISC 2:1. Godzilla-Main Theme2. Jaws- Main Theme3. X-Files: The Movie-Main Theme4. Scream: Trouble in Woodsboro5. Alien: Main Theme6. Dracula: Main Title & Storm Sequence7. Gremlins: Gremlin Rag8. Poltergeist: Main Theme9. Jurassic Park-Main Theme10. Exorcist-Theme From Tubular Bells, The11. King Kong-Theme From King Kong12. Independence Day-Main ThemeMusic performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra.BONUS DVD: Night of the Living Dead (1968): George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is a low-budget, homegrown classic that had great difficulty finding a distributor at the time of its 1968 release, and has since become one of the most influential horror films of all time. Aside from its visceral impact years before realistic gore became the fashion, the film is also important for its portrayal of a black man as the protagonist during a time when race relations were an extremely sensitive issue in the United States.Seven people secluded in a Pennsylvania farmhouse face relentless attacks by reanimated corpses seeking to eat their flesh. The group, which includes a married couple and their daughter, a pair of young lovers, and an African-American man, try to keep their sanity as the living dead try endlessly to enter the house. The only way to stop the zombies is to burn them or issue a severe blow to their heads. Radio news reports tell of the plague taking over the eastern United States, while the ever-decreasing band of survivors rapidly loses ground in the battle to both keep peace with one another and stay alive.Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea Director: George Romero Producer: Karl Hardman, Russell W. Streiner