Bob and Ray WOR 202 December 18 1973

About this film

In this episode Henry Glandstone stands in for Lyle Van due to the big snow storm. The WOR Christmas tree is delivered. On the Mary Backstayge feature, Gregg brings John Simon (TWMITW) over to play his song “Gold” . You know the words so don't be afraid to sing along. If you have a chance, please leave a review comment of how the heck you discovered "Bob and Ray for the Truly Desperate". Episode descriptions provided by Harry Wilson; 0:00 - Intro with 'studio applause', then Bob and Ray discuss the Christmas tree being delivered today, and the cool weather. 1:00 - 'The Big Scoop', "the documentary program that pays tribute to the nation's working newspapermen". This episode discusses the kidnapping of the Fettison girl twenty years earlier, as covered by newsman Vassily Hummett (Bob). 'The Big Scoop' was inspired by 'The Big Story', which ran on NBC radio from 1947 until 1955, and on NBC television from 1949 to 1957, then in TV syndication until 1958. 4:45 - Webley Webster (Ray) discusses the Christmas tree and the weather with Bob. 6:30 - 'The Gathering Dust', brought to you by Grime, "the magic shortening that spreads like lard". Edna (Ray), still bedridden, receives a visit from…

Directors & creators

BNRToast

Subjects

Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding, Elliot, Goulding, Bob & Ray, BNRToast, BNR, OTR, Old Time Radio, WOR, Mary Backstayge

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