Bob and Ray WOR 798 March 29, 1976

About this film

Monday, March 29, 1976 The gang is still looking for Mary. Only four days until the opera opens. 0:00 - Introducing the show, then Hard Luck Stories, featuring tales of misery and prizes. 3:40 - On Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife, Greg and Harry take time out from their search for Mary to practice Italian phrases, then get blotto on vino. 7:30 - Webley is in the studio to give his rendition of Jealousy on the pipe organ; Bob gets an ill-timed phone call. 9:25 - Squad Car 119 features a discussion of diet and the benefits of vegetables, while the officers consider either investigating a 211 (robbery) or replacing a loosened windshield wiper. Includes yet another handy tax tip from Einbinder Flypaper. 13:05 - Irving Taylor's 1959 song I'll Never Forget Those Unforgettable Never To Be Forgotten Memories, with vocals by Gil Mershon and Ginny O'Connor. Several of the B&R-added interjections sound uncannily like fellow WOR personality Jean Shepherd, particularly the "Don't break up now"; can anyone confirm or deny? 16:05 - On The Galaxy Of The Baboons, Margaret worries when she hears a noise downstairs, while Harold doesn't hear anything. 19:40 - A bit of news, then 'Mister I-Know-Where-They…

Directors & creators

Greybelt

Subjects

oldtimeradio, radioprograms, Elliot, Goulding, Bob & Ray, BNRToast, BNR, OTROld Time Radio, Satire, WOR, Mary Backstayge

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