Bob and Ray WOR 012 March 28, 1973

About this film

Leaving New York on the Hummingbird Express train to Seattle. Wednesday, 03/28/73 The TEAC Reel to Reel deck ran into a problem during the transcription of this tape. The tape tension motor speeds on the model A-4010S are controlled by internal resistor sliders. One of the slider contact points became loose and caused the let-out motor speed to fluctuate which resulted in intermittent voice distortion on the digitized file. Thus producing a file worthy of this venue. There are three separate known recordings of the March 1973 episodes. The tape used here is marked Phil C. The other two tapes do not list any recording information. As always, if you know the original taper or information about the show, please post the information in the forum. 0:00 In the absence of Bob & Ray, the show is opened by Webley Webster (Ray); he is joined by preeminent broadcaster Wally Ballou (Bob), who was considering running for mayor of New York at the time. When Bob & Ray show up, Bob admonishes Wally for inviting Webley to join him and "hoist a couple", fearing that such talk might negatively impact his campaign. 1:05 Ray introduces the show, then Bob and Ray do a 'this date in history' feature, dis…

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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