Tonight, October 01, 2023, we remember Connecticut broadcaster DICK BERTEL with an example of his program called, of all things, THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO, this one featuring HANS CONRIED, the seventh part of THE FIFTH HORSEMAN with J CARROLL NAISH, and our weekly episode of GUNSMOKE. Tune in to WBAI-NY 99.5 FM, or listen to the stream at wbai.org for THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO, produced by Max Schmid.

GUNSMOKE from CBS on Jan 22, 1956 #198 "Romeo" for Chesterfield, L & M. Andy Bowers and Judy Worth plan to elope despite the hatred of their fathers. With William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Sam Edwards, John Dehner, James Nusser, Joyce McCluskey, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, written by John Meston, music by Rex Koury, SFX by Tom Hanley & Bill James, commercial spokesman George Fenneman, announcer George Walsh.

THE FIFTH HORSEMAN from NBC on Aug 15, 1946 #7 "Aftermath” starring J. Carroll Naish. A stark drama about a group of men trying to survive the first winter after an atomic war. Written & produced by Arnold Marquis, music composed and conducted by Thomas Peluso.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO With Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran
From WTIC, Hartford, Connecticut for Burrett Mutual Savings Bank
Program 17 - August, 1971 - Hans Conried

Hans Conried was a character actor who had successful careers in radio, television, movies, and the theater. One of his most popular roles was narrating the original TV production of Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears a Who."

But his career in radio is our focus in this program, and he appeared in countless dramas and comedies. He was a regular on "My Friend Irma" in 1947 with Marie Wilson in the starring role. Marie Wilson is, of course, Irma Peterson. The "friend" narrator Jane is played by Cathy Lewis (wife of Elliot Lewis, "Remley" on Phil Harris/Alice Faye Show). John Brown is Irma's boyfriend Al, and Professor Kropotkin is played by Hans Conried. Irma's boss, Mr. Clyde, is played by Alan Reed.

Mr. Conried's voice appeared in numerous animated movies; among the major roles were as Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" and King Stefan in "Sleeping Beauty." On Television he was well-known as Snidely Whiplash in "Rocky and Bullwinkle." He was also a regular on Jack Parr's "Tonight Show."

Mr. Conried was appearing in summer stock in Connecticut when we recorded this 1971 interview - right on the theater's stage.

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