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The Tragedian of Jazz
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Ted Lewis & his ubiquitous silk hat
He has one foot in vaudeville and one foot in jazz, and he was a show unto himself. Ted Lewis was the only popular bandleader who could show up wit...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
Coconut
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Coconut Grove nightclub, Credit: soulsafari wordpress
In 1921, the Coconut Grove nightclub was the place to see and be seen. Hollywood stars frequently the club located in a peaceful rural setting sur...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2012
  • Length: 58:57
Jews & American Pop: A Tin Pan Alley Parade
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: George Gershwin
In recognition of Hanukkah, this show is dedicated to the Jews who catapulted popular music to stage and radio from the 1900 to the early 1930s.

Bought by Troy Public Radio, KWIT, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Dec 12, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
A Tribute to Hoagy
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Hoagy Carmichael
One of America's most creative and prolific composers and lyricists, Hoagy Carmichael.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Dec 01, 2011
  • Length: 58:53
  • Purchases: 1
100213 The Will of Landru (or is that Landrieu)
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
Caption: Mardi Gras festival on another planet
The 40 year old Star Trek episode, The Return of the Archons, features a society that celebrates a Mardi Gras festival and is lead by a guy named ...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jan 19, 2011
  • Length: 03:00:16
  • Purchases: 1
Witness to Surrender
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Caption: Japanese Surrender, Credit: Marion Doss
A fictional account of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

  • Added: Nov 22, 2010
  • Length: 46:57
A Shortcut To the North Pole
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Santa Claus Jr.
A Holiday Classic! Join Howdy, Mickey, John, Paul, George & Ringo on this "wild and crazy joyride" to Santa's workshop in the northern most reaches...

Bought by Prairie Public, KVSC, KRZA, KVSC, KMXT and more


  • Added: Dec 16, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 16
Shortcuts To Freedom
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
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July 4th Classic

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Spokane Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, RadioFreePalmer, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jul 02, 2008
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 32
7 Dirty Words -GeorgeCarlin RIP
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
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George Carlin's 7 Dirty Words - RIP Mixes (clean)

Bought by XRAY.fm, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KGLT, Marfa Public Radio, and KVMR


  • Added: Jun 23, 2008
  • Length: 21:02
  • Purchases: 5
The Beatles One-Hour Radio Special: "Help! Is On The Way..." Narrated by Michael Palin
From: Nicole Haldeman
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Michael Palin presents a radio special about the Beatles? second movie Help!, which was first released in 1965.

Bought by WGDR, WCPN, KGLT, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 48:21
  • Purchases: 4
HEAT -- The Doctor is IN
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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Conversation and performance with New Orleans' Dr. John and legendary songwriter Doc Pomus.

Bought by Prairie Public, WCPN, WGBH Radio Boston, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KERA and more


  • Added: Feb 28, 2007
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 6
Happy Birthday Spike Jones
From: Jeff Brown
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Music and interviews celebrating Spike Jones

Bought by WILL, WCPN, Spokane Public Radio, KSFR, Northwest Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Dec 08, 2005
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Edible Egg
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: In Julia's Kitchen
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Julia Child Makes Devilled Eggs

Bought by KUER, KPIK-LP, New Hampshire Public Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WRST-FM Oshkosh and more


  • Added: Aug 16, 2004
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 9
Smell It First
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: In Julia's Kitchen
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Julia Child Broils Fish

Bought by KUER, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KERA, East Village Radio, KZYX and more


  • Added: Aug 16, 2004
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 6
Ready To Toss
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: In Julia's Kitchen
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Julia Child Makes a Salad

Bought by KUER, KPIK-LP, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KERA, and KZYX


  • Added: Aug 16, 2004
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 5
A Taste Experience
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: In Julia's Kitchen
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Julia Child Cooks Spinach

Bought by KUER, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KERA, East Village Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Aug 16, 2004
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 7
Chicken In Every Pot
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: In Julia's Kitchen
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Julia Child Makes Chicken Soup

Bought by KUER, KPIK-LP, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KERA, KBOO and more


  • Added: Oct 05, 2003
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 9