Attaboy Clarence

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Sunshine And Psychopaths Jul 22, 2019

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In this week’s show… …who knew cigarettes could be so refreshing? …advice on how to make yourself irresistible to the opposite sex? …sublime music from Jo Stafford and Tommy Dorsey! And reviews of two movies! One’s a battle of the sexes set around rival cab firms and the other is a tense noir-thriller about a cold-blooded killer on the rampage! Radio entertainment comes from the Theatre Guild On The Air. So welcome to Attaboy Clarence, welcome to summer, and welcome to the new episode!

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Happy Birthday, Mr Cagney! Jul 17, 2019

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In this special episode, we give a salute to a very special birthday guy, Mr James Cagney! Hear a review of the movie you voted for, as well as a special radio appearance from the man himself

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Is There A Doctor In The House? Jun 28, 2019

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This time it’s a deep dive into one of the greatest film series’ from the Golden Age! Yes, the Dr Kildare series from MGM provided audiences then and now with a collection of the best stars, the best scripts, and the best stories, all from the hand of Kildare’s original author, Max Brand. But why exactly did it work so well? And why did it come to a sudden and abrupt end? Find out inside… There’s music from The Andrews Sisters, alcohol advice from a man who considers himself VERY harassed, and a radio entertainment double bill! Come on in…

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The Hundredth Episode! May 31, 2019

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What a thrill it’s been to make one hundred of these shows, so let’s celebrate in the only way I know how, namely to tell you about some amazing movies, to present a wonderful piece of old-time radio, to snap our fingers to some classic music, and… …TIME TRAVEL back with me to some of the highs and lows, including my best impression of a 1970’s radio DJ, and the review that caused me to almost collapse… …endure… I mean enjoy a CANTERBURY RETROSPECTIVE! … come along for the moment that I met Brook Darnell LIVE IN PERSON! …hear the Top 5 ads that kicked the advertising obsession off, PLUS we’ll dust off an old friend in order to make it through a lulu of a bra advert! …hear the song that HUMPHREY’s covering these days! …SOOKIE’s on hand with her own tribute… …and for the first time, a review of a movie that isn’t an actual review… It’s all here in this very special HUNDREDTH EDITION OF ATTABOY CLARENCE! Can you believe we made it?

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Poison Ivy Apr 17, 2019

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It’s Episode 99… goodness me… Well, having clambered across ninety-eight episodes of the podcast to get here, let’s see what’s inside… There are some CANTERBURYS to dish out! You have an all-new EXCELLENCY ear worm! There’s music from SIR LANCELOT, and THE INKSPOTS! The QUESTION POT throws up some brand new queries! Plus two movie reviews! One’s a college comedy starring the fabulous Susan Peters, Herbert Marshall and Mary Astor. The other is a wickedly black thriller set at the turn of the century… Radio entertainment comes from Radio’s Outstanding Theatre Of Thrills…

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Romancing The Joan Mar 19, 2019

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In this week’s show… There was a meet-up in London, and people came! Imagine, if you will, that you are a struggling musician… And imagine if you will, the tune you’d write to make you immortal… I have podcast recommendations for you! We’re diving into the Question Pot! I have the funkiest song in HISTORY! Plus a gorgeous bop from Jo Stafford! And today’s reviews are all dedicated to the eternal Joan Fontaine. Three movies featuring Saint Joan, but are they all worth catching? Hear what I think of 1938’s Maid’s Night Out, 1944’s Frenchman’s Creek, and 1941’s Suspicion! Radio entertainment comes this week from Lux

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Episode 97: The Light Fantastical Feb 28, 2019

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In this week’s episode… Sookie drops in to tell us about her week! The Question Pot is open for business! There’s music from Doris Day and The Andrews Sisters! AND we’ll be taking a look at two supernatural films that aren’t out to scare you (although you may find yourself eeried out…), 1945’s The Enchanted Cottage and 1948’s Portrait Of Jennie. Radio entertainment is from the Lux Radio Theatre

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Episode 96: Black Bette Feb 05, 2019

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In this week’s episode… We’re touring the world with the help of a very special guide book! There’s a whole bunch of thank-yous! There’s a very TUMS remedy to consider! And then we’ve got a dive into some unconventional noir… The first is a Jules Dassin classic set in and around the endlessly winding alleyways of London’s Soho, and the second is a date with Bette Davis in sweaty Singapore for a very moral dilemma… Plus music from Johnny Mercer, Jo Stafford, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald! Radio entertainment comes from Lux Radio Theatre

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Episode 95: I Wouldn't Say That Jan 19, 2019

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Welcome back to a new season of Attaboy Clarence, edging ever closer to the 100th episode… In this week’s show… Sookie has made a chart! Jim has got B.O! Bing Crosby has some advice! The Merry Macs have got it in for my spellchecker! There’s a real over use of exclamation marks!! And then… there’s a trio (A TRIO) of radio adventures with one of Adam’s favourite old-time characters, followed by reviews of all four films that span off from his series! It’s a bumper edition, so leave your cares outside and let’s start the new year off right with Episode 95 of Attaboy Clarence… …! To become a Co-Producer of the show (and also Adam’s employer…) CLICK HERE To get your copy of The Dark Pages CLICK HERE

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A Very Canterbury Christmas! Dec 24, 2018

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Dear listeners, a very Merry Christmas from myself, Sookie, Brook et al! To become a supporter of the podcast CLICK HERE For more information on The Lives Of Harry Towers CLICK HERE Talking Pictures TV

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