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ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC #4 The Black Hat that Wasn't There Apr 01, 2021

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We proudly present episode four, "The Black Hat that Wasn't There", adapted by Mark Slade from Dashiell Hammett's fourth published Op story, "IT", in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes.

A businessman hires the Tec to locate his missing partner, who seems to have absconded with some very valuable bonds. Throw in a double love-triangle and you've got fireworks galore, and a very surprising conclusion!

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"The Black Hat that Wasn't There" was directed and produced by Pete Lutz. Mixing and post-production was by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz

ZUMWALT: Jeff Moon

MILDRED: Angela Young

QUIMBY: Mark Kalita

PULLMAN EMPLOYEE: Paul Arbisi

TAXI CHAUFFEUR: John Bell

PHOTOGRAPHER/SODA JERK: Frank Guglielmelli

CITY DETECTIVE: Jason D. Johnson

EVA DUTHIE: Jessica Rainville

MRS. EARNSHAW: Geri Elliff

THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode five, "Bodies Piled Up"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

THE CELLAR Episode 9 - THE SHADOW ON THE SCREEN Apr 01, 2021

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"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

We proudly present "The Shadow on the Screen", adapted by director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Henry Kuttner -- An up-and-coming Hollywood horror-film director wants to buck studio rules and make a true masterpiece of horror, so he seeks guidance from a shunned master of the craft -- with somewhat gruesome results! ENJOY, my friends!

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

RADIO REPORTER: Gareth Severn

FILM PRODUCER: Alan Clower

TOD GREENE: Jeff Billard

ANA HERNANDEZ: Ebony Rose

ANDY WORTH: Jonathan Montgomery

EDITOR: Russ Walker

ARNOLD KEENEN: Orlando Segarra

FILM VOICE: Darren Rockhold

WOMEN (2 voices): Sarah Leight

SUSIE: Kristi Copeland

MUSIC: Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com

PHILBOYD STUDGE INTERVIEW: Potato Chip Inspector Mar 15, 2021

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One of the many special features that would appear between-the-acts of episodes of the Pulp-Pourri Theatre series is the Philboyd Studge Interview: intrepid reporter Studge traveled the globe, chatting with interesting, yet wholly fictitious, people who might have an unusual occupation; or an unusual name; or own a business with an unusual name. In this installment, Philboyd interviews a potato chip inspector with an interesting hobby. Enjoy!

Written by Pete Lutz

DeVour "Maurice" Bunch: Derek Rhein

Philboyd Studge: Himself

PROJECT AUDION: The Life of Riley Mar 05, 2021

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PROJECT AUDION #15: The Life of Riley

Project Audion came into existence about a year ago, formed as a result of the COVID pandemic, with creator Larry Groebe seeking a way to bring actors together and provide entertainment for folks stuck at home. In this fifteenth edition of the series, it's PA's recreation of the classic radio (later TV) situation comedy "The Life of Riley" and the charming 1950 episode "The Rileys' First Date" -- originally aired for Thanksgiving, but re-created for Valentine's Day, 2021. Audion's edition comes complete with recreated laugh track.

Directed by Tom Wilkens, and starring a truly transcontinental cast:

Bob Beaumont, California Duane Noch, Oregon Patte Rosebank, Toronto Jack Ward, Nova Scotia John Mauldin, Tennessee Fern & Barry Katz, Florida Ken Raney, Texas Tom Wilkens, Illinois Trevor Rines, Canada The laugh track was developed by Dick Huitema in Florida, and the production was under the supervision of Larry Groebe in Texas

THE THIRD MAN (Lux Radio Remake) Mar 05, 2021

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Here's the Narada Radio Company's very first entry for the Sonic Society's Summerstock Playhouse: a remake of the Lux Radio Theater's 1951 adaptation of Carol Reed's 1949 film, "The Third Man".

In case you didn't know, the Summerstock Playhouse brings you, every Summer, a handful of old-time radio remakes from modern-day audio drama producers. As I indicated above, this was our first entry. We've participated in every festival since 2015 and will be releasing more remakes this summer. Enjoy the show!

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Announcer – Lisa Marie Ayala John Milton Kennedy – Larry Hutchison William Keighley – Christian Ferris Harry Lime – Pete Lutz Holly Martins – Alan Clower Major Calloway – Jason D. Johnson Sergeant Paine – Dana Gonsalves Baron Kurtz – Nick Wommack The Porter – Eric Lutz The Porter's Wife – Tamara Merson Wren Hotel Clerk – Kevin Schuster Anna Schmidt – Leanne King Landlady – Merilee Robinson Dr. Winkel – John Valadez Libby Collins, Hollywood Reporter – Darrin Ruiz Mr. Popescu – Jordan Bruster-Campo Viennese Bystander – Christian Ferris Little Boy – Bailey Roberts Father – Skeeter Ullmann Irene Winston, Actress – Kendra Womack Captain Brodsky – Carl Yowell German Policemen – Pete Lutz Priest – Dana Gonsalves

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Ep. 2 - Jack Benny Program Mar 02, 2021

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Episode 2 -- "Jack Tries to Get Rose Bowl Tickets", The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our second installment (and Paul's choice), this episode of what was popularly called "The Jack Benny Program", originally broadcast 01-04-1948. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!

THE CELLAR Ep. 8 - Skulls in the Stars (Robert E. Howard) Mar 01, 2021

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Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to the eighth number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! We proudly present "Skulls in the Stars", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Robert E. Howard -- Solomon Kane wanders the swamps and moors of old England and meets up with an evil entity -- but can he defeat it before it defeats him? ENJOY, my friends!

Co-producer: JOHN BELL

Music by Dr. ROSS BERNHARDT

Cast in Order of Appearance:

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

DOCTOR: Carl Yowell

WOMAN: Tanja Milojevic

BOY: Zoe Jenkins

SOLOMON KANE: Owen McCuen

THE GHOST: Jason D. Johnson

GHOST'S VICTIM: Russ Walker

EZRA THE MISER: Sarah Golding

VILLAGERS 1, 2, 3, 4: Jason D. Johnson, Russ Walker, Geri Elliff, Pete Lutz

CROWD: All Cast including John Bell

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

RIGHT NUMBER, WRONG PARTY Feb 02, 2021

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PULP-POURRI THEATRE S3 E2 "Right Number, Wrong Party" (Suspense)

"Right Number, Wrong Party" is the story of a hero cop with feet of clay, and a phone call that never should have been answered. Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com. Starring the Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from an audio play script by Jack J. Ward. Pulp-Pourri Theatre theme composed and performed by Rich Wentworth. Special features between-the-acts were written by Pete Lutz. CAST OF RIGHT NUMBER, WRONG PARTY: HOST: Pete Lutz ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala BENNETT HADLEY: Julio Herrera KITTERSTEIN: Maurice Curran TELEPHONE OPERATOR/911 OPERATOR: Kristy Glick SHARON HADLEY: Ophelia McBride WAITER: Jim Baldridge Garst COLIN PARRISH: George Hatfield LOUDSPEAKER VOICE: Nancy Gaugler SPECIAL FEATURES CAST: "Extreme Laundry Folding Competition" Segments: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold PHILBOYD STUDGE: Pete Lutz POLLY COTTEN: Aileen Corpos SGT MAJOR TIM PLAIT WHISTLE: HMCM Mark Hacala, USN (Ret)

BIG STAGE AUDIO THEATRE: Sunset Boulevard Feb 02, 2021

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SUNSET BOULEVARD (Suspense)

In this special live presentation, recorded in 2019, the Narada Radio Company brings you their audio interpretation of Billy Wilder's classic film, SUNSET BOULEVARD. This production included live music and more than 90 sound effects, 60 of them live, performed and created in front of a live audience. Produced and directed by Pete Lutz.

CAST:

ANNOUNCERS... Rick Nielsen, Aileen Corpos

PETUNIA DOVETONSILS (Your Host) ... Geri Elliff

HANDSOME MAN, ARTIE, and CECIL B. DEMILLE... Joe Martinez

JOE GILLIS... Chris Starnes

NORMA DESMOND... Becky Nielsen

BETTY... Dawn Robertson

MAX... Pete Lutz

SHELDRAKE, OLD STUDIO GUARD and POLICE LIEUTENANT... Jason D. Johnson

LANA, SKOLSKY, and DeMille's ASSISTANT... Narice Hopp

FINANCE COMPANY MAN #1 and YOUNG STUDIO GUARD... Geneva Aubrey

FINANCE COMPANY MAN #2 and MORINO... Aileen Corpos

POLICE CAPTAIN... Rick Nielsen

DETECTIVE... Jessica Mathews

MUSIC... Dr Ross Bernhardt.

SOUND EFFECTS... Kathie Ricketts, Jessica Mathews

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Ep. 2 - Jack Benny Program Feb 01, 2021

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Episode 2 -- "Jack Tries to Get Rose Bowl Tickets", The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

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