 | BRONSTENS WORLD! BELL TELEPHONE HOUR! Part 1 King OPF Late Night TV David Bronstein, Can';t Get BEll Canada to Switch his Phone Number!They Hate My Guts! |
 | Great Depression Music: I'm Through With Love, 1931 Donald Voorhees (1903, Allentown, Pennsylvania--1989, New Jersey) was an American composer and conductor. From 1935 to 1941, and from 1949 to 1953 Voorhees was the musical director and conductor for the radio and television show, Cavalcade of America. Voorhees also served as conductor of the Bell Telephone Hour orchestra for 26 years, from its first broadcasts on radio in 1942 until its final television episode in 1968. He was also the first conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. „I'm Through With Love" was a hit song of 1931, made immortal by Marilyn Monroe's interpretation in Billy Wilder's comedy „Some Like It Hot" (1959). The couple of views in my clip show the historical Coronado Hotel, San Diego, where the movie was made. Recording: Don Voorhees & His Orchestra - I'm Through With Love (Kahn, Malneck, Livingston), Hit Of The Week 1931 |
 | The Nation at Your Fingertips (1951) The Nation at Your Fingertips (1951) How direct long distance dialing made the U.S. a smaller place, and how instantaneous direct communication between Americans without operator assistance became possible. Producer: Audio Productions, Inc. Sponsor: American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (AT&T), Bell System Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W Keywords: Communication: Telephone; Infrastructure: Information |
 | 2001 and Beyond: Imagining the Future http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_A_Space_Odyssey#Imagining_the_future The film shows an imagined version of the year 2001. Some of what is seen in the film has come to pass: Flat-screen computer monitors (simulated by rear projection in the film) Glass cockpits in spacecraft The proliferation of TV stations (the BBC's channels numbering at least 12) Telephone numbers with more digits than in the 1960s (to permit direct national and international dialing) The endurance of corporations like IBM, Aeroflot, Howard Johnson's, and Hilton Hotels The use of credit cards with data stripes (the card Heywood Floyd inserts into the telephone is American Express; a close-up photo of the prop shows that it has a barcode rather than a magnetic strip, as some present-day ID cards have PDF417 barcodes) Biometric identification (voice-print identification on arrival at the space station) The shape of the Pan Am Orbital Clipper was echoed in the X-34, a prototype craft that underwent towed flight tests from 1999 to 2001 Electronic darkening of a normally transparent surface (Bowman uses a helmet control to darken his visor during an EVA) A computer that can defeat a human being at chess Personal in-flight entertainment displays on the backs of seats in commercial aircraft Voice recognition / voice controlled computing (although not as powerful as HAL) are seen today in things as simple as telephone systems and video games. Establishing a permanent colony on the moon is not yet a reality.Some of the things in the film were not yet realities by 2001: Widespread use of videophones Commonplace space travel Space stations with hotels and other tourist facilities Colonization of the Moon Technology to put humans into long-term suspended animation A computer with artificial intelligence that exhibits sentience, self-motivation, and independent judgment A successor agency to the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration Some of the things depicted in the film that existed in 1968, but no longer existed in 2001: The American Bell System. Pan American The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics |
 | Barbara McNair Tribute Here is a great song perfectly performed by the supersinger Barbara Mcnair, recently deceased. Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair (1934 - 2007) dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades. So stunning was Barbara that in 1969 she was voted among The World's Ten Most Beautiful Women by the International Association of Cosmetologists. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which led to bookings at The Purple Onion and the Cocoanut Grove. She soon became one of the country's most popular headliners and a guest on such television variety shows as The Steve Allen Show, Hullabaloo, The Bell Telephone Hour, The Hollywood Palace, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dean Martin Show and The Tonight Show, while recording for the Coral, Signature, and Motown labels. McNair's acting career began on television, guesting on series such as "Dr. Kildare", "I Spy", "Mission: Impossible", "Hogan's Heroes" and "McMillan and Wife". She caught the attention in the crime drama "If He Hollers Let Him Go" (1968), then donned a nun's habit for "Change of Habit" (1969), Elvis Presley's last feature film. She portrayed Sidney Poitier's wife in "They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!" (1970) and its sequel, "The Organization" (1971). McNair's Broadway credits include "The Body Beautiful" (1958), "No Strings" (1962) (replacing original star Diahann Carroll), and a revival of "The Pajama Game" (1973). McNair starred in her own 1969 television variety series, but it lasted only one season, despite the wattage provided by A-list guests like Tony Bennett and Sonny and Cher. She toured frequently with Nat 'King' Cole in the 1960's. She made two LPs of standards and other soul-oriented LPs. Barbara worked her way up from typist to singer of small supper clubs to headlining large showrooms as one of America's more visible black singers of the late 1950's and 1960's. A jazz stylist influenced by the great Sarah Vaughan at first (and June Christy and Peggy Lee as well), she gently eased into popular music. She was gifted with a powerful and beautiful voice, in the great traditions of big-voiced singers. Enjoy Barbara's beauty and voice! |
 | Disco Music: Anita Ward - Ring My Bell The Cosmic Lounge presents Disco Music: 'Ring My Bell' by Anita Ward. "Anita Ward (born 20 December, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer. Before signing a recording contract, Ward obtained a degree in psychology from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and had become a schoolteacher. While recording her first album, Knight presented her with a song he had written the previous year for singer Stacy Lattisaw. Ward did not like the song, but Knight insisted that a dance track was needed to capitalize on the current disco trend, and Ward relented. The song, which was originally a juvenile-targeted tune about teens talking on the telephone, was rewritten with more "adult" lyrics, and the result was the single "Ring My Bell" which reached number one in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom in 1979. Disputes with Knight, a car accident, and the fading appeal of disco music halted Ward's career and she came to be regarded as a one hit wonder. Only one other single of hers made the Billboard charts in the U.S., "Don't Drop My Love," which halted at #87. On New Year's Eve 2002 she performed "Ring My Bell" in New York City's Times Square before a crowd of revelers as part of the city's official celebration. On New Years's Eve 2005, Anita performed in Memphis, Tennessee at Backstreet. She sang her number one classic hit "Ring My Bell" and several other disco hits. She has been also appeared in Zagreb, Croatia on 4 January 2006, the night before the FIS World Cup slalom race on nearby Sljeme with some other groups and singers from disco era (Nile Rodgers & Chic, Village People, Thelma Houston and Rose Royce)." http://www.last.fm/music/Anita+Ward |
 | BARBARA McNAIR - 'IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME' BARBARA McNAIR was a singer, actress and model. Born in Chicago, Illinois she studied music at the American Conservatory of Music. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which led to bookings at 'The Purple Onion' and the 'Cocoanut Grove'. She soon became one of the country's most popular headliners and a guest on such television variety shows as 'The Steve Allen Show', 'Hullabaloo', 'The Bell Telephone Hour', and 'The Hollywood Palace'. She recorded five singles for the Coral label, and achieved other recordings on KC, Signature and Warner Brothers. In 1965, Berry Gordy signed McNair to Motown while searching for more artists who could break into the MOR section of the record business. Her first single release was 'You're Gonna Love My Baby' with 'The Touch Of Time'. Despite heavy promotion, the released failed to register. However, 'Love my Baby' has gained extensive plays on the Northern Soul scene. In the final years of Wigan Casino the record was programmed by DJ's towards the end of 'Oldies' All-Nighters. Ironically, it's now one of the most sought after UK Tamla Motown 45's. Motown worked with McNair on four more singles and two album releases -'Here I Am' and 'The Real Barbara McNair' with producer Frank Wilson. 'It Happens Every Time' is a popular dancer on the Rare Soul scene. This album track was played at Bretby Country Club Soul Nights in the mid 1990's. McNair's also made TV appearances on Dean Martin, Ed Sullivan, Danny Kaye and Milton Berle shows. She also made guest appearances on popular series such as 'Dr. Kildare', 'I Spy', 'Mission: Impossible', 'Hogan's Heroes', 'The Mod Squad', 'General Hospital' and 'McMillan and Wife'. She caught the attention of the movie-going public with her much-publicized nude sequences in the gritty crime drama 'If He Hollers Let Him Go' (1968) opposite Raymond St. Jacques, then donned a nun's habit alongside Mary Tyler Moore for 'Change of Habit' (1969), Elvis Presley's last feature film. She portrayed Sidney Poitier's wife in 'They Call Me Mister Tibbs!' (1970) and its sequel, 'The Organization' (1971). McNair's Broadway credits include 'The Body Beautiful' (1958), 'No Strings' (1962), and a revival of 'The Pajama Game' (1973). McNair starred in her own 1969 television variety series. Despite A-list guests like Tony Bennett and Sonny and Cher, it lasted only one season. Finally, offers began to dwindle. Into her seventies, McNair resided in the Los Angeles area, playing tennis and skiing to keep in shape on a regular basis and touring on occasion. She died on February 4, 2007. |
 | Eileen Farrell - "Depuis Le Jour" "Depuis Le Jour" from Gustave Charpentier's "Louise." Sung by Eileen Farrell with the Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra conducted by Donald Voorhees. Recorded for June 28, 1954 radio broadcast. |
 | Chester Burger & Jerry Goodwin - Air date: 01-29-08 Chester Burger spent most of his 48-year working career in the communications field, establishing many "firsts." After he retired in 1988 from Chester Burger & Co., Inc., he became counsel to James E. Arnold Consultants, Inc., the successor firm. In 1995, the U.S. Government awarded him the 'Medal For Outstanding Service to the United States." Chester Burger & Co., Inc. was the nation's first communications management consulting firm. During a 24-year period, his clients included American Bankers Association, Sears Roebuck, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing, Communications Satellite Corporation, American Cancer Society, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Texas Instruments, Inc. and Bell Canada. Burger joined the Columbia Broadcasting System in 1941 as a page boy, and left in 1955 as National Manager of CBS Television News. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army Air Force. After V-J Day, the Army assigned him to experiment with newly-developed television. He produced the Army's first broadcasts. He returned to CBS as a visualizer, developing methods for reporting world news on TV news broadcasts then beginning. In April 1946, he became the nation's first television news reporter. He was first president of the Radio-Newsreel-Television Working Press Association of New York. After entering the public relations field, he became president of Communications Counselors, Inc. In 1955, he became a consultant to the management of AT&T, a relationship that lasted 33 years until his retirement. The Telephone Pioneers of America elected him an Honorary Member for "outstanding service to the telephone industry.'' He is the author of six books on management subjects, including "The Chief Executive." His lifetime work in photography was acquired for the permanent collections of the New York Historical Society and the New York Public Library. His lifetime papers are in the Center for American History at the University of Texas in Austin. |
 | Collecting Scientific American Issues w/ Historic Content Inventors & inventions, patents & schematics, success stories & failures, the ridiculous to the sublime - original Scientific American issues provide a 1st-hand look at many of the technological advances that we take for granted today. Thomas Edison and the light bulb, Alexander Graham Bell the the telephone, sewing machines, photography, life saving, railroading, automobiles, and more - all find their early progress reported in Scientific American. Scientific American issues may be viewed at: http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list/sciamerican If you like what you've seen, feel free to become a member (free) of Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers at: http://www.rarenewspapers.com/memberships Thank you for your interest in Rare Newspapers! |
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