Odd Jobs to Stardom in a War Era Tale
A look at an eclectic path from writing for radio and escorting stars on War Bond tours to starting a singing canary act that led to a $500 weekly engagement at New York’s Rainbow Room. The piece also notes baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis’s $100,000 estate and Byron Nelson’s repeat San Francisco Open win by one stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Washington, D.C
Fore
New York
Kenesaw Mountain
Landis
Leslie O'Connor
Win‘Tred Reed Lanes
Nelson
San Francisco
Dec
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Sgt
Jim Ferrier
Camp Roberts
Calif
Jim Moran's wacky publicity stunts and Hollywood note
Hollywood publicity stunts by Jim Moran include selling an ice box to an Eskimo for $15, a $2000 sponsorship by the National Association of Ice Manufacturers, hay and needle tricks, and plans to showcase a hoot owl drunk publicity idea. He acts as a movie press agent as he catalogues odd gigs across Alaska, Washington, D C, Florida, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Erskine Johnson
NEA
Jim Moran
Jim
RKO
Studio Legal Department
The
Humane Society
Alaska
Chicago
National Association of Ice Manufacturers
Washington, D. C
Florida
California
San Francicto Bay
Truckee
Bonn
Nev
Wedding preparations in Honolulu stormy and grand
The next day erupts in excitement as a royal wedding plan unfolds in Honolulu. A ten-ship whaling fleet arrives, crowds clash on Nunana Street, and a ceremonial tent near the palace is prepared for Princess Lilua. The king agrees to ancient rites while Jason remains imprisoned, with a death sentence possible if the tabu is violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Nunana Street
Webb
Revere
Hawaiian Islands
Hana
Jeaniry
Fin Acéord
Tim Aifis
Lilua
Jane
Laura Webb
Eyne
Laura
Jason
Lilea
Radio Programs Set List From a 1940s Broadcast Schedule
A fragmented listing outlines multiple radio programs across a day including dramas, news reports, music shows, serials, and variety acts. Notable items include Tom Mix serials, Dick Tracy repeats, Lowell Thomas newscasts, and Ginny Simms with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Hill
Dick Tracy
Blu-Wes
Alick Carter
Ted Pig Lalles
Ohy
Jick Armstrong
Blu-Wem
Mbs-West
Lowell Thomis
Nb World News and Commenpity
Verry F. Pastor
Blu-Bass
Mercer
Music Shop
Dave Elman
Bi Builon Tews
Dr. Costments
Nibi
Nbc
Juliane Johnston
Martin Block
Cbi
Mti
Dick Haynes
Iresistiies
Arthur Hale
Kaltenborn
Nbe- Wes Um Ayrigs
Frances Greer
Ginny Simms
Ig Cuwna
Dracva—en
Frank Singlser
Nibs
Judy
Abin Young
Nby Burns
Hi Funcie Fielis
bin Gabriel Heatter
Mbs Bild Sereey
MyGee
Molly
Rani
Orehew
bin Auertican Forum
Rees
CBS
Vanety Danese
Dhs & Be
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Christmas
Laurene Rose Diehl
Zach Saat
MR. and
Mrs
Leo
Ian Nor Suew
Arles
Ame
Kitts
Mother Nature's Curio Shop
U. S. Army
Morizontal
Italy
Footlke
UWS
Rhode Island
Spain
Joseph
Koc
Tasto Solo
Kwig Kovrs
Elmer
Philippines
Magellan
Tokyo
Eve
Eveyone
David
Harrigin
Quincy Howe
Bly Sea Mound
Terry
Matt and
Jeff
Uncle Charlie
Charlie
Boots
Jas
Ory You
Koiman
Red Ryder
Heeseburgers and Hepcats
Goodnight
MR. Megoosey
Pike
Hoople Manor
Owls Club
Kyuk-Knuk
Kram
Pianna
Ruan
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