Behind The Dial - A SPERDVAC Podcast

This week Zach invites you to learn from 3 news broadcasters from the classic age of radio & how they brought us the world with a panel featuring radio newscasters Ed Haaker, Robert Trout, & Robert Pierpoint. Tune in today to hear this amazing panel discussing the early years of broadcast journalism and the memorable moments these gentlemen encountered while at the center of world eventsThis show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC Convention panel on November 8th, 1997.---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form.and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to return to Madison High School where we shall hear from its distinguished alum, the radio actress Gloria McMillan. Tune in today to hear Gloria sharing her experience working as a young actor in radio in everything from Lux Radio Theater and Mayor of The Town to her most known role as Harriet Conklin on Our Miss Brooks. It's a tale that will warm your heart and one you wont want to miss. PLUS: A special mystery guest arrives near the endThis show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC meeting on June 10th, 2006.---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form.and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen in awe to the tales told by legendary voice artist, radio actor & radio friend June Foray. Tune in today to learn about her start in performing (and how glad she was that she never became a dancer), her beginnings in radio, her interactions with the many giants of radio & animation, and so much more.This show was originally recorded at a SPERDVAC meeting on September 20th, 1980.---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form.and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen to the stories of the sturdy supporting stock during radio's heyday courtesy of Vic Perrin, Virginia Gregg, Peggy Webber, Harry Bartell, John Dehner and Parley Baer. Tune in today to learn from these candid and delightful folks of yesteryear about their time in the industry, their approach to the craft, and so much more. This show was originally recorded at the 4th Annual SPERDVAC convention on August 14th, 1982. ---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

This week Zach invites you to listen to the wise words and fun stories courtesy of radio legend Elliott Lewis. Tune in today to learn more about the art of creating a radio drama, the incredible ways Elliott would accomplish any show by any means necessary, and have good chuckle or two at the experiences he had working in the medium. This show was originally recorded at the 4th Annual SPERDVAC convention on July 14th, 1979. ---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form. and get in touch with us by email. Write us at [email protected]

On the second episode , SPERDVAC presents the second part part of a 1981 presentation by the legendary Jack Benny writer George Balzer. This show was originally recorded at the 6th Annual SPERDVAC convention on April 11th, 1981. ---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form.

On the debut episode of BEHIND THE DIAL, SPERDVAC presents the first part of a 1981 presentation by the legendary Jack Benny writer George Balzer. Tune in to learn about Balzer's journey through comedy writing, how working for Jack Benny changed his life, and learn from his experiences of the best ways to establish everything from characters to running gags. This show was originally recorded at the 6th Annual SPERDVAC convention on April 11th, 1981. ---------------Visit sperdvac.com to learn how you can become a member, get access to shows and scripts, and support efforts of audio preservation and encouragement of the art form.