Audiobooks by William Melillo

The Seriously Joe Bev Radio Drama Collection

Charles Dawson Butler, Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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Seven Letters of Love: A Joe Bev Radio Drama

"A woman receives seven letters from a former boyfriend, each one revealing highly diverse aspects of his personality. This unique radio drama was written by William Melillo and produced and directed by Joe Bevilacqua. Joe Bevilacqua, also known as Joe Bev is primarily known as a radio theater dramatist. However, his career has taken him into every aspect of show business, including stage, film and television, as a producer, director, writer, actor, and even cartoonist. Since 1980, Bevilacqua has produced many award-winning radio programs for National Public Radio, Sirius XM Radio and others. In 2012, Bevilacqua signed an exclusive distribution deal with Blackstone Audio, for his more than 40 years of audio work. He is releasing hundreds of hours of audio documentaries, comedies, dramas, autobiographies and more. Not content to hide behind his microphone, Bevilacqua will be seen acting in the upcoming feature films: “The Green Blade Rises” directed by A.J. Edwards, “The Fly Room” directed by Alexis Gambis, “Cold in July” directed by Jim Mickle, and “Hits” directed by David Cross. Bevilacqua is the 2013 recipient of the Kean University Distinguished Alumni Award. His documentary “Lady Bird Johnson Legacy of a First Lady” won the 2001 New York Festivals Award. He won a 2007 New York Festivals Awards for his “Tribute to Joe Barbera” which aired on NPR’s All Things Considered. And his NPR Weekend Edition story “A Guy Named Joe Bevilacqua” won the 2004 National Federation of Community Broadcasters Award."

William Melillo (Author), Elizabeth Jackson, Joe Bevilacqua, Thomas Babkowski, a full cast (Narrator)

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Michael & Louise: A Joe Bev Radio Drama

"It’s Ladies Night at J. August’s when past lovers meet, setting off a series of flashbacks that reveal loves found and loves lost. This “Thirty-Something” style radio drama was written by William Melillo was recording live at J. August’s in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was produced and directed by Joe Bevilacqua. “Joe Bev” is primarily known as a radio theater dramatist. However, his career has taken him into every aspect of show business, including stage, film and television, as a producer, director, writer, actor, and even cartoonist. Since 1980, Bevilacqua has produced many award-winning radio programs for National Public Radio, Sirius XM Radio and others. In 2012, Bevilacqua signed an exclusive distribution deal with Blackstone Audio, for his more than 40 years of audio work. He is releasing hundreds of hours of audio documentaries, comedies, dramas, autobiographies and more. Not content to hide behind his microphone, Bevilacqua will be seen acting in the upcoming feature films: “The Green Blade Rises” directed by A.J. Edwards, “The Fly Room” directed by Alexis Gambis, “Cold in July” directed by Jim Mickle, and “Hits” directed by David Cross. Bevilacqua is the 2013 recipient of the Kean University Distinguished Alumni Award. His documentary “Lady Bird Johnson Legacy of a First Lady” won the 2001 New York Festivals Award. He won a 2007 New York Festivals Awards for his “Tribute to Joe Barbera” which aired on NPR’s All Things Considered. And his NPR Weekend Edition story “A Guy Named Joe Bevilacqua” won the 2004 National Federation of Community Broadcasters Award."

Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Author), Elizabeth Jackson, Thomas Babkowski, a full cast (Narrator)

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A Joe Bev Audio Theater Sampler, Vol. 3

"This collection offers more audio drama, comedy, biography, and documentary from veteran award-winning radio dramatist Joe Bevilacqua (a.k.a. Joe Bev). Together with his wife, Lorie Kellogg, Bevilacqua has amassed thousands of hours of audio entertainment through his Waterlogg Productions and Blackstone Audio. Each half hour is beautifully produced with an original cast of professional actors, sound effects, and music. Volume three includes 'We Take You Now to Grover's Mill' by Joe Bevilacqua'War of the Welles' by William Melillo'Son of Harpo Speaks, Part 1' by Bill Marx'Homeland Security Comes to Camp Waterlogg' by Joe Bevilacqua'Akrotiri' by J. C. De La Torre'My Dinner at Baker Street' by Joe Bevilacqua'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Part One'If We All Talked like Allen Jenkins' by Joe Bevilacqua'The Village Life' by Alan Reed'Stench of the City' conclusion by Victor Gates'The Japanese Sandman' by Jack French'Huckleberry Hound Goes to the Moon' by Carl Memling'The Laugh Makers' by Bob Mills"

Bill Marx, J. C. De La Torre, Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Cathi Tully, James Patrick Cronin, Jim Folly, John Houseman, Kenny Savoy, Lorie Kellogg, Orson Welles, Rick Ramos, Roger Hendricks Simon (Narrator)

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Hard-Boiled Joe Bev: A Joe Bev Cartoon Collection, Volume 1

Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Cathi Tully, Thomas Babkowski (Narrator)

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The 2nd New & Old Time Radio Collection

"A tribute to the golden age of radio from veteran producer Joe Bevilacqua and comic strip artist Donnie Pitchford, The 2nd New & Old Time Radio Collection is a series of new stories and parodies featuring beloved radio characters and shows. A Joe Bev Audio Theater Sampler, Volume 1 This half-hour anthology represents more than forty years of storytelling by Joe Bevilacqua, a.k.a Joe Bev, the award-winning actor, writer, producer, and director. Each half-hour is beautifully produced with original a cast of professional actors, sound effects, and music. Volume 1 includes numerous audio plays by Joe Bevilacqua, J. C. Del La Torre, Ralph Tyler, William Melillo, Alan Reed, Victor Gates, and many more! A Joe Bev Audio Theater Sampler, Volume 2 Another beautifully produced anthology by award-winning actor, writer, producer, and director Joe Bevilacqua. Volume 2 includes numerous audio plays by Joe Bevilacqua, Daws Butler, Mitchell Pearson, Bob Martin, Pedro Pablo Sacrist├ín, Alan Reed, and many more! The All New 'Lum & Abner' Comic Strips Lum & Abner, the classic American network radio comedy show, was created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff and aired from 1931 to 1954. Now for the first time since 1954, veteran radio theater producer Joe Bevilacqua and comic strip artist Donnie Pitchford bring you one hundred new 'Lum & Abner' audio comic strips!"

Alan Reed, Anton Chekhov, Bob Martin, Charles Dawson Butler, Charlie Morrow, Donnie Pitchford, Jim Nixon, Joe Bevilacqua, Justin Felix, Mitchell Pearson, Pedro Pablo Sacristán, Ralph Tyler, Victor Gates, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Aundrae Dair, Cathi Tully, Henry J. Quinn, Howard Koch, James Patrick Cronin, Jan Meredith, Jim Folly, John Houseman, Kenny Savoy, Lorie Kellogg, Matty O’Shea, Orson Welles, Peter Navargic, Rick Ramos, Roger Hendricks Simon, Thomas Babkowski, Vernon Morris, a full cast (Narrator)

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A Joe Bev Audio Theater Sampler, Vol. 1

"A Joe Bev Audio Theater Sampler, Volume 1 is an anthology representing more than forty years of storytelling by Joe Bevilacqua, a.k.a Joe Bev, the award-winning actor, writer, producer, and director. Each half-hour is beautifully produced with original a cast of professional actors, sound effects, and music. Volume 1 includes: - 'The Mystery of the Creepy Hack Writer' by Joe Bevilacqua - 'Arise from the Angry Seas' by J. C. Del La Torre - 'Oedipus Noir' by Ralph Tyler - 'The House of Wax' by Joe Bevilacqua - 'Seven Letters of Love' by William Melillo - 'The Silhouette Meets His Reflection' by Joe Bevilacqua - 'On with the Show!' by Alan Reed - 'Stench of the City' by Victor Gates - 'The Bear' by by Anton Chekhov - 'Trouble in Simuland' by Charlie Morrow - 'Hermes' by J. C. Del La Torre - 'Pedro's Parodies' by Pedro Pablo Sacrist├ín"

Alan Reed, Anton Chekhov, Charlie Morrow, Joe Bevilacqua, Pedro Pablo Sacristán, Ralph Tyler, Victor Gates, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Aundrae Dair, Cathi Tully, Charles Dawson Butler, Henry J. Quinn, Jan Meredith, Jim Folly, Kenny Savoy, Lorie Kellogg, Matty O’Shea, Rick Ramos, Roger Hendricks Simon, Thomas Babkowski, Vernon Morris, a full cast (Narrator)

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New & Old Time Radio

"A tribute to the golden age of radio from veteran producer Joe Bevilacqua, The New Stories of Old Time Radio is a collection of radio dramas and parodies featuring beloved radio characters and shows. The New Stories of Old Time Radio: Volume One, Set One Produced, directed, and voiced by Joe Bevilacqua, with Lorie Kellogg, this is the first anthology of new fiction based on the beloved old-time radio characters and shows. The New Stories of Old Time Radio: 'Fibber McGee' and 'Duffy's Tavern' A follow-up to the first volume, this radio theater production features two new old-time radio stories, complete with sound effects and music. Old Time Radio Parodies: The Best of Comedy-O-Rama Hour, Season Two Producer Joe Bevilacqua parodies some of the most beloved old-time radio shows, including The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, and War of the Worlds."

Joe Bevilacqua, Robert J. Cirasa, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Aundrae Dair, Cathleen Tully, Jim Folly, Joan Bierschenk, Kenny Savoy, Lorie Kellogg, Paul Salomone, Peter Cummings, Peter Nevargic, Rick Ramos, Vernon Morris, a full cast (Narrator)

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Old-Time Radio Parodies: The Best of the Comedy-O-Rama Hour Season Two

"As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! These are not old-time radio shows but incredible simulations! Created by veteran audio theater producer Joe Bevilacqua, these humorous half-hours take off on such classic old time radio shows as The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, War of the Worlds, Suspense, and The Jack Benny Program. The fine cast includes Joe Bevilacqua, Rick Ramos, Alison Nead, Cathi Tully, William Melillo, Jay Snyder, Peter Cummings, Thomas Babakowski, Peter Nevargic, and James Cronin. Stories include 'The Silhouette,' 'The Old Ranger,' 'The Red Hornet,' 'Brute Ballingham, Private Detective,' 'Suspension: Waiting for Rochester—to Stop,' and 'War of the Welles.'"

Joe Bevilacqua, Robert J. Cirasa, William Melillo (Author), Alison Nead, Cathleen Tully, Peter Cummings, Peter Nevargic, Rick Ramos, Vernon Morris, a full cast (Narrator)

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Old-Time Radio Parodies: The Best of the Comedy-O-Rama Hour Season Two

"Old Time Radio Parodies, volume two of The Best of the Comedy-O-Rama Hour, produced and directed by Joe Bevilacqua, written by Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo and Robert J. Cirasa. These are not old-time radio shows but incredible simulations! Created by veteran ardio theater producer Joe Bevilacqua, these humorious half-hours take off on classic old time radio shows as The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, War of the Worlds, Suspense and The Jack Benny Program. The fine cast includes Joe Bevilacqua, Rick Ramos, Alison Nead, Cathi Tully, William Melillo, Jay Snyder, Peter Cummings, Thomas Babakowski, Peter Nevargic and James Cronin. Stories include: The Silhouette, The Old Ranger, The Red Hornet, Brute Ballingham, Private Detective, Suspension: Waiting for Rochester--To Stop, and War of the Welles. For more about The Comedy-O-Rama Hour, go to: http://www.comedyorama.com"

Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Author), Joe Bevilacqua, William Melillo (Narrator)

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