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A Waterlogg Double Feature: The Joe Bev Valentine Treat & The Comedy-O-Rama Hour Valentine Special:

A Waterlogg Double Feature from husband and wife team Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg The Joe Bev Valentine Treat. This is a charming hour of stories (real and fictional) about love, hosted by veteran public radio producer Joe Bevilacqua. The hour includes “Who’s Afraid of a Virginian’s Wrath?,” a parody of the Edward Albee play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, as played by George and Martha Washington; “A Valentine from Graham Nash’s Mac”: On February 12, 1996, an email from rock artist Graham Nash’s Macintosh laptop triggered a series of bizarre coincidences, which led to the meeting of Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg; “Ode to a Transfer Station,” or “Love Poem for the Dump”; “A Mathematical Valentine,” in which Joe Bevilacqua tracks down his former mathematics professor, Ron Reummler, to hear how math can explain lost love; “The Love of Lee the Horselogger,” in which Joe Bevilacqua meets a man who set out in a covered wagon in 2006 to find his childhood sweetheart and fell in love with America instead; “Marian the Librarian Finds Love at the Bookmobile,” the true story of love, in Marian’s own words; and “Valentine Vignette,” a sketch by Daws Butler. The Comedy-O-Rama Hour Valentine Special: “Cupid Comes to Camp Waterlogg." This comic one-hour radio play is written by Joe Bevilacqua and performed by real-life husband and wife team Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg, plus Cousin Kenny Savoy, Jim Folly, Tom Giannazzo, and Reagan Bonjorno Leonard. It was recorded in the woods of Napanoch, New York, and at Carolyn’s on Broadway in New York City.

Joe Bevilacqua, Lorie Kellogg (Author), A Full Cast, Jim Folly, Joe Bevilacqua, Kenny Savoy, Lorie Kellogg, Tom Giannazzo (Narrator)

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Old-Time Radio Parodies

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

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Spanish Christmas Stories for Children

Visit Santa at the North Pole, witness the birth of Baby Jesus, go inside Noah’s Ark, and more! These ten timeless short stories, by noted Spanish children’s author Pedro Pablo Sacristan, will charm and entertain your whole family. Christmas stories include: “The Best Choice,” “A Forced Christmas,” “Bula the Traveler,” “Christmas Presents,” “The Please-O-Meter,” and “The Little Christmas Star.” Other stories include: “The Tidy Toys,” “The Match and the Toy Men,” “Problems on the Ark,” “A Colorful Head,” “A Drop of Water,” and “Balloon Acrobatics.”

Pedro Pablo Sacristan, Pedro Pablo Sacristán (Author), Joe Bevilacqua, Lorie Kellogg (Narrator)

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Rare Daws Butler: Comedy from the Voice of Yogi Bear!

Daws Butler was the voice magician behind such classic cartoon characters as Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGraw. Daws also cowrote and voiced many of Stan Freberg’s greatest comedy records, including Saint George and the Dragonet. Here is a hilarious collection of rare, never-before-released Daws Butler comedy recordings featuring the voices of Stan Freberg, Shep Menken, Herschel Bernardi, and Carol Hemmingway. The collection includes: Daws Butler’s Comedy Demo; Daws Demonstrating How to Do Quick Draw, Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, and Snagglepuss; “Blooper’s Soap”; Daws Butler’s Serious Demo; “Yogi Bear Meets the Celebrities”; an Arthur Godfrey Parody; “The Flea”; “Margery Dickerson”; Mr. Jinks Telling “Mary Had a Little Lamb”; “Romney Tuff ; and “Who’s Afraid of a Virginian’s Wrath.”

Charles Dawson Butler, Daws Butler (Author), A Full Cast, Carol Hemmingway, Daws Butler, Herschel Bernardi, Shep Menken, Stan Freberg (Narrator)

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The Daws Butler’s Halloween Happenings: A Spooky Story by the Voice of Yogi Bear

As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! Don’t miss this new production of the classic radio play by the voice of Yogi Bear, Daws Butler! Produced with wonderful sound effects and music by veteran radio-theater producer Joe Bevilacqua, and performed by husband and wife team Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg, this is a must-listen.

Charles Dawson Butler, Daws Butler (Author), Joe Bevilacqua, Lorie Kellogg (Narrator)

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Streets of Staccato: Episode One: “Stench of the City”

In the first episode of Victor Gates’ hilariously naughty “70s cop show with a modern sense of humor,” Sgt. Staccato and his men battle it out with stinky pirates as Father Kelly from Belfast tags along. Craziness ensues as events lead to an epic showdown at Mr. B’s Ballroom. Extras include: Staccato’s Police Blotter #1: Interview with Ralph Walters and Staccato’s Police Blotter #2: Interview with Elie Hirschman.

Victor Gates, W. Ralph Walters (Author), A Full Cast, Victor Gates, W. Ralph Walters (Narrator)

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Streets of Staccato: Episode Two: "Vice Grip"

In the second episode of Victor Gates’ hilariously naughty “70s cop show with a modern sense of humor,” Chief Kilvinski gives Staccato a new assignment saving a wayward woman from porn magnate Huge Heffer. Staccato decides to fight fire with fire with ... naked turnip juggling? Included extras: Staccato’s Police Blotter #3: Interview with Mindy Rast and Staccato’s Police Blotter #4: Interview with K.C. Locke.

Victor Gates, W. Ralph Walters (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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Powder River - Season Six

In Season Six of Powder River, Etta and Jacob discover a 10 year old boy, Levi Curtis, chopping wood at their home, acting as if he lived there. Britt soon discovers he is the sole survivor of an Indian attack on the Conestoga wagon he''s traveling in with his family. Britt realizes Levi has no relatives and prepares to take him to the orphanage in Sheridan. When the telephone line arrives in Clearmont, Millie hires Etta to work the switchboard. Etta soon begins hearing things she shouldn't: other people's conversations. Season highlights include Doc's Peril, where a man is murdered, money is stolen, and Doc is the prime suspect, and The Fond Farewell, as Chad leaves Clearmont to join the Texas Rangers. Episodes include: "Out Of The Blue," "Changes And Tall Tales," "Challenges," "The Ghost," "The Fight, Pt. 1," "The Fight, Pt.2," "The Thanksgiving Story, Pt. 1," "The Thanksgiving Story, Pt. 2," "The River Romance," "This Modern Age," "The New Hat," "The Silent Night," "Conversations," "Doc's Peril," and "The Fond Farewell."

Jerry Robbins (Author), Deniz Cordell, Derek Aalerud, Diane Lind, Gabriel Clark, Isaac Bean, James Mclean, Jerry Robbins, Joseph Zamparelli, Kristen Dattoli, Lincoln Clark, Marcia Friedman, Sara Paretsky, Shana Dirik, The C (Narrator)

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Beacon Hill - Series 1

New England. 1898. The Prescott Family is Boston. In that bygone golden age, Patriarch Charles presides over both his shipping line and family with a sure and strong hand, while wife Jocelyn is feeling her authority usurped by her powerfully minded mother-in-law, Augusta. Their children, Marietta, Aurora and Barton find themselves trying to make their way in a constantly changing world - filled with social upheaval and technological advancements. The Prescott''s house staff goes about their duties under the supervision of the taciturn butler, Williams. Effortlessly integrating historical events into its narrative (including the second running of the American Marathon - later re-named the Boston Marathon), and filled with intrigue, warmth, and drama writ large, the Colonial Radio Theatre invites you into the Prescott household for an evocative, unforgettable depiction of Boston life as lived by those who set the pace. Williams has set an extra place for you at the table - won''t you join us on Beacon Hill?

Jerry Robbins (Author), Barbara Dempsey-West, Becky Klein, Colin Budzyna, Cynthia Pape, Diane Capen, Isaac Bean, James Tallach, Jerry Robbins, Natalie Vatcher, Nolan Murphy, Rachel Padell, Sara Paretsky, Shana Dirik, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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The Browning Version

In Terence Rattigan’s classic drama, an aging schoolmaster at an English secondary school faces the harsh judgments of his students, his fellow teachers, and his vicious and spiteful wife. But can a lone act of kindness from a sympathetic student change his heart? This recording also includes an interview with Michael Darlow, the author of “Terence Rattigan: The Man and His Work”. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Steven Brand as Frank Hunter Martin Jarvis as Andrew Crocker-Harris Ian Ogilvy as The Headmaster Darren Richardson as Peter Gilbert Devon Sorvari as Mrs. Gilbert Kate Steele as Millie Crocker-Harris Daniel Stewart as John Taplow Directed by Peter Levin. Recorded by L.A. Theatre Works before a live audience.

Terence Rattigan (Author), Devon Sorvari, Martin Jarvis, Steven Brand (Narrator)

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Jarrem Lee - Ghost Hunter - Enter the Nephilim, The Tower on Beltane Hill, Scarlet Bolt, and Royal C

In science one reasons by analogy, so when mankind is confronted by experiences entirely beyond his understanding it takes an individual with intelligence and bravery in equal measure to push back the boundaries of the unknown.... In London, in the 1900's, the solutions to Supernatural occurrences were investigated by a man who was famous for his dealings with the unknown, and the worlds of the dead ..... Jarrem Lee - Ghost Hunter ..... Meet Jarrem Lee, Ghost Hunter (or as he prefers to call it, a psychical detective). With the help of college student Arthur Bennett, he embarks on a series of spine tingling and exciting adventures in the world of the dead. Episode 13: Enter the Nephilim. The Sprits of the Nephilim want Lee to bring them back to Earth. Episode 14: The Tower on Beltane Hill. Mysterious deaths are occurring when a wealthy land owner is trying to clear away trees on his property. Episode 15: Scarlet Bolt. The Derby is the oldest horse race in the world. When the favorite, Scarlet Bolt, is haunted by a mysterious apparition, Jarrem Lee is called in to prevent a terrible tragedy. Episode 16: By Royal Command. Crown Prince Karl is convinced he's been attacked a werewolf. Jarrem Lee is commissioned to persuade him otherwise, but what if his terrifying dreams are really true? Based on a story by Max Rittenberg.

Gareth Tilley (Author), Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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The Woman Who Laughed

Nell Ryder is a sardonic and urbane school teacher transplanted to small-town Michigan. But when she gets into a dispute with an aggrieved parent, Nell finds herself accused of impropriety with one of her adolescent charges. A BBC co-production. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Edward Asner, Lindsay Crouse, Ethan Glazer, Harold Gould, Kaitlin Hopkins, Gary Kroeger, Jarrett Lennon, Lana McKissak, Marian Mercer and Tom Virtue. Directed by Gordon House.

Joyce Carol Oates (Author), Ed Asner, Edward Asner, Ethan Glazer, Lindsay Crouse (Narrator)

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