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2 RECEPTION STAFF REVIEW Editorial RECEPTION STAFF REVIEW Official organ of the Reception Staff of the National Broadcasting Co. ,30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York C ity. Publ i shed monthly throughout the year. Yol. 1 September 1935 No. 7 EDITOR Frank C Leport l/ANAGING EDITORS Frederic M Kirkland Ary R. Moll Adele B Fort — Montague Miller ASSOCIATES. . Xalter Clark Alvin Foster Don Gardiner — D Caldwell Davis Jack McCarthy Ken Cronin CONTRIBUTORS Don Mercer H Weston Conant • IN THE FUTURE Merlin H Aylesworth, our president, is quoted in the September 5th issue of the ROCKEFELLER CENTER WEEKLY as saying; "Sometime in the not too distant future the newspaper of the air — RADIO — is going in for pictures in the home". The statement is short, terse, decisive and significant. Interpreting this messafe in its direct application to Reception, let’s look at the facts. When and how will we fit into the picture when television becomes a permanent factor? As surely as tomorrow is a new day, television will mean but one thing to those of us who are interested in radio's future newer and more interesting occupations along with a pioneering spot in this futuristic medium of sight and sound transmission. True it will be some time before it becomes an actuality but think of the rare opportunities existent for study and observation in this new field. They are unlimited. Careful application and concentrated study would bring ample rewards to whomever should decide to seek a future in television. Atop of all these arguments we find one which in itself is the biggest selling point.... YOUTH.. A fresh mind, adaptability, and a little responsibility are all conducive to directed specialization in an endeavor which promises much. It's worth consideration, isn't it? • LET’S HAVE LECTURES Enthusiasm being what it is, we can easily find a reason for the "shelving" of the lecture series idea. The Brass Button Revue, formation of the Glee Club, vacations, and many other activities have shadowed the importance and purpose of the educational talks on departmental functions which were so much a part of our weekly attract ions. We heartily recommend that they be resumed! (Off the record: We understand one Mr. Daniel S. Tuthill of our Artist Service Department reinarked to our Mr. Thomas Tart that some day after the summer vacations were a matter of memory in his office he would be willing to undertake to enlighten Reception on the intricacies of A.S.) Well, sir, we don’t mean to be impatient but can we expect you down soon? Jn^enwTmtn We extend our heart-felt sympathies to Jack Richard upon the death of his father, Joseph Clement Richard. To the family of Michael J. Farley, special officer, we wish to express the keen loss felt by everyone in Reception upon the realization of his untimely death on August 22, 1935. PERSONALS Joe "284" Milroy went up to Popolo Lakes, N. Y. to visit his girl friend. Joe reports lots of hiking; the only time he took a ride in the car with "La Flame" it broke down and they had to stay there for six hours till hel p arri ved. "Sugar" Cain spent the "Rest Period" at Bailey's Island up in Maine. Cain says he caught a 600 lb. horse mackerel. Show us the picture, Don! Page Frank, is back from a two week's sojourn in the Pocono Mts. He recommends than heart i ly. There were so many girls up there, Frank had six dates a oay vacationists please note. Jim Cody spent his vacation days ... and nights ... at Beav erbrook. New Jersey He built himself up during the day by playing handball and tennis, but then ruined his good work by staying out till the small, wee hours. NEW BRASS BUTTONS REVUE REHEARSING If all the speeches ever written were burned in one heap, they would supply enough heat to keep the world warm for some time, but the price of butter would still be about the same. Which all means that talk is dirt cheap. It is the action that it inspires which counts. "Let's haye another Brass Button Revue", said a lot of people. "Let's do something about having one," said Ray Sullivan, Night Page Lieutenant. And so, something is being done. First, a plan was evolved. To hold a page and guide amateur hour seemed to be a very logical idea. To that end auditions are being held for master of ceremonies and for talent. An hour of time is the hoped for allotment. If that hope is fulfilled, there will be a different M.C. for each half hour. Aside from much good vocal and irstrumental talent the uniformed staff is capable of producing a fine male chorus and at least one good quartet. When auditions are completed and all the performers have been selected, the script will be written around them. It is not planned to give anyone the hook unexpectedly. But what is an amateur show without a gong, an ambulance, an A.S.P.C.A. wagon or something? After all there is a lot of good robust comedy thus aroused. The few tears accomContinued on Page /j mournfUllij into th« pojrt • It comes not bacKi^gahi lU»4al^ impt*ova th« pr«srant« It is thine Lon^fallow Go Ahead And Sue Me But Have you heard about Henry Weston, the palmist, selling trinkets knick-knacks and etc., in front of the Riverside Church recently? He was to be an usher at a Wedding but the bride and groom didn't show up so he threw caution to the winds "Huey" Weir, that rabid Yankee baseball fan, has advocated a "share the runs" policy for the giants so that other teams won't beat them so badly.... Mr. Burke Miller helped keep the doctor away by passing out apples to the fellows the other night Did you know that Frankie Koehler is a red-hot drummer in one of those snappy Jersey bands Kaskoun is a conmercial artist of no mean ability which accounts for the excellent way he swings a brush — and broom. .. .Here's a tip — Get a load of Jack Brennan doing his stuff on the next P & G revue. ...And here is a merit or two for the swell work of the cashiers in the Main Hall, over the Labor-Day week-end.... The busiest man in NBC these days is Ray Sullivan who is writing the script for the forthcoming Brass Button Revue Have you noticed how tight Page Marrin’s uniform is getting ^es pecially around the wai stl i ne. .. .Chari i e Hawel is "Chief" Mocarski’s only rival when it comes to be ing the biggest man on the staff George Malcolm probably knows more people in Radio City than any other person. Jerry McCarthy has been trying to get in to the Music Hall for the past three weeks but he can't seem to find the time.... or maybe the dime. When all the officers start eating at their specially constructed table in Rm. 288, the place is the living image of a scene during Salvation Army Chow-Time The height of worry is when "Sherlock" Derming is soft-shoeing through the halls on a mail complaint and by the way, what's become of Minnie Sexton's big heartthrob? That happy light in Kay Lillis's eyes is due to her forthcoming marriage in October the boys are glad to hear of Chase and Sanborn's renewal for 13 weeks. ..the loss of Fred Wesche.who is attending Rutgers, and Office Man Christian, who won a scholarship to the University of Illinois, is felt keenly Mercer is still pining Charlie Young's on a six weeks leave of absence to recover his health our sympathy to Doris Campbell's hurt knee our noble editor, F. C. Lepore, temporarily assigned to Mr. Patterson's office for two weeks, has returned to the fold glad to have you back, Frank!.... be sure and see that your radio is in tip top shape to hear that swellest of swell shows — the Brass Button Revue of 1935.