Radio doings (Dec 1930-Jun1932)

Mrs. 0. M. C. Amesbury, Mass. Q: Is Lindsay MacHarrie Scotch? Is he tall? Is he married? A: "The Scotchmen Are Coming. Hurrah." Or so it seems from the questions that are coming in regarding Lindsay MacHarrie. Yes, he is tall — 6 ft. 1 — neither fat nor thin, just right, you know. Has dark curly hair and is really good looking. And better yet is not encumbered with a wife — that is so far. Is a graduate of the University of Washington and for some time was assistant graduate manager. Is now production manager of KHJ but often forgets his worries and cares and steps out before the microphone to sing old time melodies. Mrs. L. E. Santa Barbara, Calif. Q: Is Fred Yates at KFI the same Fred Yates who was a famous poet and was once decorated by the King of England? A: I fear he is not the poet of whom you spoke. And I don't believe he was ever decorated by the King of England. But who knows? Over the phone he told me he had been trying to "live that down" for some time. But you see they tried to sell me Central Park a few years ago so I don't believe everything I hear. P. L. El Paso, Texas Q: Is Rose Dirman the same person as Paula Charte, who used to sing over the United Broadcasting network last winter? A: Yes. • Is there something you wish to know about your favorite Radio Star? . . . Some program in particular you are interested in? . . . Then write the Low Down Editor of RADIO DOINGS. E. B. Sacramento, Calif. Q: Is Tom Mitchell, NBC, a colored man? Don't you think he has a wonderful voice? A: No, m'dear. He is strictly white. Is an Englishman. I agree with you — his voice is more than wonderful. M. O. J. Boise, Ida. Q: What happened to Bob and Monte? Is Jimmie who sings with Bob, Monte under a different name? A: Bob and Monte split up some time ago. The last we heard of Monte he was in Sacramento, Calif. Bob is singing with Jimmie over KFI. Mrs. Jack W. Berkeley, Calif. Q: Please tell me something about Liborius Hauptman, the famous West Coast orchestra leader. A: Liborius plays a piano, is considered one of the finest orchestra conductors in the country, claims to have retired but is planning to go back on the air with an orchestra of his own. He has purchased a new home in Los Angeles and claims there's no place like it as far as real living is concerned. Mrs. R. V. Long Beach, Calif. Q: Who does the readings at KHJ? A: Oh, Oh — What a question. Which, what, etc. But maybe you mean Alvia Ahlman who offers humorous readings on the Hallelujah Hour over KHJ every morning between 8 and 9. She is also known as Aunt McKasser on the Merrymakers hour, Saturday, 8 to 9. J B. Alto, Ariz. Q: Can you give me the name of the first announcer of KNX known as the "Voice of Hollywood," or if more than one, their names? A: The first announcers were Wilford Beaton and Eddie Albright. Eddie is still with KNX. He has the Bookworm program and the Ten o'Clock Family; is also day announcer. Mrs. K. K. W. Fresno, Calif. Q: Where is Ray Winters, who we used to hear on KHJ so much a few short months ago? A: Ray is at present, to the best of our knowledge, announcing on the NBC staff in New York City. D. K. C. V. Culver City, Calif. Q: What has happened to Scott B I a k e I y, formerly with Roxy's Gang and at one time a Scotch singer with KTAB in San Francisco? A: Later he was with NBC in 'Frisco. He is said to be completing a program arrangement with one of the largest sponsors in Southern California and it is believed he will soon be on the air over one of the largest chains. RADIO DOINGS