Radio doings (Dec 1930-Jun1932)

THE LOWDOWN MARGERY C, TACOMA Question — Can you please tell me something about Edna Fischer, who plays the piano so beautifully at KFRC? What did she do before coming to the radio? Answer — I believe you will find much of your question answered in the article about Edna and her husband in this issue. Just in case you don't, however, I'll tell you one interesting about her, that perhaps you weren't aware of. She used to travel with Duncan Sisters as arranger and pianist, and played in England and Australia before settling down in this country for radio work. I.OWDOWN S. B. L., DENVER Question — I would appreciate it very much if you can tell me more about George Taylor at KYA, San Francisco. I know you had something about him in the October issue, but I'd like to know something about him personally. Answer — George is one of those rare individuals who can truthfully lay claim to being a California native son. He is 30 years old, was born in San Francisco, is five feet ten and weighs a hundred and eighty. Has gray eyes and brown, unruly hair. Likes sports. LOW DOW \ ANNE F. C, HOLLYWOOD Question — What nationality is Raymond Paige at KHJ? How old is he? I guess these are short and snappy enough, don't you think? Answer — American, of English descent. Thirty-three. Guess these are shorter and snappier even than yours, eh, Anne? LOWDOWN R. F. T., BEVERLY HILLS Question — What on earth has happened to the Beverly Hill Billies? The other night I missed several of them, and understood that they had disbanded, and someone told me they were back on KMPC, where they used to be. Can you set me straight on this, please? Answer — It is all rather a mixed up affair, R. F. . No one seems to know much about the facts. Apparently there was a disagreement — they're only human after all — and the boys couldn't come to any satisfactory settlement, and went their various ways — temporarily at least. Erza and Mirandy remained with Glenn Rice and the other faction went back to the old stand at KMPC. We hope, as probably you do to, that everything will be patched up and they'll all be together again. HAZEL K., PORTLAND Question— Is it true that Tommy Harris, oi KFRC, is only 20? How tall is he? Is his hair black or brown? I think that is about all, and thanks in advance. Answer — Yep, Tommy's only 20 — will be 21 December 10. And he isn't very tall; in fact, when he stands up straight, he's just a trifle over five feet two. Weighs 133 pounds and has black curly hair. LOWDOWN J. A. S., SAN DIEGO Question — Please tell me something about Thelma Brown, of KFRC. Is she really a colored girl? What does she look like, and is she married? Answer — In the first place, Thelma is the daughter of a Georgia Baptist minister. She has a dark, velvety brown skin, and black sparkling eyes. She's really a stunning girl. Is a student at California, and a member of a sorority there. LOWDOWTX HELEN H, MONROVIA Question — Please have the age and description of Kenneth Carpenter, KFI annnancer, in the next issue. Answer — Ken is an easy-going, amiable sort of a chap, and not at all hard to describe. He's about 30, is of medium height — neat, five nine, has blue eyes and straight light brown, hair. And he's married, Helen. LOWDOWN WALT B., FRESNO Question — Last month in answer to a question by H. A. B., regarding the member of the Biltmore Trio who sang such high notes, you answered that the name was "Eddie Hush." Wasn't there some mistake, or am I wrong in thinking his name was "Bush?" Answer — You're right — we're wrong. It was just another of those "slips that pass in the night" — a printer's error that got by undetected by our usually conscious proofreader. The culprit is sorry and has been suitablypunished. LOWDOWN L. R. C, SAN FRANCISCO. Question — You always hear the Clark Sisters on the Blue Monday Jamboree at KFRC spoken of as the "Clark Sisters" and nothing else. What are their real names, please? Are either of them married? Answer — Well, you see, it sounds better and snappier to say just "The Clark Sisters" than to say "Ruth Clark and Lila Clark." That's the reason you never hear their first names. Lila plays the piano. THELMA T., OAKLAND. Question — I've been wondering often about Harold Spaulding, of KFI. What does he look like? I have him pictured as having brown eyes and brown hair — tall and slender, perhaps. Is he married? Answer — You must have been peeking, Thelma! You certainly hit it close, except for a few minor details. He is tall and slender, alright; hut has blur eyes. Yes, he is married. LOWDOWN MRS. NANCY H., SEATTLE. Question — How old is Guy Lombardo, of Columbia? I think he has the best orchestra on the air. Couldn't you use his picture sometime? Answer — I'm glad you asked this question, Mrs. H., for I was really surprised myself when I dug up the answer. Guy is only 29 years old. He is one of the youngest orchestra leaders to have such a famous hand as his Royal Canadians. LOWDOWN T. R. G., HOLLYWOOD. Question — Can you tell me something about Vera Van, who used to sing at the George Olsen Club, and I believe with Sunny Brooks' band? Is she young, blonde, married or single? Answer — Oh, haven't you heard? She won an audition at KHJ just recently where ten other singers participated, and was unanimously selected to join the staff of the Don Lee station. You'll hear more from this clever blonde. (And such a blonde) She's only 19, too, and single. Radio PATENTS TRADE MARKS Secured in the UNITED STATES and FOREIGN COUNTRIES R. S. BERRY PATENT ATTORNEY 707 BLACK BUILDING 4th and Hill Streets MUtual 6935 LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA RADIO DOINGS Page Forty-three