Radio mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

UIHHT DD yOU IURI1T TD KnOUl? ^"^UITE a variety of radio enter(9 W tainers were born during the ^^^ month of November. Some of them are: Kay Thompson who first saw the light of day on November 9; then there's Conrad Thibault, born on the 13th, with Morton Downey, Wilbur (Budd) Hulick and Dick Powell, born the very next day — with just a difference in the year. Tiny Virginia Verrill blossomed forth on the 20th, while Ireene Wicker, The Singing Lady, made her initial appearance on November 24; Igor Gorin, the 26th; Jack Smart and Ted Husing, the 27th; and the 28th brought lovely Helen Jepson. As an after thought, I might add that your old friend, The Oracle, startled the world in the early part of November. Now for those questions you've all been patiently waiting for: Miss D. D. of Cleveland, Ohio — A promise is a promise, D. D., and so here's your information on Frank Parker. Frank was born in Manhattan's lower East Side, where he was known as Ciccio, of Italian parents. His father wanted him to become an engineer but Frank won him over into sending him to his ancestral Italy for a course of singing in the famous Milan Conservatory. Returning to America, he made his first theatrical appearance as a chorus boy in the "Greenwich Village Follies." Eight years in vaudeville and musical comedy brought him roles in "Little Nellie Kelly," "My Princess" and "No, No Nanette." Then came radio, his first association being with the Revelers. Frank is fair-complexioned, black haired, tall and handsome. He likes to cook and putter about the house when he isn't swimming, dancing, golfing or playing polo. William S., Tuckahoe, New York —I'm sorry you couldn't make the October issue, Bill. Annette Hanshaw has been off the air for some time now and we do not know when she will return. However, I'm sure if you address a letter to her in care of the National Broadcasting Company, Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, they will forward it to her. Barbara W., Baintree, Mass. — For a picture of Joan Blaine, write to her in care of the Columbia Broadcasting System, Wrigley Building, Chicago, 111. Harvey Hays doesn't play the part of Joe Marlin in the Story of Mary Marlin. Robert E. Griffin takes the part. By the way did you see Mr. Griffin's picture in the September Radio Mirror— For Your Radio Scrapbook section? 56 Dick Powell fans, attention! Get in touch with Frances Feather, 1362 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, Pa., if you want to join the Dick Powell club with Dick as the honorary president. To the lady who inquired about a James Melton Fan Club in the June issue of Radio Mirror: Get in touch with Louise Mitchell, Box 1418 Hollywood, California. Bernice E., Kapaa, Hawaii — A letter addressed to Phil Spitalny in care of the Columbia Broadcasting System, 485 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, will reach him. F. G., Brooklyn, N. Y. — Al Bowlly was born 38 years ago and, of all places, in a box car. It happened while his family were fleeing from a plagueridden city en route to Johannesburg, South Africa. Al is five feet-seven, weighs 175 pounds, has black eyes and hair and is married to a very blonde English lady. P. L. H., Berkeley, Calif. — Billy Idelson who plays the part of Rush of Vic & Sade, was born August 21, 1919, in Forest Park, 111., where he still lives with his parents. Billy is a healthy lad, five feet tall and weighing 100 pounds. He has medium complexion and brown hair and hopes to be a film actor some day. Charles E. M., Chicago, 111. — Louise Wilcher's theme song is "The Little Rose You Gave To Me." The words are by Gerald Griffin, music by Lon Healy and it is published by Bob Miller, Inc., 1619 Broadway, New York. Miss Janice L., New York City — Fred Uttal shares honors with Ken Murray on the Rinso show. Fred is a New Yorker, born July, 1906; has brown eyes and hair; his favorite sport is football; (Continued on page 104) George Rand, who plays the Old Ranger In Death Valley Days on the West Coast, names his wirehaired terrier Boraxo, after the sponsors of his radio program.