Radio mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

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The lessons were a revelation — they made music as simple as A-B-C. It was really fun to learn and now I ge„ more satisfaction out of playing the piano than from anything else I have ever done. FREE BOOK AND This story is typical. LEARN TO PLAY BY NOTE Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Organ Mandolin Tenor Banjo Hawaiian Guitar Piano Accordion Or Any Other Instrument 102 DEMONSTRATION LESSON You, too, should be able to learn music at home this easy, fascinating way. Send for Free Book and Free Demonstration Lesson l\o cost, no obligation. Write today, mentioning the instrument you'd like to play. Instruments supplied when needed, cash or credit. Address: U. S. SCHOOL OF MUSIC 3064 Brunswick Building _. New York, N. Y. RADIO M IRROR during their course as part of the study of concert technique. Only recently a national music tradepaper said editorially: "The influence of Major Bowes' hour continues to make itself felt in stimulating musical ambition in the youth of the country. Several teachers have told us that applicants come to study, frankly stating that they wish to prepare themselves to try for the amateur hour." This new and higher type of serious amateur added to the steady stream of self-taught and unprivileged amateur, has given the program improved balance. It is my considered opinion that the program has continuously gathered strength and is now stronger than ever. Important also, is the amount of actual good which my program continues to do. Amateurs have come to accept it as the most effective stepping stone to fame now available in America. The list of amateurs who had their start on my program and have since made impressive headway in the various branches of show business is a long one, and one in which I can take pride. Several of our amateurs are now under contract in Hollywood, one young lady has just signed a contract with the Metropolitan Opera Company, others are being featured in musical comedy revues appearing with well-known bands, starring in night club shows and holding important spots on national radio networks. Then, too, my own traveling units absorb a large number of amateurs, providing them with work and valuable trouping experience. The response from listeners, by letters which flow in from everywhere, by the telephone voting in New York and in the honor cities, and by the reports of my sponsors the Chrysler Corporation, all indicate an appreciation of my efforts that is most gratifying. Thank you for this opportunity to express my views. I wanted you to know why this so-called shortage of amateurs had in no way affected my program and why, on the contrary, I have been able to maintain and improve my standard of quality. Let me assure you again, that Major Bowes' Original Amateur Hour is in no danger of disappearing from the air. What Do You Want to Know? (Continued from page 56) System, 485 Madison Avenue, New York, instead of the address given you in trie February issue of Radio Mirror. J. B. B., Baltimore, Md. — The reasons for Phillips Lord giving up Seth Parker may be many. In the first place, the program wasn't sponsored. Then, his second idea won him a sponsor. This was Gang Busters. And now his third idea is also sponsored. This one is We, the People. Mrs. F. M. B., Hubbard, Ohio— You must be wrong on this one. Records don't show Don Ameche as Bob on the Betty & Bob program. Elizabeth Reller plays Betty and Lester Tremaine is Bob. Mrs. Fred W., Olympia, Washington — A letter forwarded to the Landt Trio in care of the National Broadcasting Company, Rockefeller Plaza, New York will reach them. The Oracle deeply regrets to inform you that their partner and pianist passed away recently. His name was Howard White. Beatrice M., Springfield, Mass. — For han's are not advertising via the airwaves at present, nor are their mystery series scheduled to return at this writing. Grace Moore fans, attention: You are cordially invited to join the Grace Moore Fan Club, headed by Josephine W. Lowry, 2200 Harrison Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The dues are fifty cents a year. Each member receives on joining, a membership card, picture of Miss Moore, and later a membership list. A year's membership in the club entitles a member to six issues of the News, which comes out every two months. I. R. C, Marysville, Washington — Really now, I couldn't list every single person who has played in Mary Marlin. The principle characters, however, are Mary Marlin, played by the popular radio actress, Joan Blaine. Robert E. Griffin plays the role of Joe Marlin, Mary's husband Carleton Brickert plays David Post Judith Lowry is Annie, Mary's maid June Meredith is Eve Cabot Underwood Isabel Randolph is Margaret Adams; Elinor Harriot is Sally Gibbons; Murray Forbes is Doc Sharpe, and-Gene Morgan is Daniel B. Burke. Lucienne Boyer is not a regular radio star. Miss Boyer, however, has often guest-starred on the air. A letter addressed to her in care of the Versailles Club in New York, might reach her. Why not try? Marie B., Bronx, New York— Bobby Benson was played by young Billy Halop. Billy is fourteen years old and has been playing all sorts of parts in radio since he was six years old. He's an American. Mary Lee J., Waterbury, Conn.— Lanny Ross favorite color is blue, as you'd expect from his fair hair and blue eyes. I believe if you write a letter to Lanny's brother, Winston Ross, and address it in care of the Theater Guild, New York City, N. Y., they will forward it to him. Gene M., Wilmington, Delaware— Walter Cassel was last heard on the Saturday Night Party over the NBC network. Walter came from Omaha, Nebraska, made good, and then sent for his wife and children. Mrs. A. D., Rochester, New York— You're right. The part of Dr. Douglas in Helen Hayes' show of last year, "The New Penny," was played by. Wilmer Walters, the same one who plays David Harum. Marion Barney, who plays the part of Pepper Young's mother, is married in real life and is in her early forties. Grace L., New Haven, Conn. — No, Margaret Santry is not the Martha Deane of WOR. Fifi D'Orsay, fans, attention! Get in touch with Mary Helen Quel.ley, 1748 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, New York, if you want to join the Fifi D'Orsay Club. Eleanor Holm and Arthur Jarrett fans, attention! The above young lady is also president of the Eleanor Holm-Arthur Jarrett Club. Get in touch with her for further information. M. K. P., Carnegie, Pa.— Ted Malone's birthday falls on May 18. He was born in the year of 1908.