Radio mirror (Nov 1934-Apr 1935)

By the Oracle who knows all about stars, programs and personalities from Coast to Coast and who'll tell you anything you want to know A ,RE Myrt and Marge off the air? What program is Jeanie Lang with now? How old is Billy Page in "One Man's Family?" — Vivian J., Hanks, N. Dak. M\ rt and Marge returned October 1. jeanie Lang is now on the Ward Sunday Night program with Buddy Rogers out of Chicago. Billy Page is fourteen years old. 0. K.? Please tell me something about Bill Smith with Harold Stern's orchestra. His voice is wonderful. — Rose Grey, Indianapolis. You, too. Kosie? He was horn in New York on June 4, 1906. Attended La Salle Academy and later Georgetown University, majoring in dramatics. Joined the Stern orchestra in 1930 as drummer and vocalist. He's five feet, ten inches tall, blue eyes, brown hair, wants to be a dramatic actor and is happily married to a former Providence school teacher. Now is that enough? Will you please tell me how old and how tall Jackie Heller is? — Frances O., Schenectady. A lot of you girls are asking about Jackie Heller. Kinda like his voice don't you? He was born May 1, 1908 and he's five feet. one. Where does Paul Whiteman hold his audition contests and what day does he have them? — L. B., St. Louis. There are no auditions at present but information can be addressed to Mr. Whiteman. Park Central Hotel, New York. When auditions are held notification is sent to names on file. Are the Singing Lady and Eileen of "Today's Children" the same person? — Mrs. S., Freeport, L. I. Ireene Wicker is the Singing Lady and also plays Eileen. Where can I address a letter to George Givot? In "Melody in Spring", did Lanny Ross play the whole part or did someone else do the acting? — Ruth Lorey, Jamaica. George Givot can be reached at Columbia Broadcasting Co. 485 Madison Avenue, New York. Lanny did both the singing and acting in that picture. You're so wise and helpful to other readers, why can't I join the ranks? What are the real life names of the characters of "Today's Children" and which parts do they play? Who are Vic and Sade and Rush? Are they associated with other programs? — Susa B., Wilmerding, Pa. Come right in, Susa; you're welcome. The cast of Today's Children follows: mother. Irna Phillips: Frances, Bess Johnson; Bob Crane, Walter Wicker; Kalherine Norton, Irna Phillips; Terry Moran, Freddy Van; Dorothy Moran, Jean McGregor; Lucy Moran, Lucy Gilman; Eileen, Ireene Wicker. Vic is played by Art Van Harvey; Sade is Bernardine Flynn and Rush is Billy Idelson. Miss Flynn and ldelson are frequently cast in other dramatic programs originating in the Chicago Studios. What is the name of the Goldbergs' theme song? Eddie Duchin's theme song? Who plays the guitar with Rudy Vallee? — Ray C, Bloomsburg, Pa. "The Goldbergs" signature is'Toselli's Serenade." Eddie's is Chopin's "Nocturne in E Flat" and Frank Staffa is the guitarist with the Vallee Orchestra. Do we please you? Where does Phil Harris hail from? Is he married? Do you think he's a success? I think he has a marvelous personality? — Pauline G., Los Angeles. Do we think he's a success? That's been proven already. He's quite popular on the air and in person. He was born in Linton, Ind. and dry those tears when we tell you he's married. Is Max Baer's sketch "Taxi" any place on the air at present? Where can I direct a letter to him? — G. I. L., New York. He's not on the air at present as the sketch was discontinued. He'll get mail you forward to NBC Studios, Rockefeller City, New York. Does Bing Crosby have another name besides Bing? Is it true he won't be able to sing after 1935? — Marcia D., Los Angeles. Bing's real name is Harry Lillis Crosby. Who said he wouldn't sing after 1935? That's silly, do you want to break all the girls' hearts? I read about how the different band masters lost so much weight, Dick Himber lost thirty pounds, Jacques Renard, twenty pounds. I also have too much of me — Maude L., Peoria, III. Diet and exercise, 46