Radio mirror (May-Oct 1934)

Baker write his own stuff? — Dolores F., Baltimore. ^^ "Beetle" is a secret, even Phil ^^" won't tell. Harry McNaughton is "Bottles" and confidentially Phil gets help on those swell air scripts. They all do. Boat"? Is Mary Lou really Uncle Henry's niece? And is Mrs. Jamison her mother? Is Lanny Ross really that way about Mary Lou and if so which one, the talking or vocalizing one? — Marie N., Los Angeles. The\' are all actors and singers who take on the various characters for a broadcast, just like movie players do for film parts. No, Lanny isn't really that way about either Mary Lou, except while "Showboat" is being broadcast and he's acting his role. How can I address letters to the following — Jane Froman, Gladys Swarthout, Sylvia Froos, Ruth Etting, Rosa Ponselle, Joy Lynne, Ramona, Harriett Hilliard, Tamara. — Audrey S., Napa, Cal. Jane Froman. Glad\s Swarthout, Sylvia Froos, Rosa Ponselle, at the Columbia Broadcasting Studios, 485 .Madison avenue, New York; Ruth Etting at the RKO Studios, Hollywood and the others at the NBC, Rockefeller Center, New "\'ork. Mrs. Leon. Valley Stream, L. L quer} about Rosa Ponselle. -the abo\'e answers \'our Is Eddie Cantor off the air for good or is he coming back? — Dorothy D., Chester, Pa. You're too impatient, Dorothy. Eddie's been out in Hollywood making pictures for Sam Goldwyn and certainly has not deserted radio for good. I read your department and enjoy it very much. Tell me, what happened to Lorctta Lee and is she still on the air? — Rose D., Saugatuck, Conn. She's been out on a vaudeville tour with George Hall's orchestra and will be on the air with the band this fall. O. K.? Who is "Beetle", besides a pain in the neck to Phil Baker on his broadcasts and who plays the part of Bottle? Does I think Morton Downey has one of the sweetest voices in the world. Can you tell me if he will be heard again? — Little Rhode Island. We're certain!} hittmg the request letters this month. You can read all about .Morton on other pages. "\'es, he'll be back You must know all the stars. Who do you think is the nicest girl and who's the most interesting man among the radio stars? — Katherine U., Buffalo. .Now, Katherine, don't be that way. What do )ou want to do, get us in Dutch with all our friends? They are a ot of swell people in radio and some who do give me a pain, but I won't tell you right now who the\' are. Who is the Street Singer and will he return to the air? — Frank M., New York. .Arthur Trac}'. Yes, he'll probabh' be heard again but 1 don't know when. Where can I send a personal telegram to Lanny Ross? Is it true that his movie contract has been broken? — N. M. O., Cleveland. He's in Hollywood now, making another picture on that contract you thought was broken. Don't believe all you hear, unless you read it in Radio .Mirror (ho ho. aren't we conceited). Address him at the Paramount Studios, Hollywood. Are Block and Sully going to come back on the air? — Joe H., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Probably, but they've been in Hollywood making a picture for United .\rtists this summer. Can you tell me where Ted Fiorito will be after he finishes his personal appearance tour? — Mary E. B., Gold Beach, Ore. He'll be in Los Angeles and broadcasting weekly on the new "Hollywood Hotel" countrywide program from California. Could you tell me the addresses of Major Edward Bowes, Paul Whiteman, Rudy Vallee, Jack Benny — Woonsocket, R. I. .Major Bowes, Capitol Theater, .New York and the other three. NBC Studios, Rockefeller Center, New "*>'ork. What are the names of Guy Lombardo's trio of singers? Does Rubinoff arrange himself or does he have special arrangers?— B. N., Bloomsburg, Pa. The members of the Lombardo trio are Guy's brothers, \ ictor, Lebert and Carmen. Rubinoff does some of his own arranging — also has an arranger at various times. Do you want to know something about your broadcast favorites? Write to the Oracle, Radio Mirror, 1926 Broadway, New York City 53