Radio stars (Oct 1934-Sept 1935)

RADIO STARS HERE ARE THE ANSWERS What Does Bing Brgylftn Slortfbwg Blart Flooh? Joan Kay, heard over networks from Chicago. nOX'T cheer, boys ^ and girls. Sure Uncle Answer Man's out of jail, but someone said he ought to have his head examined and so here he is, surrounded by those eminent psychiatrists, Dr. Dormaus of Vienna and Dr. Whoopy of Weehawken, New Jersey. If, instead of howling constantly to readers about his being able to consider but two questions per person per month, or not answering any questions personally per person per month, or not sending any photographs per — anyway, if the A. M. had told some of his friends not to scrawl their questions so hastily that they read, "What does Bing brgylftn slortfbwg blart flooh?" he might not be accused of having curds and whey where his brains ought to be. Anyhow, sit in with the doctors while they ascertain the Answer Man's mental competence. Then if you think he's all right above his big, handsome ears, send in your questions. Go ahead! Ask him! He'll tell you a thing or two! Now for the Doctors. Dr. D. : Now Uncle, we are going to test your powers of observation. We wonder, for instance, if you've ever noticed the physical characteristics of Priscilla Lane. Unk: Have I? Boy, oh boy! Have I? Lovely figure. Five feet two inches tall, weighs 108 pounds, has blonde hair, blue eyes. She's the sister of Lola and Leota Lane of the films. She was born June 12, 1917. She made her radio debut with Fred Waring's troupe February 8, 1933. She likes to swim, make cornstarch pudding, ride horseback and to say "I'll say, kid!" Her nickname is Pat. . . . Dr. W. : Pat him on the head with the inkstand, Dr. Dormaus. He can't concentrate. Let's see if we can get him to give some comprehensive facts on Kenny Sargent and Pewee Hunt of Glen Gray's orchestra. Unk: Pooh! Easy. Kenny is described as dark and suave, but shy. Tell the girls not to be too hasty — he's married to Dorothy Morelock of Memphis, Tennessee, whom he met in 1928. Oh, all 108 right, if you still must have details, he has brown eyes and black hair, is five feet eleven inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He's twenty-nine, which makes his years of trouping about with orchestras number about eleven. He finally wound up with Glen Gray's band in May, 1931. And is he the old fashion plate? They do say, that when Glen Gray's orchestra is playing in a night club or roadhouse, Kenny insists on changing his shirt and collar every other dance. Now who can't concentrate? Dr. D.: See, Dr. Whoopy? He's nuts. Forgot all about Pewee Hunt. Unk: Who's nuts? Gimme a chance, wilya? Now this little Pewee guy is only six feet tall, and has wasted away to a little over 200 pounds. Tsk! Tsk! When his larynx isn't working over that baritone of his, his tiny hot fist slips a trombone slide back and forth. He was born, of all places, in Mt. Healthy, Ohio, in 1907, and weighed, very appropriately, twelve pounds at birth. But then, so did Priscilla Lane. His real name is Walter C. Hunt. He studied at Ohio State College to be a scientist and turned out to be a vacuum cleaner, salesman, buyer and seller of radio sets and banjo player in an orchestra. He joined Jean Goldkette's orchestra in 1928 and the Glen Gray outfit in 1928. Yah, he's married. But he still has a sense of humor. He's the funster of the band. Regular card, he is. Dr. W. : Well you're not, addle-pate. Aren't you the guy what said Cheerio uses recordings instead of real live, no kidding canaries? Unk: Sure, but if the guy at the network told me so. what's a fellow going to do? Some assert that he did use recordings for a time, but be that as it may, he's using real birds now. They're named Dickie and Blue Boy, but sad to say, they are not the original D. and Printed in the U. Kenny Sargent and "Pee Wee" Hunt, of the Casa Loma Caravan. B. B. Besides, th whole thing's non of your business It's a matter be twee n me an Cheerio and hi followers, to whor I say : "I'm sorryj Dr. D.: That's sweet Unkie-Wunkie. Now tell us abot this new Captain Henry of "Showboat Also what's happened to Charley Wir ninger, the old Captain Henry? Unk: This new Captain Henry named Frank Mclntyre. He was bor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Februar 25th, 1881. He's five feet eleven inchc tall, weighs 275 pounds and has fai complexion and hair. This jolly fe low has been on the stage for year Curiously enough, a year or so ago, remarked that his favorite program wa "Showboat" with Charles Winninge as Captain Henry. And now here is, the skipper himself! He thinks ca playing is a waste of time and mak you fat. Since he weighs only 275 hir self and loves Yorkshire pudding, yc can see the logic of this argument. No as to Charley Winninger. He's st starring in New York in "Revenge Wit Music," the musical comedy. Last heard, he was having auditions for new program. Maybe by the time th: gets to the readers he will have one. Dr. D.: Hm! Not bad. Maybe yo haven't any bats in your belfry. Mary Lou Rosaline Greene or Murii Wilson and were either ever in lov with Lanny? Unk: Oooooh! Take it away. I can stand that again? Mary Lou is Lanr . . . I mean Captain Henry is Mary. . Dr. W. It is certain that Unkie M.'s comprenez-vous rope has parte* So away with him to the padded cell. Note: The editor is going to smugg the A. M. a pair of shears so he snip his way out of the padded cell ar give the "Ask Him Another" party ft readers he was planning. If you can attend in person, send your questioi by mail to The Answer Man, RADI STARS, 149 Madison Avenue, Ne< York City. He'll satisfy that burnii thirst of yours for knowledge. S. A. by Art Color Printing Company. Dunellen. &