Radio and television mirror (Jan-June 1950)

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Double or Nothing's emcee is that mathematical improbability, a one in a million guy. No one knows that better than his musical director — unless, of course, it's his legions of loyal listeners By IRVINE ORTON k 44 Big song hits, tiny piano. Walter's the words in this musical collaboration, Irvine the melody. Double or Nothing, with Walter O'Keefe, is heard at 2:00 P.M. EST, on NBC. Monday through Friday. As musical director of Double or Nothing, which takes over NBC's air from 2 to 2: 30, Eastern Standard Time, five afternoons a week, I daily witness what is to my mind one of the most impressive displays of sheer raw courage known to our age — quizmaster Walter O'Keefe 's descent into the studio audience to select the contestants. Most other radio quizmasters, I believe, let the network employees handle this arduous and risky chore. Not Walter. He always goes over the top himself. So far it hasn't been necessary to send out a rescue party. The man I call my friend as well as my boss, genial, ebullient, mercurial Walter O'Keefe, loves it — because he loves people. He'll be astonished I'm sure to hear that I think his job requires intestinal fortitude as well as a liberal supply of ready wit and a nice flair for broken field running. When Walter goes down the aisle brandishja^fcls portable