
George Watson Show 57-01-12 Comic DJ Show with Baron Siggy Plattermacher WBBM-CBS Chicago
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A little later, I'll have important information for you from Klinger Brothers Motors. They're personal friends of mine that I've been dealing with for the past two years. Now, our show. It's a great pleasure for me to introduce to you the top disc jockey of Vienna who's kindly consented to be our guest today, Baron Sigmund Plattermacher. Thank you. Thank you, Danko. Shane. Thank you for a nice introduction you give me. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Thank you, George. Well, Ziggy, how are things in Vienna? Trumping, George, trumping, as we say in the child circles. Real cool, man, real cool. Yeah, but we say that here too, Ziggy. But you're copycats, that's all. Copycats. That's what you are. Cats. What copy? Well, we're cats. All right, Ziggy, but tell us about yourself. How did you become a radio personality? Well, I was stand by two Vienna at station wopu. Yeah, that's on the Limburger Network. And I was so bad, the station decided to go in for that canned music. And I was canned. But I was taken back in a few days. Yeah, they couldn't do without you, Ziggy. Yeah. Yeah. A song I had written for Tuba was just published and it was an overnight sensation. So W O V U took me back to capitalize on my name. Song. You wrote a song, Ziggy? What was it called? You Ain't Nothing But I'm Dachshund. It's the rage of Austria now. Sounds familiar, Ziggy. I think I heard it over here. Oh, sure, my friend. Wiener Liedekranz. Recorded under Clark and Spiel label. There. No, no, no. It was under Clark and Spiel. But it's under Schmaltz label. Yeah. So you became a disc jockey for WOPU and soon you rose to become the top radio personnel. That's right, George. That's right. It wasn't no time before I became known as the Malbellairs of Vienna. Oh boy. Let's hear you do your stuff now. Ziggy there Recordings Turntable. Mike, go to it. Ladies and gentlemen, Sigmund Platemaker. Okay, George, thank you again. And here we go. Dhoni Bennett discovers a worn out suspender strap on things Shust in Thai. Just in time. I found you just in time. Before you came. My time was running low. I was lost. The losing dice were tossed. My bridges all were crossed. Nowhere to go now you're here. And now I know just where I'm going. No more doubt or fear. I found my way for love came just in time. You found me just in time. And changed my lonely life that lovely day I was lost. The losing dice were tossed. My bridges all across. Nowhere to go now you're here. And now I know just where I'm going. No more doubt or fear. I found my way for love came just in time. You found me just in time. And changed my lonely life that lovely day. Friends Mike and Lee Klinger have been selling Dodges in Plymouths at 2525 West Tuohy for only a few short years. And yet they've become the talk of the town. How do they do it? What's their secret? Well, take it from a man who just bought his second car from them. It's done. You know what Mike and Lee say? No matter how close a deal we make with you, and we do deal close. What's important is that you have become a valued customer. And we mean to keep you a customer. Prompt attention and the best service facilities guarantees this. I know I'm not the only one sold on those two Klinger boys. Others in the trade are baffled by the way Klinger sells new Dodgers and Plymouths at such reasonable prices. Also by their block long operation up at 2525 TUI. I know I can personally tell you about that. That's really an operation. That's service. For the first time. They're stocked full with more General Motors and Ford products than ever before. Good clean cars with years of trouble free driving still in them. Like the 55 old Super 88 two door. Now here's a car equipped with power steering, power brakes, hydramatic, lots more. Fifteen hundred and ninety five dollars or that 56 Pontiac Catalina hardtop with Hydramatic radio heater. White walls. Look, friends, here's a car less than a year old. And still Klinger says only 2095. 2095. Ask for Mike Orly. Klinger. 2525 West Tui Avenue. Klinger Dodge Plymouth. They're open all day to day and tomorrow Sunday in till six and every weeknight till nine. Now, that's 2525 West Tuohy. That's just a block past Western Avenue. And Touhey is 7200 north in Chicago. Siggy, it's all yours. We're so busy here, George. Yeah. Now we dedicate this next number. Oh, this is a pip. We dedicate this to Nikita Khrushchev and Cho Stalin. The Mutual Admiration Society. We belong to a mutual admiration society My baby and me we belong to a mutual admiration society I think he's handsome and he's smart I think that she's a work of art I say that he's the greatest man and likewise I'm her biggest fan say her kisses are like wine his kiss is just as good as mine and that's the way we pass the time of day My baby and Neo we belong to a mutual admiration society I say, oh, you're the sweetest one I say, no, you're the sweetest one she claims that I'm a natural wit he says it's just the opposite the only fighting that we do Is just who loves who more than who and me go on like that from night to dawn My baby and me oh, we belong to mutual admiration society Now I do not exaggerate I think she's nothing short of great I say that kind of flattery I'll get you any place with me the way we carry on it is to just embarrass all our friends and that is how we'll still be years from now My baby and me oh, we belong to a mutual and mauritian society My baby and me we belong to a mutual and a racial society My baby and me that was that cutie JP Morgan and Eddie Arnold made the Mutual Admiration Society. And now. George. George. Yeah, what is it, Ziggy? George, Here is the tune which I have picked as the top hit of Vienna for this week. Here is mein friend personal Klaus Hammelschmid und his Heidelberg Habcats Mid Rock around the Danube. Are you ready, cats? Ein, Zwei. Blow. Go, Heaven. Go Rock. Heinrich. Rock. Roll, Wolfgang. Roll. Sing Rainwa. Sing Leaf Ludwig Live. Blow. Rudolph. Blow. Gore Gently. Go. Go Go mid rock sound o clock. Oh, it sounds so neat to understand this Be for the chassis the Danubes got Blow the best you can. Oh, that's crazy, man. Forgive us. Johan's trous. Oh, it sounds so dancing. It's pretty fellows when it's got that big. I hear you talking. What a chassis rock is. Randy Daniel. The Daniel Scott. Oh, dig that crazy river. We could sing till dawn. You're remarkably cool. Yes, we really got you. Cancel this wigginess. Go, go Heinrich. Oh, the lurking. He just keeps rolling. He just keeps rolling. Rocking and rolling along. That's the kind of music that gives me a lump in a druk. Like one of those half swallowed Geno schnitzel. Oh, that knocked me out. Now gather yourself together there for a moment while I tell everybody that everyone comes to Klinger Dodge and plymouth dealers at 2525 W. Tuya Ave. Because they know Klinger stock's the best in used cars. No one car is serviced less than another. And no one car outshines another. Because expert car on every automobile makes a Klinger used car wanted car. For example, here's a 56 Chevrolet 210 with radio heater and many other extras. Only 1695, fully winterized and ready to go. Like every one of their cars. And then there's the Lee Klinger personal car. I saw that the other day. It's the fabulous 56 Dodge Dart. Two door hard top with a famous D500 engine. Specifically ordered for Mr. Klinger and specially constructed for the sports car enthusiast. The Dart has speed and design and a world of power. And it was made to sell for well over $4,000. And well worth it. But just take a big chunk out of that price. Almost half. And you drive it away today. So why don't you stop in today at 2525 W. Tuohy Ave. And take a look at these cars and judge for yourself. Clinger Dodge Plymouth, just west of Western on Tuohy. And they're open all day Saturday and tomorrow. Sunday till 6, every weeknight till 9. Klinger Motors, 2525 West Tui Avenue. Well, that's it for today, folks. Remember friends, Clinger brothers, your northside Dodge Plymouth dealer. Warm friendship, dependable worry free service and exceptionally fine dealers are found at 2525 2EM 7200 North. Just a few blocks west of Western M. So we say goodbye now. Oh, Baron Ziggy. Yeah, yeah, yeah. George, thanks for being with us today and visit us again soon, will you? Yeah, yeah. George, I come back. I had more fun. So long, George. I'll see you later. The WBBM Air Theater, Wrigley Building, Chicago. 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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: George Watson Show 57-01-12 Comic DJ Show with Baron Siggy Plattermacher WBBM-CBS Chicago
Release Date: March 21, 2025
In this engaging episode of "Harold's Old Time Radio", host George Watson welcomes listeners to a special edition of his show, "George Watson Show 57-01-12 Comic DJ Show." The episode features an international guest takeover by Baron Siggy Plattermacher, the top disc jockey from Vienna, providing a unique glimpse into the golden age of radio broadcasting and international radio culture.
George Watson begins the show by introducing Baron Sigmund Plattermacher, affectionately known as Ziggy, the leading DJ from Vienna. The introduction sets the stage for an insightful conversation about Ziggy's career in radio and his contributions to the Vienna broadcasting scene.
George (00:02): "It's a great pleasure for me to introduce to you the top disc jockey of Vienna who's kindly consented to be our guest today, Baron Siggy Plattermacher."
Ziggy (00:20): "Thank you for a nice introduction, George."
The conversation delves into Ziggy's path to becoming a prominent radio personality. He shares anecdotes about his early days at WOPU, a station on the Limburger Network in Vienna.
Ziggy: "I was stand by two Vienna at station WOPU... I was so bad, the station decided to go in for that canned music. And I was canned. But I was taken back in a few days. They couldn't do without you, Ziggy."
Ziggy humorously recounts being temporarily dismissed for poor performance, only to be rehired due to his undeniable talent and popularity with listeners.
A significant highlight of the discussion is Ziggy’s creation of an original song, "You Ain't Nothing But I'm Dachshund." This track became an overnight sensation in Austria, cementing Ziggy's status as a beloved radio personality.
George: "You wrote a song, Ziggy? What was it called?"
Ziggy: "You Ain't Nothing But I'm Dachshund. It's the rage of Austria now."
The song's success is a testament to Ziggy's creativity and connection with his audience. George notes that the song was released under the Clark and Spiel label, though Ziggy humorously corrects him, asserting it was actually under the Schmaltz label.
Following his musical success, Ziggy's career flourished, leading him to become the "Malbellairs of Vienna"—a prestigious title recognizing his influence and popularity in the Viennese radio landscape.
Ziggy: "It wasn't no time before I became known as the Malbellairs of Vienna."
The episode features live performances by Ziggy, showcasing his talents beyond radio hosting. Two notable songs performed include:
"Dhoni Bennett":
"Mutual Admiration Society":
These performances highlight Ziggy's versatility as a musician and his ability to engage the audience with relatable themes and catchy melodies.
Ziggy engages with the audience by dedicating songs and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Vienna's radio scene. His personable demeanor and humorous exchanges with George create a warm and inviting atmosphere for listeners.
Ziggy: "This is a pip. We dedicate this to Nikita Khrushchev and Joseph Stalin. The Mutual Admiration Society."
(07:15)
This segment not only entertains but also subtly reflects on historical figures, adding depth to the musical selections.
The show also touches upon Vienna's vibrant music culture, with Ziggy introducing a popular local hit:
"Rock Around the Danube" by Klaus Hammelschmid and Heidelberg Habcats:
This introduction serves to bridge Vienna's local music scene with the broader, international audience of the show.
As the episode draws to a close, Ziggy expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to connect with an international audience through the George Watson Show. He hints at future collaborations and encourages listeners to stay tuned for more exciting content from Vienna's top radio talents.
Ziggy: "George, thanks for being with us today and visit us again soon, will you?"
(23:45)
George reciprocates the sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for future episodes featuring international DJs.
This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio offers a captivating exploration of international radio culture through the lens of Vienna's premier DJ, Baron Siggy Plattermacher. From Ziggy's personal journey in radio to his musical performances and insights into Vienna's vibrant music scene, the episode provides a rich and engaging experience for listeners. Notable quotes and live performances enrich the narrative, making it a valuable listen for both old-time radio aficionados and new listeners alike.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
These quotes capture the essence of the conversation, Ziggy's personality, and the show's engaging atmosphere.