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Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness will air the personal collection of the Norm Nathan Show for which I produced on WBZ-AM from 1989 until his sudden passing on October 29th, 1996.
Norm spent 50+ years in Boston Broadcasting working at WCOP, WESX, WMEX, WHDH, WEEI, WRKO, WMRE and WBZ. Whether news, talk or music…he did it, sometimes combining them all.
Many of the recordings you will hear were sent to me by a fan and friend, Joan McCool. Others are from my personal collection.
They will air as recorded, with the warmth an old, analog tape recording provides. Some with good, ol’fashioned home editing of the play/pause button. And ALL with the ever-comforting voice of Uncle Norm.
Thank you just so darn much for tuning in!
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 297 - A Confluence of Corny Contestants
2w ago00:55:11Tap to summarizeHere we are on July 22nd, two-ott-twenty six and I have for you a DBG from July 22nd, uno-nine-ninety five the title of which shall be: A Confluence of Corny Contestants We begin with the treasured DBG Theme. Players: Tony Nesbitt on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Hope Schauer producing and playing in studio Paul from Dorchester, ONT Sonja in Newcastle, PA Jim from Lowell Bdays: Orson Bean Alex Trebek Danny Glover Albert Brooks Robert Dole Sparky Lyle NNVoS could use your support so please visit the links below for options. Ep 297, A Confluence of Corny Contestants, shucks its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 296 - A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s with a Legacy Chaser
3w ago01:06:34Tap to summarizeOur mid-July offering is another from July of 1995. A NNS from the 15th & 16th to be exact. And let me tell you that the remainder of the month will feature dates from July 1995 too. Please, PLEASE…try to contain yourselves! The episode shall be titled: A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s with a Legacy Chaser I could use your support here so please check out the links below for more info. Before I give you the list of excellent callers here are the other noteworthy moments from the show: We are treated to a couple of Show Opens Norm teases the Farmstand (I think) and then some upcoming guests: Barry Dreayer with a book that explains the Basic Rules for the Sports Illiterate J.M. Lawrence, a Herald columnist who wrote a column entitled: Forever Young on Lover’s Lane And Bruce Feiler, author of “Under the Big Top: A Season with the Circus” We DO get to hear a little from Barry Dreayer talking and J.M. Lawrence Norm talks about a Samson Air Force Veterans Association reunion that was brought up by a caller. There’s even a Jack Harte Traffic Report And we have…Commercials: WBZ News Promo featuring Deb Lawler, Gil Santos and Gary Lapierre! Silver City Dodge, etc., Credit Approval Star Market – get a load of those chicken prices And Dunkin’ Donuts – get a load of those drink prices Grab your white board so you can keep track of the Callers: Joe talking about vintage radios Sylvia on St. Swithin’s Day Hal in a truck – Action Comics and Mad Magazine Golda orrrrr maybe not Charles in Belmont with a one-of-a-kind impression Stan from Newton Chris in Nashua Mike from Boston – 1st time caller to any station! Brian with a great call A mystery Caller Ted who’s a former radio guy Josette who has an exceptional ear for music Generosa! Sean And Caroline Ep 296, A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s, pours its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 295 - The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes
Jul 800:51:19Tap to summarizeThank you, yes, you right there… for taking the time to listen and being a faithful customer here at the Vault of Silliness. Today’s feature is a DBG from July 5th, 1996, which I’ve titled: The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes. Tom Howie was Producing Players: Jack Harte Mike from Mansfield Skip in Alpina, Michigan Andy from Somerville Mike Epstein and Tony Nesbitt were supposed to be playing but I’m sure the New Studio Blues prevented that from happening. Bdays: Huey Lewis Catherine Helmond Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage Robbie Robertson Historical Facts: In what year did Larry Doby sign a contract with the Cleveland Indians becoming the first black player in the American League? In what year was the Salvation Army founded in London, England by William Booth? In what year did Thomas Cooke start the first Travel Agency? And speaking of historical facts…we are graced with more sage advice from Norm’s HGPG! Ep 295, The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes, piles its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 294 - Summer Madness
Jul 100:49:11Tap to summarizeThank you for joining us again here this week where laughter and frivolity will enter your bloodstream with a DBG from July 1st, 1995. This one is titled: Summer Madness as there are some crazy moments. And speaking of crazy moments…stay tuned for another installment of “Signs of Norm” after the show. Players: Barbara from Quebec Jack in Ottawa Scotty from Braintree Deedee in W. VA Tony on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Hope Schauer Bdays: Olivia DeHavilland Farley Granger Leslie Caron Sydney Pollack Jamie Farr Dan Akroyd Carl Lewis Ep 294, Summer Madness, blazes its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 293 - Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City
Jun 2400:39:42Tap to summarizeWe have another special episode as this veers away from the expected and into a secret club-like atmosphere which prompted the title: Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City It is a DBG from June 27th, 1993. Players: Tony Nesbitt producing and playing in studio Bruce Connolly in Traffic AND THAT’S IT! Bdays: Ross Perot Bob Keeshan Bruce Babbit Gary Crosby Bruce Johnston Date in History: In what year did President Harry S. Truman order the U.S. into the Korean Conflict? 6/28 Mel Brooks Another date in History: In what year did Louisville schoolteacher Mildred J. Hill composed a tune for her students called “Good Morning to All.” Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began “Happy Birthday to You.” Post-game call: Generosa! Commercials:Kwai Garlic Tablets Marezine Tablets And I thought we’d include some ABC News with Catherine Cowdery brought to us by Connect Long Distance. Ep 293, Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City, initiates its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 292 - The Highlight Reel-to-Reel (Vol. 2)
Jun 1701:09:52Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another exciting episode of NNVoS hosted by the guy you’re listening to right now…Tony Nesbitt. Today’s episode, which btw, is a NNS from June 11th, 1995, had some of the ingredients that made Norm’s show so great. An entertaining guest and a plethora of calls from our wonderful listeners. So much so that I have titled it: The Highlight Reel-to-Reel (Vol. 2) We begin it all with a one of the Show Open Themes and then Norm interviews our guest: Dr. Myles H. Bader author of “4001 Food Facts and Chefs’ Secrets.” An excellent conversation on just some of those hints is clearly enjoyed by both Norm and Dr. Bader. He also mentions, at the time, his new book – “To Supplement or Not to Supplement.” And then it’s on to caller galore! Some with names, some without. There’s a Caller who want Norm to reboot Sounds in the Night Bill visiting from England Myster Caller Karen asking about the Old-Time Radio talk Norm would travel around and do Ken asking about Middleton, MA Next hour – Opening Theme Chauncy French Canadian Caller Brian No-name Caller John with a heavy Boston/NE Accent – very interesting Unknown Caller Dottie Don from Billerica Paul from Malden Joan in Tewksbury! And Al about commissioning ships Ep 292, The Highlight Reel-to-Reel, spins its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 291 - Dedicated to Don
Jun 1000:54:33Tap to summarizeThe Vault has distributed a DBG from June 11th, 1994. This one shall be titled: Dedicated to Don You’ll hear why during the outro, so stick around. We begin with two Commercials: Dave Maynard and his summer holiday in Ireland with Caitlin Travel And a rather suggestive commercial for Royal Slumber. Players: Joe in Revere on a Party line Marge from Indiana DJ in Andover Tony on the phone from parts unknown Emilio Marotta producing and playing in studio Jack Harte in Traffic Bdays: Gene Wilder Chad Everett Jacques Cousteau Adrienne Barbeau Joe Montana Rise Stevens Jackie Stewart Henry Cisneros Ep 291, Dedicated to Don, reports its way to your ears, now.
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 290 - Traffic & Tabloids
Jun 300:33:20Tap to summarizeWelcome to this special episode of NNVoS. Today’s treat is from sometime in June 1996. The title? Traffic & Tabloids It begins with two traffic reports. One from Jack Harte on WBZ and the other from Paul Drake on WBNW. Both are sponsored by…does anyone remember…The Wiz?! Nobody Beats the Wiz! And now, Ladies and Gents its’s what you’ve all been waiting for… Tabloid News Around the World and Beyond with Jack Harte on the Valiant Broadcast Network! SO MANY STORIES fill the airwaves for nearly 30 mins. And then, “Anne” has a spicy story we never hear. Grab your scorecard and get ready to keep track of all the silliness. Ep 290, Traffic & Tabloids, sensationalizes its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep289 - Wolfie’s Waistline
May 2700:59:19Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Today we have a DBG from May 30th, 1992 which shall be titled: Wolfie’s Waistline Players: Florence from NC Wolfie! Pete in Lawrence Al from Framingham Jack Harte in Traffic Tony producing and playing in studio Bdays: Michael J. Pollard Clint Walker Winnona Judd 5/31 Clint Eastwood Sharon Gless Joe Namath Brooke Shields Norman Vincent Peale Tom Berenger Commercials: Ask-a-Nurse Journey Beyond the Dinosaurs NH State Liquor Outlets and Wine Specialty Stores Memorial Day Sale! Liberty Chevrolet and RV Center There’s also a single post-game call and it’s an interesting one from Don in Furnia, Ontario Ep 289, Wolfie’s Waistline, stretches its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 288 - The Flirting Frenzy
May 2000:49:38Tap to summarizeIs it warming up where you are? The month of May here in MA continues the NE Bipolar Spring we’ve been enduring. One thing that has remained steady is the output on this here channel. That continues today with a DBG from May 26th, 1996 which I have titled: The Flirting Frenzy Players: Peter James in Traffic! Tom Howie producing and playing in studio Frank Jammes! – No relation Laura in Boston Jim from Martinsburg, PA but calling from Boston Evelyn in Quincy Bdays: Peggy Lee James Arness Brent Musburger Stevie Nicks Sally Ride Hank Williams, Jr. Bobcat Goldthwaite Jeanie Francis Ep 288, The Flirting Frenzy, circles its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Please support the show: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk
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