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Welcome to CRAZY COLLEGE, the last bastion of all musics odd, silly, or forgotten; anything from Stan Freberg to Allan Sherman, from Weird Al Yankovick to Spike Jones, from Noel Coward to Sir Harry Lauder, from The Foremen to..well, let's just leave it at that...Odd Instruments, Instrumentals, musicals, kids' records, stereo demonstration Lps, ephemera from Vaudeville, Tv, and Films, just about anything that makes one shake one's head up and down and even sideways!
We were sad to learn that Jimmy Dean died. And trust me, you don't want to know how they plan to dispose of the body. His program in the early 60s was a personal favorite, and not just because of Jim Henson's work. His was the last of the laid back variety shows, a style that I keep thinking would be a viable breathe of fresh air if only someone would try it. Arthur Godfrey. Dave Garroway (with Jack Lescoulie). Jack Parr. Dean. Just some friends stopping by with a few amusing stories and a song or two. And do them live. I mean really live.
Dr Demento Ends Radio Show
It’s the end of an era but not of an ear. The economics of commercial radio no longer will support any programming that deviates even a little from format. Even NPR stations have willingly sold their soul in their desperate attempts to get more listeners and more thus more lucrative underwriting (i.e. commercials). The good doctor has been the most important archivist of novelty music, sharing it with his listeners through his many compilations. His show will be missed. Dr Demento visited Crazy College in the lat 90s and we will replay that program starting the week of October 3.
This is the rare Crazy College T-Shirt that I designed back in 1989. It was a premium for radio station WDRB nee, WVUD-FM. Only a dozon or so were made and I'm down to my last two. HOT NEWS: .
You have to get this book! Its author, Gregg Ehrbar, will be a guest on Crazy College sometime soon, so do your homework NOW!
I had lunch with Soupy Sales at his home! May 19, 2008. Thank you, Kathy O'Connell and Trudy Sales for a really great day
Here I am up to my elbows in dogs: White Fang and Blacktooth, specifically. The arms used for the 1964 classic B &W New York version of the Soupy Sales Show.
Look what our friends at Micro Werks have released!
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
New from Roy Zimmerman. He's the Tom Lehrer for 2010. Get it now, get it? And catch him live in your town. He'll play at the drop of a hat. Details to follow.
Speaking of whom, Shout! Factory has released: The Tom Lehrer Collection, containing 25, no, make that 26, of his songs from entire oeuvre, the perfect introduction to a man who needs none to the listeners of Crazy College. What makes this collection ESSENTIAL for everyone is the accompanying dvd which features his 1967 Oslo Tv performance of his entire That Was The Year That Was lp, plus assort asides, like his appearance on the BBC and "home movies" from the Mathematical Science Research Institute. It probably as close to seeing him live as anyone not in his immediate neighborhood is going to get. Tom told me there’s only one recording by him that has yet to be released, recorded for the Rhino box set, his environmental take of Joyce Kilmer’s beloved classic Trees. The poems in the public domain, though dead Sonny Bono says it ain’t. Until THAT’s decided unanimously we will remain deprived. Remember you heard about the CD/DVD combo here second, after I found out about it from Mark Evinier's websiteNews From Me. My one-hour interview with Tom will air on Shokus Internet Radio sometime this fall. OK, now you can start the presses again...
Here's the picture cover for an incredibly rare double-A side 45 from Senor Wences. Thanks to the generosity of Delaware broadcast legend, the late Roger Holmes for the record. The back of the picture sleeve is just as nice
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And surprise: BOTH sides of the 45 are GREAT! A real treat!!
Benny Bell, ya gota love him, if for "Shaving Cream" if for nothing more. But there was more – a lot more and you'll find it in this wonderful book by his grandson. He'll be on Crazy College early next year to talk about the Big B and play some of his other recordings!
Just got back from Spain where in Madrid on Calle Major is a confectioner whose Easter display was a 2 1/2 foot bust of Groucho Marx made out of chocolate. His head was a giant egg of white chocolate, with his glasses, moustache and hair done in dark chocolate. If you happen to have a photo of this incredible edible, please share a copy with me and the masses!
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SEPT 7--9
“BORED AND BLASE”
This week, we’re feeling rather bored and blasé as Homer & Jethro prove that Life really can be miserable. Mimi Van Doren fills out her Itsey Bitsy Teeny Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and Sweeny Todd makes mince meat out of some day-trippers.
SEPT 10-17
Firesign Theater
This week we have a fireside chat with Firesign Theater’s David Ossman about the history of Firesign Theater. We’re play some rare recordings from this most influencial comedy troup and take a detailed look at their first four albums.
SEPT 21-23
The Devil and Frank Sinatra
This week Frank Sinatra admits for the first time that he loves Rock and Roll. Syd Vicious does it the wrong way when he does it his way. And Phil Harris and Kitty Wells go trash picking to find us some silly records. Finally we salute Lawyers and their like when Paul Lynn bellies up to the bar.
OCT 4 – 10
Fats Waller & Friends
On Crazy College this week we go back to the old victrola and play some great 78s. We’re visit with Fats Waller, who tells host Geo. Stewart that he’s a square from Delaware. Harry Reser and the Six Jumping Jacks go looking for love in all places. And Selvin goes free and easy. Plus we’ll hear one of the few episodes of a complete radio show to survive from 1929, featuring the Coon Sanders Band.
OCT 11- 17
“Columbus Discovers America and Vice Versa”
This week on Crazy College we salute our native American ancestors as they discover Columbus discovering our native American ancestors. Stan Freberg takes on a tour of the harbor, Lou Monte wants to go back home. And Fanny Brice is turning red when Annette Funecello goes native on us. All that and then some on the next time on The Crazy College Columbus Day Celebration.
OCT 18-24
Chris White
Guest curator Chris White joins Geo for an hour of his personal silly favorites.
OCT 25-31
Halloween
Since the ghost and goblins will be coming out of their old haunts to celebrate Halloween soon, Crazy College is going to supply some silly music for the occasion! You’ll hear spooky songs from the likes of Spike Jones to Lydia Lunch, from Bobby Boris Picket to John Zackerley. Even the Smothers Brothers will be there to give you a good scare on the Crazy College Halloween Special.
Nov. 1-7
Election Time
As election day approaches, Crazy College takes a look at the lighter side of the political process with help from Snoopy, Fonzie, Lou Jordans and The Chipmunks. While the ship of state is sinking, a raft of third party candidates are running: Elvis, Ringo, even The Fonz. Glynis Johns remembers her sister suffragettes. And the Foreman want to know what you will be doing on election day (you don't have to answer).
Nov. 8-14
“Welcome”
On Crazy College this week host Geo. Stewart swings the alphabet with The Three Stooges, plays The Name Game with Shirley Ellis and bangs on the old piano with The Detergents -- under the tutelage of Philip Glass. Later we'll take a spin Ernie Kovacks, only to run into Jerry Lewis. (No one was hurt.)
Nov 15—21
“Godfrey / Danials!”
On the next edition of Crazy College we salute the Arthur Godfrey, the vertically challenged and the British Music Hall. And we'll also take a quick look at the creator of the Chipmunks, David Seville.
NOV 22-28
"Old and in the Way"
Just as Geo. Stewart, the, host of Crazy College continues to get a bit aged, this week we celebrate his unbirthday with a big party. There’s Tom Lehrer giving the brush off to Marlene Dietrich for the younger Rosemary Clooney. Arthur Godfrey and Benny Hill suffer in silence, but Jimmy Durante knows it’s his nose’s birthday, too. All that and then some, when old age has a go at youth on Crazy College.
NOV 29 - DEC 5
"Highway Hilarity"
On Crazy College this week the Who give us a lift in their Bucket T, Jerry Lewis speed races with Spike Jones and Weird Al, then Leo Kotke gets a visit from the Magliozzi Brothers.
DEC 6-12
"Dr. Demento is IN!"
This week host Geo Stewart is joined by Dr Demento, who will tell us all about himself and play a slew of his favorite comedy recordings. People like, Ray Stevens, Tom Lehrer, Ruth Wallis, Spike Jones to name just a few.
DEC 13-19
“Keeping the “X” in “Xmas”
It seems everybody has recorded a silly seasonal song at one time or another, from Buddy Hackett, to Stan Freberg; from The Three Stooges to Bobby "Boris" Pickett — and even the Rolling Stones. We're gonna play you some of 'em next time on the Crazy College Holiday Special.
DEC 20-26
More X Rated Fun
Another very special holiday edition of Crazy College. Christmas time is “hear” again, at least that’s what The Beatles kept telling Snoopy. We’ll get some unwanted decorating tips from the Spike Jones and Eddie Lawrence. And Homer and Jethro take this one last chance to fatten up their gimme list.
DEC 27- Jan 2
Horror Interviews
On Crazy College this week we talk and talk and talk about some classic horror films. Wheeler Winston Smith talks about why he thinks Terrance Fisher was as good a director as Jean Renior. John Zakerley talks about doing a live western in the parking lot of a Philadelphia tv station before he began hosting Shock Theater. And Michael F. Blake gives us an overview on Lon Chaney Senior. All that and then some next time when Crazy College goes to the movies.
From the G. Stewart/C. Healy Archives: A 7 year old Andrew Warhola does his first silk screen: "36 Wax Coke Bottles."
Join me every Sunday evening at 6:00 PM on 91.3 FM, WVUD, Newark or evey day on Shokus Internet Radio.... where like an babbling brook, they STREAM!
I though you might enjoy 4E's business card that a good friend sent me when the old Ackermonster died late last year.
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Fire up the colortini, kick back and put on the head phones...and wait some more....
NEWS FLASHS!..SEE EXCERPTS FROM THE CRAZY COLLEGE TV SHOW, BAKED POTATO, now on YOUTUBE!! Search "Baked Potato George" or copy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlxxD575Ns Thanks to Al Engberg for making that happen...UPDATE!! We done got censored: See but don't here Baked Potato, since we hummed the theme to Star Trec, they tell us we're not playing nice with ASCAP and BMI. I say it's fair usage. So far they've won...
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Now hear all WVUD's fine programming over the web by going to the web page and then clicking on "LISTEN", something good to do on Sunday nights twix 6 and 7 on WVUD..
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