KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe: Recent Episodes
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Audio episodes of performances by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe in Nicholasville, Kentucky . Box office 859-885-5363. Visit our website: www.KCALOTR.com
As performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe from Nicholasville, Kentucky at their fall 2022 "Mixed Nuts" show. Cast includes: Norman Cline (Gildersleeve), David Damron (Leroy), Connie McDonald (Marjorie), Denise Cline (Birdie and commercials), Susan Clements (Leila), Doug Fain (Peavey), Steve Watts (Judge Hooker), and Cooper Bartlett (Dr. Hargrave). Song by Rachel Williams and sound effects by Eddie Clements. www.kcalotr.com
The KCAL summer 2022 show (July 24-26) was called "Battle of the Sexes". One half of the show featured the men in the troupe, the other featured the females (with help!) This is the males portion of the show, a combination of two "Lum and Abner" old time radio episode that aired in May of 1943. Performers include David Damron (Announcer and Cedric), Norman Cline (Lum), and Doug Fain (Abner). Singing the lead song is Rachel Williams. www.kcalotr.com
The KCAL summer 2022 show (July 24-26) was called "Battle of the Sexes". One half of the show featured the men in the troupe, the other featured the females (with help!) This is the females episode of "Easy Aces" called "Jane's Mother Comes To Visit". Performers include Connie McDonald (Ace), Denise Cline (Jane), Susan Clements (Mrs. Bell), Kaitlyn Wesley (Miss Anderson), and Steve Watts (Ken and Mother?) Singing the lead song is Rachel Williams. www.kcalotr.com
On Halloween night, October 31, 2020, the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performed "LIVE" at the First Vineyard Winery in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Here is the audio from the second half of their show. This classic comedy, My Favorite Husband, episode called "Halloween Surprise Party" is from 1949. The cast, in order of appearance, is David Damron (Announcer and Officer), Denise Cline (Liz), Norman Cline (George), Doug Fain (Negley and Dispatcher), Connie McDonald (Iris Atterbury), and Steve Watts (Rudolph Atterbury). Eddie and Susan Clements handle the sound effects.
On October 30, 2021, the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performed "LIVE" at the First Vineyard Winery in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Here is the audio from the first half of their show. This Suspense episode called "That Thing in the Window" is from 1946. The cast, in order of appearance, is David Damron (Announcer and Mr. Hanson), Doug Fain (Mr. Aimes), Denise Cline (Mary, the Maid), Susan Clements (Miss Landis), Steve Watts (Sargent), Connie McDonald (Vivian Landis), and Norman Cline (Ronald). Eddie Clements handles sound effects.
Singing performances at the KCAL Summer show held live at the KCAL Hometown Theater on June 24-26, 2021. Singing first is our newest member, Rachel Williams singing the Jo Stafford classic "You Belong To Me". Immediately after that is our longtime crooner, Roger Garrison, with his rendition of "Prisoner of Love".
Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, in Nicholasville, KY at its summer show June 25 - 27, 2021, this is the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performing an episode of old-time radio show Four Star Playhouse. This episode, which aired on NBC on August 21, 1951, is called "The Incredible Annalee". KCAL Troupe members are, in order of appearance, Doug Fain (Announcer), Denise Cline (commercial and Operator), Connie McDonald (Annalee), David Damron (Jim), Norman Cline (Pickerel), and Steve Watts (Carlyle).
Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, in Nicholasville, KY at its summer show June 25 - 27, 2021, this is the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performing an episode of old-time radio show Grand Marquee. This episode, which aired on NBC on February 29, 1947, is called "A Man's Home is Her Castle". KCAL Troupe members are, in order of appearance, David Damron (Announcer), Steve Watts (commercials), Denise Cline (Jane), Norman Cline (Dick), Connie McDonald (Gladys), and Doug Fain (Elwood Marsden).
On Halloween night, October 31, 2020, the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performed "LIVE" at the First Vineyard Winery in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Here is the audio from the second half of their show. This Suspense episode called "On a Country Road" is from 1950. The cast, in order of appearance, is David Damron (Wilcox), Doug Fain (David), Carolyn Threlkeld (Dorothy), Norman Cline (Senator), and Denise Cline (Woman). Larette Latham handled sound effects and Roger Garrison sings.
On Halloween night, October 31, 2020, the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe performed "LIVE" at the First Vineyard Winery in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Here is the audio from the first half of their show. The "Father Knows Best" Halloween episode from 1950. The cast, in order of appearance, is Larette Latham (Kathy), Denise Cline (Margaret), Doug Fain (Announcer and caretaker), Norman Cline (Jim Anderson), David Damron (Bud), and Carolyn Threlkeld (Betty).
KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe presents a Facebook/Zoom recording performed and aired during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 15, 2020. This is an episode of the series "Suspense" called "The Hitchhiker". In the cast are David Damron, Connie Royse, Doug Fain, Susan Clements, Connie McDonald, Larette Blackford, Norman Cline, Denise Cline and singing is Roger Garrison. If you would like to see the video version, go to our web site at www.kcalotr.com or go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqf8_DN1ipI
From 1951, we present an episode of the comedy "The Magnificent Montague" starring KCAL troupe members Norman Cline, Denise Cline, Carolyn Threlkeld, David Damron, Larette Blackford, Connie McDonald, Susan Clements, and Doug Fain. (For the video version, visit our web site at www.kcalotr.com or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeftGVa7aKg. This recording is dedicated to the 66 people who contributed to the 2020 KCAL Facebook fundraiser which helps us stay "On The Air!" We appreciate the continued support of donors and audience members who help us continue our mission of bringing wholesome, family entertainment to our community PLUS help us in activities in Jessamine County to benefit those less fortunate than we are! A big TOP O' THE HAT to this year's donors (in alphabetical order):
- Bobby Adams
- Rebecca Adkins
- Anonymous
- Marcie Barnes
- Kelly Burger
- P.J. Burns
- Karen and Jeff Carroll
- Joe Carter
- Judie Carter
- Sue Clark
- Linny Cloyd
- Lindsey Conners
- Lisa Cooley
- Nancy DeVos
- Wayne East
- Ruth Fain
- Gwen Ferguson
- First Vineyard Winery
- Lou Ann Gore Flanagan
- Linda France
- Eric Froman
- Gary Goldey
- Billie Goodwill
- Bill Hall
- Kalen Hall
- Connie Harvey
- Chris Hawboldt
- Billie Haws
- Rick Hollingsworth
- Jessie/Barbara Holbrook
- Bill Jones
- Janice Foster Jackson
- Walt Jourdan
- Brenda Kestel
- Anna Kline
- Dexter Knight
- Buddy Littrell
- Lois MacGregor
- Duane McCuddy
- Shainey Marcus
- Tom Moberly
- Charlene Montgomery
- Pat Nussbaum
- Beth Nelson Parker
- Karen Patterson
- Mitchell Pearson
- DeeDee Polsgrove
- David Poor
- Jean Pritchett
- Randy Rainwater
- Justin Ray
- Tammy Pinkston-Sword
- Bill Rhorer
- Charlotte Rice
- Laura Sanders
- Joseph & Fayetta Singleton
- Abby Sorrell
- Shirley Teater
- Johnny Templin
- Zach Threlkeld
- Mike True
- Imogene VanHook
- Deborah Wallace
- Joe Walker
- The Well Shakes
- Jessamine County Judge Executive David West
This episode of the old-time radio show Philip Marlowe is called "The Medium Was Rare" and was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during its Spring show, March 29 - 31, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast on September 8, 1951.
Cast, in order of appearance, is David Damron (Philip Marlowe), Doug Fain (Announcer), Denise Cline (Mary), Steve Watts (Cookie), Carolyn Threlkeld (Lillian Collins), Norman Cline (Pat the taxi driver and Chezano), Larette Blackford (Sylvia Jennings), Billy Holland (Bruno and the Officer) and Susan Clements (Madame),.
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This episode of the old-time radio show Romance is called "Richer by One Christmas" and was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during its Christmas show, December 13 - 15, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast on December 24, 1955.
Cast, in order of appearance, is Buddy Teater (Announcer), Denise Cline (Evelyn), David Damron (Peter), Billy Holland (Phil), Carolyn Threlkeld (Mother), Larette Blackford (Evvy), Norman Cline (Mr. Thompson and the Clerk), and Connie McDonald (Woman).
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This episode of the old-time radio show Father Knows Best is called "Christmas Program" and was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during its winter show, December 13 - 15, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast on December 24, 1953, on the NBC Radio Network.
Cast, in order of appearance, is Larette Blackford (Kathy), Connie McDonald (Margaret), Buddy Teater (announcer), Norman Cline (Jim), Carolyn Threlkeld (Betty), David Damron (Bud), Denise Cline (Maggie), and Billy Holland (Tom).
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This is a reproduction of the classic movie and radio show "The Philadelphia Story" which starred Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Jimmy Stewart. It was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during it's Spring show, March 29 - 31, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast March 17, 1947, as an episode of the Screen Guild Theater on the CBS Radio Network.
Cast, in order of appearance, is Doug Fain(announcer), Steve Watts (Mr. Kidd), Larette Blackford (Miss Liz Embry), Billy Holland (Conner), Susan Clements (Miss Wallace and Dinah), Norman Cline (C.K. Dexter Haven), Carolyn Threlkeld (Mrs. Lords), Denise Cline (Tracy Lords), and David Damron (commercial announcer).
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This episode of the old-time radio show Our Miss Brooks is called "Friday the 13th" and was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during it's fall show, September 13 - 15, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast May 15, 1949.
Cast, in order of appearance, is: David Damron (announcer), Connie McDonald (Miss Brooks), Denise Cline (Mrs. Davis), David Damron (Walter), Steve Watts (Stretch), Larette Blackford (Harriet Conklin), Doug Fain (Mr. Conklin), Norman Cline (Mr. Boynton)
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This episode of the old-time radio show The Whistler is called "Urge to Kill" and was performed by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe during it's fall show, September 13 - 15, 2019. The episode was originally broadcast October 4, 1942 on CBS Radio.
Cast, in order of appearance, include David Damron (Announcer), Doug Fain (The Whistler), Norman Cline (Henry Drake), Denise Cline (Ethel the secretary), Steve Watts (Philip Putnam), David Damron (Dr. Shultz), Connie McDonald (Miss Burton, secretary to Dr. Shultz), Larette Blackford (Rita Drake), and Doug Fain (Jackson the butler).
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From the 2019 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe's "Triple Threat Comedy Hour", performed live June 21-23 at the KCAL Radio Theater in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky, is this episode of "Duffy's Tavern". The episode was called "Archie Cuts Prices by 10%" and originally aired December 29, 1950. Troupe members include Doug Fain as Archie the manager, David Damron as Eddie, Steve Watts as Finnegan, Larette Blackford as Ms. Duffy and Norman Cline as the telephone voices and announcer. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1550862421814070/
From the 2019 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe Spring Spectacular show performed March 29-31, 2019. The first you will hear is an episode of the old-time radio show "Phillip Marlowe, Private Eye". The episode that is reproduced is "The Medium Was Rare" and originally aired on September 8, 1951. Featured in this episode are (in order of appearance) KCAL troupe members David Damron as Phillip Marlowe, Denise Cline as Mary, Steve Watts as Cookie, Carolyn Threlkeld as Lillian, Norman Cline as Pat the Taxi Driver and Chezano, Larette Blackford as Sylvia, Billy Holland as Bruno and the police officer, Susan Clements as Madame, Eddie Clements on sound effects and Doug Fain, announcer and music.
The second episode is the radio version of the film classic "The Philadelphia Story" which starred Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant. It originally aired March 17, 1947. Featured in this reproduction (in order of appearance) are KCAL Troupe members Steve Watts as Mr. Kidd, Larette Blackford as Liz, Billy Holland as Conner, Norman Cline as Dexter, Susan Clements as Ms. Wallace and Dinah, Carolyn Threlkeld as Mrs. Lords, Denise Cline as Tracy, Eddie Clements on sound effects, David Damron as the commercial announcer and Doug Fain, announcer and music.
We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in the 40s and 50s on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.
From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe Summer Spectacular show performed July 7-9, 2017. This is an episode of the old-time radio show "Dragnet". The episode that is reproduced is "The Big Cat" and originally aired on June 15, 1954. Featured in this episode are KCAL troupe members Norman Cline as Frank Smith, Doug Fain as Joe Friday, David Damron as Clarence Havill and Sidney Norton and Denise Cline as Lillian Havill. We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1954 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.
From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe's "A Hometown Christmas" show performed December 8, 9, and 10. This is an episode called "ChristmasTiME in Nicholasville" written by cast member David Damron. The story, based on Dickens "A Christmas Carol" takes place in 1952 at the Ben Franklin store that sat in Downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky. Featured in this episode, in order of appearance, are KCAL troupe members Doug Fain as Cres Criner, Susan Clements as Mildred Criner, David Damron as Charlie Esposito of WNVL Radio, Denise Cline as Mary, Carolyn Threlkeld as Jenny, Norman Cline as Mike, Connie McDonald as her grandmother Renlyn Foley, Steve Watts as his father Letch Watts, Buddy Teater as his father Bob Teater, Larette Blackford as Betty, Billy Holland as the Ghost and Eddie Clements on sound effects. The names and places you hear referenced were real although we did have to embellish their personalities a bit (Mr. Criner really was a nice fellow but we had to have someone play Scrooge!) We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1952 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound. Merry Christmas from all of us at KCAL and the Creative Art League of Jessamine County!
From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe "A Hometown Christmas " show performed December 8, 9, and 10. This is an episode of the old time radio show "My Favorite Husband" which starred Lucille Ball and Richard Denny. This radio show was the inspiration for the "I Love Lucy" television show. The episode that is reproduced is "Christmas Present" and originally aired December 16, 1949. Featured in this episode are KCAL troupe members Denise Cline as Liz, Norman Cline as George, Carolyn Threlkeld as Katie, Connie McDonald as Mother Copper, Doug Fain as the Store Clerk and Buddy Teater as the announcer, Eddie Clements on sound effects and David Damron running sound and lights. We hav attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1949 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.
From the 2016 KCAL live "Halloween Fright Night" performance we bring you this Lights Out episode entitled "Murder Castle". This episode originally was aired on February 16, 1938, and was reproduced by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe LIVE on September 30 and October 1 and 2, 2016. KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, performs live reproductions of old-time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. In this broadcast, you will hear Doug Fain as Mr. Stewart, Denise Cline as Ella, Susan Clements as Helen, Carolyn Threlkeld as Betty. Eddie Clements handles the sound effects and Norman Cline runs sound. This podcast web site is a gift to you from the Farmers Bank of Jessamine County. Visit them at www.myfarmersbank.net
A special treat for you that we might do ever so often.....Here is the audio from our live show that took place on April 21-23, 2017 at the Polvino Art Center in Nicholasville. We performed the classic show "My Favorite Wife" which aired in 1950 and starred Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Our next live show will be July 7-9, 2017 and is called " A Night of Magic". It will feature a comedy and a detective story. Our troupe will recreate the shows like they would have been performed at an old-time radio station back in the 40s and 50s with our own KCAL twists. You can call our box office at 859-885-5363 for tickets. This show has the following cast members (in order of appearance): David Damron (Announcer and Timmy Arden), Carolyn Threlkeld (Bianca Bates) Norman Cline (Nick Arden), Billy Holland (the Judge and Mr. Pentwhistle), Madelyn Gannon (Chinch Arden), Denise Cline (Ellen Arden), Larette Blackford (Mother) and Dylan Harrison (Stephen Burkett). Eddie Clements with sound effects and Roger Garrison and Carolyn Threlkeld sings.
This month we feature an episode of an old show called Romance. This episode was called "The Way to the Castle" and it originally aired on September 25, 1954. This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year (the next being April 21-23, 2017 at which a romantic comedy will be performed - call 859-885-5363 for tickets). This is the sixth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, March 26, 2017 and it stars Norman Cline as Cassanova, Carolyn Threlkeld as Paulette, Denise Cline as Anna and Doug Fain as Algarotti.
This month we feature one of Edgar Allen Poe's classics, "The Fall of the House of Usher" starring Norman Cline as Roderick Usher, Doug Fain as the long time friend and David Damron as the announcer and the physician. It originally aired on October 22, 1947 as part of the Escape radio program. This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year (the next being April 21-23, 2017 at which a romantic comedy will be performed - call 859-885-5363 for tickets). This is the fifth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
This time we have two short programs in our show. The first is called "Curtains!" and was a short skit that was featured in an episode of the Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee and it aired February 18, 1937. Featured in this episode is Carolyn Threlkeld, David Damron and Denise Cline. The second part of the program is an episode of The Bickersons, a comedy starring Don Ameche and Frances Langford...this particular episode was called "Valentine's Day" and aired on February 13, 1948. In this episode you will hear Denise Cline, Norman Cline, Carolyn Threlkeld and Doug Fain. This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. There are a number of troupe members in this show. This is the fourth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, January 29, 2017.
This is an episode of the old time radio show, Our Miss Brooks. It originally aired November 19, 1950 and is called "Thanksgiving Turkey". This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. This program stars KCAL troupe members Connie McDonald as Miss Brooks, Carolyn Threlkeld as Mrs. Davis, David Damron as Walter, Norman Cline as Boynton, Susan Clements as Harriett and Doug Fain as Mr. Conklin. This is the second episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, November 27, 2016.
This is an episode of the old time radio show, Quiet Please and is called "The Evening and The Morning". It originally aired in November of 1948. This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe. This program stars KCAL co-producers and co- directors Denise Cline as Alice, Norman Cline as Thorpe and Doug Fain as Dean. This inaugural episode was aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, October 30, 2016.