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Next call is Mel Simons, famous old time radio expert. Larry gives him a round of applause.
Larry asks Mel about the old song “Boo Hoo” and Mel plays it over the phone. They discuss Guy Lombardo (who passed away the previous month) and his Orchestra.
Mel plays a song called Dangerous Dan McGrew by Guy Lombardo.
Mel presents a lot of trivia about Guy Lombardo.
Mel plays the song Enjoy Yourself, then he speaks of Guy Lombardo’s hobby of speedboat racing.
After speaking a little more, they conclude the interview with Guy Lombardo’s Auld Lang Syne.
Commercials.
News at the top of the hour.
Larry reads the weather, and dates the program Saturday, December 31st, 1977, “the last day of this year”. Ace Glick reads the sports scores.
This concludes the Larry Glick material that I have from 1977 and prior. There’s more of The Commander from 1978 to follow in the months to come.
After the news Larry’s first caller is Jim from Winchester. Jim asks if Larry remembers him, so Jim refreshes his memory. Jim wishes Larry a Happy New Year. Larry begins to sing Auld Lang Sine. Larry and Jim begin to speak about big bands and old time radio. Jim’s friend, Doug is on the line also and says hello. Jim is 21 and works in the Mutual Fund division of the 1st National Bank of Boston. They touch on several topics including the Grape catching in the mouth world record.
Next caller, Janie calls to wish Larry a Happy New Year. Larry plugs Janie singing skills. Larry asks Janie to sing. Janie obliges and sings a very nice song. Larry gives her a round of applause. Janie and Larry discuss some religious topics.
Commercial for New Year’s celebrations on WBZ. Time check: 27 minutes after 1.
Next call, “Seamer” apparently a regular caller to Larry’s show. Seamer and Larry have a funny conversation in an Irish / Gaelic vernacular. They talk about Larry’s vacation in Florida among other things.
Larry interviews Richard Lamparski about his book “Whatever Became Of”, a book that chronicles old time Radio/TV and Movie Stars. Larry takes calls from listeners who ask Mr. Lamparski some very interesting questions.
Network news at the top of the hour.
Larry reads the weather, and dates the program Saturday, the last day of the year, December 31st, 1977. Ace Glick reads the sports scores.
Larry Glick Theme at 12:05AM. This is Larry’s last show of 1977, on the last day of the year. Larry begins the show with his unique monolog. Larry states that someone left him a can of “Billy Beer”. As Larry speaks of the Old Time Radio show “Life With Luigi” starring J. Carrol Naish, Charlie DiGiovanni stops by the studio to wish the staff a happy new year. Larry reads some amazing predictions for 1978.
First caller is a first time caller, Dave from Lynn (round of applause). Dave speaks of his career goals to be a Psychologist. Larry speaks about his most recent flying lesson. Dave mentions a contribution that he made to underprivileged children. Dave asks if Larry would shoot him off the air. Larry has some fun with the question, and finally obliges and shoots Dave off the air.
Next caller is Dan from Cleveland. Larry adds “The home of Dr. Johnson”. Dan asks Larry his opinion of CB radio. Larry gives his opinion. Dan mentions some CB handles in the Cleveland area. Larry is surprised when Dan says he is only 14 years old.
Commercials.
Next caller, Tish wishes Larry a Happy New Year. She wants to know is Dr. Johnson is for real. Tish has a remedy for a hangover, called reindeer milk. She gives the recipe.
Public Service Announcement for The Red Cross. Larry announces that next he will interview Richard Lamparski about his new book “Whatever Became Of”.