The Villages Old-Time Radio Drama Club

We are sorry to report that Larry Rodkin passed away at the turn of the year 2025. As everyone who attended any Villages Old Time Radio performance knows, Larry was the Old Time Radio Club's Trivia Master and he entertained us with his often very challenging questions and his witty retorts to the audience's responses. Before moving to The Villages in 2018, he ran Lawrence of Florida Entertainment & Events in Coral Springs, FL for many years and was named "2012 DJ of the Year" by BizBash Magazine. The motto of his company was "We Make Memories Happen!" Well, the cast and the many audiences of The Villages Old Time Radio Club will certainly have fond memories of Larry and his quick wit.

Larry graduated with a Bachelors degree in communications from Southern Illinois University, and a Masters degree from the University of Illinois. He was a radio host, DJ, and advertising manager at several large and small radio stations in the Midwest and in southern Florida. He owned and operated the Lawrence of Florida entertainment company for almost 40 years before moving to The Villages in 2018. In The Villages he was an active member of The Villages Improv Club and was The Villages Old Time Radio Club's trivia master.

Here's a couple of interviews where Larry discusses his life and career:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/episodes/11116659
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/episodes/10791742


Larry Rodkin - Trivia Master - RIP
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To attend a meeting you MUST show your Villages ID card,
or be a guest of a Villager!
The OTR Club meets the first Thursday of each month
at 7:00 PM in the
Savannah Recreation Center – The Villages, Florida

****** NEXT MEETING February 6, 2025 ******
See Below for Program Details (TBD)
Plenty of seating at round tables.
Popcorn and soft drinks provided (or Bring Your Own).
There is a $2 donation request to cover cost of snacks and printing.