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The Villages Old-Time Radio Drama Club

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

****** We're Taking the Summer Off ******
****** NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2024 ******
See Below for Program Details
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.

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Program for OCTOBER 3, 2024:

THE FAT MAN
The fledgling ABC radio network premiered "The Fat One" on January 21, 1946. It followed the adventures of private detective Brad Runyon, voiced by J. Scott Smart. The Fat Man was advertised as “Dashiell Hammett’s most exciting character” despite the fact Hammett had little to do with the writing of any of the radio shows based on his characters. The Fat Man became one of radio’s great icons with its opening: "There he goes, into that drugstore; he’s stepping on the scales; weight - 239 pounds; fortune - Danger; who is it?, THE FAT MAN". The way J. Scott Smart pronounced “murder” was also one of his trademarks that fans remember. In the first episode Runyon declared, “Nobody loves a Fat Man”, but radio audiences begged to differ, as the show lasted six seasons and he became one of few detectives to reprise his ole on the big screen.

The PROGRAM:

Call to order (NBC Chimes) – Emcee

LIVE Performance by The Villages Old Time Radio Players:
The OTR Players Perform Live: The Fat Man: "Murder on the Menu"

Players:
Announcer                Howard Underwood
Fat Man                    Craig Poorbaugh
Fergus Fogg            Bob Addante
Marie                        Holly Bell
Man                           Charlie Breitzke
Weasel                     Charlie Eastwood
Operator                   Rebecca Zelanin
Edward Van Zandt Tom Zelanin
Mrs Duffy                  Rebecca Zelanin
Lucius Van Zandt    Charlie Breitzke

Broadcast Trivia Game: Bob Addante, Trivia Master - Apprentice

LIVE Performance by The Villages Old Time Radio Players:
Five Minute Mystery, Performed LIVE: "The Missing Ruby"

Players:
Announcer               Tom Zelanin
Inspector Clark        Howard Underwood
Mr. Blackstone        Eldon Bell
Mrs. Lloyd                Barbara Quick
Mr. Williams            Charlie Breitzke

Old-Time-Radio Musical Quiz.

Plenty of seating at tables is available. Come early; Bring Your Friends!

Popcorn, pretzels, & soda are provided, or BYO, and Lots of Fun!

There is a $2 donation request to cover cost of snacks and printing.

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