Let us venture back to November 20th, 1992, for a really, super fun SMQ. This one goes so far back that it wasn’t even called the SMQ yet! It’s simply referred to as the Music Quiz, The Wild Music Quiz Game, The Dumb Music Game and The Wild Music Thang. That last one gives us our title too. Ric Duarte was producing   Once the game gets rolling the questions from the callers are excellent The Panel: Norm Nathan Tony Nesbitt Ed Mullen Jack Harte And two special guests for hour 2 that you’ll just have to stay tuned for to find out!   Ed explains the rules.   Categories: Rock Jazz and Big Bands   Please hold your applause until I’ve completed the list of Callers: Ted from Norton Arnold in Winthrop John from Milton Mary in Quincy Bill from Plymouth Barry in Boston Joe the Baker Jim in his car Patrick from Lexington, VA Bill in PA Kevin from Swampscott or maybe not Bob in Fitchburg Jason in NH Bill from Raynham Kevin in Swampscott Frank from Winthrop Evelyn in PA Claire from Natick Fred in ME Andrew from NH April on the Cape Tammy in Toronto Canada…or not Tom from Stoneham Rich in Avon Helen….no its Frank from Brockton Al in Worcester Pat from Middletown, OH Jodie in MD Tracy from Worcester Jack in Natick Paul from Haverhill Jack in Framingham John from Bradford Maryann in Philly Bob from Peabody Jerry in Batavia, IL Marion from Lexington And Joan in Melrose   Partial Commercials sprinkled throughout: Hilltop Steakhouse with Tommy Heinsohn WBZ News Promo voiced by Gary Lapierre Staples Super Bowl Moments voiced by Gil Santos Ovaltine Gold Bond And Baby Gold Bond Ep 210, The Wild Music Thang, spins its way to your ears…now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Welcome back for Episode 209 of NNVoS. I have a confession to make. I do believe last week’s episode was misdated as today’s show is almost an exact copy only 2 years later! It’s a DBG from November 23rd, 1995. Last week had the same info but was dated the 22nd. But like a Broadway show, the understudy’s and new audience keeps it fresh and that applies here. And our title is: History Repeats Itself. Here’s my standard reminder to keep LSS and to please consider supporting the show through Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee and Castos. Fred and Gladys have kept the java flowing and I thank them. To make things just so darn easy, all the links are included in the description box. Let us begin with Jack Harte and a Thanksgiving Day Traffic Report with the sponsor being the Christmas Tree Shops.   Players: Jack Producing and playing in studio for the first time: Michael Cannon Scott from Shirley Michael in Newmarket, NH And Jack from Revere   Bdays: Norm’s mom was born in Haverhill back in 19 ott 3. According to Norm, there weren't any other notable bdays so we play...The Dumb Dates Game!   In what year… Did first Jukebox made its debut at the Palais Royale Saloon? Did Enrico Caruso made his American debut at the NY Met in Rigoletto? Was the first edition of Life magazine published? What was considered the first play-by-play football broadcast occur?  And in what year did the musical Fiorello open on Broadway?   Hang on now...we have a bday. Jerry Bock   Ep 209, History Repeats Itself, rewinds its way to your ears in 3, 2 and 1.   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Whilst scouring the Vault I discovered at least 20 remaining cassettes covering November. Oddly, though they are all dated from the 20th and beyond. Doesn’t matter what year. Nothing from the earlier parts of the month. I will have to check again but I think I saw one entire night covered from start to finish. I am toying with the idea of airing that in weekly installments, but it will most likely have to wait until next year. We have ourselves a DBG from November 22nd, 1993. The title of which shall be… “PUN-kin Pie.”   Players: Joan Pat Maryann Fred Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio John Kelly producing and playing in studio And Jack Harte in Traffic   Bdays: Norms’ mom’s bday! Louis Tiant Jerry Bock And Susan Anspach   Then we get three “In what year…” …was the first jukebox was installed in the Palais Royale Hotel & Saloon in San Francisco? Devised by Louis Glass, it was made of an Edison tin foil phonograph with 4 listening tubes and a coin slot for each tube. It cost 5 cents for a couple of mins of music   Did the first issue of Life Magazine hit the stands? And in what year did Enrico Caruso made his American debut at the Met in NYC in Rigoletto?  Ep 208, PUN-kin Pie, slices its way to your ears…now.   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

For today’s episode only let me Velcome you to NNVoScariness! On this, the 28th anniversary on Norm’s passing, let’s not be sad but enjoy this frightfully good Halloween themed broadcast. We have a NNS from October 28th and 29th, 1995 the title of which shall be: Found Treasures! It all begins with a Show Open and then Norm talks about the upcoming guests. The second guest, Laurie Jacobson, author of Hollywood Haunted: A Ghostly Tour of Filmland was not on this tape. However, we get one of my favorite annual October guests, Robert Ellis “Bob” Cahill whose latest book was New England Pirates and Lost Treasures. It’s his 14th or 17th 0r 20th book about offbeat, weird and creepy New England.  Part two, if you will, of our ghostly good time, after the excellent Cahill interview, we are treated to some terrifying tales and sinister songs from an Old-Time Radio program that was broadcast on, I believe, WJUL 1230 AM which was based in Lowell back then. It’s call letters are now used for a station in Hiawassee, GA. You will feast on one of the creepiest songs I’d never heard…The Hearse Song. Then we get 2 stories. I’m not sure of the titles but I’m going with: I Am Shadow and Me Tie Dodie Walker. Next is another sing-a-long: The King Kong Stomp And we close it out with two more stories: Monsters on the Prairie and The Haunting Hour with what I believe the titlewas If the Shoe Fits. Insert asterisk because we have an inadvertent cliffhanger as the tape ran out. A note written on the cassette says there may be another tape with the conclusion but, in keeping with the season, it remains a mystery! Ep 207, Found Treasures, digs its way to your ears in 3,2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Right at the top here I’d like to say, “Shalom, Ma Neesh-ma” Israel? The worldwide phenomena (I wish. Soon? Maybe?) known as NNVoS is now broadcasting in Tel Aviv! If you’re enjoying this as it puts a much-needed smile onto the world’s face, please consider supporting the show through Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and Castos. Convenient links to all are below. Oh, and one more thing…the very first episode, which will celebrate it’s 4th anniversary next Tuesday, just achieved more than 1000 views. I’m just so darn thankful! Today brings us a DBG from the way back machine, October 26th, 1991. I may have stated this before but boy, do I wish I had more of these shows from back then. Great records of the madness that was the show. We shall call this one: Overstaying Your Welcome (and you be the judge as to whom I could be referring to)! We begin with two, count’em, two show opens! Players: Jennie Fred Paul in Malden Anne Mike Epstein Jack Harte And I’m producing and playing in studio   Bdays with all the sfx AND the dates used exactly match with this year’s calendar: Bob Hoskins Pat Sajak Jacklyn Smith Francois Mitterrand, oui!   Tues 10/29 Richard Dreyfuss   Wed 10/30 Henry Winkler   Thurs 10/31 Jane Pauley John Candy Dan Rather   And back to Tues 10/29 For Kate Jackson   Ep 206, Overstaying Your Welcome, talks incessantly to your ears…now.   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

The Halloween Theme continues before we dive into eve more fun and hilarity with this NNS from October 15th and 16th or maybe just the 15th or maybe just the 16th , 1993. Let’s call this one: Hot Swing and Other Things A quick reminder to please consider supporting the show by checking out the links below. Patreon, Castos and Buy Me a Coffee. Thanks to Fred again and, yes…my mom, Gladys, for continuing the caffeine drip. And, ya know what? Even more importantly is to continue to share this show with as many people you can. I’m not saying that because it would help revenue. It’s really because we need the silliness to help keep us afloat in this drowning world. This begins with a Jack Harte traffic report and then on to some guests: Dave Bertolino from SpookyWorld and one of the performers, Linnea Quigley. She’s a Scream Queen from horror classics such as Return of the Living Dead, Nightmare Sisters, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama and Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers. Next: Craig Ball, whose White Heat Swing Orchestra will be backing up Joel Grey at the Roxy. This is a great conversation! Callers: Paul in the car Jean from Weymouth Norma Jack in Milton Mary from Maine Greenie from Amsterdam, NY In one of his funniest appearances: Robert from Everett Dan in Boston A different Robert talking about ham radio Ed in Boston or maybe not And Betty Commercials: Carolina Brown Rice Pilgrim Healthcare Silver City Ford Hyundai Coachman Dodge Toyota X 2! Marezine with Linda Kern from Lahaina, Hawaii Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus Bill Marlowe for Tommy Floramo’s in Chelsea ADT Home Security voiced by Jay McQuaide Gene-Jim Brown of Grand Praire, TX and his itchy, chafing problem that was relieved by Triple Action Gold Bond Medicated Powder WBZ Afternoon News Promo And Rich Chocolate Ovaltine   Ep 205, Hot Swing and Other Things, shimmies its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos  Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Two super entertaining hours from the weekend of October 7th & 8th, 1995 comprises today’s withdrawal from The Vault of Silliness. The Title: Tiny, Sandy and Normy Eddie LeClair and Hope Schauer were producing. Now before I get to the details, I want to mention here at the top of the show a few ways you may support the show. Patreon, my distributor, Castos and Buy Me A Coffee. The wonderful Fred from Medford, whom you’ve heard many times on these shows, was very generous with the java and kept me caffeinated this week. Thank you, Fred!  It was a great month, listener and subscriber wise, and it would be just so darn nice to keep that going by liking, subscribing and sharing from whichever platform you obtain your weekly dose of the Silly. In the next couple of weeks, I hope to have some additional ways to contribute, including…merch?!  Ok, as I mentioned, the title of this is Tiny, Sandy and Normy. It all begins with Jack Harte reading a commercial for the Family Channel and Norm with a sly line.  Then on to the guests: From SpookyWorld, America’s Horror Theme Park we have David Naughton, one of the actors from An American Werewolf in London and Kane Hodder, Jason from, at the time, the last three Friday the 13th films and then…an absolutely fascinating interview with the one and only, Tiny Tim! Not only does he impress with his incredible musical knowledge…he sings! And so does Norm! Calls taken throughout were from: Peggy Don Nancy Generosa! Helene Fred Kay And two callers which remain unidentified. We now mosey our way to October 8th with our guest: Sandra L. Beckwith author of “Why Can’t a Man Be More like a Woman?” as well as creator of the “Do Little Report” newsletter. Now it’s not what you think but it just could be an early indicator of where we would end up. She and Norm have a whole lotta fun. We close with some callers and Norm talking about a Court TV reporter whom Norm had worked with and could not stand!  Ep 204, Tiny, Sandy and Normy, transforms its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Hey everybody, we have quite the show ready to stream across the cyber nets. A combo NNS/DBG. The Show, yes that’s plural, are from March 30th, April 27th and June 4th, 1996 and the DBG is from October 5th, 1996. Because EACH of the three calls from the Norm Show portions are from the loverly, Joan from Tewksbury and the subject matter, we shall title this: Joan’s Garden.  Tom Howie was producing. Other things to tell you here is we begin with Norm reading a commercial for Spud’s Restaurant & Pubs. A quick blurb on a guest we were gonna have on and then those three entertaining calls from Joan.  We are also treated to some sensible advice from Norm’s HGPG. Annnnnnd, please stay tuned for a special treat at the end before we Close the Vault!   OK, DBG time. Players: Jack Harte Mike in Marlborough Joanne from Everett Charlie in Malden And Betty from Sudbury   Bdays: Bill Dana Glynnis Johns Karen Allen Donald Pleasance…wait, he’s dead. Steve Miller Sir Bob Geldof Diane Salento…maybe not Event: In what year was the first World Series broadcast on radio?  Dead Bdays: Chester Alan Arthur Ray Crock Alan Ludden   Ep 203, Joan’s Garden, blossoms its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Hey! You’ve decided to return for some more funny! The Vault of Silliness thanks you for your patronage. A DBG from September 17th, 1994 graces the airwaves today with the title of…What’s in a Name?   Players: Lisa in Topsfield Charlie from Webster Carol in Lynn George from South Braintree Walter in Revere My old pal Brian McKinley producing and playing in studio Jack Harte   Bdays: Roddy McDowell Anne Bancroft John Ritter David Souter Paul Benedict Warren Berger George Blanda Dorothy Louden   Event: What year was the U.S. Constitution completed and signed?   Ep 202, What’s in a Name, introduces its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

This month we’ve jumped around, date wise and that continues with today’s offering: a hilarious DBG from September 7th, Labor Day Weekend, 1992. This one will be titled: Six Ties and an Ass-cot.   Players: Jane from Waterloo, Ontario Pam in Cambridge who, at times, sounds like Debbie from Wellesley Joan in Brookline John from Amherst Tony producing and playing in studio The affable Bill Wilson in Traffic   Bday: Dr. Michael DeBakey Sen. Daniel Inouye Julie Kavner Corbin Bernsen Michael Feinstein Elia Kazan   9/10 Amy Irving   Events in History: In what year was the NFL Hall of Fame dedicated in Canton, OH?   What year did James J. Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round to win the World Heavyweight Crown under the new Marcus of Queensbury Rules that called for the use of gloves?   Ep 201, Six Ties and an Ass-cot, fashions its way to your ears, now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Episode 200! Gosh, we have been partying all day here in the Teen Canteen! And what better way to celebrate but with a staple of the Norm Nathan Show with (and what consists of a majority of the tapes I have) a DBG from September 20th, 1992. This is aptly titled, “Shut Up, Norm.” Players: Walter in Wilmington Lisa from Topsfield Greg in Springfield, Ohio Maria from NH Tony producing and playing in studio Bill Wilson in Traffic   Bdays: Red Auerbach Dr. Joyce Brothers Guy LaFleur Anne Meara Gogi Grant Sophia Loren   9/21 Bill Murray Larry Hagman   We’ve got some commercials too: Baby Gold Bond w/Kimberly Voucus from Dire, IN Liberty Chevrolet & RV Center WBZ/NE Patriots Promo voiced by Gil Santos And Norm reads all about GED Tests sponsored by the American Council on Education   Episode 200. “Shut Up, Norm,” scolds its way to your ears in 3,2 & 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

Howdy and welcome back to NNVoSwTN. We were delayed due to the holiday…just like my city’s trash pick-up. Did you catch that Episode 196 finally made an appearance on the YT? The Curse of 196 has been broken! Can ya believe we are here at Episode one hundred ninety nine? Nah, Me neither. But oh, so happy we are! What do we have today? First, we say Nǐ hǎo and Huānyíng to…China! A DBG from September 13th, 1992 is on tap today. Norm effortlessly explains the DBG and then rattles many papers in our ears as the reviews are in… The Chelsea Record, The Andover Townsmen, The Lawrence Eagle Tribune, The Town of Wellesley, The WSJ and the Malden Evening News all publish their latest views and opinions on this piece of radio excellence. Because of all that the title of this episode is: Rattlin’ Reviews   Players: Paul from Malden making his 1000th appearance Beth from Muskegon, MI Helen from Boston Kristin from Dorchester Tony producing and playing in studio And Bill Wilson in traffic   Bdays: Mel Tormé Claudette Colbert Fred Silverman Nell Carter Larry Speaks Jacquline Bisset Peter Cetera Date in History: In what year did Chiang Kai-shek become president of China?  We must have another bday to break a tie: Judith Martin   Episode 199, Rattlin’ Reviews, crumples its way to your ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Castos Donation https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  Today’s withdrawal from the Vault is a DBG from August 31st, 1993. There is some interesting timing here as a blue moon is mentioned and we just had one last week. Oh, the title of this (and you’ll hear why) is Car-Pun Tunnel Syndrome   Players: Kathleen in Milton Suzanne from Delaware Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Jack Harte And I’m calling from my home studio annex   Bdays: Richard Gere Buddy Hackett James Coburn Daniel Shore Van Morrison Debbie Gibson Itzhak Pearlman Warren Berlinger   Dead Bdays: Arthur Godfrey   Some other info: I included the bottom of the hour news update from CNN Radio News with Larry Mayher Then the loverly Lana Jones with a local update Traffic with Jack and Accuwx w/Stan Sizzick   We are treated to some commercial content: Old pal Joan Cantwell for Triple Action Gold Bond Medicated Powder Nina’s Design Lighting! And Marezine   Ep 198, Car-Pun Tunnel Syndrome, motors its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Let’s get to some house cleaning first for my YT subscibers. There’s an issue with Ep 196 as it has posted to all but the Tube. The powers that be are working on it and hopefully that will be resolved soon if not by the time this episode posts. That means you could have TWO to enjoy this week! Now on to today’s offering. There’s so much packed throughout. Because of that and the fact it’s just so darn much fun instead of a time warp I’m going with Warped Time. What am I talking about exactly? How about a NNS from August 20th & 21st, 1994. Norm regales us with stories and experiences, and we take a bunch of calls beginning with Two callers on at once (They possibly could’ve been guests). Mary Fran Fred from NJ Ursula Norm and a caller dancing to some tunes. Charles from PA Traffic with Rob Floyd and a UFO sighting! Breaking up the calls will be Norm scatting to his Show Open and losing it. Always so funny when he laughs hard. We hear from Lord Henry Kathy asking about Greg the Squirrel Guy A caller telling with a sweet story Another caller talking about the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Rose from Canada Ruth from South Bend, Indiana Ron Curry talking about how he came up with the idea for the game Initial Response! Games Magazine had named it one of the best family games for 2 years. Rob Floyd and “Alonzo Stagg” Denise playing the game Fred from Medford And Ruth Clennott   Ep 197, Warped Time, contorts its way to your ears…now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Welcome back to the Vault of Silliness! Before we get to today’s wonderful installment, I wanted to remind everyone here at the top of the show to please like/subscribe and share from which ever service you use to enter the Vault every week. And I could really use your support. Please consider joining Patreon (the link is below). Every little bit helps, and a percentage will be donated in Norm’s name to a scholarship fund at the Berklee College of Music here in Boston.  Alrighty…we have ourselves a NNS/DBG from August 10th, 1996. The title for this stupendous moment in broadcasting history is:  “The Adlibbing Genius.” Norm is at his finest with adlibbing songs, names and dramatic stories!   We begin with a great caller, Joel, talking bad movies and great jazz. A LOT of names are mentioned throughout, so listen closely it’s super entertaining and informative! Then it’s on to the DBG! But before that begins, Norm and Jack ruminate on all things traffic.   Players: Jack Harte Eleanor in Tom’s River, NJ Bonnie in OH Karen from Brockton Bruce from Attleboro Tom Howie producing and playing in studio   Bdays: Eddie Fisher Rosanna Arquette Rhonda Flemming Jimmy Dean And Patti Austin   Postgame Calls: Susan, Wolfie, Leo, Charlie, Frank & Warren   Ep 196, The Adlibbing Genius, giggles its way to your ears in 3,2 and 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Halo Namibia! Ongeipei? (Own gep pee) Tangi for listening! This week brings us a DBG from August 11th, 1992 which I have titled: Irene: Queen of the Non-Sequitur   Players: The Sweet Voiced Kristin from Dorchester Glenn ‘the blind piano tuner’ from Brighton Billy the Kid from Lowell (14 yrs old) The Smoke Free Irene from CT Tony Nesbitt from home yet seated at the end of the aisle Jack Harte And the ‘Smokey Voiced’ Lynn Palumbo – Producing and playing in studio   Bdays: Mike Douglas Hulk Hogan Carl Rowan Jerry Falwell And Eric Carmen   Date in History: In what year did the Beatles start their Apple Records label?   Post Game: We get some Commercials! Call 4 Action Hilltop Restaurant (Tommy Heinson) CVS Samaritan Vans – Boston Traffic   Norm vamps with: Weather/Sports/Lottery and some news before the Full Moon phone calls begin! Eric from Lowell Eddie from Fitchburg Doris in Marshfield And Delores from Burlington   Ep 195, Irene: Queen of the Non-Sequitur, talks and talks and talks its way to ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   OPbH3j6vnkXrI29TE0Jt

Let’s close out this rather, ummm, eventful month of July 2024 with a DBG from July 31st, 1994. The Title? Bottom of the Barrel Broadcasting   Players: Brian Dorothy in NJ Dennis from W. Roxbury Adam Wolf producing and playing in studio And Rob Floyd in Traffic I did not call and Norm doesn’t hold back, nor does Adam Wolf, but Dorothy shows me some love later   Bdays: Curt Gowdy Don Murray Bill Weld Evonne Goolagong Cawley Wesley Snipes Sherry Lansing Lobo And William Bennett There’s some post-game fun as Norm teases guest: H. Jackson Brown author of, “Wit and Wisdom from the Peanut Butter Gang.” A Music interlude into the news sounder And a call from Eleanor. Commercials content includes: Baby Gold Bond w/Wendy Miller of Loganville, GA Listen to Collage! By Michele Bian And Dave Maynard for Caitlyn Travel and a trip to the UK   Ep 194, Bottom of the Barrel Broadcasting, scrapes its way to your ears in 3, 2 annnnd 1. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Today brings us some NNS from July 23rd, 31st and August 1st, 1994. There’s an extra bonus included with another legendary WBZ broadcaster as well as a musical treat. We are just cruising along through summertime. Thank you for letting us be a part of it by tuning in. I’ve titled this one: Road Trip Radio The lovely Keith Shields was producing. From the 23rd we take a bunch of calls: Gene Neil from St. John’s, New Brunswick Laurie from W. Medford Ida! Norm’s daughter Sonja and her husband Lane calling from their car with a review of the Elton John/Billy Joel Concert that was at Foxborough Stadium! Dottie and Peter Helene in Belmont Jean Don Arlene in Philadelphia And Marie   From the 31st: A guest talking, ever so briefly, about Carousels. And a call from Bob Bachelder! Now we jump to August 1st with none other than Dave Maynard! He’s hosting a show on some weekend after noon…First Day? Small Business Saturday? Who knows? It includes a very interesting interview with a guest named Beau Bauman who assembled a book of advice and quotations from all sorts of people, famous and not, titled: “The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned in Life.” Then Dave talks about the WBZ Farm Stand and just wait until you hear the shear amount of food that was being donated.  And we close with a call from WBZ’s auto guru, John Lawlor.   Put the top down and turn it up… Ep 193, Road Trip Radio, drives its way to your ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Is it hot enough for ya? Guess what? It’s summer and that’s what happens! Sit back in some AC and laugh with this DBG from July 20th, 1996. After the game, stick around for a couple of bonus audio clips. In honor of the anniversary of the the Moon Landing, let’s title this one: Radio Spaceshots.   Players: Tony on the phone Jack Harte John from Ashland Keith from Walberg, NC Wolfie! Tom Howie producing but NOT playing   Bdays: Kim Carnes And John Lodge   Historical Events: In what year did the Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first men to walk on the Moon? In what year did Sioux Indian leader, Sitting Bull, surrender to Federal troops? What year did Hank Aaron break Ty Cobb’s record for games played?   For the love, check out Patreon and think about supporting the show!   Ep 192, Radio Spaceshots, launches its way to your ears in 3,2 and 1. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Here we go with Part 2 of back-to-back DBGs. Today’s episode is from the very next night. Last week was June 27th, 1995. This week brings us June 28th, 1995. The title for this gem will be: Happy Radio. This should really make you smile. The Players: David in NY June from Wellesley Beth in MI John in Westborough I’m on the phone from home Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Jack Harte aka Paul Drake or Jeffrey Spaulding   The Bdays: Mel Brooks Danielle Brisebois Mary Stuart Masterson Pat Morita Kathy Bates Ron Luciano orrrr maybe not And Don Baylor   Please consider supporting the show on Patreon and always remember to Like, Subscribe and Share.   Ep 191, Happy Radio, chuckles its way to your ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Thank you all for the great viewer/listenership last week. Gained some subscribers too. Let’s keep that momentum going! Today is the first of what could be called a two-parter. It’s a DBG from June 27th, 1995. Next week will be from the following day June 28th. These are two excellent examples of the level of fun we would have during those overnights on WBZ. Real, genuine madness at times. I have titled this: Perfectly Telegraphed   The Players: Jenny who had stoked the fires of Norms’ loins Beverly in Tewksbury Mike from Cornwall, Canada Bernice in Malden I’m on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte And Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio   The Bdays: Bob Keeshan Ross Perot Anna Moffo Gary Crosby Bruce Babbitt And Julia Duffy   On This Date: What year did President Truman order the Air Force and Navy into the Korean Conflict? In what year was NY and Boston linked by telegraph wires?   Ep 190, Perfectly Telegraphed, taps its way to your ears in 3,2 & 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Well, hello fellow Vaulters of Silliness! Today brings us a mix of NNS from early 1994. Maybe march and then we jump to June-ish of ’94. And because we get to hear 3 calls from Ruth Clennott aka “Dave Maynard’s Ruth” this episode shall be simply titled: Ruth Radio   A nice Show Open kicks everything off. Oh, I will add that the tapes edits were provided by the person whom recorded it. Carol Metivier of Wicker Sportswear in Wolfeboro, NH is our guest. The company makes hi-tech thermal underwear out of recycled plastic bottles. The only problem is they make that annoying crinkle sound when you sit down. Next Guest: Carl Thieterman of Selectra Electric Cars in Wilmington. All I’ll say is we’ve come a long way, BUT wait for the last comment from him and we can all have a good laugh together.  We are treated to many callers throughout this episode. The aforementioned Ruth Clennott A mystery caller Judy The one and only Generosa! A caller from NJ Ruth is back Linda Chase on the line! A caller unknown A very brief call from Sue Arlene Third time’s a charm with…Ruth! We hear from our good friend Raj from MIT Mixed in here is a different show with a host named John. Unsure if it’s from WBZ. Well, he’s talking with Sharon who was doing a reenactment play in Lowell about a woman travelling down from Quebec on a seed boat. No, I’m not kidding. The jam-packed Ep 189, Ruth Radio, fiddles its way to your ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Back again for more silliness, are you? I’m just so darn glad! Today we reached waaaaay back in the Vault to grab a cassette from May 11th, 1991. An original if there ever was one…Classic dry open, the Olympic Theme, Norm’s headphone volume causing feedback and all the sfx   Let’s call this: Forming the Mold with 33-Year-Old Gold   We begin with AccuWeather with Jim Green and Traffic with Jack. Then on to the game!   Players: Arlene in Braintree Kenton from Kitchener, ON Ann from Hobart, NY Mike from Marshfield I’m on the phone from Master Control Jack Harte   Bdays: Mort Sahl Foster Brooks Denver Pyle Martha Quinn Robert Jarvik   Dead Bdays: Irving Berlin   Ep 188, Forming the mold with 33 year-old gold, begins…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Today’s show begins with technical difficulties and even though I was home and not in the studio it was probably my fault. There’s a special pre-game intro by WBZ Sports Guy, Tom Cuddy that leads into a DBG from May 18th, 1996. The title: Hats, Coats and Tolls, Oh my.   Players: Tony on the phone Mike from Marshfield Irene in CT – And we just may have figured out why her calls sound so bad Don from Billerica Marie in Boston Jack Harte   Bdays: Perry Como Pope John Paul II Bill Macy Pernell Roberts Dwayne Hickman Brooks Robinson Reggie Jackson   Ep 187, Hats, Coats and Tolls, Oh my, tosses its way to your ears in 3,2 and 1.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Hello all and welcome back to another episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Today we have a DBG from May 27th, 1992 which I’ve titled: Weather or Not.   Players: Ann from South Boston Ted in Ottawa Bobby in South Boston Rob from Dorchester Tony on the phone seeking Norm’s doctorly advice Lynn Palumbo producing and on the phone from MC And Jack Harte   Bdays: Vincent Price Henry Kissinger Lee Merriweather Lou Gossett Bruce Weitz And Herman Wouk Events in History: The Golden Gate Bridge was opened in what year?   Commercials: Steinert & Sons Pianos The Scotia Prince voiced by Tom Bergeron Paperama Purity Supreme   One caller: The beautiful Robert from Everett!   Ep 186, Weather or Not, drifts its way to your ears…now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos

Thank you all for your patience in waiting for the next episode. I appreciate every single one of you: subscribers, listeners and patrons. It has been a very busy month and life gets in the way. However I was able to push it aside to get this episode out and it’s a good one. There’s a lot of fun packed into the 47-minute DBG here from April 13th, 1996. The title of which shall be: The Aimlessly Rambling Man. Tom Howie was producing.   Players: Jack Harte Glenn in Ames, Iowa! Belle from Rockport John in Portsmouth, RI Al from Waltham And maybe Bill from Beepsville or Brighton or a cave   Bdays: Paul Sorvino Tony Dowd Al Green Peabo Bryson Max Weinberg Lyle Wagoner Bill Conte And Rick Schroeder   Ep 185, The Aimlessly Rambling Man, wanders its way to your ears…now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos