Dad's Attic

Strangely, the summer had gone so fast it almost felt like a dish at Thanksgiving--passed. (Hey, we can't all be Raymond Chandler!)

Our final episode of the season is here, and we've got a (partially) wrapped biography on Stan Freberg as referenced in our last show. (Can anyone really get to the bottom of that guy?)

This week Dad does try to get to the bottom of who sparked the likes of Richard Diamond, Sam Spade, and Philip Marlow--as mentioned, that would be good ol' Raymond Chandler, the king of quips!

Yet again, we've thoroughly enjoyed reviving these old topics and we sure are glad you have too. Thanks for joining us on another season of Dad's Attic!

A few spooky Suspense scenarios, a burrow down a 'Wally and Beaver' rabbit hole, and a snippet about Stan...you've got yourself the penultimate episode of Season 4, folks!

In our normal fashion (if either one of of us could possibly be considered normal... (We are normal and we want our freedom (Hey! What is this, an episode about the Bonzo Dog Band again??))), we attempt to explain the far reaching corners of bygone pop culture once again. Stick with us and you'll learn things! Things you never thought you'd need to know!

Hey Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, quit Monkeeing around already and listen up! Dad has some hot takes on artists that should not have been inducted...along with some that 'to-Tull-y' should be (Hint, hint)!

Also, find what it was like to live life as a Monkee, and then browse through Dad's Jethro Tull album collection with us. Check out photos of the album art on our Instagram page--its_dads_attic!

If there's one thing we do best it's sharing our critiques of what many would consider "old news", but to us, old news is the best news.

Today's news is that Dad promises this will be the last serious critique of his favorite band to loathe...The Stones. We'll just see about that!

Then stay tuned for a series of outrageously grotesque, desperately verbose advertisements from 1940s radio days. Any one for a little liver pill? Anyone??

Ahh, summer...when you make the hike up the attic stairs, sweating profusely over seemingly obsolete topics of yore...that's right, we've forgone the poolside for the important stuff! ! A report on The Flintstones, more on Judy Collins, and a bio on Bea Benaderet! How could anyone resist?!

And listeners, while I understand you may want to tune in from your beach chair, I ask, why not get into the true summer spirit and find comfy armchair surrounded by books in a sweltering corner of your attic to listen in, eh? Yabba dabba, please do!

Good morning, afternoon, or evening! Whenever or wherever you've found us is fine by us. We happen to be broadcasting not from dad's attic, but from Willa's basement. C'mon! It's hot in that attic in summer! Give us a break!

We had what seemed like an unlimited amount of chatting to do today, specifically about the impeccable casting of the Andy Griffith show, the uninhibited life and unbridled times of Muddy Waters, and the angst and romance wrapped up in being a fancy-pants famous musician of yore. Join us on another doo-dittle-humdinglie of an episode!

In this episode we leave the attic and make a break for the great outdoors. Welcome to 'Willa's Backyard'! (Doesn't quite have the same ring to it...back to the drawing board)

Today we giggle and gaggle about various 60s tunes, the venerable Verna Felton, and the publication of yet another delightful collection of Ernie Bushmiller's 'Nancy' comic strips.

Darling listener, we just love delivering these shows to you and are greatly touched that you come along with us each week as we reminisce, redefine, recycle, and renew the past once more. Thank you!

Dear listener, you might be wondering which delightful topic the above title is referring to. Well, you are sure to be impressed to discover it pertains to two separate themes: The 1952 classic western 'Bend of the River' as well as the humorous film 'The Producers'.

You see, the words in our title are synonymous with 'Bend of the River', and we all know Mel Brooks was behind the criminally comedic movie featuring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.

We do hope you enjoy the antics provided in this week's episode of Dad's Attic!

In this episode Dad and Willa compare 1970s rock and roll greats Stevie Wonder and Chicago, exploring the momentous sound produced by the two. Dad also uncovers fascinating lyrical secrets of Bobby Bloom's 'Montego Bay' (Who Vernon and Gillian are we may never know!). Dad is very excited at the prospect of expanding his Nancy comics collection. Surely Ernie Bushmiller will be a hot topic of conversation in future episodes! Ta ta for now!

5...4...3...2...1....Mics on, volume up...we're back on the air! It has been a few seasons since we've had a season, and folks, we are flooded with ideas and fervor to talk about all things antique. Join us for discussions on W.C. Fields (again), P.G. Wodehouse, and the little known Connie Converse.

It's good to be back! Tabbytwist!