Dad's Attic

The conversation for this episode kicks off with Dad's take on a favorite British comedy, "Last of the Summer Wine", which morphs into a conversation on humor. What makes something funny, anyway? The chat continues with brief information on Orson Wells and more elaborate information on the old time radio program "The Inner Sanctum". We continue down many rabbit holes in this one, as we seem to do every time, so sit down, get your popcorn...it's time for Dad's Attic!

In which we discuss the audio/visual connections of old radio, Damon Runyon, seasons of media consumption, the injustices of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more!

Dad and Willa go off script and discuss everything from Alfred Hitchcock to The Who to John Steinbeck. It's a humdinger, folks! 

Today we peek into the past and remember four greats of retro TV. Frances Bavier performed in various broadway shows, but is most remembered for her role in the Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. We also cover the most effectual Top Cat and his gang. Get to know about comedian Jack Benny's moment in TV's spotlight, and make sure you're sitting down while learning about the astounding Wally Cox of Mr. Peepers and Underdog fame. We're excited to launch our little foray into the past. Thanks for joining us!