Mister Ron's Basement II

By Ron Evry

***"The stories are gentler than what passes for humor today, but what's surprising is how current some of them are. Human folly doesn't change much from decade to decade."

--John Kelly, Washington Po... more

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Mister Ron's Basement II episodes:

June 13, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #53
Mon, Jun 13 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #53 One of O Henry's lesser known stories, 'The Roads We Take,' deals with choices that people make, and the directions they go into afterward. Also some snappy music from 1920. Time: approx thirteen minutes Comments and requests, as always, are welcome at [email protected]. The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The O Henry Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/ohenry.html
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June 12, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #52
Sun, Jun 12 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #52 We begin a week of O Henry stories with a classic -- 'Girl.' Also an appropriate tune from 1899. Time: approx fourteen minutes Comments and requests, as always, are welcome at [email protected]. The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The O Henry Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/ohenry.html
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June 10, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #51
Fri, Jun 10 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #51 Wrapping up Ellis Parker Butler week here in the Basement with a 'Perkins of Portland' story -- 'The Adventure of the Crimson Cord' from 1906. The more things change, the more they stay the same, that's for sure. Also, a little ditty of a tune from 1916. Time: approx twenty-five minutes Comments and requests, as always, are welcome at [email protected]. The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html
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June 09, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #50
Thu, Jun 09 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #50 This is the fiftieth episode of Mister Ron's Basement! Ellis Parker Butler's idea for a new insurance policy still makes as much sense today as it did in 1906. And for people who complain about the stupid lyrics in today's popular music, an example of how well-written songs were back in1914. Time: approx thirteen and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html
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June 08, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #49
Wed, Jun 08 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #49 Continuing with Ellis Parker Butler's stuff this week, an extremely short piece from 1910 -- 'What I Don't Want.' Also some crazy music. Time: approx three and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html
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June 08, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #48
Tue, Jun 07 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #48 Ellis Parker Butler's 1921 suggestion for something else to prohibit, and the Melody Kings Orchestra get your toes tapping. Time: approx eight minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html
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9min
June 07, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #47
Mon, Jun 06 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #47 From 1919, Ellis Parker Butler reveals some secrets of the Author Business, and I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate. Time: approx eight and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html
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9min
June 04, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #46
Sat, Jun 04 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #46 We end up a week of funny Charles Battell Loomis stuff with an 1897 piece -- 'Songs of New York's Numbered Streets.' And for you Barney Google fans out there, a couple of stanzas of 'So I Took the $50,000.' Time: approx seven minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html
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June 03, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #45
Fri, Jun 03 2005 Mister Ron's basement #45 Another extremely funny story from Charles Battell Loomis -- 'Araminta and the Automobile.' Also, some very appropriate music from 1909. Time: approx fifteen minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html
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June 02, 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #44
Thu, Jun 02 2005 Mister Ron's Basement #44 More fun from Charles Battell Loomis -- 'The Gusher.' Also, Goo-Goo Eyes from 1901. Time: approx seven and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Charles Battell Loomis Catalog of Stories is at: http://ronevry.com/charlesbattellloomis.html
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The podcast currently has 2,022 episodes available.