I’m back after having my body ravaged by norovirus. That was a bit dramatic, but it wasn’t a whole lotta fun, that’s for sure.

And what a way to return with what I believe could very well be one of, if not the first appearance of the SMQ (simply known as The Musical Quiz) – May 29th, 1992.

Because of that I have titled it: The Debut Album

The opening track was a Kid Company promo, some lottery numbers and scores, then the Panel is introduced:

Ed Mullen

I’m producing, playing sfx and participating on the phone from MC

Jack Harte clearly relaxing by lighting up and enjoying some hot tea

Categories and Rules are explained and a “Diploma/Certificate of Award” suitable for framing is your prize.

Callers:

Glenn from Danvers

Mary from Kittery!

Sam in Newton

Jimmy from Winthrop

Ruth Clennott

Jack in Boston

Andy from Woburn

Glenn in Brighton

Gary from NH

Jim in Woburn

Tammy from Kentucky

Rick in Boston

Eric from Ontario, Canada

Fred in ME

Nancy in Chelsea

Eric from Canton

Bill in Chelsea

Rob from Melrose

Bob in Fitchburg

Norman in Marblehead

Peter from N. Chelmsford

Don in Peabody

Arnold in Winthrop

An upcut call with Ben starts hour two

Rusty from Winchendon

Wilf in Berry, N. Ontario, Canada

Mike from Andover

Janet in RI

And Bob from ME

We close the show with a bonus traffic report

B-sides:

The board of outstanding, unanswered questions is overflowing with outstanding, unanswered questions!

A traitorous, noisy yet knowledgeable Jack Harte

Let’s Dance with Bob Clayton and the Boston Ballroom

Longing for a Certificate of Award

Rhythm Carrots

Dick Stabile and his Orchestra

Old Norman’s

Arthur Friedman

Joyce Kulhawik

The Jewish Forward

La non tizzio di Giorno

La Page

Norm’s HGPG

The Anvil Chorus performed by The Panel

Butt aches and balloon angioplasty

90 minutes into the game and Norm has forgotten the rules

Norm’s Al Hibbler Impression

And that Little café in Antwerp, Belgium

Commercials and Promos:

Kid Company

2 from for Liberty Chevrolet’s Giant Conversion Van Show!

Ask-a-Nurse – fevers

Norm tells us all about “Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca: Together Again” at the Charles Playhouse!

2 from Purity Supermarkets – Peter Sadini , Pres of PS

A Matter of Health sponsored by St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

The overnight sensation himself, Tom Bergeron for the Scotia Prince!

Another Purity commercial

And Peter Meade for the All Walks of Life AIDS Walk

Ep 139, The Debut Album, grooves its way to your ears…now.