The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith

To the world he was Wolfman Jack. To friends and family, Bob Smith. Learn how a guy with a boring name became the world's most colorful DJ.

What was it like to audition for Broadway’s greatest team Rogers and Hammerstein -- at the age of 9? Hear the story of a little girl who modeled, acted on stage, worked on network radio, and performed on Broadway with teenager Marlon Brando -- before retiring at the age of 12. Enjoy the remarkable story of my friend Alex Lamoureaux -- on The Off Ramp.

In 1980, George Burns became the oldest singer with a hit record on the national charts, the oldest actor to win an Oscar, and the oldest touring stand-up comedian. Hear Bob's phone call with Burns, excerpts from their face-to-face meeting, and George's wisdom on life. (Photo: James Shaffer)

Part 2 - The story of a Cricket who retired. Nikki Sullivan recalls the birth of the Crickets and his time as a guitarist with Buddy Holly. Recorded at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, where Holly gave his last performance 60 years ago, before dying in a tragic plane crash.

Part 1 - Rock’s pioneering singer songwriter is remembered by those whose lives he changed. Featuring John Goldrosen author of The Buddy Holly Story, preservationist Bill Griggs, plus musicians Bobby Vee, Bobby Goldsboro and Scott Turner. Includes Holly radio interview from 1959.

Music trivia and an interview with the great Victor Borge, described by the New York Times as, "the irrepressible musical humorist, pianist and conductor." A fun half hour.

A look back at Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the moon. Featuring historic news recordings from Bob's private collection.

It's our Holiday Show! Wrap your presents with us and enjoy seasonal trivia, fun memories and some of the greatest Christmas Novelty songs ever recorded.(Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christmas_candle_snowman_with_lights.jpg)

Presidential Humor Part 2 - We continue to explore political humor that was legitimately funny -- not snarky and mean. Enjoy Part 2 of our visit with impressionist Rich Little and comedy writer Earle Doud, producer of The First Family (JFK) and First Family Rides Again (Reagan) comedy albums. Great conversation with cuts from those classic albums.

Presidential Humor Part 1 - Once upon a time political humor was legitimately funny -- not snarky and mean. Enjoy Part 1 of our visit with impressionist Rich Little and comedy writer Earle Doud, producer of The First Family (JFK) and First Family Rides Again (Reagan) comedy albums. Great conversation with cuts from those classic albums