12:00 to 5:00 Deckhands Radio Theater

Connie Duffin, the host of the popular radio show “12:00-5:00” is interrupted by an unexpected visitor, Herbie Buchanan who offers to read the news bulletins for him. However, Herbie’s news is off by half an hour into the future and none of the events he reports have happened, yet…

This radio show episode was originally produced by “Quiet, Please!”, a show focusing on supernatural and otherworldly stories. It aired from June 8th, 1947 until June 20th, 1949 on the Mutual Broadcasting System and was moved to the BBC in 1948. It was written by Wyllis Cooper and originally featured Earnest Chapell as its main actor.  You can listen to archived episodes, and learn more about the show here.

Cast and Crew:

Connie Duffin: Sadie Swanson

Herbie Buchannan: Lily Kutcher

Cronkite: Isabel Guastella

Lucy: Bridget Vanderveer

Milton: Troy Johnson

Bob: Gregory Tatevian

Director/Editor: Vivi Bradley

Sounds: Sara Laurent and Vivi Bradley





Music featured in this episode:

FRANCK'S SYMPHONY

IN D MINOR  aka the quiet please theme

I’ll never smile again- Tommy Dorsey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il7DWoLySW8&list=PLXRivw5Pd9qlAqt_On-hR6kFlFahfjLsQ&index=10

“TILL THEN”- Dean martin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCVtwmjQSmo

God Bless the Child- karaoke Jazz, big band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJU-PtTPxpQ

Gene Krupa’s Opus One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sobiXGNjjYg

Chopin Funeral March

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OIz2t7h9s

Begin the Beguine- Art Shaw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK2mhzXf9AA