Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt

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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness will air the personal collection of the Norm Nathan Show for which I produced on WBZ-AM from 1989 until his sudden passing on October 29th, 1996. Norm spent 50+ years in Boston Broadcasting working at WCOP, WESX, WMEX, WHDH, WEEI, WRKO, WMRE and WBZ. Whether news, talk or music…he did it, sometimes combining them all. Many of the recordings you will hear were sent to me by a fan and friend, Joan McCool. Others are from my personal collection. They will air as recorded, with the warmth an old, analog tape recording provides. Some with good, ol’fashioned home editing of the play/pause button. And ALL with the ever-comforting voice of Uncle Norm. Thank you just so darn much for tuning in!

  1. 2d ago

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 299 - Pretty Voices

    Look at all these familiar faces here for episode 299. So nice to have you all back. And let me take a moment to say, “Mbolo” to the country of Gabon who has entered our Hall of Analytics! Today brings us a DBG from August 7th, 1994 which I titled: Pretty Voices Players: Lisa from Topsfield Andrea Jim from Lowell Jenny in Plymouth Brian McKinley (his 29th bday)! producing and playing in studio Adam Wolf producing and playing in studio Umiko (sp?) Rob Floyd in Traffic Bdays: Garrison Keillor Stan Freeberg B.J. Thomas Don Larson Alan Page Rodney Crowell Events in History! In what year did Roger Bannister become the first person to run the mile in under 4 minutes? In what year was the revolving door patented by Theophilus Van Kannel? Post-game dancing before the news!  Ep 299, Pretty Voices, talks its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  2. Jul 29

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 298 - The Silly Simulcast

    Thank you for returning from wherever you’ve been to join us this week here at The Vault of Silliness. Speaking of silly, that’s in the title of this episode…The Silly Simulcast. It’s from July 29th and 30th, 1995. We pick up the show in progress with Norm and a guest, Dennis Webb, speaking about Greenberg’s Guide to Marbles! Callers: A caller who makes high-end kaleidoscopes, Dad & Me is the company name. Caller Caller Caller Gilly, Mitch Mann and Steve Wainstead of WERE in Cleveland with their program Night Talk, join Norm for a simulcast and that they stole the DBG and called it the Stupid Birthday Game and a spin-off called “If Only They Lived.” They take calls: Mike Tim in Franklin Drew John in the car Pete or Bill or Phil Katie from Malden More Calls: Caller Ruth Shirley Caller Then we close with an exchange between Jack and Norm that sounds a bit different due to a pitch change in the recording. Ep 298, The Silly Simulcast, broadcasts its way to your ears in 3, 2 and 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  3. Jul 22

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 297 - A Confluence of Corny Contestants

    Here we are on July 22nd, two-ott-twenty six and I have for you a DBG from July 22nd, uno-nine-ninety five the title of which shall be: A Confluence of Corny Contestants We begin with the treasured DBG Theme. Players: Tony Nesbitt on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Hope Schauer producing and playing in studio Paul from Dorchester, ONT Sonja in Newcastle, PA Jim from Lowell Bdays: Orson Bean Alex Trebek Danny Glover Albert Brooks Robert Dole Sparky Lyle NNVoS could use your support so please visit the links below for options. Ep 297, A Confluence of Corny Contestants, shucks its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  4. Jul 15

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 296 - A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s with a Legacy Chaser

    Our mid-July offering is another from July of 1995. A NNS from the 15th & 16th to be exact. And let me tell you that the remainder of the month will feature dates from July 1995 too. Please, PLEASE…try to contain yourselves! The episode shall be titled: A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s with a Legacy Chaser I could use your support here so please check out the links below for more info. Before I give you the list of excellent callers here are the other noteworthy moments from the show: We are treated to a couple of Show Opens Norm teases the Farmstand (I think) and then some upcoming guests: Barry Dreayer with a book that explains the Basic Rules for the Sports Illiterate J.M. Lawrence, a Herald columnist who wrote a column entitled: Forever Young on Lover’s Lane And Bruce Feiler, author of “Under the Big Top: A Season with the Circus” We DO get to hear a little from Barry Dreayer talking and J.M. Lawrence Norm talks about a Samson Air Force Veterans Association reunion that was brought up by a caller.   There’s even a Jack Harte Traffic Report And we have…Commercials: WBZ News Promo featuring Deb Lawler, Gil Santos and Gary Lapierre! Silver City Dodge, etc., Credit Approval Star Market – get a load of those chicken prices And Dunkin’ Donuts – get a load of those drink prices Grab your white board so you can keep track of the Callers: Joe talking about vintage radios Sylvia on St. Swithin’s Day Hal in a truck – Action Comics and Mad Magazine Golda orrrrr maybe not Charles in Belmont with a one-of-a-kind impression Stan from Newton Chris in Nashua Mike from Boston – 1st time caller to any station! Brian with a great call A mystery Caller Ted who’s a former radio guy Josette who has an exceptional ear for music Generosa! Sean And Caroline  Ep 296, A Vintage Batch of Yesterday’s, pours its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos  Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  5. Jul 8

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 295 - The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes

    Thank you, yes, you right there… for taking the time to listen and being a faithful customer here at the Vault of Silliness. Today’s feature is a DBG from July 5th, 1996, which I’ve titled: The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes.  Tom Howie was Producing Players: Jack Harte Mike from Mansfield Skip in Alpina, Michigan Andy from Somerville Mike Epstein and Tony Nesbitt were supposed to be playing but I’m sure the New Studio Blues prevented that from happening.  Bdays: Huey Lewis Catherine Helmond Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage Robbie Robertson Historical Facts: In what year did Larry Doby sign a contract with the Cleveland Indians becoming the first black player in the American League? In what year was the Salvation Army founded in London, England by William Booth? In what year did Thomas Cooke start the first Travel Agency? And speaking of historical facts…we are graced with more sage advice from Norm’s HGPG! Ep 295, The Cluttered Desk of Junky Prizes, piles its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  6. Jul 1

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 294 - Summer Madness

    Thank you for joining us again here this week where laughter and frivolity will enter your bloodstream with a DBG from July 1st, 1995. This one is titled: Summer Madness as there are some crazy moments. And speaking of crazy moments…stay tuned for another installment of “Signs of Norm” after the show. Players: Barbara from Quebec Jack in Ottawa Scotty from Braintree Deedee in W. VA Tony on the phone from parts unknown Jack Harte in Traffic Hope Schauer Bdays: Olivia DeHavilland Farley Granger Leslie Caron Sydney Pollack Jamie Farr Dan Akroyd Carl Lewis Ep 294, Summer Madness, blazes its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 294 - Summer Madness

  7. Jun 24

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 293 - Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City

    We have another special episode as this veers away from the expected and into a secret club-like atmosphere which prompted the title: Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City It is a DBG from June 27th, 1993. Players: Tony Nesbitt producing and playing in studio Bruce Connolly in Traffic AND THAT’S IT!   Bdays: Ross Perot Bob Keeshan Bruce Babbit Gary Crosby Bruce Johnston   Date in History: In what year did President Harry S. Truman order the U.S. into the Korean Conflict? 6/28 Mel Brooks Another date in History: In what year did Louisville schoolteacher Mildred J. Hill composed a tune for her students called “Good Morning to All.” Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began “Happy Birthday to You.” Post-game call: Generosa! Commercials: Kwai Garlic Tablets Marezine Tablets And I thought we’d include some ABC News with Catherine Cowdery brought to us by Connect Long Distance. Ep 293, Exclusivity at WBZ Broadcast City, initiates its way to your ears, now. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

  8. Jun 17

    Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 292 - The Highlight Reel-to-Reel (Vol. 2)

    Welcome back to another exciting episode of NNVoS hosted by the guy you’re listening to right now…Tony Nesbitt. Today’s episode, which btw, is a NNS from June 11th, 1995, had some of the ingredients that made Norm’s show so great. An entertaining guest and a plethora of calls from our wonderful listeners. So much so that I have titled it: The Highlight Reel-to-Reel (Vol. 2) We begin it all with a one of the Show Open Themes and then Norm interviews our guest: Dr. Myles H. Bader author of “4001 Food Facts and Chefs’ Secrets.” An excellent conversation on just some of those hints is clearly enjoyed by both Norm and Dr. Bader. He also mentions, at the time, his new book – “To Supplement or Not to Supplement.” And then it’s on to caller galore! Some with names, some without. There’s a Caller who want Norm to reboot Sounds in the Night Bill visiting from England Myster Caller Karen asking about the Old-Time Radio talk Norm would travel around and do Ken asking about Middleton, MA  Next hour – Opening Theme  Chauncy French Canadian Caller Brian No-name Caller John with a heavy Boston/NE Accent – very interesting Unknown Caller Dottie Don from Billerica Paul from Malden Joan in Tewksbury! And Al about commissioning ships Ep 292, The Highlight Reel-to-Reel, spins its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos  Castos https://norm-nathans-vault-of-silliness.castos.com/donate?_gl=1*12szy98*_gcl_au*NDc3NDU0Mzc1LjE3MjI4Nzc4ODk

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Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness will air the personal collection of the Norm Nathan Show for which I produced on WBZ-AM from 1989 until his sudden passing on October 29th, 1996. Norm spent 50+ years in Boston Broadcasting working at WCOP, WESX, WMEX, WHDH, WEEI, WRKO, WMRE and WBZ. Whether news, talk or music…he did it, sometimes combining them all. Many of the recordings you will hear were sent to me by a fan and friend, Joan McCool. Others are from my personal collection. They will air as recorded, with the warmth an old, analog tape recording provides. Some with good, ol’fashioned home editing of the play/pause button. And ALL with the ever-comforting voice of Uncle Norm. Thank you just so darn much for tuning in!

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