Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt

Tony Nesbitt

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. 8h ago

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 312 - In-ConZZZtance-cy

    SO much news to get to before the show.   As-salamu alaykum to Algeria, jambo to Kenya and barev to Armenia! Three of the newest countries to appear on the algorithm. And that means one of those was the Spirited 76th! Which do you think it was? I’ll wait… Those who guessed Kenya would be correct! Welcome to all.   Next… 300 subs! You people are the best. Our next goal is 500. Yep, jumped right from 3 to 5. A boy can dream, can’t he? I’ll keep entertaining you whilst you keep spreading the word about getting people to subscribe. And point them over to Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee for an additional avenue of support. Keep up the good work! I appreciate every one of you.   My favorite holiday is this month so in honor of that we will broadcast all episodes from November 23rd, one of those close dates to Thanksgiving. Today we feature a DBG from November 23rd, 1992. The title? In-ConZZZtance-cy   Even though Norm is filling in for Bob because it’s Thanksgiving week, he had to dig into other days for the game which threatened the possibility of any other games that week!   Players: Pat in Melrose Mae from Boston Constance in Weymouth orrrrrrr… Addie Tony producing and playing in studio Bill Wilson in traffic   Bdays: Louis Tiant Susan Anspach Jerry Bock   History: In what year did the musical Fiorello debut on Broadway?   We move to 11/25 for: John Laroquette Ricardo Montalban   11/26 Robert Goulet Tina Turner   Back to History: The first edition of Life Magazine was published on November 23rd in what year?   Post game Commercials: Robin McIntire from Tracy, CA for Baby Gold Bond Dave Maynard for Caitlin Travel and their big trip to Ireland! Dave again but this time it’s a promo for the Children’s Hospital Telethon Classic Ovaltine   Norm with Accuwx from Jim Greene with a live check!   And one call: Annemarie from Hyde Park   Ep 312, In-ConZZZtance-cy, dreams its way to your ears, now.   Patreon https://www.patreon...

  2. Oct 28

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 311 - The Chief of Comedy

    You’re back! So happy you all are here. This week marks the 30th anniversary of Norm’s passing on October 29th, 1996. A night and a phone call I will never forget. Every year I like to mention how long it took me to even listen to a single tape. If it wasn’t a decade, it was darn close. And even then, it was one cassette here and there. It was always so very emotional. Not only because I loved Norm but for other associated circumstances I won’t get into here. Finally, I knew I had to honor him and our relationship by starting the Vault of Silliness. 311 episodes and SIX years later, here we are.   Speaking of the 311th episode…this is a DBG from October 30th, 1994, which shall be titled: The Chief of Comedy   Players: The one and only ROBERT FROM EVERETT! David in East Boston Marge from Brighton Brian McKinley producing and playing in studio Ken Newman in traffic   Bdays: Henry Winkler Harry Hamlin   Dead Bdays: John Adams Ruth Gordon Admr. William Halsey Charles Atlas   10/31 Jane Pauley Dan Rather Dale Evans Michael Collins   Events in History: Orson Welles made his “The War of the Worlds” broadcast in what year?   What year was the first, ‘homemade’ TV transmission seen in London, England?   Post Game We get some Jack traffic reads for Dunin’ Donuts and the movie Bugsy on NBC.   Calls: Paul and 2 others whose identities will remain anonymous.   Episode 311, The Chief of Comedy, dances its way to your years…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

  3. Oct 21

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 310 - Informal Abnormal Economy Comedy

    Closing in on 300 subs on YT, keep on keepin’ on Nathanites!   This episode foists upon us a DBG from October 21st, 1993, which is titled: Informal Abnormal Economy Comedy due the pared down panel and humor throughout. That panel consisted of: Tony in studio Jack in traffic Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio   Bdays: Edward “Whitey” Ford Carrie Fisher Elvin Bishop   Dates in History: In what year was the first lightbulb that really worked turned on by Thomas Edison?   The USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, was launched in Boston Harbor in what year?   In what year did JFK and Richard Nixon have their fourth and final presidential debate?   Bonus: CNN Radio News bottom hour update w/Larry Mayher and Darrell Gould with a WBZ news update Traffic with Jack Accux w/Dave Ryan   Post news, the game continues with an added caller: Raj from MIT   Post Game: Norm reads the Accux forecast with instant analysis buy me and Norm Next is Sports and more foolishness   Commercials: The Broadway hit, Dreamgirls at the Wang Ctr James Rife of Riverdale, IL for Triple Action Gold Bond Medicated Powder Operation Overcoat Paul Grossi from Valley Stream, NY for Classic Ovaltine Baby Gold Bond with Louise Fallon from Brooklyn, NY Silver City Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Coachmen $31.00 deal   Ep 310, Informal Abnormal Economy Comedy, maniacally laughs its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1.   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

  4. Oct 14

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness - Ep 309 - Great Haunts and Great Calls

    Hello once again and thank you just so darn much for tuning in. Today we have a NNS from October 11th, 1996, which I’ve titled: Great Haunts and Great Calls   Tom Howie was producing   We begin with a call: Jean from Ontario – Subjects include a mention of Paul Sullivan who had subbed for Norm the previous weekend while Norm sung with a Big Band. She defends our friends from America’s Hat, Canada. And Norm defends the aroma of horse manure.   Next is an excellent interview with our guest, Dave Bertolino, the mastermind behind “Spooky World” in Berlin, MA (It was to be their 6th year)! Robert Englund and Elvira were supposed to be on too, but they were exhausted from their flight. Dave gives us the deets on everything that will be going on. From their humble beginnings to their growth in guests, events and attractions. We also learn that Dave’s family were the owners of the Little Jack Horner Joke and Magic Shop on Tremont St in Boston!   And they take calls: Alan in Brockton Al from Malden Carol in NH Antonio from Charlestown Sam in Wakefield Dan from N. Andover   Next Hour begins with one of our glorious Show Opens.   Then Norm begins hating on having to read the lottery numbers. Hour 2 calls: Phil in RI or maybe not or maybe yes! BUT it’s not the full call. Butch from Billerica Anne in Wakefield with a Flirty Call Dick from N. Attleboro ROBERT FROM EVERETT! Tony from Biddeford, ME Maddie in Wakefield or maybe not Matt from Hingham Joe in Quincy about the Topsfield Fair Jimmy J the DJ Marie from Worcester Jim in Canton Unknown Caller And an unknown Caller   Other fun stuff: Norm reads a story about David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen fighting backstage at the MTV Video Awards   A frosty Accuwx forecast   And a brief story about America’s Sexy Wives Contest. Woo!   Ep 309, Great Haunts and Great Calls, howls its way to your ears, now.   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos   Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/normnathan   Castos

  5. Oct 7

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 308 - Marlowe's Highs

    So great to have you back for another withdrawal from Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness! This week we have a NNS from October 5th, 1996, that I have titled: Marlowe’s Highs as Bill Marlowe and his booming voice had passed on the that great radio studio in the sky. Tom Howie was producing. What a busy 4am hour Norm had as he takes 10 calls here for our listening pleasure. They are as follows: John from Boca Raton by way of Revere. John called and mentioned about Norm and Ron Della Chiesa along with John Henning, Chris Lydon, Jess Cain and others who spoke at a memorial for Bill Marlowe. Sue in Seven Springs, PA Jean from Beauford, SC Teri in Ottawa, Ontario Jim from Lynn Eleanor in Wellfleet "Higgins says hello from Charleston, SC" John from Wakefield Beth in Waltham Ed from Cambridge – Ed must’ve had a checklist of topics as Norm barely got a word in. Before he closes the hour, he teases the next nights’ guests: A couple of WWII pilots who authored the book “Amelia Earhardt: Case Closed?” And Eleanor Valle, the widow of Rudy Valle…then the tape ends! We also have some Commercials: The Ad Expo at the Hynes Convention Center WBZ’s Time Flashback Contest NSMT Production of Cabaret Please consider supporting the show by joining Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee and/or Castos. All links are in the description. Ep 308, Marlowe’s’ Highs, resonates its way to your ears in 3, 2 & 1. 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

  6. Sep 30

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 307 - Comedy Connections

    Nice to see you all here again for another super entertaining episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness with little ole me, Tony Nesbitt. Couple of housecleaning items before we get started: We are inching ever so close to 300 subscribers on YouTube. Thank you to all who’ve subscribed on all the platforms. It would be a nice achievement to get to 300 the Tube. Now let me share not one but TWO possible Signs of Norm. Back on episode 305 the song “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” with Merv Griffin singing was discussed. Last week I went out to run a quick errand and as I pull into the parking lot that very song comes on. Mr. Merv singing and all. I did my usual of looking around and saying, “Hi Norm, thanks for stopping by again.” Next was just this week. After an appt that had some disappointing news…while driving home I passed a Norman Drive. Didn’t think that much of that until the navigation had me take the next right which was East Street. The same name of the street Norm lived on in Middleton. Ok, now that is something. It just felt like he was saying I’m here. I’m around. It’s gonna be ok. What do you think? Now back to our regularly scheduled program already in progress… Today brings forth a NNS from September 17th & what I believe is the following weekend, the 23rd, 1994. The title of which shall be: Comedy Connections Keith Shields was producing It begins with a commercial sponsor read by Jack Harte for Exxon. We are just so darn blessed to have more sprinkled throughout this rebroadcast podcast. Three more for Air Canada and one each for Anacin and Foxwoods Time for calls! Fred from Medford – Norm talking about his upcoming standup at the Comedy Connection which was to be held that very Monday night. It was a fundraiser for Life House Inc. that helps homeless in the Dorchester. Ruth Clennott Judy June Molly in ME Nancy Pete Denise Clarence Jim about Nutcracker collecting Mary Bill from Dedham Next, we get some brief bonus content: Bob Raleigh and Mike Epstein talking about Danny Bonaduce acting as a Judge. and David Brudnoy & guest, Barbara Bush! With a call from Irene Now, back to Norm and callers Paul Elwell talking comedy, Norm’s appearance at the fundraiser and there’s a mention of one of my favorites, the King of N.E. Comedy, Bob Marley! Next Ruth is back! Agnes Anne Dick Ok folks, I’m thrilled about the last segment as it’s time for ‘Norm calls a phone booth at Victoria Station in London!’ And we are lucky enough to talk to Sasha! Ep 307, Comedy Connections, guffaws its way to your ears, now. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/normnathanvos Buy Me a Coffee

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 307 - Comedy Connections

  7. Sep 23

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 306 - Rash Decisions & PUNchlines

    So very nice to have you back again this week for another ribald episode from NNVoS. You may have to listen to this more than once as the jokes and laughter are out of control which leads to our title: Rash Decisions & PUNchlines It is a DBG from September 21st, 1991 and it all begins with Norm Show Open and the original DBG Theme (Olympics) Norm then explains the rules and prize offerings. Players: Scott in Peabody Scott from Northborough Kristin in Dorchester Richard from Boston Tony producing and on the phone from MC Jack Harte Steve Leveille Bdays w/ALL the SFX: Larry Hagman Bill Murray Hamilton Jordan (ger-din) Henry Gibson Stephen King Bill Kurtis Fannie Flagg Commercials: Joan Cantwell for Gold Bond Keep It In You Sneaker WBZ NE Patriots Game Promo with Gil Santos There’s a classic Top Hour Sounder and then we hear Accuwx with Jay Schulman. Next is the Old Traffic Sounder and we close this out with, what I will deem, a classic radio moment. Stay tuned! Ep 306, Rash Decisions & PUNchlines, flakes its way to your ears in 3,2 & 1. 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

  8. Sep 16

    Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 305 - Stacked Odds

    Pozdrav svima (Hello, everybody), in Serbia! #75 on the country list. Who will attain the magical and Spirited 76? I will gladly send a Certificate of Recognition (suitable for framing), to your president, prime minister, king, queen or other exalted leader. Our offering today is a SMQ from September 20th, 1993 which I’ve titled: Stacked Odds Panel: Norm Jack Harte Ed Mullen Tony Nesbitt   Mike Epstein producing   Rules and Categories: RnR Jazz Big Band Musical Comedy And Morse Code Good luck understanding the rules Most commercials were edited on the fly except a Norm read for the Vt Teddy Bear Company with full acc-HUM-paniment by the WBZ Minstrel Bears. Gold Bond, Marezine, Dennis K. Burke, The Broadway Musical: Falsettos also are on near full display. Callers: Fred from Medford May in Boston Bob from Raynham Denise in Brookline Mike from Medford Jeff in Augusta, ME Helene from Belmont Eddie in Allston Bob from PA Peter at B.U. Bill in E. Bridgewater Jim from Abbington Dennis in Brockton Hour 2: Paul from Haverhill Laney in NY Robbie in his car Patrick from Quincy Fred in Yarmouth, ME Jim from Belmont Bob in NH Greg from Lancaster, KY Dan in Medford John from Ohio Kevin in the Northeast Kingdom of VT John from Boston Tom in Bell Fountain, OH Ep 305, Stacked Odds, deals 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

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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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