KIDS Radio Show Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens
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- Kids & Family
On Sept. 19, 1981, the K.I.D.S Radio Show premiered on KSPI FM radio station broadcasting out of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The radio sitcom/musical expertly blended clever, kid-friendly comedic stories with children’s genre song selections.
The weekly radio show was the brainchild of Carolyn Meyer, a Stillwater Public Schools music specialist and Kel Pickens, an account rep for the radio station. Carolyn and Kel are releasing select episodes from the 1980s and 1990s in podcast form on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m., like the original radio show time.
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The Inchling
“The Inchling” first aired on Jan. 18, 1986.
With a soup bowl for a hat, a needle for a sword and a straw for a sheath, a small boy heads to the capital to find his fortune.
Starring:
Ant, Theodore, as The Inchling, The Giant Blueberry, as the Lord of the Mansion, Demon, and Gribigal – Kel Pickens
Young wife, Daphne, as The Princess – Carolyn Meyer
Guest Starring:
Narrator and Old Husband – Pat Glass
If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tales of her and Kel’s pups, a journey you can experience through her engaging books, available in paperback and ebook formats.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater. -
Dental Hygiene Show
“Dental Hygiene Show” first aired on Feb. 27, 1982.
Getting to the “tooth” of the matter, this episode helped young listeners learn the importance of care for their teeth during Dental Health Month.
Starring:
Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer
Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens
Guest Starring:
Tooth Fairy – Cindy Petree
If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tales of her and Kel’s pups, a journey you can experience through her engaging books, available in paperback and ebook formats.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater. -
The Black Castle Epic
“The Black Castle Epic” first aired in 1982.
Mrs. Carloyn takes a winter nap and wakes up in a strange land with Mr. Invento. To find their way home, they seek out a dragon with knowledge of the Two-Tone Sceptre of Power.
Starring:
Miss Carolyn, The Queen – Carolyn Meyer
Mr. Invento, The Gribogel, Winken, Blinken and Nod – Kel Pickens
Guest Starring:
The Coot as in Mellow Yellow Coot, Koco the Kangaroo – Jeff Kopeckuy
Dragon – John Wilguess (KSPI radio employee)
If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, check out carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the true travel tales of her and Kel’s pups. Available in paperback and ebook.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater. -
The Educational Activities Show
“The Educational Activities Show” first aired on Jan. 9, 1982.
Well-known children’s music artist Hap Palmer’s songs are featured in this special episode.
Starring:
Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer
Sharpe the Two-Headed Man and Ricky Stick Man – Kel Pickens
Guest Starring:
Flat, the other head’s name – Randy Pease
If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, check out carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the true travel tales of her and Kel’s pups. Available in paperback and ebook.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater. -
Space Epic
“Space Epic” first aired in 1981.
In this early episode, Miss Carolyn takes a trip in Mr. Invento’s peanut butter-powered Universal Transporter.
Starring:
Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer
Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens
Guest Starring:
Space Explorer – David Free (Head of the News Department at KSPI)
The Nose – Unknown Actor
Of Special Interest:
Melodies Don’t Stand Still music and lyrics written by Carolyn Meyer will be featured in this episode. It is from her first album, Music is for Everyone.
Musicians who performed on the song:
Carolyn – Vocals and Opera Singer
Tom Brooks – mini-Moog synthesizer and Baldwin Grand Piano
Rex Thomas – Banjo
Steve Dokken – Bass Guitar
Jack Gilfoy – Drums and Slide Whistle
“Boring!” Spoken by The Boys in the Band
If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, check out carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the true travel tales of her and Kel’s pups. Available in paperback and ebook.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater. -
The May Day Picnic
The original date on air has yet to be discovered for “The May Day Picnic.”
Mr. Invento and Miss Carolyn take Ferd, Mr. Invento’s Swedish cousin, out for a picnic to learn how Americans spend their leisure time.
Starring:
Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer
Mr. Invento and Ant – Kel Pickens
Guest Starring:
Cousin Ferd – unknown
If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, check out carolynwestmeyerbooks.com. Carolyn shares the true travel tales of her and Kel’s pups. Available in paperback and ebook.
Credits:
Each episode was co-produced and directed by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens.
Episodes were written by Kel Pickens, with audio engineering done by Chris Cozort.Sound engineering for the KIDS Radio Show theme song was provided by Mike Hufford at Lamb Recording Studio.Jon Dickey created the artwork for the KIDS Radio Show T-shirt.Analog to digital conversion provided by Don Mitchell.Podcast published by Chris Peters at Studio Stillwater.