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Remembering Radio
From the the 1970s to 1990s, Roger Hall, produced and hosted over 50 guest segments on radio
in the Boston area.
Here are some of his special guest spots on radio:
WBET-AM - "Conversations" hosted by Marion Wroble
+Top Ten Love Songs for Valentine's Day (1989)
+100th birthday tributes to Jerome Kern (1985), Irving Berlin (1988), Cole Porter (1991)
+ 75th birthday tribute to Frank Sinatra (1990)
+ 50th anniversary of GONE WITH THE WIND (1989) and CITIZEN KANE (1991)
WGBH-FM - "Music America" hosted by Ron Della Chiesa
+75th birthday tribute to Johnny Mercer
+ Birthday tributes to film complosers: Bernard Herrmann and John Williams
Roger Hall also hosted his own 4 hour nightly radio program playing music of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.
On his early programs, he presented a special Top 10 List of Big Bands and Top Ten Movie Songs and Scores.
Also he did special radio programs like "A Gershwin Gala" and "World War II Era Musicals."Highlights from some of these radio appearances are now available on the discs listed below.
You can order any of these titles on CD-ROM:
- 01: "In The Mood" - A Guide to Music on Radio
- 02: Film Music On Radio
- 03: Bernard Herrmann Radio Tributes
- 04: Henry Mancini Radio Tributes
- 05: John Williams Radio Tributes
Remembering Radio Series
01: IN THE MOOD - Popular Music On Radio
- Highlights from Roger Hall's programs on AM radio in the 1980s and 1990s,
including popular songwriters he discusses (Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter),
and audio highlights from his 4 hour nightly radio program, "IN THE MOOD"
(music by orchestras of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and singers: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Elvis Prelsey, Frank Sinatra, Andrews Sisters, Teresa Brewer, Martha Tilton, Sarah Vaughan and more)
To order your copy of "IN THE MOOD" -- click here
02: Film Music On Radio
This CD has highlights from guest appearances on WGBH-FM and WBET-AM
with Roger Hall from 1982 to 1992.
It includes film music tributes to Bernard Herrmann and John Williams,
also Oscar-winning lyricist Johnny Mercer,
and
the annual Sammy Film Music Awards,
named
after movie lyricst, Sammy Cahn.
To order Film Music On Radio -- click here
03: Bernard Herrmann Radio Tributes, 1990-92
For the 75th anniversary of both films,
this commemorative disc compiled
and produced by Roger Hall contains
music highlights from CITIZEN KANE
and THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER,
on several radio programs.
To order Bernard Herrmann Radio Tributes -- click here
04: Henry Mancini Radio Tributes
Includes a special radio tribute by Roger Hall
with some of Mancini's early music from television and movies,
such as PETER GUNN and THE PINK PANTHER.
To order Henry Mancini Radio Tributes -- click here
05: John Williams Radio Tributes, 1983-1994
Featuring a birthday tribute to John Williams
on WGBH radio by Roger Hall with examples
from a few of his early TV and film scores
and several of his soundtrack recordings
chosen for Sammy Film Music Awards.
Order your copy of the CD-ROM for any of the 5 titles listed above, and also receive this
PDF booklet, REMEMBERIG RADIO: Great Songwriters and Singers, at no extra cost --
Order any of the 5 titles listed above and you will also receive a free copy of the REMBERING RADIO PDF booklet.
To send in your order, just click the "Add to Cart" button below for $17.95 through secure PayPal.
After you have sent in your payment,
send an e-mail and indicate
your mailing address.
Send to:
"The Golden Age of New York Radio Disc Jockeys"
an online webinar
sponsored by the New York Adventure Club
was presented several times by former disc jockey, Roger Hall.
Would you like to schedule this entertaining webinar
for your online group or in-person?
If you are interested, contact Mr. Hall for details and reasonable fee -- click here
For any questions -- click here
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