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WGLT Program Guide, June, 1992

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program guide I' CENTER magine being whisked away to the bright lights lesser known shows, shows that got lost in time, or songs that were cut of Broadway, then finding yourself amidst the glitz and glamour of from the original score. Hollywood. Well, you don't have to imagine too hard, because it's all right here on WGL T each Sunday afternoon from 4 - 5 PM. It's While not adverse to producing "theme" programs, like THE SONG AND DANCE MAN, hosted by Kevin Conlin. the April Fools you-wouldn't-believe-they-could-sing show (including the dubious pipes of William Shatner), Kevin usually prefers to play it by ear on THE SONG AND DANCE MAN. He may start with a song from "How to S T A G E Although THE SONG AND DANCE MAN has only been airing on WGL T since January, it actually has been around Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," move on to a selection from (in one form or another) for quite awhile. It all began back in 1984. "Company" and then, round out the set with the theme from the film "The Kevin Conlin, then a student reporter/announcer at WGLT, per• Secret of My Success." suaded the Program Director to air a half-hour show Kevin called "The Song and Dance Men" once a month during the arts mag- As for requests from listeners, Kevin loves 'em. I WITH THE zine show called SUNDAY 1 0 to 12. However, he is limited by the constraints of time and a still-growing record and CD library. But with enough advance warning, he can usually

"It was a lot of fun," Kevin recalls."! did a lot of come through with even the most obscure request. research and put together special programs which were about a specific composer, like Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers or Stephen ''Whether you're a die hard fan of musicals or just an oc­ Sondheim." casional imbiber; you're bound to find something to love on THE SONG S O N G AND DANCE MAN." Flash forward to November 1991. Kevin, now Operations Director, mentioned to General Manager Bruce You can hear THE SONG AND DANCE MAN each Sunday Bergethon that the station ought to put on a show - about show• afternoon from 4- 5 PM exclusively here on WGLT. tunes. After listening to the tapes of Kevin's archived student ef­ forts, Bruce decided he liked what he heard and asked Kevin to again host the show himself. THE SONG AND DANCE MAN made a comeback in a new incarnation - as an hour-long eclectic mix of music that instead of focusing on a single composer, features a variety of writers and shows. CAR TALK HOSTS "THE GAMES OF ANCIENT GREASE" "There really is no typical show," explains Kevin

D A N C E about THE SONG AND DANCE MAN's re-vamped form. "It's some­ thing new week to week. I also_try to stick with the recognizable The 1992 Summer Games in Boston will trip for four to Boston to attend "The Games be unlike any other game in the history of of Ancient Grease ," which take place on shows, like "Oklahoma," "The King and I," "Holiday Inn" and the athletic competition. That's because the Saturday, June 27 on the fields of Tom and big MGM movies." Masters of Ceremony will be Tom and Ray Ray's alma mater, M.I.T. The winner and Magliozzi, the wise- cracking car mechanics guests will watch special guest NPR's Susan who host National Public Radio's hit automo­ Stamberg light the oxy-acetylene olympic Even though Kevin likes to spotlight the songs tive-comedy show CAR TALK. torch, and will ride with the Masters of M A N you're most likely to sing in the shower, he also features some "The Games of Ancient Grease" as Tom Ceremony to the site of the games in Tom's and Ray have dubbed them, will be an out­ '63 Dodge Dart Convertible (if it starts). door picnic and family style event for CAR Listeners are asked to send in a post­ TALK listeners, who now number more than card, with their reasons - in 25 words or 1.3 million a week nationwide. less - why they want to attend "The Games "The Games of Ancient Grease" will fea­ of Ancient Grease .'' One postcard will be se­ ture CAR TALK-related Olympic-style events lected at random on the CAR TALK program such as "The Shock-Put, " "Discus-Brakus airing June 13 at 5:00 PM on WGLT. Toss, " "The Horn-Relay Race ," and "The Listeners should send their postcard to: 200-meter and 500-meter McPherson Strut. " The Games of Ancient Grease, CAR "We expect some fierce and lively competi­ TALK Plaza, 630 Commonwealth Avenue, tion," says CAR TALK host Tom Magliozzi, Boston MA 02215 "while my brother and I sit around and keep Entries must be received by Monday, an eye on the barbecue." June 8, 1992. One lucky CAR TALK listener will win a

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SHOW TUNES BIG BAND SUMMER FUN WITH Big Band host Marc Boon th inks you'll Kevin Conlin, the SONG AND DANCE MAN , TH E G LT GANG The WGLT staff will be on the road again enjoy these ... recommends these show-stoppers ... this summer, traveling to outdoor festivals throughout central Illinois. You 'll have an From GRP and Decca Records come won­ opportunity to meet your favorite on-air host, sign up to win CDs and cassettes, and derful remasters of some great JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOL­ share your thoughts about WGL T with us at any or all of the following: OR DREAMCOAT Big Band and Classic Jazz: (New London cast, Polydor Records) May 23 & 24 Twin City Fest Bloomington BENNY GOODMAN AND In a new production of the show, Andrew June 18-21 Steamboat Days Peoria JACK TEAGARDEN Lloyd Webber has updated his.original clas- July 11 & 12 Sugar Creek Arts Fest Normal "BG and Big Tea in NYC " · sic musical. He mi xes country & western, August 28 & 29 Com Fest Normal 21 great songs featuring Red Nichols, Bix rock, calypso and an Elvis impersonator into September 4 & 5 River City Blues Fest Peoria Beiderbecke, Eddie Lang and Adrian Rollini. a dynamite show. September 26 & 27 Ewing Arts Fest Normal

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Look for the red and white WGL T banner "Drop Me Off in Harlem" (Motion Picture Soundtrack, CBS Special under the white canopy. We're looking forward to visiting with yout Charlie lends his unique saxophone sound to Products) And don't pass up the opportunity to "That Old Black Magic," "The Great Lie" , With the music of G·eorge Gershwin, Gene visit with us on Sunday, June 14, 1992 during the Friends of WGLT Annual "You Always Huct the One You Love" and 16 Kelly and Oscar Levant have never sounded Membership Meeting. This special event will be held at the McLean County Historical more great tunes. better. This single movie features classics like Society's Old Courthouse Museum, 202 N. Main Street, Bloomington. Embraceable You", "Our Love .is Here to JIMMIE LUNCEFORD ORCHESTRA Stay", "S,won9erful" and the now-legendary We'll meet in the refurbished courtroom on "Stomp it Off" "An American in Paris.". the second floor at 5:00 PM for refreshments courtesy of Gracious Affairs. GLT One of the great dance bands features Willie General Manager Bruce Bergethon will share GL T's future plans and welcome·s your Smith and the masterful arranger Sy Oliver in INTO THE WOODS suggestions and comments. 21 magnificent performances Some terrific (Broadway cast, RCA) Ellington tunes plus "Stardust" and a beautiful Stephen Sondheim's new r:iusical combines Following the Membership Meeting portion score of "Dream of You." the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding of the evening, the museum staff will welcome us to the spectacularly renovated old Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and the Baker courthouse and describe what we'll see. Since all the displays will be open, we'll have COUNT BASIE and his Wife into a delightful musical come­ the opportunity to four them at our leisure. Plan to come and hobnob with the WGL T "The Complete Decca Recordings" dy. The music is wonderful, and Bernadette staff and supporters[ The Kid from Red Bank captured in 63 mem- Peters makes a great "wicked wit9h ." . O(able recordings. The rhythmic genius And one very special note of ihterest, especially to all you record collectors out there. When you stop by and visit us at the shares the stage with vocalist Jimmy A CHORUS LINE Rushing, Lester Young, Helen Humes and (New York Shakespeare Festival Cast, Sugar Creek Arts Festival July 11 & 12 you'll find GLT selling hundreds of LPs. The several .other performers who worked with Columbia) proceeds from, the sale will benefit WGL T-and the Normal.Theatre restoration project. Count Basie through more than 3 decades. A A classic tale of those who try out for roles on Since we use CDs on-the-air as much as must for Basie fans . Broadway, the many that are called and the possible, we've decided to offer many of our classical LPs, as well as some·jazz and few who are chosen . From beginning to end blues records, to our Friends and listeners. The records will be sold during Sugar Last but not least... a show full of show-stoppers. Creek, but we'll offer some unique opportunities to Friends of WGLT members. We'll from OCtave/Polygram comes a 2 CD set of keep members informed as plans are finalized . the artistry of Erroll Garner. These 25 original PAINT YOUR WAGON mono recordings from 1954 reveal one of the (Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA) OF course, this sale will take a huge effort jazz world's greatest and most graceful pi­ From the pens of Lerner and Lowe comes the including sorting, pricing, moving and selling the records. Jeanne Krogman from anists. A romantic summer evening is in store tale of gold prospectors in the Old West. Other Ports will coordinate the volunteer effort. If you are willing to help, please call for you and your significant other. "They Call the Wind Maria" is probably the Jeanne at 454-5071 or Kathryn Carter at 438-2257. We really need your help! most famous song from the show, but the whole album is full of musical delights (Clint Eastwood Sings!). . M T w T - F s s thanks to our underwriters - 5 ~ 5I I I MORNING EDITION Weekend This month, the WGLT under­ COMMERCIAL PIANOS PLUS News PRINTING 1336 East Empire, Bloomington t writer spotlight shines on one of ASSOCIATES (309) 663-7587 our long-time investors - THE 515 North Center Street, 9 9 Bloomington THE MUSIC SHOPPE PEOPLES BANK. (309) 829-6326 126 E. Beaufort, Bloomington (309) 452·7436 :t J~•zz FIRST AFFILIATED - For many years, THE PEO· SECURITIES, INC. PRO SOUND CENTER 12N 12N PLES BANK has made underwrit• 1504 E. College, Landmark Mall, 134 E. 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