KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe

Dragnet episode "The Big Cat " from the KCAL 2017 Summer Spectacular

From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe Summer Spectacular show performed July 7-9, 2017. This is an episode of the old-time radio show "Dragnet". The episode that is reproduced is "The Big Cat" and originally aired on June 15, 1954. Featured in this episode are KCAL troupe members Norman Cline as Frank Smith, Doug Fain as Joe Friday, David Damron as Clarence Havill and Sidney Norton and Denise Cline as Lillian Havill. We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1954 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.

"ChristmasTiME in Nicholasville" from the 2017 KCAL Christmas Show

From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe's "A Hometown Christmas" show performed December 8, 9, and 10. This is an episode called "ChristmasTiME in Nicholasville" written by cast member David Damron. The story, based on Dickens "A Christmas Carol" takes place in 1952 at the Ben Franklin store that sat in Downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky.  Featured in this episode, in order of appearance,  are KCAL troupe members Doug Fain as Cres Criner, Susan Clements as Mildred Criner, David Damron as Charlie Esposito of WNVL Radio, Denise Cline as Mary, Carolyn Threlkeld as Jenny, Norman Cline as Mike, Connie McDonald as her grandmother Renlyn Foley, Steve Watts as his father Letch Watts, Buddy Teater as his father Bob Teater, Larette Blackford as Betty, Billy Holland as the Ghost and Eddie Clements on sound effects. The names and places you hear referenced were real although we did have to embellish their personalities a bit (Mr. Criner really was a nice fellow but we had to have someone play Scrooge!) We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1952 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.  Merry Christmas from all of us at KCAL and the Creative Art League of Jessamine County! 

"My Favorite Husband" from KCAL 2017 Christmas Show

From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe "A Hometown Christmas " show performed December 8, 9, and 10. This is an episode of the old time radio show "My Favorite Husband" which starred Lucille Ball and Richard Denny. This radio show was the inspiration for the "I Love Lucy" television show. The episode that is reproduced is "Christmas Present" and originally aired December 16, 1949. Featured in this episode are KCAL troupe members Denise Cline as Liz, Norman Cline as George, Carolyn Threlkeld as Katie, Connie McDonald as Mother Copper, Doug Fain as the Store Clerk and Buddy Teater as the announcer,  Eddie Clements on sound effects and David Damron running sound and lights. We hav attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1949 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.  

From the 2016 KCAL "Halloween Fright Night" LIVE show - "Lights Out" episode

From the 2016 KCAL live "Halloween Fright Night" performance we bring you this Lights Out episode entitled "Murder Castle". This episode originally was aired on February 16, 1938, and was reproduced by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe LIVE on September 30 and October 1 and 2, 2016. KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, performs live reproductions of old-time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. In this broadcast, you will hear Doug Fain as Mr. Stewart, Denise Cline as Ella, Susan Clements as Helen, Carolyn Threlkeld as Betty. Eddie Clements handles the sound effects and Norman Cline runs sound. This podcast web site is a gift to you from the Farmers Bank of Jessamine County. Visit them at www.myfarmersbank.net 

"My Favorite Wife" LIVE SHOW - April 22-23, 2017

A special treat for you that we might do ever so often.....Here is the audio from our live show that took place on April 21-23, 2017 at the Polvino Art Center in Nicholasville. We performed the classic show "My Favorite Wife" which aired in 1950 and starred Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Our next live show will be July 7-9, 2017 and is called " A Night of Magic". It will feature a comedy and a detective story. Our troupe will recreate the shows like they would have been performed at an old-time radio station back in the 40s and 50s with our own KCAL twists. You can call our box office at 859-885-5363 for tickets. This show has the following cast members (in order of appearance): David Damron (Announcer and Timmy Arden), Carolyn Threlkeld (Bianca Bates) Norman Cline (Nick Arden), Billy Holland (the Judge and Mr. Pentwhistle), Madelyn Gannon (Chinch Arden), Denise Cline (Ellen Arden), Larette Blackford (Mother) and Dylan Harrison (Stephen Burkett). Eddie Clements with sound effects and Roger Garrison and Carolyn Threlkeld sings.

"The Way to the Castle" - air date March 26, 2017

This month we feature an episode of an old show called Romance. This episode was called "The Way to the Castle" and it originally aired on September 25, 1954.  This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year (the next being April 21-23, 2017 at which a romantic comedy will be performed - call 859-885-5363 for tickets). This is the sixth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, March 26, 2017 and it stars Norman Cline as Cassanova, Carolyn Threlkeld as Paulette, Denise Cline as Anna and Doug Fain as Algarotti.   

"The Fall of the House of Usher" - air date February 26, 2017

This month we feature one of Edgar Allen Poe's classics, "The Fall of the House of Usher" starring Norman Cline as Roderick Usher, Doug Fain as the long time friend and David Damron as the announcer and the physician. It originally aired on October 22, 1947 as part of the Escape radio program.  This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year (the next being April 21-23, 2017 at which a romantic comedy will be performed - call 859-885-5363 for tickets). This is the fifth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, February 26, 2017. 

"The Bickersons" and "Curtains" - air date January 27, 2017

This time we have two short programs in our show. The first is called "Curtains!" and was a short skit that was featured in an episode of the Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee and it aired February 18, 1937. Featured in this episode is Carolyn Threlkeld, David Damron and Denise Cline. The second part of the program is an episode of The Bickersons, a comedy starring Don Ameche and Frances Langford...this particular episode was called "Valentine's Day" and aired on February 13, 1948. In this episode you will hear Denise Cline, Norman Cline, Carolyn Threlkeld and Doug Fain.  This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. There are a number of troupe members in this show. This is the fourth episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, January 29, 2017. 

"Our Miss Brooks" Thanksgiving episode - air date November 27, 2016

This is an episode of the old time radio show, Our Miss Brooks. It  originally aired November 19, 1950 and is called "Thanksgiving Turkey". This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe, an arm of the Creative Art League of Jessamine County, which performs live reproductions of old time radio shows in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky four times a year. This program stars KCAL troupe members Connie McDonald as Miss Brooks, Carolyn Threlkeld as Mrs. Davis, David Damron as Walter, Norman Cline as Boynton, Susan Clements as Harriett and Doug Fain as Mr. Conklin. This is the second episode performed for and aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, November 27, 2016. 

'Quiet, Please" episode of "The Evening and The Morning" air date 10/30/16

This is an episode of the old time radio show, Quiet Please and is called "The Evening and The Morning". It originally aired in November of 1948. This performance is by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe. This program stars KCAL co-producers and co- directors Denise Cline as Alice, Norman Cline as Thorpe and Doug Fain as Dean. This inaugural episode was aired on Jessamine County radio station WNJK, 105.9 FM on Sunday, October 30, 2016.