To make things even more confusing, I've titled the zip file, "A Mutual Radio Networks Program." Anyway, whenever we see a busy, credit-packed label like this one, we just know the recording itself is quite cheap. And it is. But, first, let me explain this disc.
Ummmm....
Well, something to do with a 21-day radio series called At Home with Santa, for which this disc is a "demonstration" (i.e., ad for). At Home with Santa, as awkwardly described on this disc, is a kind of public service for needy children and shut-ins who otherwise wouldn't have the chance to travel to the North Pole and meet the Big Elf and his staff. For buying (renting?) this series, ACCE members would receive customized promos for their business from the inebriated-sounding Santa, along with the daily adventures of "Reporter Rick," whose voice sounds nearly exactly like Santa's. I hope that explains everything.
You're invited to come up with your own interpretation....
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ACCE Presents: At Home with Santa, Side A
ACCE Presents: At Home with Santa, Side B
Lee
3 comments:
Your task now is clear: Find the actual series! :)
Finding the actual series could be very difficult depending on how it was delivered to the station, on a program disc like the demo or tape.
more likely, it was on disc, or network line, though mutual was known (like most networks) to ship hard copies on a program disc (16 inch transcription or LP) so there's a chance someone has it...likely dated 1960s based on the type on the label
if it's network. you'd lease the license for cash or barter for network ad inventory on the local station.
Sounds like a fun daily feature you could easily sell to a local sponsor with network quality that a lot of local stations don't have the talent to produce, especially smaller markets.
Very interesting. Thanks.
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