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We conclude the 2018 IDS Summer Rep with an IDS original adaptation by John Mauldin of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes story entitled The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS cast:

John Mauldin as Sherlock Holmes and Sam Merton.

Brad Oxnam as Dr. Watson, and Count Sylvius.

Tara Mauldin as Announcer and Lady Cantlemere.

with…

Kristin James as Ms. Bartell.

and…

A. Mauldin as Billy.

Billy shows Dr. Watson the dummy of Sherlock Holmes. 1921 illustration by Alfred Gilbert.

Count Negretto Sylvius prepares to attack the dummy of Sherlock Holmes. 1921 illustration by Alfred Gilbert.

• Musical excerpt Barcarole (From “Tales of Hoffman”) from the album Italian Wedding Music and can be purchased here.

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This is our third installment of the 2018 IDS Summer Rep. It is an episode of the OTR series, Crime Club, entitled The Topaz Flower.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS Cast:

John Mauldin as Capt. Tom Bane.

Brad Oxnam as Wally Kent.

Kristin James as Natalie Sloane.

Tara Mauldin as Maria Sloane.

Essay Hood as Clarinda Bell.

with…

Taylor Gentry as Raymond Sloane, Officer Jarboe, and Joe Bannister.

and introducing…

Charles Shrodes as The Librarian, Bower, and Dorn.

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Happy Fourth of July, IDSers!!  We celebrate American Independence by recreating an episode from the old time radio series, The Columbia Workshop, which is entitled: Paul Revere.  Enjoy!!  Have a safe and joyous celebration of America!!

Our IDS Cast:

John Mauldin as Old Man, 1st Man, 2nd Man, and Lige Butterwick.

Brad Oxnam as Announcer, and Paul Revere.

Tara Mauldin as Florabelle Carpenter.

with…

Kristin James as Girl and Mother.

and…

A. Mauldin as William.

Fife and Drum samples are from the album: Spirit of America by US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and can be purchased here.

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This is our second installment of the 2018 IDS Summer Rep with an episode of the OTR series, My Favorite Husband entitled Dinner for Twelve.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS Cast:

Tara Mauldin as Liz Cooper.

John Mauldin as George Cooper.

Kristin James as Iris and Mother.

and…

Brad Oxnam as Announcer (Bob Lamont), Katy, and Delivery Boy.

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This is the start of the IDS’s Summer Rep Series. For those that don’t know, the IDS recreates old radio programs to the best of our abilities for your entertainment and our amusement.  One a month all summer long!!  Up first is a classic episode from the OTR series, ROMANCE, entitled The Strip Teaser and the Space Warp.  Enjoy!!

Helen of Troy by Evelyn De Morgan (1898, London)

Our IDS Cast:

Kristin James as Helen La Tour.

Brad Oxnam as Dr. Timothy J. Brown.

John Mauldin as Benny Spelvin, the space bum.

with…

Taylor Gentry as Announcer (Dan Cubberly) and Sam the Waiter.

and introducing…

Akil Lyle as the Emcee, and Luigi “the Lug” Camponello.

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Happy Easter and Happy April Fools Day, IDSers!!  It is tricky to have two holidays on the same day but we celebrate this unusual pairing of holidays with a classic OTR episode entitled Iris and Liz’s Easter Dresses from Lucille Ball’s radio series, My Favorite Husband. Enjoy!!

Our IDS Cast:

Tara Mauldin as Liz Cooper.

John Mauldin as George Cooper and Manager.

with…

Kristin James as Iris Atterbury.

and…

Brad Oxnam as Mr. Atterbury and Salesgirl.

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Céad míle fáilte! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, IDSers!  Everybody today is Irish and we all wear green.  To celebrate the day, listen to our take on a classic radio program entitled “Famous Loves of History: Robert Emmet and Sarah Curran” from the series, Natural Bridge Romances sponsored by Natural Bridge Shoemakers of Lynchburg, Va.  Enjoy!!

Robert Emmet and Sarah Curran

Our IDS Cast:

Brad Oxnam as Robert Emmet.

Kristin James as Sarah Curran.

and…

John Mauldin as announcer and narrator.

Musical Selections:

Garrett Bary’s/The Virginia, Flogging Reel, Nora Criona from Uilleann Pipes by Pat Mitchell.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, IDSers!!  Today we celebrate by sharing an age old love story of patience and virtue from the OTR series: Dr. Christian entitled, “My True Valentine” sponsored by Vaseline.  Enjoy!!  And please enjoy the outtakes at the end of the episode as we were beset by loud trucks, cars, and airplanes while recording this for you.

Our IDS Cast:

Brad Oxnam as Dr. Christian.

Tara Mauldin as Emily Cobb.

John Mauldin as Don Burns.

with…

Kristin James as Judy Price.

and…

Daniel Bissell as Announcer, Postman, and Sheriff Bill Brown.

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Happy New Year, IDSers!!  We celebrate the new year with a classic OTR Burns and Allen episode entitled New Year’s Eve Party sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee.  Enjoy and may 2018 be a bright and awesome year for all of you!

Our IDS Cast:

Kristin James as Gracie Allen.

John Mauldin as George Burns and Meredith Wilson.

with…

Taylor Gentry as Judson and Mr. Vanderlip.

Tara Mauldin as Mrs. Vanderlip and Tallulah Schwartz.

and…

Brad Oxnam as Announcer, Bill Goodwin and Professor Korkendorfer.

with musical excerpts from:

“The Love Nest” from the album, Jazz Titans:  The Classic Trio by Glenn Zottola, Glen Shane, and Mark Maniatt which can be purchased here.

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Merry Christmas, IDSers!  We celebrate with an OTR classic episode of Sherlock Holmes entitled The Blue Carbuncle.  May you enjoy it and have a happy holiday!  Season’s Greetings!!

Our IDS Cast:

John Mauldin as Sherlock Holmes.

Brad Oxnam as Dr. Watson, and Baker.

Taylor Gentry as Peterson, and Ryder.

and with…

Kristin James as Announcer and Breckinridge.

Musical Selections from:

The First Nowell by A Cappella Christmas Carolers from the album, A Cappella Christmas Carols which can be purchased here.

O Come All Ye Faithful by Voices of Angels from the album, Children’s Christmas Choir Classics which can be purchased here.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Voices of Angels from the album, Children’s Christmas Choir Classics which can be purchased here.

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