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- Jun 5, 202538 min
Episode 10: Himan Brown’s Life
In this bonus episode of Audio Maverick, we feature The Life of Himan Brown, a video tribute created by some of Brown’s CBS Radio Mystery Theater actors: Patricia Elliott, Paul Hecht, Russell Horton, Bob Kaliban, Roberta Maxwell, Tony Roberts, and Jada Rowland. The work was written by Jerome Coopersmith, who authored a number of the plays featured on the CBS series; directed by Paul Hecht, and produced by Brown’s granddaughter Melina Brown and CUNY TV’s then-Executive Director Robert Isaacson. Credits: - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser -Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- May 1, 202543 min
Episode 9: Everything Old is New Again
Radio drama resurfaced during the early days of public radio, and a generation of producers began to reinvent the form, working with actors, theatre companies, and become creative laboratories for adventurous, sonically complex productions. The advent of podcasting has re-invigorated the audio drama form even more, and today’s “audio mavericks” include producers of contemporary drama, science fiction and fantasy, and works like the popular series Welcome to Night Vale that are beyond category. This episode includes comments from Night Vale’s Jeffrey Cranor; Lauren Shippen of The Bright Sessions; Kaitlin Prest of The Heart and others who are helping to keep Himan Brown’s legacy fresh and regenerative. Credits: - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser -Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Apr 3, 202524 min
Episode 8: The Family Brown
This very public man also had a private side, and Brown’s granddaughter Melina Brown and his grandson Zach Sansted share their recollections of Brown, his homes in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut and his important art collection. We get to know him as a presence at family birthday parties; a thrifty clothes horse; and a workaholic who edited scripts even on country walks. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser -Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Mar 6, 202533 min
Episode 7: The Golden Torch Keeps Burning
Himan Brown was a busy philanthropist and producer during the two decades following the end of Golden Age broadcast radio, creating over 100 films in support of causes he believed in, and a concert series in Madison Square Garden among other projects. He also opened a production studio in Chelsea. But Brown was finally able to return radio drama to the air with the CBS Mystery Theater, which he established in 1974. It was a fully realized artistic vision, with Brown acting as producer, director, and script editor. He brought a new generation of actors to the medium, including Marian Seldes, Tammy Grimes, Paul Hecht, Tony Roberts, and EG Marshall, as well as continuing to work with stars of the Golden Age like Agnes Moorehead. In this episode we’ll hear from some of them, and from Brown himself on how he assessed actors, cast them, and worked with them, as well as visiting his former studios. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser -Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Feb 6, 202522 min
Episode 6: Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
Brown was a prolific and inventive producer and packager, but he was also, as he said, “a sound guy” who shaped the sound of his shows, both in the Golden Age, and when he established CBS Mystery Theater in 1974s. This episode will explore his influence on sound design, and the distinctive “signatures” of his shows. It will also explore what sound effects and sound design contribute to a drama, and Audio Maverick’s own sound designers will share some of their secrets. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser - Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Jan 9, 202521 min
Episode 5: Hi and History
As Himan Brown consolidated his success, he grew his program portfolio and impressive client base. At the onset of WWII, he not only helped to reshape existing shows in response, but created special programming designed to celebrate American’s values and what was being fought for. He also created programs in support of the Jewish community. In the 1950s, radio began to be displaced by television, and this era of Brown’s career in broadcast ended in 1959 with his last series, NBC Morning Playhouse. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser - Closed Caption Coordinator: Amy Monte - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude Excerpts from the Himan Brown Oral History courtesy of Directors Guild of America, Inc. www.dga.org. All rights reserved. - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Dec 5, 202441 min
Episode 4: Golden Age
This episode celebrates the rich and colorful world of Golden Age radio. During this period networks were formed, stars were established, and iconic shows from The Shadow to Abie's Irish Rose, were created. This episode showcases genres like the sitcom and the thriller, and includes some of the most significant of works by Brown’s contemporaries including Norman Corwin, Lucille Fletcher, Arch Obler, and Orson Welles, including Sorry, Wrong Number, On a Note of Triumph and War of the Worlds. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - Script reviewer: Zach Sansted - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
- Nov 7, 202433 min
Episode 3: Golden Boy
Brown was radio prodigy and prodigious multi-tasker, who began producing and performing in audio, and making groundbreaking deals, while he was still in high school, and was servicing the radio entertainment industry by the time he was in law school. This episode charts his early performance and production history, his relationship with key advertisers and emerging talents like Agnes Moorehead and Irwin Shaw, and the start of his Dick Tracy programs. Credits - Executive Producers: Melina Brown, Sarah Montague - Executive Director, CUNY TV: Chiqui Cartagena - Director of Production, CUNY TV: Susan Iger - Producer/Director: Sarah Montague - Narrator: Margot Avery - Concept and Script: Sarah Montague - Associate Producer: Corinne Wallace - Audio Production intern: Lucia Funaro - Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Lisa Gosselin - Senior Audio Engineer, CUNY TV: Richard Kim - Mixing: Lisa Gosselin - Sound design and final mixing: John DeLore and Bart Warshaw - Staff photographer, CUNY TV: Laura Fuchs - Script editor: Allison Behringer - Script reviewer: Zach Sansted - Composer: Allison Leyton-Brown - Archivists, CUNY TV: David Rice, Catriona Schlosser - Branding and Graphic Design: Shae McMullin - Publicity & Marketing: Multitude - Audio Maverick was produced at THE HIMAN BROWN TV AND RADIO STUDIOS at CUNY TV, and made possible by the Radio Drama Network About Us The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contemporary interviews with media scholars, and discussions with a new generation of audio mavericks that he inspired. New episodes monthly.
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