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The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he's now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about their lives and careers. All the episodes will be available as they're released at WisconsinBroadcastingMuseum.org. This podcast was made possible by a generous contribution from Terry Baun.
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- 1 weeks ago5 min
Jim Ed Brown
Time for some smooth harmonies, warm Tennessee charm, and the unmistakable voice of Jim Ed Brown. Long before country music became stadium lights and arena tours, Jim was bringing elegance and heart to the airwaves, first with his sisters as The Browns, delivering the timeless hit "The Three Bells" and later as a solo star with classics like "Pop a Top" and "Morning." He made performing on television, at the Grand Ole Opry and on the road, look easy with a velvet voice and a friendly smile.
- 2 weeks ago10 min
Shelley Berman
On today's podcast, a guy who turned anxiety into an art form, arguments into punchlines, and imaginary phone calls into comedy gold. Long before stand-up had edge, Shelley Berman had nerves and always sold-out night clubs. He didn't just tell jokes, he unraveled in real time…and audiences loved every minute of it. He was a pioneer and a storyteller. Shelley was brilliantly frazzled, the original overthinker.
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Mae Boren Axton
Seventy years ago this month, Elvis Presley topped the Billboard Music charts and redefined popular music in America with "Heartbreak Hotel," his first single for the RCA label. Mae Boren Axton co-wrote the song and introduced Elvis to Colonel Parker. She was a 41-year-old English teacher, and singer, songwriter, who knew Presley when he was a teenager. Mae was one of the first people to interview Elvis.
- 4 weeks ago16 min
Joyce Haber
Today's podcast takes us into the golden age of show biz gossip, when the movie studios were powerful, the stars were glamorous, and the columns were read before the morning coffee was finished. Our guest was one of the sharpest observers of that world: A journalist who knew where the stories were and who the players were. She chronicled the triumphs, scandals, romances, and rivalries of Tinseltown with wit and truth. If there was buzz on Sunset Boulevard or whispers on a studio lot, chances are she heard it first. Gossip columnist Joyce Haber gives us a history lesson of movie stars, power lunches, red carpets, and the art of the gossip column. Joyce wrote a New York Times best seller "The Users," which was turned into a movie, featuring many well-known movie actors. It made many Hollywood stars nervous.
- May 13, 20269 min
Garrett Morris
Today's podcast features comedy royalty. He was there at the very beginning, when Saturday Night Live was live, dangerous, and nobody knew if it would make it to a second season. He's an original cast member, a trailblazer, and the man who could steal a sketch with one look, one line, or one perfectly timed glare. You know him from "SNL," the "Jeffersons," "Two Broke Girls," and the sci-fi movie "The Stuff," which is available to watch for free on the Tubi app. Garrett is a singer, a survivor, a storyteller, and one of the great unsung nice guys of American TV comedy. Here's one example where Chevy Chase is doing a news broadcast for the hard of hearing with Garrett Morris translating.
- May 6, 20267 min
Jonathon Brandmeier
Today's podcast features a man who didn't just work in radio, he rewired it. Back when morning radio was safe, polite, and sponsored by decaf, Jonathan Brandmeier showed up with a wicked grin and absolutely no intention of behaving. He turned drive time into prime time, mixed satire with rock 'n' roll and proved you could be smart, outrageous, and fearless, all before most of us finished our first cup of coffee. He's a Radio Hall of Famer, a musical satirist, a TV personality, and the only man who could turn a headline into a hit song before the traffic report. I worked with Johnny B at WOKY before the general manager refused to give him a $25 raise, forcing him to move to the Arizona airwaves and eventually to Chicago. Here we discussed his latest radio mischief.
- Apr 29, 20266 min
Charles Correll
For today's podcast, we step back into the golden age of radio. Yes, radio, that magical wooden box that once entertained America before we all started staring at our phones and arguing with our wi-fi. Today we're rewinding the clock to when sound effects were made with coconut shells, scripts were held together with hope and caffeine, and one show stopped the nation in its tracks, "Amos' n' Andy." And at the heart of it all was the incredibly talented Charles Correll, the voice of Andy Brown. Actor, writer, producer, sound effects guy and probably if something broke in the studio he might have fixed that too. Charles helped create an era when the only thing streaming was imagination. As one half of the legendary radio duo behind "Amos 'n' Andy," Charles helped create one of the most influential and controversial programs in entertainment history. So, adjust your antenna, mind the static, and let's travel back to when America tuned in together.
- Apr 22, 20266 min
Tovah Feldshuh
Welcome to the Bob Barry podcast, featuring a six-time Emmy and Tony nominee, a film and television legend, and a woman whose voice can command a courtroom or a comedy club. From portraying Golda Meir, to lighting up screens in shows like her role of Deanna Monroe in "The Walking Dead" and Neomi in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," she brings intelligence, fire, humor, and heart to everything she touches. At the time, Tovah was in Milwaukee, appearing in "The Sound of Music." She has an interesting story about her name and is not afraid to make fun of it on stage.
About Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he's now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about their lives and careers. All the episodes will be available as they're released at WisconsinBroadcastingMuseum.org. This podcast was made possible by a generous contribution from Terry Baun.
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