Fake Radio-Stage Coach

I've been very very busy lately working costuming. Besides my usual "Fake Radio" I'm also working on a show called "Lost In Radioland". Just wanted to share some pictures from Wednesday night's show. It was the 1949 radio version of Stage Coach with special guest star Fred Willard. We did kind of a mixture of old west and 1940's costumes. Enjoy!

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Fred Willard with Fake Radio at Comedy Central

I will be working with Fred Willard again Wed Aug 26 at Comedy Central. It's absolutely free so come on out!

Fred and I taken during our last Fake Radio show.

Great Vintage Disneyland Page

If you are a Disneyland freak like me you'll enjoy this link I came across http://www.yesterland.com/. It highlights all of the old Disneyland attractions that have closed during the years going back to when the park first opened in 1955. There are lots of other Disney history related articles too. Check it out!

Book Review: Vanishing Orange County

I just finished this fascinating little book, Vanishing Orange County. It highlights old pictures of Orange County from the 1800's to 1980's. It was surprising to see just how much had changed even since the 80's let alone a hundred years ago! I loved the pictures of the old roads and freeways with no traffic and undeveloped land as far as the eye could see.

I also enjoyed the pictures of the old amusement parks that are no longer there, like the old Buffalo Ranch and Lion Country Safari. The latter was located where Wild Rivers is now and the former was located in Newport Beach off of Bison St. Get it? Now you know why there is a Bison St. in Newport Beach! After the park closed the buffalo were shipped out to Catalina Island where their ancestors still roam to this day.

Anyway, If you are interested in O.C. history like me check it out on Amazon.

Next Fake Radio

Facebook Fake Radio: "Our next show will be Wednesday, August 26th at the COMEDY CENTRAL THEATRE
We'll be performing, 'Stagecoach'

Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson
6539 Santa Monica Boulevard
cross street Hudson Avenue between Highland and Vine
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Show begins at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:45
Absolutely Free
Reservations Required
To RSVP, please call 323.960.5519
Street and Lot Parking Available

For a map please see the 'photo' section of this page.

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Fake Radio's 2009 Season Includes:

March 8th: 'Stage Door' with Phil Proctor!
April 4th: Super Condensed Version of 'Superman' at Harmonic Convergence Festival
April 5th: 'The Big Story' 2 episodes!
April 23rd: Comedy Central Stage Presents 'Dangerous Assignment'
May 17th: 'Stage Door' with Phil Proctor!
June 21st: 'Father Knows Best' with Fred Willard
July 19th: 'Richard Diamond, Private Investigator'
Sept 13st: TBA
October: our first theatrical run in Los Angeles with 12 shows!
Nov 15th: 'The Wizard Of Oz' Sing-A-Long
Dec 13: 'It's A Wonderful Life'

when: All shows are on Sunday nights (except for October)
time: doors open @ 6:30pm, shows runs from 7:30-9pm
spot: bang comedy theatre
maps: http://is.gd/kjaj
park: free, on the street or in paid lot on corner of oakwood. see the map.
rsvp: 877-460-9774 and reservations are mandatory!
site: http://www.fakeradio.net
kids: our shows are family safe for ages 8 and up"

Lady Of Style: Ginger Rogers

Today I want to continue my Lady Of Style series. The subject: Ginger Rogers. Ginger is probably best known as Fred Astaire's lovely dance partner in the 30's but was also a great actress. She won an Oscar for 1940's Kitty Foyle. So lets take a look at some of her best outfits.

Here she is in one of her most spectacular ballgowns from the 30's. Note the huge matching cape!

Here, Ginger wears a sexy 30's siren number. Notice the sheer sleeves and sequins.

The last picture is Ginger as a 1940's pin up girl. I love the fuzzy halter top! Also check out those shoes!

For more Ginger and other classic movie actresses go to http://www.moviemaidens.com/.