Marathon's almost here, but in the meantime let's enjoy some of the special-est special programs around -- reminders of why this station means so much and deserves our support. Yes?
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On Tuesday, Diane Kamikaze is going to air her interview with Steve Ignorant of Crass. Steve talks with her about his autobiography, The Rest Is Propaganda, chronicling his years before, during, and after being involved with the legendary anarchist punk band, and much more. His current tour, "Steve Ignorant Presents: The Last Supper, Crass Songs 1977 - 1982," comes to town March 10th at Santos Party House. After a finale in London in November, Steve will never perform the songs of Crass again. Join Diane for this very special interview -- along with plenty of Crass recordings and related stuff -- 2/22, from 12 to 3 PM.
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The UCB has Seven Second Delay in the house again on Wednesday, and you are all invited! As often happens to spectacular effect, Ken and Andy broadcast their show this week live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Manhattan. This episode's guests include author Mike Sacks, and Robert Galinsky, who runs the New York Reality TV School. Listen on 2/23 from 6 to 7 PM, or stop by with $5 in hand to watch in person: 307 West 26th Street, NYC.
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Right after that, Trent is doing a live remote from the roof of Dublab in Silver Lake, Los Angeles -- he and Dublab DJs will play music and host a live set from Virtual Boy. The dubstream will go from 5 to 10 PM local time (2 - 7 out west), so check that out if you want to hear the whole party. Sound and Safe will be on the FMU airwaves 2/23 from 7 to 8 PM.
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On My Castle of Quiet, Wm. Berger has two exciting guests from the world of classic horror-sexploitation film: director/screenwriter/historian Frank Henenlotter, and well-known local schlock enthusiast Mike Hunchback. They will all convene to discuss Henenlotter's latest film, which is a documentary about Herschell Gordon Lewis, aka the Godfather of Gore -- creator of the so-called "splatter film." The doc will be screening in early March at Anthology Film Archives; tune in to hear more about it 2/25 from midnight to 3 AM.
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Saturday morning, peer at the golden age of showbiz as Michael Shelley welcomes legendary radio host Joe Franklin. He interviewed over 500,000 guests during the 43 years his talk show was on the air, his record collection includes one million 78s, and he will share the secrets to his success during Michael's show on 2/26, from 11 to 1 PM.
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Lastly, Rex will talk with illustrator and cherished WFMU friend Drew Friedman. Drew's new book, Sideshow Freaks, is out now from Blast Books -- he comes to Fool's Paradise to promote it, discuss his early career and his Tor Johnson sightings, and have a nice time hanging out. Listen Saturday 2/26, from 1 to 3 PM.
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Evan "Funk" Davies has been doing his annual salute to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show for a few years now, and I hope I can be so bold as to say it gets better every time. Especially if you are a fan of that NYC institution, held at Madison Square Garden each year around Valentine's Day, you must listen to the archive here. Don't neglect Evan's playlist, either (never do) -- it offers many additional facets of delight to the radio experience.
Good Lord! I had no idea that Joe Franklin was still alive. My recollection was that he was in his sixties when I used to watch in the 1970s. The man must be a zombie.
Posted by: Don | February 26, 2011 at 01:57 PM