Monthly Archives: August 2012

This week’s edition of Treasure Ivan has more stories and less music than usual. First up is brief tale by Frank Luther called “The Three Trees.” Frank Luther was a singer and storyteller during the 1930’s and 1940’s. He was … Continue reading →

Before there was Cirque du Soleil on DVD to watch at home, there were children’s phonograph records exploring countless variations on circus life. This edition of the Treasure Ivan program is a wild mix of life under the big top … Continue reading →

First up is a record adapted from The Bobby Benson Show, one of the first radio programs directed at a juvenile audience. Bobby was a youngster who inherited a real ranch, and he was accompanied on numerous adventures by adult … Continue reading →

“The Little Tune that Ran Away” was the follow-up to “Genie the Magic Record,” both zany escapades that barely stop to breathe. In it, Peter Lind Hayes plays the part of a meandering melody to the hilt, running everyone ragged … Continue reading →