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Fire Truck Ivan Ulz with John Messer Dan the Fireman Edmund Karlsrud The Little Fireman Written by Margaret Wise Brown, narrated by Norman Rose, sung by Tom Glazer On Top of Spaghetti Tom Glazer The Funniest Song in the World … Continue reading

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Show 17

Pickin’ a Chicken Eve Boswell Grasshopper Dance Jack Hylton Orchestra The Deadwood Stage Doris Day The Little Cowboy Narrated by Will Geer with Fred Hellerman & Ernie Lieberman Nursery Rhymes “Uncle Don” Carney Little Orley: The Happy Bird Hugh “Uncle … Continue reading

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Show 16: Lookin’ for a Home

As Treasure Ivan and his faithful parrot companion prepare to move into their new abode, Show 16 kicks off with some songs about domestic bliss and a story of domestic strife. Boll Weevil Lead Belly Little Boy, How Old Are … Continue reading

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Show 15: California at Last

He’s finally back on the air! Treasure Ivan celebrates his triumphal return with the first in a new series, broadcast from California’s beautiful central coast. Here We Are Again Kukla, Fran, & Ollie I’ve Lost My Mummy Rolf Harris Sparky’s … Continue reading

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Show 14: Tom Glazer in Concert

Treasure Ivan’s holiday present to his wonderful listeners — a concert by Tom Glazer! Tom Glazer was a pioneer in the field of children’s music. He wrote, recorded, and performed songs for the young and the young at heart. While … Continue reading

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Show 13: Woody Guthrie Part 2

While Treasure Ivan and his faithful record librarian Polly Parrot prepare to move across country, they’ve decided to feature a two part Wood Guthrie Extravaganza. Woody Guthrie Woody Guthrie was a great American songwriter. His songs for children, originally created … Continue reading

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Show 12: Woody Guthrie Part 1

While Treasure Ivan and his faithful record librarian Polly Parrot prepare to move across country, they’ve decided to feature a two part Wood Guthrie Extravaganza. Woody Guthrie was a great American songwriter. His songs for children, originally created for his … Continue reading

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Show 11: Hayley Mills, Yay, Yay, Yay

I saw “Pollyanna” and “The Parent Trap,” with my parents, but it wasn’t until 1961, when I was 17, that Hayley Mills captured my heart with her performance in “Whistle Down the Wind.” Based on a book written by Hayley’s … Continue reading

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Show 10: Goldilocks…and So Many Bears

This time around, I decided to play some of my records featuring bears. There are big bears, little bears, shaggy bears, baggy bears, and of course, teddy bears. We open with Henry Hull and his orchestra, performing what may be … Continue reading

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Show 9: Howdy Doody

Big Rock Candy Mountain Tex Ritter Little Boy Fishing Shirley Abicair Howdy Doody & The Air-O-Doodle Buffalo Bob Smith Fillmore East Concert, 1970 Buffalo Bob Smith

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