According to Wikipedia, ""Lily the Pink" is a 1968 song released by the UK comedy group the Scaffold. It is a modernisation of an older folk song titled "The Ballad of Lydia Pinkham". The lyrics celebrate the "medicinal compound" invented by Lily the Pink, and, in each verse, chronicle some extraordinary cure it has effected."
These dramatizations were often "over the top" (as radio soap operas of the day were), to wring the maximum emotions out of the women who listened to them...the better to get them in the "right frame of mind" for the Lydia Pinkham "pitches".
"MISTER GOOD" was a daily syndicated radio series sponsored by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company during the 1940's, dramatizing stories concerning "moral issues" in people's lives (with subtle ads for Lydia Pinkham's tablets, a woman's version of "Geritol"). Almost the entire series is preserved on transcription discs [like this one] at Radcliffe College, with other Lydia Pinkham history, and examples of how the product was marketed, from the early 1900's through 1968.
Back in 1956, my dad, mom and older brother were in a diner and a reporter approached them and did a "man on the street" interview, We had this interview on record and that record also played from the inside. *BIG SIGH* Unfortunately, I lost that record. I want to call the station and see if they happen to have that recording still as that would be my only way to have my mom and dad's voice.
Did ya notice that this record plays from the inside out. For years broadcast transcriptions were recorded vertically (up and down) in the groove to avoid hearing surface scratches. Broadcast pickup cartridges required to be switched from vertical cuts to lateral cuts in order to hear them.
The grooves of these records are cut from the inner part of the disc out and were used in radio broadcasts. They used linear tracking and a special needle. By cutting the grooves from inward out it offered better fidelity and fit the AM frequency better. Also it gave more time per side of the record.
Chris Caouette Well, I learned something new. I used to have a couple of churchy-type 16 inch discs and they played at 16. I guess mine were the odd ones.
97444. Mr. Good. Program #78. Erwin Wasey and Company (New York City) syndication. Sponsored by: Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Peggy Corwin is unhappy after Lou has left the army hospital. Lou has come back a stranger! Today's hymn: "I'm A Pilgram and I'm A Stranger." . 14:40. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete. 43136. Mr. Good. Program #77. Erwin Wasey and Company (New York City) syndication, Keystone e. t.. Sponsored by: Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mr. Good tells the story of Mary Hinton. Mary thinks that her husband is a slacker and a coward because he has not joined the army. Mr. Good takes her to the war factory's "torture room," where she learns the truth. The program end's with the hymn, "Faith Of Our Fathers." . 14:44. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete. RadioGold Index www.radiogoldindex.com/frame1.html
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According to Wikipedia, ""Lily the Pink" is a 1968 song released by the UK comedy group the Scaffold. It is a modernisation of an older folk song titled "The Ballad of Lydia Pinkham". The lyrics celebrate the "medicinal compound" invented by Lily the Pink, and, in each verse, chronicle some extraordinary cure it has effected."
I love this. It's strange, dark melodrama; almost a parody of itself.
These dramatizations were often "over the top" (as radio soap operas of the day were), to wring the maximum emotions out of the women who listened to them...the better to get them in the "right frame of mind" for the Lydia Pinkham "pitches".
"MISTER GOOD" was a daily syndicated radio series sponsored by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company during the 1940's, dramatizing stories concerning "moral issues" in people's lives (with subtle ads for Lydia Pinkham's tablets, a woman's version of "Geritol"). Almost the entire series is preserved on transcription discs [like this one] at Radcliffe College, with other Lydia Pinkham history, and examples of how the product was marketed, from the early 1900's through 1968.
Leave it to my pal Barry to know about this program! Thanks, Pal!
You're welcome. :)
Back in 1956, my dad, mom and older brother were in a diner and a reporter approached them and did a "man on the street" interview, We had this interview on record and that record also played from the inside. *BIG SIGH* Unfortunately, I lost that record. I want to call the station and see if they happen to have that recording still as that would be my only way to have my mom and dad's voice.
Rob Ricci I'd definitely give it a shot
did you find it ?
Did ya notice that this record plays from the inside out. For years broadcast transcriptions were recorded vertically (up and down) in the groove to avoid hearing surface scratches. Broadcast pickup cartridges required to be switched from vertical cuts to lateral cuts in order to hear them.
I like your record player it is so cute !
I wanna know more about Lydia Pinkham's tablets...
The grooves of these records are cut from the inner part of the disc out and were used in radio broadcasts. They used linear tracking and a special needle. By cutting the grooves from inward out it offered better fidelity and fit the AM frequency better. Also it gave more time per side of the record.
Poor Selma, not noticing her husband was a neglectful slumlord... Sad times! :D
I notice that the record is one you start from the inside and the grooves play the needle out.
I thought transcription records all operated at 16 rpm? Veeerrrrrry interesting...
I have a few, all of mine play at 33.
Chris Caouette
Well, I learned something new. I used to have a couple of churchy-type 16 inch discs and they played at 16. I guess mine were the odd ones.
cool post
I have one of these that is a Stegmaier beer commercial...
you got a awesome player
Thanks Barry. Any idea how many episodes there were? I only have the one disc with a different show on each side.
Is the needle moving from the inside out? That is unusual.
Steve, you are correct. Some of the transcription records from those times ran from the inside to the outside.
Was this a record player designed for use with a Vitaphone projector?
yes it was, i have the projector somewhere.
@@progressivemetalfan Oh now you have to show a movie on the projector with an accompanied vitaphone record. I want to time travel!
did all those records start in the middle and work their way out?
I have a few of them that start inside but most that i have seen are standard outside start.
i have 2 of theese. and one with United States Of Army Band
hey does any one know how much this thing is worth?
Man Selma messed up I guess
Has side 2 outside start?
most transcription discs are only pressed on one side. the other side is smooth and has no label.
i have over 100 of those 33 rpm 16 inches and would like to sell
What discs do you have? Titles? Old radio shows? Old big band music remotes?
email me guyfinmontreal@gmail.com
old radio shows
I would love to buy for my collection. Please contact me.
Larry Gunderson I’d be interested in selling! I have quite a few from the standard oil company in california
97444. Mr. Good. Program #78. Erwin Wasey and Company (New York City) syndication. Sponsored by: Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Peggy Corwin is unhappy after Lou has left the army hospital. Lou has come back a stranger! Today's hymn: "I'm A Pilgram and I'm A Stranger." . 14:40. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
43136. Mr. Good. Program #77. Erwin Wasey and Company (New York City) syndication, Keystone e. t.. Sponsored by: Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mr. Good tells the story of Mary Hinton. Mary thinks that her husband is a slacker and a coward because he has not joined the army. Mr. Good takes her to the war factory's "torture room," where she learns the truth. The program end's with the hymn, "Faith Of Our Fathers." . 14:44. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
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