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What is the significance of what we call oldtime radio? How did it begin, and why was it so popular in its day? What was involved in the change from radio to television, and who made that transition successfully?
On the next Books And Beyond, we'll speak with John and Larry Gassman who are experts in the field. They were consultants on Leonard Maltin's book "The Great American Broadcast." We will talk with them about their relationship with oldtime radio and with the people involved in its production. Because of the vast nature of this topic, we made it into a 2-part show.

This is part 1 of a 2-part show that we did with Tim Hendel. He has many interests to share with us, and I think you'll find it quite a stimulating conversation. Enjoy.

Why would adults be interested in children's literature? What special magic
does it hold for all of us?
On tonight's Books And Beyond, we will speak with Kerry Madden, author of
the Maggie Valley series for children as well as a biography of author
Harper Lee.

On Wednesday, June 27, 2007, we interviewed George Buys on Books And Beyond.
It is with great sadness that I must report his recent passing.
For this reason, you will have another chance to hear our interview with
this visionary among the blind who did much for his community. Now, to hear

CBS Television is rerunning the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "Front of the Class" tonight at 8pm US eastern time. This story is about Brad Cohen, a boy with Tourette Syndrome who grows up to be the teacher he never had. After this movie aired the first time, I found Brad himself and invited him to appear with us on Books And Beyond. Because CBS is showing his movie again, we decided to air his appearance with us again this weekend.

Is it possible to fall in love with the author of a book? Yes! As I read the last of the five books by Eva Rutland available on the download site, I grew more and more certain the above answer to the question remained yes.
How fortunate we are when we read not only a great book but one that speaks to our hearts. When an author can take us in to her world, when we can feel her pain and her tears, embrace with her all she has told us including her triumph and victory over difficulties, we know we have met and spent time with a master of her craft.

Bob Acosta, founder of www.radiooutofthepast.org and former schoolteacher is our guest on this evening's Books And Beyond. Chosen as one of the five outstanding men in California by the California Jaycees in 1969, Bob became the first blind teacher there.

Thanks to lister Steve of California, we have the semiannual bookshow that Bonnie Blose does on WBZ with Jordan Rich. Commercials and newsbreaks have been removed, and each hour is a separate file. Enjoy.

How do teenagers deal with major family issues? How do the adults around them behave in the face of such circumstances?
On tonight's Books And Beyond, we have Sara Zarr, an author of 3 books for and about teenagers: Story of a Girl, Sweethearts, and, most recently, Once Was Lost.
How much of these 3 stories come from her own life as a teenager? Were only the names changed to protect the innocent? We'll ask her these and many other questions.

L.J. Ganser, & Bonnie Blose