FOR HALLOWEEN 2024- Original Broadcast Premiere
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NOV 2, 3, 4: "We The People-1700s Boston" with multi-talented Celeb Host Bruce Belland airs just days before the 2024 National Election. For our 35th year, we're going back in time to 1773 revealing the TRUTH of how the Boston Tea Party and Declaration of Independence happened, based on museum archives, journals, and eye-witness diaries. We dramatize with 21 actors and broadcast our copyrighted original show on stations we team up with, plus air it locally and nationwide via our West Coast flagship station www.kvta.com in Ventura CA.
BROADCASTS: Airs local and streamed nationwide PACIFIC TIMES at www.kvta.com Click "Listen Live" on NOV 2nd Saturday @ 6am, 1pm, 9pm; NOV 3rd Sunday @ 11am, 4pm; NOV 4th Monday @ 7pm. "Tune in Early for Best Seats!"
ALSO for Santa Barbara airs locally only at www.ktms.com on NOV 2nd Saturday at 6am, 2pm, 6pm; NOV 3rd Sunday at 1pm, 7pm; NOV 4th Monday at 6pm.
CAST: Bob Allen, Andy Brasted, Jim & Judy Diderrich, John Eslick, Matt Hudacs, Richard Johnson, Maria Laing, Joster Cabanilla, Lora Marsh, Rita McCaffrey, Yasmine Morantes, "Sabrina", Bob West, and James M. Wortman. PLUS cameos from Arryck Adams, Jim Barker, Jeremy Hanna, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, and Linda M. Stiegler. CREW: Onsite Audio Engineer- David Tuomi; Post Audio Producer- Bob Allen; Codirector & Casting Chairperson- Jim Diderrich; Script, Codirector, Producer- James M. Wortman; Producer Assistant-Yasmine Morantes. Graphic Blandishments- Jim Barker; CD Cover Painting- Rita "Mom" Wortman. Special Thanks: New Era Debt Solutions. Celeb Host Bruce Belland invites you to visit his website at www.brucebelland.com AWARDS: To Be Determined
FOR CHRISTMAS 2024- Much Requested Re-Broadcast
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CELEB HOST USN CAPTAIN JIM MCHUGH USN (Retired) hosts our original copyrighted broadcasts of, "Twas the Night Before." Every Now and Then Theatre with Conejo Players Theatre presents our radio drama of courage and hope. The show airs multiple times locally and streamed nationwide via www.kvta.com nationwide.
BROADCASTS: Dates at pacific times TBA on Newstalk 1590 KVTA.
PLOT: We're going back in time 80 years to Christmas Eve 1944, the golden era of radio. During World War II, four U.S. families await news of loved ones overseas. They converge for their annual Christmas party and the reading of a famous poem. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door and their lives change. Along with adding heart to the holidays, At the Breaks Captain Jim reveals 1947 happenings and prices.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Abby Collins, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Celeste Van Etten, Keith Hurt, Penny Krevenas, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Bill Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, Robert West, Steve Wood, & James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi-Onsite Audio Engineer, Bob Allen-Audio Producer, Linda M. Stiegler & James M. Wortman- Codirectors, Jim Barker-CD Graphic Blandishments, and Rita Wortman-CD Cover Painting. SPECIAL THANKS: New Era Debt Solutions, Goldcoast Broadcasting, and all the rest you know who you are! AWARDS: This 2010 show won: [1] 2011 International DAVEY Gold Award Best-in-Show [2] 2012 International OMNI Silver Award. [3] 2012 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award.
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FOR CHRISTMAS 2023- Broadcast Premiere
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CELEB HOST Ted Neeley, star of the film, "Jesus Christ Superstar," for our copyrighted original radio drama, "Meanwhile At Pearl Gate Six" co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre, was broadcast nationwide via www.kvta.com at Pacific Times SUN Dec 24th 3pm & 10pm; MON Dec 25th 8am, 5pm & 11pm. PLOT: Angel Supervisor Saint Morgan summons her Guardian Angel Messengers to submit their overdue subject reports, while an Angel-In-Training observes and learns. Their subject reports reveal lesser-known true life facts about Steve McQueen, Mother Teresa, Johnny Cash, Nancy Green and Hedy LaMarr- all in 57 minutes commercial-free. CAST: Bob Allen, Dale Alpert, Andy Brasted,
Pastor Doug Colby, Pastor Leonard Dewitt, Jim Diderrich, Judy Diderrich, Zane Ferris, Kelly Green, Jaclyn Hernandez, Matt Hudacs, Maria Laing, Lora Marsh, Rita McCaffrey, Yasmine Morantes, "Sabrina", Camille Sauerbier, Reesha Tuomi and James M. Wortman. CREW: Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Jim Diderrich, Yasmine Morantes, David Tuomi and James M. Wortman. AWARDS: This 2023 show won: [1] 2024 International AVA Gold Award for Excellence for Planning, Concept, Direction, and Production in Creativity and Strategy. [2] 2024 International COMMUNITAS Award Recognizing Radio Broadcast for Exceptional Unselfish Giving and Excellence in Community Service to Benefit the Community. [3] 2024 International HERMES Platinum Award Recognizing Unique Talents To Public Service and Charitable Endeavors. [4] 2024 International COMMUNICATOR Platinum Award of Distinction for Marketing & Communication Program.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2023- Listener Request
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CELEB HOST BARRY PEARL, perhaps best known as "Doody" from the film "Grease," guides us through our outstanding copyrighted award-winning original, "Assignment Earth" co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre is broadcast via www.kvta.com nationwide at times TBA. Don't miss this one, it's one of our best shows ever! PLOT: Sinister Supervisor Mukelgyte gives performance reviews to his devilish minion's successful tactics misdirecting human's beliefs. Case reviews are dramatized urban legends of DB Cooper, CharMan and Bigfoot. At the breaks, Barry reveals new research about the legends. CAST of top local actors: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Perry Van Houten, John Barker, Nancy Solomon-Barker, Ron Baker, Melisa Castaneda, Abigail & James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Shawn W. Lanz, Tom Leykis, Ray Mastrovito, Mike & Rosemary Moffat, Courtney Potter, Robert Staback, Richard Senate, Bob West, James M. Wortman and Monti Yvon. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W. Lanz, Bob Decker, Yasmine Morantes, Jim Barker & James M. Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2015 show won [1] 2016 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence [2] 2016 Selected Participant National HEAR NOW Audio Festival.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2022- Listener Request
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A listener requested rebroadcast. We proudly presented nationwide our 3x award winning 2003 revised broadcast of "A Christmas Carol" with Celebrity Host TIM CONWAY. The late legendary master of mirth guided us through our copyrighted spirited version of the commercial free hour long timeless tale, as Dickens intended- as a ghost story.
CAST of top local actors included the masterful Robert "Doc" Reynolds as Scrooge, joined by: Lloyd Allen, Kevin Beccera, Bob Decker, Coulby Jenkins, Keith Hurt, John Masterson, Ray Mastrovito, Lisa McKinnon, Alyssa Pederson, Steve Perren, Penny Puente, Mark Andrew Reyes, Rene Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, Michael & Ronda Voll, James M. Wortman, Jim Yates, Eric & Katie Young. This commercial-free radio theatre broadcast aired via our flagship station www.kvta.com Pacific Times, nationwide 5x, and locally another 5x via NewsTalk 990am KTMS in Santa Barbara & Santa Maria coastal areas.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2022- New Premiere
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Celeb HOST ANDRES FERNANDEZ, nationally known Comic and Restaurateur joined the fun for our copyrighted original radio dramedy, "National Debt Radiothon." It was mind-expanding broadcast streaming nationwide via www.kvta.com about Americans helping to pay down the National Debt-- doing what career politicians can't figure out. AND, exposing true out-of-control government spending and abuses of taxpayer funded credit cards issued to Congress and numerous federal agencies. Our dramatized fun moments included 2 rival radio stations, the White House trying to use a debt settlement firm, and an IRS Agent 'disallowing' deductions with glee. AT BREAKS we revealed true origins of the national debt, income tax, plus our Fed government's surprising currency replacement plans-- all commercial free in 57 minutes. Listeners tuned in to www.kvta.com, clicked on the "Listen Live" button. Broadcasts aired 6 times. We added 7 more broadcasts that aired locally for Santa Barbara & Santa Maria coastal areas on NewsTalk 990 am KTMS. CAST: Bob Allen, Lilli Babb, Paul Babb, Wendy Babb, Andy Braested, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Zane Ferris, Andres Fernandez, Rey Hernandez, Dana Kolb, Kevin Lockhart, Rita McCaffrey, Yasmine Morantes, "Sabrina," Camille Sauerbier, Linda M. Stiegler, Reesha Tuomi, Robert West, Bryan White, Ryan and Skip Wortman, and James M. Wortman. CREW: Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Jim Diderrich, Yasmine Morantes, David Tuomi, and James W.
AWARDS: This 2022 show won: [1] International 2023 AVA Platinum Award of Excellence recognizing creatives responsible for planning, concept, direction and production. [2] International 2023 MUSE Silver Creative Award of Excellence inspiring others to greater heights by speaking their minds. [3] International 2023 COMMUNITAS Award of Excellence for donating talent, time & money to improve their community while exhibiting ethical and sustainable practices. [4] International 2023 HERMES Platinum Award honoring contributing talents to Public Service and Charitable Endeavors.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2021- New Premiere
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Celeb HOST TRACY LEHR, SoCal TV news anchor-reporter was our guide for our copyrighted original, "Finding Christmas Spirit with Grandma." This 'Spirited' heart-warmer aired 5 times nationwide over Dec 24-25 via www.kvta.com. PLOT: Having lost his Christmas Spirit, Grandma helps grandson rediscover it. While baking cookies, Grandma relates 6 dramatized stories, including the famous World War One Christmas Eve Truce, and true life Santa encounters. AT THE BREAKS: Tracy gives tips for handling holiday blues, whether casual or more serious, then she has a bit of fun with Christmas naysayers and the so-called PC crowd. CAST: Arryck Adams, Jim Barker, Nancy Solomon-Barker, Shane Bingham, Steve Carlson, Abby Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim Diderrich, Judy Diderrich, Mark Elliott, Derek Foster, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Victor Marzorati, Ray Mastrovito, Kelly McKay, Courtney Potter, Kathleen Silverman, Robert Staback, Linda M. Stiegler, Zephaniah Tinsley, Celeste Van Etten, James M. Wortman & Monti Yvon. CREW: Onsite Audio Engineer-David Tuomi; Post Audio Producer-Bob Allen; Casting & CoDirectors-Jim Diderrich & Shawn W. Lanz; Script, Producer, Co-Director & Santa-James M. Wortman TRACY LEHR is familiar to SoCal TV news audiences as anchor and reporter from Los Angeles to San Luis Obisbo and beyond. She hosts nationwide programs of varied interests. Tracy's boots-on-the-ground live coverage of Ventura's Thomas Fire and deadly Montecito mudslides earned her an Emmy. For those efforts, Tracy was honored at the California State Capitol with their coveted "Woman of the Year Award," credited with helping save lives. She lives in Ventura with her film documentary composer husband and two daughters. This is Tracy's 2nd time helping us raise funds for foster children. AWARDS: This 2021 show won: [1] 2022 COMMUNITAS Gold Award of Excellence [2] 2022 International HERMES Platinum Creative Award [3] 2022 International AVA Platinum Award "recognizing excellence by creative professionals."
FOR HALLOWEEN 2021- Requested RE-BROADCAST from 2010
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Celeb Host CHUCK MUNCIE, former Charger NFL Star was our guide for our original copyrighted, "Shorty Cut Across." We solved the energy crisis with our radio dramedy broadcasting 6 times nationwide over Halloween weekend via www.kvta.com was a joint production of Every Now and Then Theatre in Ventura and Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks. Cast included 13 SoCal media talents combined with top local actors. PLOT: Mystery surrounds retro-style gas station in forested mountain town. Road race ensued with alternative powered vehicles. SUBPLOT: Are gals attracted to bad boys because it's in their DNA? AT BREAKS: Listeners heard brief history of gas stations, and research that could possibly send OPEC packing. CAST: Bob Allen, Rolli Blackout, Luis Cardenas, Jack Clarke, Jon Cowsill, Bob Decker, Mark Elliott, Alison Friedman, the late Mark James, Tracy Lehr, Kelly McKay, the late Chuck Muncie (deceased), Mischa Pollack, Rachael M. Pugh, Julia Rogers-Hook, Michael Rosenblum, Maria Sanchez, Tom Spence, Stickboy, Linda M. Stiegler, Paul Tranquillo, Philip Wieck, & Robert West. CREW: Onsite Audio-David Tuomi; Audio Producer-Bob Allen; Casting & CoDirector-Linda M. Stiegler; Script, Producer & CoDirector-James M. Wortman. NOTES: Dedicated to Ted Hatch USN.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2020- Requested RE-BROADCAST from 2012
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Celeb HOST MISS CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL 2012 DEDRIA BRUNETT introduced our rebroadcast of our 2012 copyrighted original broadcast of, "A 1947 Dickens Christmas Carol- A Ghost Story" airing nationwide 5x on Dec 25-25 via our West Coast flagship station www.kvta.com We previously performed this show live on stage at Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks, CA, for two sold-out performances benefiting both the theatre and area foster kiddos. PLOT: It's 1947, during the Golden Era of Radio. An East Coast radio station is broadcasting nationwide before a live studio audience. Our cast of top local actors performed live SFX and period commercials with jingles.
CAST: Bob Allen, Dale Alpert, Rosemary Bird, Abby Collins, Bob Decker, Doug Dickerson, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Ken Endress, Corey Fogelmanis, Damian Gravino, Kelly Green, Keith Hurt, Devin MacNair, Alex Mastrovito, Ray Mastrovito, Linda Schaver, Rick Steinberg, Linda M. Stiegler, Gene Valentino, Jessica Williams, Sebastian Williams, James M. Wortman, & Cynthia Zipser.
CREW: Arryck Adams, Jim Barker, Jeff Cainitz, Bob Decker, Ken Endress, John Eslick, Rick Grossman, Karen Graham-Hanna, Eve Kiefer, Shawn W. Lanz, Mike McCauley, Linda Schaver, Linda M. Stiegler, James M. Wortman, David Tuomi & Cynthia Zipser. SPECIAL THANKS: Goldcoast Broadcasting, Maria Laing VP @ MR. MASTER, & ALL ACCESS Media.
AWARDS: Original airing in 2012 won a local Harlequin award presented at Conejo Players Theatre for live stage excellence.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2020- Requested RE-BROADCAST
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Celeb HOST TOM SPENCE KVTA RADIO was our guide for our copyrighted original "Halloween with Grandpa" broadcast nationwide 6x on Oct 30-31st, commercial free on www.kvta.com PLOT: A hip Grandpa tells 6 tales to his modern Grand Daughter. Little Aubree Spence in her acting debut listens dubiously to Grandpa's 6 stories: "They're Here" (UFOs), Worldwide Wives Conspiracy" (Stepford Twist), "Headless Pumpkin" (Ichabod Pranked), "Careful What You Wish For" (Time Travel), "Haunted House" (Shaggy Dog Story), and "Nosey Neighbor's Computer" (Peeping Hacker). TOM SPENCE, Aubree's dad, at the breaks related facts about asteroid Apophis possibly smacking earth in 2039, CIA mind control links to cell phones, and the Airs Force's deceptive Project HAARP.
CAST: Bob Allen, Lloyd Allen, Dale Alpert, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, "Elvira," Celeste Van Etten, Erin Fagundes, Keith Hurt, Kelli McKay, Ray Mastrovito, Rosemary Moffat, David Newcomer, Courtney Potter, Gary Randolph, Mark Andrew Reyes, Julia Rogers, Aubree Spence, Linda M. Stiegler, Robert West & James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Barker & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: Goldcoast Broadcasting, Conejo Players Theatre, All Access Media, & Maria Laing VP @ Mr. Master.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2019- New Premiere
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1st Show: Celeb HOST TOM SPENCE KVTA introduced the 'Youth Version' of our original copyrighted script, "A 1947 Christmas Carol" performed before a live audience at the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo. Nearly all cast had no acting experience, pulling it off to a standing ovation! Scrooge was 7 years old, Tiny Tim younger. The show aired nationwide via www.kvta.com
CAST: Olivia Anderson, Scout Cabral, Sparrow Cabral, Bob Decker, Alyssa Flores, Carlos Flores, Dalilah Harvey, Andrew Magana, Axel maldonado, Aliyah Martinez, Eva Marinez, Leila Martinez, Rachelle Martinez, Gerardo Ortega, Rafael Rico, & A.J. Williams. CREW: Bob Decker, A.J. Williams, James M. Wortman, David Tuomi, Reesha Tuomi, Bob Allen & Naomi Hernandez.
2nd Show: Listener Requested. CELEB HOST USN CAPTAIN JIM MCHUGH USN (Retired) repeated our "Twas the Night Before," one of our most requested shows. Every Now and Then Theatre with Conejo Players Theatre presented our original copyrighted radio drama of courage and hope. PLOT: It's Christmas Eve 1944, the golden era of radio. during World War II. Four U.S. families await news of loved ones overseas. They converge for their annual Christmas party and the reading of a famous poem. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door and their lives change. Captain Jim McHugh puts the heart into the holidays. At the breaks, he reveals 1947 happenings and prices. CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Abby Collins, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Celeste Van Etten, Keith Hurt, Penny Krevenas, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Bill Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, Robert West, Steve Wood, & James M.Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Linda M. Siegler, & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: New Era Debt Solutions, Barkerductions, Rita Wortman, and Goldcoast Broadcasting.
AWARDS: This 2010 show won: [1] 2011 International DAVEY Gold Award Best-in-Show [2] 2012 International OMNI Silver Award. [3] 2012 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award.
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CELEB HOST RACHEL REENSTRA, actor comedian, and host of the 4x Emmy nominated TV show, The Wildlife Docs," joined our cast of top local actors for our copyrighted original "NIKOLA TESLA-Mysterious Genius," airing 3x Halloween night via www.kvta.com nationwide. Based on months of research and new facts, the broadcast was a joint presentation of Every Now and Then Theatre and Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks.
CAST: Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Andy Brasted, Abigail Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Olivia Heulitt, Keith Hurt, Maria Laing, Lora Marsh, Loren Marsters, Ray Mastrovito, Gloria Palma, David Parmenter, Rachel Reenstra, Robert Staback, Reesha Tuomi, Bob West, James M. Wortman & Monti Yvon. CREW: David Mirisch, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Diderrich, Yasmine Morantes, Robert Yvon, James M. Wortman & Ryan Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2019 show won: [1] 2020 International AVA Gold Award for "Excellence in Creativity and Support of Altruistic Efforts." [2] 2020 International COMMUNITAS Award "Excellence in Community Service Volunteerism and Social Responsibility." [3] 2020 International HERMES Award Gold Award "Honoring Messengers of Traditional and Emerging Media. [4] 2020 International MUSE Creative Gold Award "Recognizing brilliance possessing ability to inspire with concept, idea, and lighting a path with success to deep knowledge and shining originality." [5] 2020 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence "Honoring the Best in Creative Excellence." [6] 2020 National HEAR NOW Gold Tier Status for Podcast Palooza Festival [7] 2020 International MARCOM Award "Radio program honoring excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hardworking, and generosity of industry professionals."
FOR CHRISTMAS 2018- Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST CHRIS HILLMAN, rock legend Hall-of-Famer. Rock classic fans know Chris as co-founder of "The Byrds." He guided us along our copyrighted original "Wearing Santa's Suit," aired 8x Dec 24-25 via www.kvta.com nationwide. Again, a co-presentation of Every Now and Then Theatre and Conejo Players Theatre. PLOT: We eavesdrop on confessions and requests to Santa and hear how he explores holiday hearts. We listen in on his thinking and offered-up wit and wisdom. 8 TRUE STORIES that enhance and rekindle holiday joy, while learning tips on being a great Santa at a harborside art festival, chamber mixer, private club, radio station listener party, children's shelter, his neighbor, a panicked girlfriend, and a family's personal request. CAST: Arryck Adams, Kevin Brooks, Steve Carlson, Abby Cluster, Judy Diderrich, Mark Elliott, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Shawn W. Lanz, Victor Marzorati, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Celeste Russi, Kathleen Silverman, Linda M. Stiegler and James M. Wortman. CREW: Shawn W. Lanz, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: Barkerductions & Goldcoast Broadcasting, Saint Nicholas starting it all!
AWARDS: This 2013 show won: [1] 2014 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award. [2] 2014 Selected participant National HEAR NOW Audio Festival
FOR HALLOWEEN 2018- New Premiere
CELEB HOST RICHARD KARN from TV's "Home Improvement" joins our cast for our copyrighted original, "Castle Minion University" that aired 9x Oct 27,28, 31 via www.kvta.com nationwide. It's a paradigm shift for some, a refreshing reinforcement for others. As usual, our joint presentation with Conejo Players Theatre benefitted area foster kiddos.
PLOT: A radio station staffer (Karn) invents an App allowing him, a coworker, and us to eavesdrop on what's really behind the worlds maladies. Not those sawed-off Twinkies in overalls, these real minions present their graduate projects of leading humans astray involving urban legends: the Boogeyman, Mothman, Loch Ness, Area 51, Lost Dutchman Mine, Captain Kidd's Silver, Cabrillo's Gold, the Freemasons and the Illuminati.
CAST: Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Steve Carlson, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Olivia Heulitt, Keith Hurt, Richard Karn, Dana Kolb, Maria Laing, Lora Marsh, Ray Mastrovito, Rita McCaffrey, Kelli McKay, Randi Saxer-Redman, Linda M. Stiegler, Reesha Tuomi, James M. Wortman & Monti Yvon. CREW: David Mirisch, Robert Yvon, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Diderrich James M. Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2018 show won: [1] 2019 International MUSE Creative Platinum Award (highest honor) [2] 2019 COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence [3] 2019 HEAR NOW Silver Audio Festival participant.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2017-
Requested Double RE-BROADCASTS on www.kvta.com
1st- CELEB HOST JANE SEYMOUR also joins cast playing Christmas Past for our copyrighted 2014 multi-International award winner, "Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story," presented the way Dickens intended. Our 25th anniversary year show featured our prior hosts MALCOLM MCDOWELL as Scrooge, JAMIE FARR as Bob Cratchit, Becket McDowell (Malcolm's son) as Tiny Tim, and rock legend CHRIS HILLMAN as the street solicitor asking Scrooge for a donation. We co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre.
CAST: Arryck Adams Bob Allen, Steve Carlson, Abigail & James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Erin & Jake Fagundes, Carey Ginell, Damian Gravino, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Mark Reyes, Kathleen Silverman, Sebastian Williams, James M. Wortman & Monty Yvon. CREW: Linda Sylvestri, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W. Lanz & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: Barkerductions & Goldcoast Broadcasting.
2nd- CELEB HOST CHRIS HILLMAN, rock Hall-of-Famer, is your guide for "Scrooge's Sanity Hearing," our copyrighted 2008 multi-International award winning original sequel to Dickens classic. At the breaks Chris revealed historical background and how debt was used and misused in the 1840s. PLOT: Scrooge is summoned to Queen's court to determine his sanity for giving away money and claiming ghostly visitations. Scrooge insists Cratchit represent him at the hearing, but won't let him speak. Barrister Heep parades damning witnesses. An unheard of maneuver by Cratchit and the calling of a forgotten character from original story saves the day.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen,Kuba Chyla, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Keith Hurt, Ken Johson, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Rosemary Moffat, Alec Nave, Mark Andrew Reyes, Linda M. Stiegler & James M. Wortman. CREW: Jim Barker, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W. Lanz, Linda Sylvestri & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: New Era Debt Solutions, Barkerductions, Malcolm McDowell, Goldcoast Broadcasting and all the rest, you know who you are!
AWARDS: This 2008 broadcasst won [1] 2009 International OMNI Bronze Award [2] 2009 International DAVEY Gold Award [3] 2010 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2017- New Premiere
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CELEB HOST JOE MANTEGNA perhaps best known from TV's "Criminal Minds guides us through our copyrighted original multi award winner, "Houdini's Secret Life," the hidden side of America's first super hero, co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre via www.kvta.com airing 7 times nationwide Halloween weekend. At the breaks Joe revealed little known facts about the magician as overseas war spy for U.S. and British. PLOT: Follows true incidents of Houdini the spy. the escape artist and humanitarian. Plus within the show Magic Castle magician Paul Dwork performed mental magic reading listener's minds.
CAST: Bob Allen, Dale Alpert, Jim Barker, John Baker, Nancy Solomon-Barker, Shane Bingham, Jon Cowsill, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Erin Fagundes, Maria Laing, Shirley Lorraine, Ray Mastrovito, Yasmine Morantes, Gloria Palma, David Parmenter, Courtney Potter, Robert Staback, Reesha Tuomi, James M. Wortman, Sebastian Williams, & Monti Yvon. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Barker, David Mirisch, Jim Diderrich, Yasmine Morantes, James M. Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2017 broadcast won [1] 2018 International MUSE Gold Award [2] 2018 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction [3] 2018 International MARK TIME "Nick Danger" Bronze Prize [4] 2018 National HEAR NOW Silver Certificate.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2016- New Premiere
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CELEB HOST BOB EUBANKS, popular actor-producer-TV game show host ushered us through our copyrighted original, "Eve of Christmas," a heartfelt journey of six Christmas Eve moments. The one hour broadcast co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre aired 6 times Dec 24-25 via www.kvta.com nationwide. At the breaks, Bob reveals true facts about the stories: Delaware Crossing, WWI Christmas Eve Truce, Eve's Change, Eve's Reason, Ribbons for Scarlett, and a special true story ending.
CAST: Bob Allen, Jim Barker, John Barker, Nancy Solomon Barker, Shane Bingham, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Derek Foster, Keith Hurt, Maria Laing, Ray Mastrovito, Suz Montgomery, Yasmine Morantes, Courtney Potter, Robert Staback, Linda M. Stiegler, James M. Wortman & Monti Yvon. CREW: David Tuomi Bob Allen, Jim Diderrich, Yasmine Morantes, Robert Yvon & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: Rita Wortman, Bakerductions & Goldcoast Broadcasting.
AWARDS: This 2016 show won [1] 2017 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award [2] 2017 International MUSE Rose Gold Award [3] 2017 HEAR NOW Audio Festival Award.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2016-
Requested double RE-BROADCASTS via www.kvta.com
1st Show- CELEB HOST TOM SPENCE, popular SoCal veteran radio personality gladly joined us a second time for our copyrighted original, "Halloween with Grandpa." The show aired multiple times around Halloween on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. Tom dared listeners to 'turn down the lights, crank up the sound, and hug your pumpkin!" PLOT: Granddaughter (Aubree Spence, Tom's daughter) visits Grandpa to hear doubtingly six Halloween stories.: "They're Here" (UFOs); "Wives Conspiracy" (Stepford Twist); "Headless Pumpkin" (Ichabod Pranked); Careful What You Wish For" (Time Travel); "Haunted House" (haggy Dog Story); and "Nosey Neighbor's Computer" (Peeping Hacker). Cast were top local actors, all our previous international audio award winners.
2nd Show- CELEB HOST RICHARD SENATE, famed ghost hunter, guides us around our copyrighted original, "Rip Van Winkle's Secret," co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. PLOT: Through newly discovered village diaries, we dramatize the legend of what really happened to schoolmaster Ichabod Crane. At the breaks, Richard treats us to facts about the American colonies, background on Washington Irving, and how a magical brew may still exist today. SPECIAL THANKS: Goldcoast Broadcasting. CD cover art by Rita Wortman.
AWARD: This 2009 show won [1] 2011 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2015-
Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST CAPTAIN JIM MCHUGH USN, the CO for Naval Base Ventura at Pt Mugu navigates us through our most popular requested holiday show, our original copyrighted, "Twas the Night Before," co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA won numerous awards for dramatizing U.S. families coping with loved ones serving overseas. The surprise ending will bring tears of joy to your eyes.
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CELEB HOST BARRY PEARL, perhaps best known as "Doody" from the original film "Grease," guides us through our copyrighted award winning original, "Assignment Earth" co-presented with Conejo Players broadcast via www.kvta.com nationwide. PLOT: Begins with sinister Supervisor Mukelgyte giving performance reviews to his devilish minions seeking to misdirect humans. Case reviews are dramatized urban legends of: DB Cooper, Charman and Bigfoot. At the breaks, Barry reveals new research about the legends. This show is the prequel to our "Castle Minion University."
CAST of top local actors: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Perry Van Houten, JohnBarker, Nancy Solomon-Barker, Ron Baker, Melisa Castaneda, Abigail & James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Shawn W. Lanz, Tom Leykis, Ray Mastrovito, Mike & Rosemary Moffat, Courtney Potter, Robert Staback, Richard Senate, Bob West, James M. Wortman and Monti Yvon. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W.Lanz, Bob Decker, Yasmine Morantes, Jim Barker & James M. Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2015 show won [1] 2016 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence [2] 2016 Selected Participant National HEAR NOW Audio Festival.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2014- New Premiere
CELEB HOST JANE SEYMOUR, actor, author, painter, entrepreneur, philanthropist also joined the cast as Spirit of Christmas Past for our 25th year's original copyrighted version of Dickens classic, "Charles Dickens Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," dramatized the way Dickens intended.
Co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre, the show aired 5 times over Dec 24-25 on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. Joining the cast were a few of our former Celeb Hosts: MALCOLM MCDOWELL was Scrooge, JAMIE FARR was Bob Cratchit, CHRIS HILLMAN was the street solicitor asking Scrooge for a contribution. Malcolm's son Becket McDowell was Tiny Tim. At the breaks, Ms. Seymour revealed facts about the time period.
CAST: Arryck Adams Bob Allen, Steve Carlson, Abigail & James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Erin & Jake Fagundes, Carey Ginell, Damian Gravino, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Mark Reyes, Kathleen Silverman, Sebastian Williams, James M. Wortman & Monty Yvon. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W. Lanz & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: Barkerductions, Goldcoast Broadcasting, Linda Sylvestri.
AWARDS: This 2014 show won [1] 2015 International NEW YORK FESTIVAL Gold Award Best Entertainment Special [2] 2015 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence [3] 2015 International GABRIEL Award of Merit [4] 2015 Selected participant National HEAR NOW Audio Festival.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2014- Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST MALCOLM MCDOWELL once again charms us through our dramatized copyrighted original, "Sleepy Hollow the Lost Diaries," airing on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. You'll discover what really happened to schoolmaster Ichabod Crane based on village diary recollections. Listen for the surprise plot twist at the end. Top local actors breathed life into all the characters. At the breaks Malcolm reveals truths about the real town of Sleepy Hollow, Halloween origins, and info on author Washington Irving. Special Cymbalom music added to the atmospherics.
AWARDS: This 2007 show won [1] 2008 International OMNI Intermedia Bronze Award [2] 2008 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction [3] 2008 International DAVEY Silver Award.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2013- New Premiere
CELEB HOST CHRIS HILLMAN, rock Hall-of-Famer is our guide for our copyrighted original, "Wearing Santa's Suit." Script was dramatized with top local actors via NewsTalk 1590 KVTA airing 5 times, also on their regional affiliates Dec 24-25. At the breaks Chris reveals insights into how to be a good Santa. Nearly all cast portrayed multiple characters. Show is based on 5 true stories from a hired Santa. Final story brings tears of joy to all! Some stories recycled in our 2021 "Finding Christmas Spirit with Grandma." CAST: Abby Cluster, Arryck Adams, Steve Carlson, Judy Diderrich, Mark Elliott, Tami Keaton, Maria Laing, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Celeste Russi, Kathleen Silverman, Linda M. Stiegler and James M. Wortman. CREW: David & Reesha Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Diderrich, Linda M. Stiegler, Shawn W. Lanz, Bob Decker & James Wortman. AWARDS: This 2013 show won [1] 2014 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award [2] 2014 Selected Participant National HEAR NOW Audio Festival.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2013- Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST "ELVIRA" Mistress of the Dark returned to haunt the airwaves with our copyrighted award winning original, "Love Halloween Style" on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. Our 5 radio tales with twist ending aired multiple times Oct 31, co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre. Unpleasant dreams were conjured up with: Love at a Funeral, Till Death Parts Us, My Perfect Husband, Halloween Computer Date and Hacker Love. At the breaks, Elvira unveiled truths about far-out funerals, computer dating, and cell phone mind control.
CAST: Dale Alpert, James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Abby Collins, Erin & Mark Fagundes, Deven MacNaair, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Linda Schaver, Linda M. Stiegler, Celeste Van Etten, Bob West & James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi Bob Allen, Randall Richman, Dano Moreno, Linda M. Stiegler, Jim Barker, James M. Wortman & Ryan Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2011 show won [1] 2012 International DAVEY Gold Best-in-Show Award [2] 2012 International OMNI Bronze Award [3] International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2012- New Premiere
CELEB HOST DEDRIA BRUNETT Miss California International 2012 hosted our copyrighted original, "A 1947 Dickens Radio Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story" recorded before two sold-out audiences at Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks, complete with live SFX and period commercials with jingles. Dedria helped us step back in time for this joint fundraiser benefiting both the theatre and our foster kid fund. At the breaks, we revealed info about 1947 prices and current events. The show was broadcast 6 times over Dec 24-25 airing on both KVTA and KKZZ.
CAST: Bob Allen, Dale Alpert, Rosemary Bird (and dog), Abby Collins-Cluster, Bob Decker, Doug Dickerson, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Ken Endress, Corey Fogelmanis, Damian Gravino, Kelly Green, Keith Hurt, Deven MacNair, Alex & Ray Mastrovito, Linda Schaver, Rick Steinberg, Linda M. Stiegler, Gene Valentino, Jessica & Sebastian Williams, James M. Wortman & Cynthia Zipser. CREW: David Tuomi Bob Allen, Linda M. Stiegler, Bob Decker, James M. Wortman, Jeff Calnitz, John Eslick, Karen Graham-hanna, Eve Kiefer, Linda Schaver & Cynthia Zipser. SPECIAL THANKS: Godcoast Broadcasting, Maria Laing-VP Mr Master, and ALL ACCESS Media.
AWARDS: This 2012 show won [1] 2013 Local HARLEQUIN Award for live stage excellence benefitting area foster children.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2012- Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST DAVID SELBY- aka Quentin Collins from TV's cult series "Dark Shadows" was our sinister guide for our copyrighted original, "Halloween Invaders." We re-invaded Ventura County with UFOs. What was attracting them? We discovered their sinister motives. Will we win the county back? At the breaks, we revealed truth about weather control experiments, Roswell, and asteroids approaching earth in 2023. CAST: Bob Allen, Bob Decker, Jack Clarke, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Elaine Fleisher, Keith Hurt, Ray Mastrovito, Mark Andrew Reyes, Julia Rogers-Hook, with pet skunk, Richard Steinberg, Linda M. Stiegler, Adam Traub, Robert West, and James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Melissa Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, James M. Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2008 show won [1] 2009 International OMNI Bronze Award
FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY 2012- Requested RE-BROADCAST on KVTA radio
CELEB HOST ROSE MARIE of Dick Van Dyke show fame introduces " Grandmas Rock!" a short guest script by Gordon Durich honoring National Grandparents Day in September. The show was dramatized and aired on KVTA by a small cast selected by Gordon to steer us through the decades of changes and memories of grandmothers. Show was recorded before a small live audience at Ventura Missionary Church. CAST: Arnold Arch, Kitty Dill, Gordon Durich and Jackie Goldberg. CREW: Bob Allen & James Wortman. CD graphic art by Barkerductions.
NOTE: Show just under :30 didn't qualify for award competition at that time.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2011- New Premiere
CELEB HOST "ELVIRA" Mistress of the Dark haunted the airwaves with our copyrighted original, "Love Halloween Style" on NewsTalk 1590 KVTA. Our 5 radio tales with twist ending aired multiple times Oct 31, co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre. Unpleasant dreams were conjured up with: Love at a Funeral, Till Death Parts Us, My Perfect Husband, Halloween Computer Date and Hacker Love. At the breaks, Elvira unveiled truths about far-out funerals, computer dating, and cell phone mind control.
CAST: Dale Alpert, James Cluster, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Abby Collins, Erin & Mark Fagundes, Deven MacNaair, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Linda Schaver, Linda M. Stiegler, Celeste Van Etten, Bob West & James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi Bob Allen, Randall Richman, Dano Moreno, Linda M. Stiegler, Jim Barker, James M. Wortman & Ryan Wortman.
AWARDS: This 2011 show won [1] 2012 International DAVEY Gold Best-in-Show Award [2] 2012 International OMNI Bronze Award [3] International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2010- New Premiere
CELEB HOST USN CAPTAIN JIM MCHUGH USN (Retired) hosts our original copyrighted, "Twas the Night Before." Every Now and Then Theatre with Conejo Players Theatre presented our radio drama of courage and hope. The show aired multiple times Dec 24-25 via www.kvta.com nationwide. PLOT: It's Christmas Eve 1944, the golden era of radio. during World War II. Four U.S. families await news of loved ones overseas. They converge for their annual Christmas party and the reading of a famous poem. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door and their lives change. Along with adding heart to the holidays, At the Breaks Captain Jim reveals 1947 happenings and prices.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Abby Collins, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Celeste Van Etten, Keith Hurt, Penny Krevenas, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Courtney Potter, Bill Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, Robert West, Steve Wood, & James M.Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Linda M. Siegler, & James M. Wortman. SPECIAL THANKS: New Era Debt Solutions, Barkerductions,
Rita Wortman, Goldcoast Broadcasting, and the all rest you know who you are!
AWARDS: This 2010 show won: [1] 2011 International DAVEY Gold Award Best-in-Show [2] 2012 International OMNI Silver Award. [3] 2012 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2010- New Premiere
CELEB HOST CHUCK MUNCIE, former Charger NFL Star was our guide for our original copyrighted, "Shorty Cut Across." We solved the energy crisis with our radio dramedy broadcasting 6 times nationwide over Halloween weekend via www.kvta.com was a joint production of Every Now and Then Theatre in Ventura and Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks. Cast included 13 SoCal media talents combined with top local actors. PLOT: Mystery surrounds retro-style gas station in forested mountain town. Road race ensued with alternative powered vehicles. SUBPLOT: Are gals attracted to bad boys because it's in their DNA? AT BREAKS: Listeners heard brief history of gas stations, and research that could possibly send OPEC packing.
CAST: Bob Allen, Rolli Blackout, Luis Cardenas, Jack Clarke, Jon Cowsill, Bob Decker, Mark Elliott, Alison Friedman, the late Mark James, Tracy Lehr, Kelly McKay, the late Chuck Muncie (deceased), Mischa Pollack, Rachael M. Pugh, Julia Rogers-Hook, Michael Rosenblum, Maria Sanchez, Tom Spence, Stickboy, Linda M. Stiegler, Paul Tranquillo, Philip Wieck, & Robert West. CREW: Onsite Audio-David Tuomi; Audio Producer-Bob Allen; Casting & CoDirector-Linda M. Stiegler; Script, Producer & CoDirector-James M. Wortman. Dedicated to Ted Hatch USN.
NOTE: This show not entered for awards due to lack of funds.
FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY SEPTEMBER- New Premiere
CELEB HOST ROSE MARIE of Dick Van Dyke show fame introduces " Grandmas Rock!" a short guest script by Gordon Durich honoring National Grandparents Day in September. The show was dramatized and aired on KVTA by a small cast selected by Gordon to steer us through the decades of changes and memories of grandmothers. Show was recorded before a small live audience at Ventura Missionary Church. CAST: Arnold Arch, Kitty Dill, Gordon Durich and Jackie Goldberg. CREW: Bob Allen & James Wortman. CD graphic art by Barkerductions.
NOTE: Show under :30 didn't qualify for award competition.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2009- New Premiere, Host Reunion
CELEB HOSTS Cheryl Ladd, Jamie Farr, Charlene Tilton & Tim Conway, along with co-Directors Linda M. Stiegler and James M. Wortman shared host duties and cameos, joined by top local actors for our copyrighted version of "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story" on radio stations KVTA and KKZZ. Script created from borrowed 1851 printing of Dickens classic.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Gordon Durich, Jonathan Ely, Erin Fagundes, Jacob Fagundes, Mark Fagundes, Zoe Fagundes, Damian Gravino, Jeremy Hanna, Olivia Heulitt, Keith Hurt, Tami Keaton, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Vanessa Orr, Debbie & Jake Price, Christy & Cici Sephan, Linda M. Stiegler, Bob West, and James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Linda M. Stiegler, James M. Wortman. Original music created exclusively for this production by Cheryl Talbot.
SPECIAL NOTE: This year we donated 1,100 show CDs to US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
AWARDS: This 2009 show won [1] 2011 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence [2] 2010 International OMNI Silver Award [3] 2010 International DAVEY Silver Award.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2009- New Premiere
CELEB HOST RICHARD SENATE, famed ghost hunter, guides us around our copyrighted original, "Rip Van Winkle's Secret," co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre on stations KVTA and KKZZ. PLOT: Through newly discovered village diaries, we dramatize the legend of what really happened to schoolmaster Ichabod Crane. At the breaks, Richard treats us to facts about the American colonies, background on Washington Irving, and how a magical brew may still exist today.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen, Jim Barker, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Gordon Durich, Jeremy Hanna, Olivia Heulitt, Tami Keaton, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Rosemary Moffat, Penny Puente, Linda M. Stiegler, Robert West, and James M. Wortman. CREW: "Dano" David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Barkerductions, Rita Wortman- CD cover art.
SPECIAL THANKS: Goldcoast Broadcasting & all the rest you know who you are!
AWARD: This 2009 show won 2011 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2008- New Premiere
CELEB HOST CHRIS HILLMAN, rock Hall-of-Famer, is your guide for "Scrooge's Sanity Hearing," our copyrighted original sequel to Dickens classic. At the breaks Chris revealed historical background and how debt was used and misused in the 1840s. PLOT: Scrooge is summoned to Queen's court to determine his sanity for giving away money and claiming ghostly visitations. Scrooge insists Cratchit represent him at hearing, but won't let him speak. Barrister Heep parades damning witnesses. Unheard of maneuver by Cratchit and calling forgotten character from original story saves the day.
CAST: Arryck Adams, Bob Allen,Kuba Chyla, Bob Decker, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Keith Hurt, Ken Johson, Shawn W. Lanz, Ray Mastrovito, Rosemary Moffat, Alec Nave, Mark Andrew Reyes, Linda M. Stiegler & James M. Wortman. CREW: Jim Barker, David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Shawn W. Lanz, Linda Sylvestri & James M. Wortman. THANKS: New Era Debt Solutions, Barkerductions, Malcolm McDowell, Goldcoast Broadcasting and the rest, you know who you are!
AWARDS: This broadcast won [1] 2009 International OMNI Bronze Award [2] 2009 International DAVEY Gold Award [3] 2010 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2008- New Premiere
CELEB HOST DAVID SELBY- aka Quentin Collins from TV's cult series "Dark Shadows" was our sinister guide for our copyrighted original, "Halloween Invaders." co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre, broadcast on KVTA for Halloween. PLOT: We invaded Ventura County with UFOs. What was attracting them? We discovered their sinister motives. Will we win the county back? At the breaks, we revealed truth about weather control experiments, Roswell, and asteroids approaching earth in 2023. CAST: Bob Allen, Bob Decker, Jack Clarke, Jim & Judy Diderrich, Elaine Fleisher, Keith Hurt, Ray Mastrovito, Mark Andrew Reyes, Julia Rogers-Hook, with pet skunk, Richard Steinberg, Linda M. Stiegler, Adam Traub, Robert West, and James M. Wortman. CREW: David Tuomi, Bob Allen, Melissa Smith, Linda M. Stiegler, James M. Wortman, CD graphics by Barkerductions. AWARDS: This 2008 show won a 2009 International OMNI Bronze Award
FOR CHRISTMAS 2007- New 'Carol Cast, Reunion
CELEB HOST LANE DAVIES- Star of stage, TV, films is our guide for our copyrighted, "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story" broadcast on KVTA multiple times. AWARDS: This 2007 show won [1] 2008 International OMNI Intermedia Silver Award [2] 2008 International DAVEY Gold Award.
FOR HALLOWEEN 2007- New Premiere
CELEB HOST MALCOLM MCDOWELL often referred to as 'the finest actor of his generation" charms us through our dramatized copyrighted original, "Sleepy Hollow the Lost Diaries," airing on KVTA multiple times and co-presented with Conejo Players Theatre. PLOT: You'll discover what really happened to schoolmaster Ichabod Crane based on village diary recollections. Listen for the surprise plot twist at the end. CAST: Arryck Adams, Lloyd Allen, Jim Barker, Bob Decker, Jim Diderrich, Elaine Fleischer, Shawn W. Lanz, Alex & Ray Mastrovito, David Newcomer, Vanessa Orr, Deidre Parmenter, Penny Puente, Mark Andrew Reyes, Brittany, Linda & Jeff Schaver, Linda M. Stiegler, Todd Thayer, Nicholas Viecco, Michael & Ronda Voll, and James M. Wortman. CREW: Stage 6 Productions, Jim Barker, Tom Mueller, Linda M. Stiegler & James M. Wortman. Michael Masley's Cymbalom music added atmospherics. At the breaks Malcolm reveals truths about the real town of Sleepy Hollow, Halloween origins, and info on author Washington Irving.
AWARDS: This 2007 show won [1] 2008 International OMNI Bronze Award [2] 2008 International COMMUNICATOR Silver Award of Distinction [3] 2008 International DAVEY Silver Award.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2006- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST CHERYL LADD actor on stage, screen, author, philanthropist is elegant host and performs brief cameo part for our original copyrighted, "A Christmas Carol" on KVTA. At the breaks, Cheryl revealed insights about life and times of Dickens, and debtors.
AWARDS: This 2006 show won [1] 2007 International DAVEY "Best of" Gold Award [2] 2007 International OMNI Bronze Award [3] 2007 International COMMUNICATOR Gold Award of Excellence.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2005- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST CHARLENE TILTON, actor films, TV, notably "Lucy Ewing" on "Dallas" graciously guided us along for our copyrighted, "A Christmas Carol" airing on KVTA.
AWARDS: This 2005 show won [1] 2006 International OMNI Silver Award [2] 2006 International GABRIEL Award [3] 2006 International COMMUNICATOR Crystal Award [4] 2006 International DAVEY Silver Award of Distinction.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2004- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST JAMIE FARR, actor on stage, film and TV- notably "Corporal Max Klinger" on "M*A*S*H. Jamie's also an author and philanthropist He delighted us hosting our copyrighted "A Christmas Carol" on KVTA. On stage, Jamie's portrayed Scrooge & "An Evening with Ozzie Nelson."
AWARDS: This 2004 show won [1] 2005 National SILVER MICROPHONE Award [2] 2005 International OMNI Bronze Award [3] 2005 International COMMUNICATOR Crystal Award.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2003- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST TIM CONWAY comic actor of stage, film & TV cleverly emceed his way through our copyrighted "A Christmas Carol" on FM stations KBBY and KHAY adding a quick cameo in with our top local actors. Tim recorded remotely on cassette in his home closet, "that's where it's quiet."
AWARDS: This 2003 show won [1] 2004 National SILVER MICROPHONE Award [2] 2004 International COMMUNICATOR Crystal Award [3] 2004 International Axiem Award
FOR CHRISTMAS 2002- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST STEPHANIE ZIMBALIST actor on stage, film & TV nimbly hosted our original copyrighted "A Christmas Carol" broadcast nearly simultaneously on stations KBBY, KHAY & KVEN in Ventura County. In studio Stephanie performed with single takes and perfect diction.
This marked the first time we entered or productions in audio competitions.
AWARDS: This 2002 show won {1] 2003 National SILVER MICROPHONE Award [2] 2003 International OMNI Intermedia Bronze Award.
FOR CHRISTMAS 2001- 'Carol Cast Requested RE-BROADCAST
CELEB HOST LEE MARSHALL & KARI MICHAELSEN from KVEN morning show return to guide us through our copyrighted "A Christmas Carol" airing on KVEN, KBBY, and KHAY. Lee was one of three contracted voices for Tony the Tiger. He's listed in Ohio's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Kari rose to prominence as Katie Kanisky in TV's "Gimme a Break."
FOR CHRISTMAS 2000- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST LEE MARSHALL & KARI MICHAELSEN from KVEN morning show duo guide us through our copyrighted "A Christmas Carol" airing on KVEN, KBBY, and KHAY. Lee was one of three contracted voices for Tony the Tiger. He's listed in Ohio's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Lee had that deep rich voice other broadcasters could only dream of having. Tommy Lasorda once said, if Hollywood had to cast a voice for God, Lee would get the call. Sadly, Lee has since passed away.
Kari rose to prominence as Katie Kanisky in TV's "Gimme a Break."
FOR CHRISTMAS 1999- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST DR DEMENT0 national radio radio personality and Doctor of Musicology. His career began as a brief novelty show. He's given credit for discovering Weird Al Yankovich. His early days in radio included stations KPFK, KPPC and KMET. This show aired on KBBY fm.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1998- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST MARK METCALF actor, perhaps best remembered as Douglas C Neidermeyer the snitch in the film "Animal House" and "Twisted Sister" music videos. Show aired on KBBY fm.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1997- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST JERRY DUNPHY Los Angeles TV news anchor for show airing on KBBY fm.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1996- New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST BARBARA BILLINGSLEY actor on TV and film. Perhaps best known as Beaver's mom on TV's "Leave It to Beaver." This show aired on KBBY fm.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1995 - New 'Carol Cast
CELEB HOST KEVIN BROOKS morning show talent on 95.1 KBBY where this show aired.
FOR HALLOWEEN 1995- New Premiere
CELEB HOST KEVIN BROOKS starred in "Halloween Invasion" our localized dramedy about UFOs trying to invade Ventura County. Joining Kevin were several station staffers and some top local actors Show aired on 95.1 KBBY fm. I was later revised and re-broadcast as Halloween Invaders with host David Selby.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1994, 1993- New 'Carol Casts
CELEB HOST KEVIN BROOKS mid morning air personality on 95.1 KBBY was cast as Young Scrooge which he thought listeners would believe he was really like that penny-pinching miser. Show aired numerous times on 95.1 KBBY fm.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1992, 1991- New 'Carol Casts
CELEB HOST ERICK HEINKE Local voice over artist. This was the 2nd time we did this show on KXBS with a cast made up of local businesses. Their listeners loved it and hollered to repeat the idea. So, we did. At the time, we were told two banks were fighting over sponsoring the production. This show aired on 96.7 The Bus KXBS fm one hour before the CI Harbor Parade of Lights.
FOR CHRISTMAS 1990- First 'Carol Cast Broadcast
CELEB HOST BOB CARTER, Head of local ConVis Bureau. This was our very first show. I went after as many business people with varied accents as I could find- Korean, southern drawl, British, etc.. Script was written in under 3 weeks from borrowed copy of 1851 printing of Dickens classic. Show aired on the new station 96.7 The Bus KXBS one hour before the CI Harbor Parade of Lights.