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  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #15

    Hanley Stafford is the voice of Snapper Snick. Born Alfred John Austin (September 22, 1899 – September 9, 1968) in Hanley, England, this is obviously where he got his stage name. He is best remembered for playing Lancelot Higgins, aka Daddy on Baby Snooks, a radio show that he acted in for 14 years from…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #4

    Hello, out there, from Maybe Land! This is the 4th episode of Cinnamon Bear, and I hope you’re enjoying this as much as I am!King Blotto the Third is voiced by Joseph Kearns, who also voiced Crazy Quilt. You can see my short write-up about him here. As an additional bit of info, Kearns was…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #3

    Episode 3 is here! This is the episode where we meet Crazy Quilt! Crazy Quilt is played by famous actor Joseph Kearns (February 12, 1907 – February 17, 1962). Interestingly, the role of Crazy Quilt was his first appearance in radio. From there, he did lots of radio work, which includes playing Moriarity in The…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #2

    It’s time for the second episode of Cinnamon Bear. We will finally be learning all about this ‘business of de-growing’! The actor who voiced Weary Willie the Stork was Jack Lewis (January 20, 1898 – March 13, 1979). Old Time Radio historian Karl Schadow has informed me that, according to Australian Old Time Radio and…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #1

    I am so happy to say that Cinnamon Bear time is here! I cannot contain my excitement! Cinnamon Bear will be played every day, right here, from now until Christmas Eve. Remember, these are short, 11-12 minute episodes, so even if you have to binge-listen (as I often do!) it’s still a very attainable goal…