
Piece Description
Yesterday, Today Concept Yesterday Today, a one-hour program holiday-pegged for the years 1950-1980, takes listeners on a pleasant journey to another year and day with our premiere show set on July 4th, 1964. Format Yesterday, Today plays the big hits of the program date (accompanied by back story on the artists), plus national news, sports news, feature stories, entertainment reviews and commercials from that day. From open to close, the program is presented in the present tense of the program date, with the host "in character" the entire time. It is important to note that Yesterday, Today is not intended to exactly duplicate the format of a radio program from the play date, but rather to create an impressionistic audio landscape that uses music and historical information to capture the mood and feeling of the day. It is an emotional portal as opposed to an academic exercise. This format also frees us from concern for the way in which radio personas have changed over the years, allowing the host to maintain a consistent personality from show to show. The Host Genial and knowledgeable, Scott Greggory is the perfect host for Yesterday, Today, with an on-air resume that includes hosting "Love Notes" on 105.5 WWWM, in Toledo, Ohio and starring in hundreds of local and regional radio commercials. As a history and pop culture buff, Scott's knowledge and thoughtful insights about the music and events of every program's focus date bring that period to life in a uniquely entertaining fashion.. As Scott puts it, "When I listen to radio, I like hearing the back-story about the music and artists. Our show tells those stories in a unique way, by presenting the information from a perspective of 40 or 50 years ago." The Producer Toby Oothoudt brings over 35 years experience as an award - winning writer, director and producer to the creation of Yesterday, Today. His love for radio, music and history are fully realized in a program that allows the listener to be fully immersed in the ambiance of the show date and bathed in the golden glow of "The good old days". Series Schedule Yesterday, Today will offer eight programs a year with shows produced and date pegged for play on Christmas, New Years Day, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Per Show Program Package: One hour edition of Yesterday, Today One 25 second program promo Yesterday, Today is a Radio 314 production. Copyright 2008 Marvin Oothoudt tobyo@bex.net
Transcript
Yesterday, Today
Show #1
(Music in and fade for)
Hello, welcome to Yesterday, Today, on this summer Saturday, the Fourth Of July 1964. I'm your host, Scott Greggory inviting you to join me as we offer a musical tribute to the founding of our great nation, play today's chart toppers, report the latest news, check the latest sports scores and share some stories that probably won't change your life, but might provide food for thought or a little chuckle along the way.
Starting off, we'll get right into the spirit of the day with an energetic number by James Cagney from the 1942 film of the same name, Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1:36)
James Cagney with Yankee Doodle Dandy to get us going here on this fine Fourth of July, a mere one hundred eighty-eight years after the founding fathers made their declaration of independence and founded a new nation.
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Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee Doddle Dandy | James Cagney | Warner | 1942 | 01:36 | |
| My Boy Lollipop | Millie Small | Island | 1964 | 01:56 | |
| I Get Around | The Beach Boys | Capital | 1964 | 02:13 | |
| Where Did Our Love Go | The Supremes | Motown | 1964 | 02:40 | |
| Can't Buy Me Love | The Beatles | Capital | 1964 | 02:46 | |
| People | Barbra Streisand | 1964 | 02:44 | ||
| Stars And Stripes forever | Boston Pops | 1964 | 03:00 | ||
| Just Like Romeo And Juliet | The Reflections | 1964 | 02:20 | ||
| Chapel Of Love | The Dixie Cups | Red Bird | 1964 | 02:15 | |
| Not Fade Away | The Rolling Stones | London | 1964 | 01:48 | |
| God Bless America | Kate Smith | 1964 | 02:16 | ||
| Today | The New Christy MInstrels | 1964 | 02:48 | ||
| Diane | The Bachelors | 1964 | 02:30 | ||
| InThe Misty Monnlight | Jerry Wallace | 1964 | 02:47 | ||
| Rag Doll | The Four Seasons | Rhino | 1964 | 02:58 | |
| A Taste Of Honey | The Beatles | Capital | 1964 | 02:01 | |
| America The Beautiful | The Mormon Tabernacle Choir | 1964 | 03:42 |



