The Story of a Young Man: Pope John Paul II
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Length: 46:52
From his days in Poland studying linguistics and acting through the interruption of WWII, the future pope exhibited a deep spirituality that was noticed by many. While the Germans occupied Poland, Karol Wojtyla spent time in an “underground” seminary to begin his studies for priesthood. After the occupation, he worked tirelessly with his fellow seminarians to study, rebuild their seminary, and serve the poor of the city.
Beginning with a dramatic recounting of his election to the papacy, Mike Whorf traces Pope John Paul II's life and experiences growing up in Poland. "The Story of a Young Man" includes newsreel clips, audio footage of Adolf Hitler speeches, and a dramatic musical score.
NOTE: The late Pope John Paul II was Beatified by the Catholic Church on May 1, 2011.
*See "Timing and Cues" for suggested edits, if any, for call letters, date/series info, etc.
*This program originated on analog tape using non-digital source material. Some tape hiss and record pops should be expected.
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Piece Description
From his days in Poland studying linguistics and acting through the interruption of WWII, the future pope exhibited a deep spirituality that was noticed by many. While the Germans occupied Poland, Karol Wojtyla spent time in an “underground” seminary to begin his studies for priesthood. After the occupation, he worked tirelessly with his fellow seminarians to study, rebuild their seminary, and serve the poor of the city.
Beginning with a dramatic recounting of his election to the papacy, Mike Whorf traces Pope John Paul II's life and experiences growing up in Poland. "The Story of a Young Man" includes newsreel clips, audio footage of Adolf Hitler speeches, and a dramatic musical score.
NOTE: The late Pope John Paul II was Beatified by the Catholic Church on May 1, 2011.
*See "Timing and Cues" for suggested edits, if any, for call letters, date/series info, etc.
*This program originated on analog tape using non-digital source material. Some tape hiss and record pops should be expected.
*Editing to remove station-specific content may be necessary as these programs are direct copies of the master tapes.Broadcast History
WJR Detroit - "Kaleidoscope" - 09/16/87
Timing and Cues
Single File Version
SEGMENT 1: (7:19)
incue: bells tolling
outcue: "...this timeout for these messages."
HOLE 1 @ 07:31
SEGMENT 2: (11:13)
incue: music
outcue: "...continue after this brief intermission."
HOLE 2 @ 18:51
SEGMENT 3: (18:01)
incue: music
outcue: "...timeout for these announcements."
HOLE 3 @ 37:00
SEGMENT 4: (3:43)
incue: music
outcue: "...moments, but first these announcements."
HOLE 4 @ 40:48
SEGMENT 5: (5:54)
incue: music
outcue: "...this is Mike Whorf speaking."
PROGRAM OUT @ 46:47
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* "Single File" version incorporates 4 seconds of tape silence at the head and tail with "3, 2, 1" countdowns between segments. "Segmented" version maintain the countdowns in their original positions as well.
Segmented Version
* Segments created at program holes. See "Single File" Version notes for editing notes.
Intro and Outro
INTRO:Next, we have a program from the long-running “Kaleidoscope” radio series archive. “Kaleidoscope” aired for 40 years and was produced by Detroit radio mainstay Mike Whorf, who is now retired. This series archive of over one thousand shows is once again hitting the airwaves thanks to the Thomas & Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation and Loyola Productions.
And now, here is STORY OF A YOUNG MAN: POPE JOHN PAUL II from the classic Mike Whorf series, “Kaleidoscope.”
[PROGRAM BREAKS] You’ve been listening to STORY OF A YOUNG MAN: POPE JOHN PAUL II from the classic Mike Whorf series, “Kaleidoscope.”
OUTRO:You’ve just heard a classic program from the long-running “Kaleidoscope” radio series, produced by Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Mike Whorf.
Mr. Whorf, now retired, began working in radio with the United States Air Force before moving on to commercial broadcasting, where he spent nearly forty years at station WJR in Detroit. There he developed his highly successful radio series, “Kaleidoscope.”
Thanks to the Thomas & Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation, Mr. Whorf’s catalog of over one thousand hour-long programs now resides with Loyola Productions, where the master tapes are undergoing restoration and digital transfer, making them available to radio listeners once again.
