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Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews

The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he"s now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about

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12:11

Jack Lord

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/08/23

If you were a fan of the long running CBS TV series “Hawaii Five-O,” you aren’t alone. The popular catchphrase “Book ‘em Danno” came from that show. Actor Jack Lord starred as detective Steve McGarrett, head of the State Police Criminal Investigation Department in Honolulu. After he appeared as Felix Leiter in the James Bond film “Dr. No,” he demanded a bigger role and more money, which resulted in his dismissal. He was offered the role of Captain Kirk on Star Trek, but when he asked for 50 percent

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08:22

Rupert Holmes

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/08/16

If I told you today’s podcast features a British lad who had a hit with a song called “Escape,” you’d probably say, “What song is that?” If I said the “Pina Colada Song” you might remember. Rupert Holmes was a pop singer and song writer. He stopped by the WOKY studios one morning to introduce his new record, which also made the Billboard Top 10. He wrote the song about a personal experience, which he’ll talk about and you’ll hear a bit of that hit. He’ll also mention the connection he had with

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15:48

WBA 200th Episode Special

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/08/09

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is proud to present a very special "Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - podcast #200". #200!!! The WBA wondered how this came about. Bob says "It was suggested we do something special for the 200th podcast, so we are flashing “way back” to 1972, to me and my morning show on WOKY. As far as we know, this is the first time anyone has heard my morning radio show in 51 years. Can you believe

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08:15

Paul Tibbets

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2023/08/02

In the early morning hours of Aug. 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber named Enola Gay dropped the world’s first atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima. The explosion immediately killed 80,000 people and many more would die later from radiation exposure. This was the beginning of the end of World War II. On today’s podcast, the pilot of the bomber, Col. Paul Tibbets.

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07:55

Mark Lindsay

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/07/26

The Downbeats, ponytail, and “Where the Action Is” can all be tied into our podcast recording artist today. Mark Lindsay was the lead singer for Paul Revere and the Raiders. They named their first group “The Downbeats,” after a magazine with the same name. But soon they decided to use the Paul Revere’s name and call themselves Paul Revere and the Raiders. They went all out with the revolutionary theme and mark grew his hair out and tied it back into a ponytail. Dick Clark signed them to the “Where

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07:59

Donny Osmond

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/07/19

Donny Osmond sings, dances, acts and first gained fame with his brothers. The Osmonds, who had three top ten hits and numerous top 40 songs on the Billboard charts. Donny starred in the long running musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” co-hosted a musical variety TV show with his sister Marie, and the duo appeared many times together on stage in Las Vegas and Donny recorded six top ten hits. In this podcast episode Donny shares info on their act, songs, religion, and where all of

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09:15

David Brenner

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/07/12

David Brenner was a stand-up comedian, actor, and author. He was on the Johnny Carson “Tonight Show” more than any other guest, 158 times. And he guest hosted 75 times. David produced many documentaries, winning 30 awards including an Emmy, before moving to comedy. He was on the list of the greatest stand-ups of all time. He also wrote five books and starred in four HBO specials. One of his books was titled “I Think There’s a Terrorist in My Soup: How to Survive Personal and World Problems with

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05:49

Amanda Blake

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/07/05

Remember the red-haired saloon keeper, Miss Kitty, on the long running TV series “Gunsmoke?” Amanda Blake, born Beverly Louise Neill appeared in Hollywood films including “A Star is Born.” She also did comedy routines on the Red Skelton Show and on the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roast.” And she was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers. You’ll never guess what Amanda did after showbiz. She’ll explain. Blake was a heavy cigarette smoker and had surgery for oral cancer. She became a supporter

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07:22

George C Scott

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/28

George C Scott (the C is for Campbell) was an actor, director, and producer, best known for his Academy Award winning performance in the film “Patton.” He reluctantly talks about turning down that Oscar. He received four nominations for “The Hustler,” “The List of Adrian Messenger,” “Dr. Strangelove” and “The Bible: In the Beginning.” He also won several Tony nominations for roles that included “Inherit the Wind.” He often worked with his wives Colleen Dewhurst and Trish Van Devere. George will tell

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08:48

Marie Osmond

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/21

Marie Osmond began performing in concert with her brothers when she was 14 years old. She co-hosted a variety television show with her brother Donny and later a daytime talk show named “Donny and Marie.” She also hosted her own variety show and co-hosted the TV series “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” She became a top country singing artist in the 80s and with Dan Seals won the CMA vocal duo award in 1986. Marie was nominated for two Grammy awards and became the youngest female country artist with a

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08:08

Sheena Easton

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/14

This Scottish born singer had a bunch of hits on the American charts. Sheena Easton was one of the most popular British female recording artists of the 80s. She won six Grammys, recorded 15 albums, 55 singles, and had 20 consecutive hits on the Billboard charts between 1981 and 1991 and sold 40 million records. Sheena was the first recording artist in history to have a top 5 hit on each of the Billboard singles charts. “Morning Train (Nine to Five), “We’ve Got Tonight” with Kenny Rogers (country)

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07:52

Liberace

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/07

It’s time to put a Milwaukee native on the podcast. Famous pianist, singer, and actor Liberace was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. His father was an immigrant from Italy and his Polish mother was born in Menasha, Wisconsin. During his heyday he was the highest paid entertainer in the world. He made his millions performing at concerts, recordings, television, movies, and endorsements. He was referred to as a one-man Disneyland due to his outlandish costumes. He told me a story about his clothes and

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09:30

Dino and Deana Martin

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/31

This podcast will be a bit different from others. I’m going to get some help from my friend, former WOKY colleague, and boss at WEMP, Jack Lee. Dino Desi and Billy appeared at Milwaukee County Stadium with a few other acts. They had a couple records out in the 60s. Dino’s sister Deana came along with the trio and in the dressing room Jack and I sat down with Deana Martin, Dean Martin’s daughter and asked her a few questions about her career and new record. After our conversation with Deana I had a

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08:59

Joey Bishop

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/24

Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, better known as Joey Bishop, starred in his own weekly comedy series and later hosted a late-night talk show with Regis Philbin as his young sidekick. He was a member of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Joey co-starred in the original “Ocean’s 11” movie with the pack. They also appeared together in Las Vegas. He guest hosted The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 175 times. He was no stranger to Milwaukee, as he will relate in

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06:07

Glenn Yarbrough

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/17

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did an article on the “The 50 Wisconsin musicians with the biggest impact over the past 100 years.” On that list was Glenn Yarbrough, the Milwaukee native with the angelic voice. After a private concert with Woody Guthrie in his college dorm room, he was inspired to pick up guitar. By 1960 he formed the popular folk trio the Limeliters and later went solo with a hit that made it to no. 12 on the Billboard charts. When I spoke with him, he was headed back to Milwaukee

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07:27

Richard Thomas

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/10

If you remember the Waltons TV show, I’m sure you remember John Boy Walton, played by Richard Thomas. Richard won an Emmy and received two Golden Globe awards for his performance on the show. He appeared in the FX spy thriller “The Americans” and on Netflix in “Ozark.” Thomas had a great background, with his parents being dancers with the New York City ballet and they owned the New York School of Ballet. At the age of seven, he made his Broadway debut in “Sunrise at Campobello.” He has since

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05:13

Peggy March

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/03

Today we get a German lesson from one hit wonder, Little Peggy March. Peggy came into the WOKY studios with her one hit “I Will Follow Him.” She recorded that song in German and a few other languages. It was a number one hit in the U.S. and many other countries. At 15 years old, Peggy became the youngest female artist to ever hit the top of the Billboard charts in the United States. Our German speaking engineer, Paul Leser, had quite a conversation with her, some of which you will hear. Her career

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06:57

Neil Diamond

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/26

Which American singer songwriter sold more than 130 million records worldwide? Who recorded these unforgettable songs? “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin Rose,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “America.” Neil Diamond was one of the greatest hitmakers of all-time. “Sweet Caroline” was originally written for his wife at the time, but Sweet Marsha didn’t work so he had to find a three-syllable name instead. He also wrote a song for the Monkees, which he’ll tell us about. Remember when he had

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12:51

Dick Cavett

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/19

If you ever run into Dick Cavett, don’t call him an intellectual. He’ll explain and reprimand me for even suggesting that. Cavett was a popular TV talk show host. He interviewed all of the big names of the time. Lucille ball, Marlon Brando, George Harrison, Richard Burton and hundreds more. He’ll talk about some of his best and worst conversations. Cavett was also a writer for Jack Paar and came up with his famous line, “Here they are, Jayne Mansfield” when introducing the well-endowed actress. Dick

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08:51

Milton Berle

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/12

Milton Berle was the first major American television star and known to millions as “Uncle Milty.” Berle was referred to as Mr. Television in the golden age of TV. As a child he was Buster Brown for Buster Brown Shoes. He had parts in several films, appeared on many TV shows including hosting Saturday Night Live and the Muppet Show. He did some stand-up comedy and had a comedy variety radio show. Maybe you remember the Milton Berle Show with Arnold Stang and deep voiced announcer Frank Gallop. Uncle

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