In this audio clip from 2006, legendary baseball broadcaster Ernie Harwell reflects on his early days in radio, marking a nostalgic journey back to the roots of his illustrious career. The interview showcases Harwell's humble beginnings and his ascent to becoming one of baseball's most revered voices. The year 2006 situates this interview towards the end of Harwell's life, providing a poignant look back at a career that spanned over half a century, during which Harwell became synonymous with Detroit Tigers' baseball. The interviewer engages Harwell in a discussion that illuminates the broadcaster's early challenges and successes, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into the formative years of his professional life. This context is especially significant considering Harwell's passing in 2010, making the clip a valuable piece of historical audio that preserves the memory of a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.
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26 minutes
Oct 7, 1956
Guest Sal Maglie with panelists Phil Rizutto, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf...
What's My Line? - Sal Maglie and Phil Rizutto / Guest Sal Maglie with panelists Phil Rizutto, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
26 minutes
Sep 16, 1956
Phil Rizutto, who is on the panel this week, was the mystery guest on the...
What's My Line? - Jacques Cousteau with Phil Rizutto on panel / Phil Rizutto, who is on the panel this week, was the mystery guest on the very first episode of "What's My Line?"
26 minutes
Jun 24, 1956
The Cincinnati Reds; Bob & Linda Hope and panel Dorothy Kilgallen, Paul Winchell, Arlene Francis,...
What's My Line? - The Cincinnati Reds / The Cincinnati Reds; Bob & Linda Hope and panel Dorothy Kilgallen, Paul Winchell, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
6 minutes
Feb 1, 1952
Ted Williams, aka The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest hitter of the Boston Red Sox, is...
Ted Williams Interviewed by Leo Cloutier in 1952 / Ted Williams, aka The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest hitter of the Boston Red Sox, is interviewed by Leo Cloutier in early 1952. Ted talks about Fly Fishing and Leo invites him to hunt deer in New Hampshire.
1½ hours
Dec 21, 1976
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Hall of Fame Outfielder Enos Slaughter / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.
I sincerely appreciate the research work, and the information being shared. It is important and interesting history.