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Dave’s Gone By #778 (12/26/2020): ALT RIGHT

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Here is the 778th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired live on Facebook Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 2020. Info: Davesgoneby.com.

Guests: musician Sean Altman, theater critic David Sheward, & Dave’s wife Joyce

Featuring: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews musician Sean Altman, Today/Yesterday trivia quiz (with Sean and David Sheward), Greeley Crimes & Old Times, Colorado Limerick of the Damned (Thatcher, CO), Wretched Pun of Destiny (terror in Disneyland), Inside Broadway.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce (Broadway HD, overfeet, Newark Distribution Center, vaccines)
00:49:00 GREELEY CRIMES & OLD TIMES
01:16:00 GUEST: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews Sean Altman
01:55:30 TODAY/YESTERDAY (trivia quiz w/ Sean Altman & David Sheward)
02:58:00 WRETCHED PUN OF DESTINY #88 (Terror in Disneyland)
03:04:00 INSIDE BROADWAY (news & farewell to Rebecca Luker)
03:18:30 Friends of the Daverhood
03:25:00 COLORADO LIMERICK OF THE DAMNED (Thatcher)
03:27:00 DAVE GOES OUT

“Today I am a Man” (01:14:00), “The Tried to Kill Us, We Survived, Let’s Eat” (01:34:00), “Reuben, the Hooked-Nose Reindeer” (01:50:30), & “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” (03:33:30; Sean Altman). “Goodnight My Someone” (03:13:00; Rebecca Luker).

Dave’s Gone By Interview (1/20/2018): SCOTT ARONOW

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Dave Lefkowitz chats with theatrical set designer Scott Aronow

Topics include: Chekhov Dreams, Boston University, scenic design.

Segment airs Jan. 20, 2018 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Wretched Pun of Destiny #039 (6/6/2015): SOPRANO

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The 39th Wretched Pun of Destiny segment aired June 6, 2015 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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A young singer is becoming the toast of the Metropolitan Opera for her beauty, her acting ability, and especially, her vocal range. She’s a contralto but almost as comfortable in soprano roles—a lucky thing, since she’s just taken on a new opera that makes her hit the D over high C in almost every aria.

After the first performance, however, she feels queasy and suffers cramps. After the second show, she’s nearly doubled over. There’s a two-week break before her next performance, and she feels fine, so she chalks it up to nerves. But as soon as she makes her next appearance, she suffers terrible stomach pain.

The next morning, she hurries to the doctor who takes an x-ray and discovers all these worm-like creatures in her abdomen. He frowns, “I’m afraid you have parasitic eels.”

“What? Eels in my stomach?”

“Yes,” says the MD.

“But I felt fine the last two weeks. It’s only when I’ve been singing . . .”

“Exactly,” says the doctor. “They’re born from vocal strain. And as long as you’re in that opera hitting those high notes, they’ll keep coming back. We call it `Wendy Wasserstein Syndrome.’”

“Really?” says the singer. “Did she have it, too?”

“No, she just inspired it. Haven’t you ever heard of `The High D Chronic Eels?’”

Dave’s Gone By #507 (5/2/2015): ROYAL FLUSH

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Here is the 507th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, May 2, 2015. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Featuring: Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with photographer Steve Gottlieb (“Flush: Celebrating Bathrooms Past and Present”). Plus: Rabbi Sol’s Rabbinical Reflection on Popeyes, Saturday Segues (Ben E. King, In the News), Greeley Crimes & Old Times, Bob Dylan – Sooner & Later (testing), Inside Broadway, The Wretched Pun of Destiny (operetta).

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Guests: photographer Steve Gottlieb, Dave’s wife Joyce

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce Weil (Room C, brain bucket, Vin Scelsa, Fordham)
00:40:00 SATURDAY SEGUE – Ben E. King
00:59:30 GREELEY CRIMES & OLD TIMES
01:29:00 Sponsors
01:30:30 DAVE GOES AWAY – New York (MoMa & The Frick)
02:01:00 Sponsors
02:05:30 GUEST: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews Steve Gottlieb
02:53:00 INSIDE BROADWAY (news (02:53:00) & reviews: The Heidi Chronicles (03:21:30) & The King and I (03:31:00)
03:48:00 THE WRETCHED PUN OF DESTINY #34 (operetta)
03:52:30 Weather
03:55:30 BOB DYLAN – Sooner & Later (testing)
04:16:00 Friends
04:26:00 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #123 (Popeyes)
04:34:00 SATURDAY SEGUE – In the News
04:54:30 DAVE GOES OUT

“I Count the Tears” (00:44:30) & “This Magic Moment” (00:46:30; (The Drifters). “Supernatural Thing, Part 1” (00:49:00) & “Stand By Me” (00:53:00), “It’s All in the Game” (04:57:00; Ben E. King). “Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart” (02:50:30; Johnny Cash). “Hello, Young Lovers” (03:43:30; Renee Fleming). “Born in Time” (03:57:00), “Property of Jesus” (04:01:00), “Maybe Someday” (04:05:30) & “Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window” ({alt. version}, 04:09:00; Bob Dylan). “Good Morning Baltimore” (04:34:00; Hairspray 2002 Broadway cast w/ Marissa Jaret Winokur). “Boxing” (04:38:00; Ben Folds). “Earthquakes” (04:42:30; Luie Luie). “May Day (There’s a Riot Goin’ Down) (04:45:00; Passing Strange 2008 Bway cast w/ Stew). “Dirty Bridge” (04:46:30; Amy Rigby).

Cezanne’s “Pines and Rocks (Fontainebleau?).”

Dave’s Gone By #237 (9/9/2007): WHO STOLE THE FUNNY?

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Here is the 237th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Sept. 9, 2007. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest co-host: Jeff Goodman
guests: author-actor Robby Benson and Dave’s wife, Joyce

Featuring: Dave chats with author/actor Robby Benson. Plus a farewell to Luciano Pavarotti

00:00:01 Pre-Show Excerpt: DAVE & JOYCE
00:07:00 DAVE GOES IN
00:12:00 GUEST: Robby Benson
01:00:00 THANK YOUS (Dave)
01:05:00 DAVE SAYS BYE: Luciano Pavarotti
01:11:00 DAVE GOES OUT

Sept. 9, 2007 Playlist: “Miss Sarajevo” (The Passengers & Luciano Pavarotti).

(Pictured: Robby Benson and his novel, Jeff Goodman, Luciano Pavarotti)

Dave’s Gone By #229 (7/8/2007): STAND-UP GUY

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Here is the 229th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired live on UNC Radio and Facebook, July 8, 2007. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: entertainer and comedy-club owner Cary Hoffman

Featuring: Dave chats with singer and former Stand-Up NY club owner Cary Hoffman. Plus: Inside Broadway and Dave Says Bye to Beverly Sills.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:10:00 GUEST: singer Cary Hoffman
00:36:00 INSIDE BROADWAY – News, Xanadu, Preview and Old Acquaintance
00:55:00 DAVE SAYS BYE – Beverly Sills
01:05:00 DAVE GOES OUT

July 8, 2007 Playlist: “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “That’s Life” & “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” (Cary Hoffman); “Je suis encore tout etourdie” & “Voices of Spring” (Beverly Sills).

Roundabout Theatre CompanyÕs OLD ACQUIANTANCE Pictured (l-r): Harriet Harris, Margaret Colin

Dave’s Gone By #193 (10/22/2006): LEVITT ALONE

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Here is the 193rd episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Oct. 22, 2006. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest co-host: Jeff Goodman
guest: musician & producer Barry Levitt (Her Song)

Featuring: Dave chats with musician Barry Levitt. Plus fun with guest co-host Jeff Goodman and #1 Fan Pam, and Dave Says Bye to Anna Russell.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:09:00 DAVE’S GOT A GUEST: Barry Levitt
00:49:00 JEFF & DAVE
00:55:00 DAVE REMEMBERS – Anna Russell
00:62:00 DAVE GOES OUT w/ #1 Fan, Pam

Oct. 22, 2006 Playlist: “Rich Tycoon” (Anna Russell).

Note: Barry Levitt passed away Sept. 21, 2007.

Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/28/2004): JOYCE CASTLE

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Dave Lefkowitz chats with opera singer Joyce Castle

Topics include: opera, theater, Opera Fanatic, Belle Epoque.

Segment originally aired Oct. 28, 2004, as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #99 (10/28/2004): CASTLE ROCKS

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Here is the 99th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio Oct. 28, 2004. More info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: opera singer Joyce Castle

Featuring: Dave chats with opera singer Joyce Castle. Plus: Inside Broadway (Wicked) and Bashing Bush.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:07:00 INSIDE BROADWAY – Wicked & Women
00:15:00 DAVE’S GOT GUESTS: mezzo Joyce Castle
00:45:00 DAVE GOES OFF – Bashing Bush
00:54:00 DAVE GOES OUT

October 28, 2004 Playlist: no music.