Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt

Well, hello there and welcome back to Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness with your host, Tony Nesbitt.

Let me begin by saying we have a DBG from April 16^th, 1994 on tap for you today. There are many classic moments in this episode. SO many that I had to title it: The Highlight Reel-to-Reel.

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All right Normaniacs…Norm-o-files? Norm Nathians?

Friends, Romans, Countrymen?

This episode is filled with congestion for the ears. Both literal and some jokes that make you say, “Huh?”

It is a DBG from April 9^th, 1994 and I’ve titled it: Would You Care for a Lozenge?

Players:

Carrie or Kerri in Fort Wayne, IN…I’m going with Kerri

Kerri’s dad, John from Bridgewater, MA

Mary fr...

Continuing with the best theme for April, the month of Fools, is a DBG from April 4^th, 1996. Norm was filling in for Bob Raleigh and was in the midst of 10 days in a row of overnights.

This game is a hoot. Norm’s Arthur Godfrey impressions are spot on and as hilarious as ever, thus giving us our title:

Oh, My Godfrey!

 

Players:

The wonderful, wonderful Jack Harte

Tom Howie pr...

Spring is in the air and for us here at NNVoS with yours truly, Tony Nesbittt, that means…Peepers! 

Now let me tell you a little story that I file under “Signs of Norm.”

When I choose these tapes and archive them digitally, I set a timer, start the process and walk away. When it’s time to take copious notes and write my open and close I’m hearing it for the first time.

The chances of cho...

Today’s episode brings us a DBG from March 27^th, 1995, where Norm was filling in for Bob Raleigh who was fishing for eels with Robert from Everett.

Norm was in a randy mood and for that reason I have titled this: On the Prowl

Players:

Keith Shields – producing and playing in studio

Ken Newman in Traffic

Marie from Tuckerton, NJ

Janet in Roxbury

Kim from Ottawa

Ruth Clennott in...

First a huge Inni Say, I dans-say and I nee kay to our new listeners in Guinea!

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Today we have ourselves a DBG packed full of fun.

It’s from March 16^th, 1995 and I’ve titled it:

“It’s No Pun When the Jokes Hurt.”

 

Players:

Marge

Rick from Boston

Sandy in Wareh...

Another excellent mix of NNS’s are in store for you today.

These come from the March 12^th & 13^th, 1994. Then we visit May 11^th, 1994 and then we get quite a surprise at the end as, like a bolt out of the blue, in comes December 25^th 1993! It all flows nicely and I’ve titled it:

Interesting People Telling Interesting Stories

 

It’s right to ...

Based on the dates, which are all from March of 1996, we have NNS’s from the 3^rd, 4^th and 16^th of that year.

It’s a regular Guest-a-Palooza! Hey, let’s make that the title!

First guest:

Author Vicki León – “Uppity Women of Ancient Times”

Shares some fascinating stories of more than 200 women throughout 3200 years of history.

Second guest:

Author Liza Cope...

We close out February 2025 with a DBG from February 22^nd, 1992.

I have so humbly titled it: Happy Birthday Tony (because 2/22 is the date of your friendly neighborhood’s producer and host). 

We begin with a full on DBG theme open.

 

Players:

Rose in Wellesley

Ella from High Point, NC

Loretta in Amesbury

Linda from Saugus

Tony producing and on the phone from MC

And Jack Harte i...

33 years ago and a day this DBG filled the airwaves. Hailing from February 18^th, 1992 we have a show entitled: Sponge Cake and Negligees.

And if that doesn’t pique your interest, I can’t help you. 

We are misled by Norm at the start with an incorrect time check! The pressure on Norm subbing for the vacationing Bob Raleigh may have gotten to him. And if you think I’m serious, a...

On this episode, Norm and I are reunited as I was pressed into duty or extra duty or some such.

So, what exactly do we have here you ask? How about a NNS from February 4^th, 1994? Great, I’m happy you all agree.

The title of this one is: Just Clowning Around. And that’s because our guest for a portion of the broadcast was Steve Smith aka TJ Tatters, from Ringling Bros Barnum &a...

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We begin this month with a DBG from February 5^th, 1995 which I’ve titled, “The Forecast is for Fun.”

 

Players:

Pam from Savannah, GA!

Todd at Emerson College

Dora in Seekonk

Steven from Waltham

Chuck Tanowitz producing and playing in studio

And Ken Newman in traffic

 

Bd...

Episode 220 graces us with a DBG from January 21^st, 1996.

Our title? So happy you asked! It’s called: The DBG Ladies of Song

 

Players:

Ed LeClair producing and playing in studio

Ken Newman aka Ken Newman

Ramona in Westfield

Laura from Delran, NJ

Frank in Worcester

And Sylvia in Florida

 

Bdays:

Jack Nicklaus

Placido Domingo

Mac Davis

Jill Eikenberry

Geena Davis

Robbie Benson

...

Please, Come on in and warm yourself by the fire. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, a fuzzy blanket and crank up your streaming machine as The Vault of Silliness brings you a DBG from January 8^th, 1995.

Later you’ll understand why I have titled this episode:

A Little Off the Top

 

Players:

Robert from Everett!

Marilyn in Revere

Marie from Quincy

Tony producing and in studio

Liz in stud...

Based on the dates scrawled on the cassette we have a Norm Nathan Show from January 2, 1994, with a dash of January 28^th thrown in for good measure. Our title is: The Prescription is Laughter

Loads of calls are heard throughout. Please hold your applause until I introduce the entire head table:

An old friend Rob – talking Red Sox

Phil

Peggy in Dorchester

Jim ‘Bartholomew Chaun...

Welcome to the first show of 2025.

And no better way to start a new year but with a DBG. This one hails from January 9^th, 1994.

I’ve titled it: What Did She Say?

 

Side note – Norm is nutty as ever.

 

Players:

The delightful Fred from NJ

Steve in Portland ME

John from the fantastic city of Lynn – a 1^st timer

The sleepy, giggly and at times, completely incomprehensib...

Alright Vault-villians. I don’t know. I thought I’d give that a try.

I’m gonna be brief here and because I’m closing out 2024 and beginning 2025 with…pneumonia!

This is another, spot-on, awesome example of Norm’s appeal to all ages and how to just have the best time on the radio. Because of that I’ve titled it: Just a Loverly Show

It’s from December 29^th and 30^th, 1...

Ho Ho Ho goes the radio as a DBG from December 24^th, 1993 brings tidings of good fun.

In keeping with that theme the title shall be: Merry Silliness

 

Players:

Mary in Hatfield, PA

Frank from Haverhill

The adorable Fran in RI

Jack from Ottawa, Canada

John Kelly producing and playing in studio

Mike Epstein playing in studio

Jack Harte

Tony on the phone

 

Only one Bday of note f...

It’s Norm’s Birthday Week and we have a NNS from December 18^th, 1993 to unwrap. Grab some cake, ice cream, a coffee, sit back and take a few moments away from the holiday madness.

Speaking of coffee, that’s one of the ways you can support the channel. Check out the link below for Buy Me A Coffee (see what I did there). Also Patreon and Castos are additional ways to assist in k...