http://www.metafilter.com/tags/armedforcesradio Posts tagged with 'armedforcesradio' at MetaFilter. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:15:38 -0800 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:15:38 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.metafilter.com/71672/PS%2DMy%2Dsafty%2Dsic%2Dhint%2Dis%2DDont%2Deat%2Danything%2Dunless%2Dyou%2Dknow%2Dwhat%2Dit%2Dis <a href="http://www.letspretendwithuncleruss.com/">Let's Pretend With Uncle Russ</a>. From 1948 to 1952, kids at American military bases all over the world tuned in to <i>Let's Pretend with Uncle Russ</i> on Saturday mornings to hear a variety show of stories and music. Although the majority of listeners were the children of U.S. military personnel who received the program through the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Forces_Network">Armed Forces Radio Service</a>, "Uncle Russ" also had a worldwide fan club of listeners from faraway places who tuned in to hone their English skills. The site is maintained by "Uncle Russ" himself, Russ Thompson, who wrote, directed and produced the 30-minute show, as well as providing character voices. The site features <a href="http://www.letspretendwithuncleruss.com/Text%20Files/Photos.htm">photos</a>, <a href="http://www.letspretendwithuncleruss.com/Text%20Files/Letters.htm">fan letters </a> (the most popular reason for writing was to join the "Around the World Safety Club"), <a href="http://www.letspretendwithuncleruss.com/Text%20Files/CelebrityGuests.htm">celebrity guests </a>and more from the show's run.</ahref> tag:metafilter.com,2008:site.71672 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:15:38 -0800 armedforcesradio children radio russthompson uncleruss amyms