Prelude to Game 7
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A couple of hours before game 7 of the 1924 World Series – already an acknowledged instant classic after six – quasi-famous sportswriter Orville Mulligan tries out his poetic column lede on his peers Ernie “Doogs” Doogle and Max Mackey; debates the relative merits of radio vs print media with the doggedly persistent Freddy Carson; and reveals the incredible nature of his assignment…
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is an audio drama podcast from Number 80 Productions and the Sports History Network.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer stars Doug Fye, Ilona Fye, and Eric Bodwell. “Prelude to Game 7” co-stars in order of appearance John Robets, Vernon Poitras and Caedmon Holland. Directing by Eric Bodwell. Sound recording and primary editing by Don McIver.
The theme song of Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is “Dayton Triangles Rag” and was arranged and performed by Bruce Smith. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” was written by Jack Norworth and Albert von Tilzer and performed by Ed Meeker. Outro music by David Liso of Dynamo Stairs.
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Os Davis and Darin Hayes. Series concept by Darin Hayes.
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