Episode 27: A Sherlockian Potpourri

This week we cover a few sundry items, which we're calling a potpourri of Sherlockian material - tidbits of information about a number of topics that themselves may not require en entire show. Topics include:

• News coverage of the conference Sherlock Holmes and His Worlds in Bennington, VT
• The Spirits of Sherlock Holmes conference at the University of Minnesota August 6-8, 2010
• A Scintillation of Scions III in Clarksville, MD
• A new book from Jon Lellenberg, Baker Street Irregular
• Books about the BSI: The Case of the Baker Street Irregulars by Anthony Boucher, Murder Most Irregular by H. Paul Jeffers, Copper Beeches
  by Arthur H. Lewis

This episode's reading comes from Profile By Gaslight: "Ballad of Watson in the Morning" by Belden Wigglesworth.

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Episode 26: A Musical Stroll Down Baker Street

It isn't often that one gets an opportunity to chat with an accomplished actor, either from the big screen, small screen, or the stage. Burt and Scott were joined by one that has crossed all three, but whom is certainly known for his musical turn as Sherlock Holmes in the 1965 musical "Baker Street: A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes:": none other than Tony Award-winning actor Fritz Weaver. 

Fritz Weaver is a veteran of the stage and an accomplished voice over artist, so you'll no doubt enjoy his booming baritone throughout this interview. Over the course of this 30-minute chat with Fritz, we cover a range of material, including some commentary on William Shatner's singing style; some behind-the-scenes information - and funny at that - about Martin Gabel, who played Moriarty in the musical; references to My Fair Lady; lovely reminiscences of Inga Swenson; and even a Twilight Zone reference. 

But we mostly focus on "Baker Street," the memories of the production, and even include some of the musical tracks from "Baker Street," bringing Mr. Weaver "down memory lane," as he fondly states.

• Cold Clear World (Holmes & Adler)
• I Shall Miss You (Moriarty)
• Pursuit (Holmes)

After the interview, Burt shares with us how he was able to land an interview with our very special and remarkable guest. Tune in to hear how he managed it!

We close with a reading from The Baker Street Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2 (June 1965) titled "How a Baker Street Irregular Looks at Baker Street."

Listen now:

Links

• Purchase Baker Street: A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes from Amazon.com.
• The Baker Street Journal online
  

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Episode 25: Sherlock Holmes for Dummies

As you probably know, any blockbuster film - in addition to the revenue it brings to the studio - will result in an associated cottage industry. Toys, music, books, video games - you name it. In this case, Sherlockians new and old have been given a gift in the renaissance the character is now enjoying.

In this episode, we're joined by Steven Doyle, BSI, 2s ("The Western Morning News"), author of Sherlock Holmes For Dummies, a book that in a single place, encapsulates our hobby and all of the associated background of the time, era and stories that make it so enjoyable. Join us and listen in on what some of the highlights of the book are, the "story behind the story" of how Steve was chosen as the author, and some surprises that Steve encountered along the way.

We close with a reading of and Editor's Gas-Lamp from The Baker Street Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2 (New Series) titled "Writings About the Writings."

Listen now:

Links

• Sherlock Holmes For Dummies
• Steve's original appearance on our show
• Wessex Press web site
• Sherlock Holmes For Dummies Cheat Sheet
• Jane Austen For Dummies
• The Sherlock Holmes Social Network
• The Sherlock Holmes Reference Library: The Apocrypha of Sherlock Holmes
• The I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Facebook page
• The Baker Street Journal

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Episode 24: Sherlock Holmes and His Worlds

Occasionally, you'll come across individuals within the Holmesian community who are doers. Or in Sally Sugarman's case, dynamos.

Sally Sugarman, BSI ("The Three Gables"), founder of the Baker Street Breakfast Club, joins Burt and Scott in this episode to discuss an upcoming conference they're hosting in honor of their 20th anniversary, entitled Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His Worlds. For a mere $60, you can register to attend this conference in the bucolic town of Bennington, Vermont from June 24-27, 2010.

With an important and unusual twist of the merging of town and gown, you'll hear how the latest Bennington conference will allow attendees to venture out and explore the surroundings, yet still maintain the theme of the program. And you may even discover why one of the annual meetings of the Baker Street Breakfast Club is B.Y.O.L.M. (bring your own Lion's Mane).

Listen now:


Links

• Baker Street Breakfast Club home page
• Conference site
• Conference flyer & registration form (also embedded below)

Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His World - June 2010


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