"Joe Bevilacqua Christmas Specials" a Hit on Public Radio Nationwide and XM Satellite Radio

USA (SANEPR.com) December 24, 2007 -- The Waterlogg Productions winning streak continues with six different holiday radio specials airing public radio nationwide and XM Satellite Radio through December 25. from four-minute essays: "The Christmas I Saved Macy's," a true story that happened to Bevilacqua when he was three years old in 1964, told in his own words, and “A Rockabilly Christmas," the story of early rock music pioneer Ray Campi, to a half-hour radio play, "Sherlock Holmes Creepy Christmas in Scotland," written, produced and directed by Bevilacqua, who also performs in it, and a one-hour compilation of his best holidays stories: “The Joe Bev Holiday Treat,” featuring his childhood creations, "Willoughby and the Professor," and a rare recording of Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear, as “Sleepy Santa.”

“These stories are for the entire family,” beams Bevilacqua. “I created them so that radio listeners could have a respite, this holiday season, from all the depressing news and trite record spinning.”

The reviews are in!

"The Joe Bev Holiday Treat" (59:22)
***** Amusing, Engaging, Unusual
Magazine-style format that works well for commercial radio with an interesting mix of short shows and "familiar" characters blended together by the host. Good examples of strong dialog to create visuals by the listener. The Sherlock Holmes piece is very entertaining with good acting, tight sound effects and writing...not your typical Sherlock Holmes story! From a broadcaster's perspective, the show immediately engages the listener by jumping right into the story--no long drawn-out intros. The outro/intro between segments is equally short. I heard no objectionable language. There was a light reference to track marks, in the true Holmes story style. This would play well to a broad audience of all ages.
(Producer) Janine Marr
WKNH-FM
Gilsum, NH
December 20, 2007

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's" (04:18)
***** Amusing, Humorous, Sweet
Joe: I thoroughly enjoyed your story. I was taken back to the memories of shopping in the big department stores of my childhood and the smoke filled lounges where weary Moms took refuge from the crowds.The pacing is just right, the FX subtle and the music in tune with the story. I loved the hint of things to come when you described "your Buster Browns lifting off the sidewalk". Thank you for the refuge from work and returning me to memories that need coddling lest we forget life's opportunities to be a hero! Stations, this is nice piece of writing and enjoyment for your listeners.
Peggy Berryhill
Producer) (Public Radio Exchange Editorial Board)
Native Public Media
Gualala, CA
December 6, 2007

*** Amusing, Humorous, Light-hearted
An unusual little piece that celebrates the memories of childhood in the context of the holiday season. Joe's writing his clever. His delivery is earnest and poignant. I enjoyed the sound effects and music as a nice way of dramatizing the story. This could be used in a locally-produced magazine show, focusing on the topic of children and the holidays.
(Producer) (Editorial Board) John Hingsbergen , WMUB
Oxford, OH
December 4, 2007

***** Humorous, Offbeat, Upbeat
This is a wonderful seasonal essay that features a nice bit of storytelling. It's a strange childhood memory brought to life with a lot of heart and humor. Love the use of music. I'm very glad I found this.
(Producer) Jason Croft , WILL
Urbana, IL
November 29, 2007

You can listen to “The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes, Christmas Special” and more Joe Bev holiday radio shows online at: The Public Radio Exchange: http://www.prx.org/series/22441. You can sign up for a free listener membership there. You can also listen to over 30 hours of free radio theater, including all ten "Misadventures of Holmes" at: http://www.joebev.com/jb-audio-library.htm.

A current radio station carriage list follows:

“The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes, Christmas Special”
Licensed by KDUR - Air date: 12/25/07
Frequency: 91.9/93.9 FM
Contact: Bryant Liggett, KDUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR 970.247.7628

"A Comedy-O-Rama Christmas" featuring "Willoughby and the Professor," "The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes," and "The Christmas That Almost Never Was"
Licensed by XM Satellite Radio - Air date: 12/24/07, 5pm (ET)
Frequency: Sonic Theater Channel 163
Contact: Josephine Reed Josephine.Reed@xmradio.com.

"The Joe Bev Holiday Treat"
Licensed by WGBH Radio Boston - Air date: 12/23/08, 11:00 pm
Frequency: 89.7 FM
Contact: Andrea Smardon andrea_smardon@wgbh.org

“The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes, Christmas Special”
Licensed by WJFF, Jeffersonville, NY - Air date: 12/23/07, 9:00 pm
Frequency: 90.5 FM
Contact: Mike D'Antonio 845-482-4141

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's"
Licensed by WJFF, Jeffersonville, NY - Air date: 12/23/07, 9:00 pm
Frequency: 90.5 FM
Contact: Mike D'Antonio 845-482-4141

“The Christmas I Saved Macy's”
Licensed by WAMC, Albany, NY - Air date: 12/21/07 at noon during “Midday
Magazine,”
Contact: Kate Briton kbritton@wamc.org
Frequencies: WAMC, 90.3 FM, Albany NY; WAMC, 1400AM, Albany NY; WAMK,
90.9 FM, Kingston NY; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown NY, WCEL, 91.9 FM,
Plattsburgh NY; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie NY; WANC, 103.9 FM,
Ticonderoga NY; WRUN 1150 AM, Utica, NY; WAMQ, 105.1 FM, Great Barrington MA

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's"
Licensed by KUT, Austin, TX - Air date: 12/20/08 (central time), during
NPR's “Morning Edition”
Frequency: KUT 90.5 FM
Contact: Emily Donahue, edonahue@kut.org

"The Joe Bev Holiday Treat"
Licensed by WKNH, Keene, NH - Air date: 12/16/08, 9:00 pm
Frequency: 91.3 FM
Contact: Janine “Ginger” Marr wknhradiotheatre@yahoo.com

“The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes, Christmas Special”
Licensed by KWIT, Sioux City, Iowa 12/12/07 - No carriage reporting has
been submitted.
Frequency: 90.3, Sioux City, 90.3 Okoboji, Iowa

"The Joe Bev Holiday Treat"
Licensed by KPIE, Dallas, OR - No carriage reporting has been submitted.
Contact: Fred Compton, General Manager
Frequency: 94.7 FM

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's"
Licensed by WGUC, Cincinnati, OH, 12/5/07 - No carriage reporting has
been submitted.
Frequency: 90.9 FM

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's"
Licensed by WILL Urbana, Illinois - Air date: 12/1/07, 5pm (central time)
Frequency: AM580
Contact: Jason Croft "Sidetrack" Host/Producer WILL-AM 580 Campbell Hall
for Public Telecommunication 300 N. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 (217)
333-0850 j-croft@uiuc.edu http://will.uiuc.edu

"The Christmas I Saved Macy's"
Licensed by Public Radio International's "Here and Now" - Airing on:
* KJZZ 91.5 FM -- Phoenix, Arizona · 11am - Noon (MT/PT)
* KUAZ 1550 AM -- Tucson, Arizona · 11am - Noon (MT/PT)
* KUAZ 89.1 FM -- Tucson, Arizona · 11am - Noon (MT/PT)
* KNHM 91.5 FM -- Bayside, California · 11am - Noon (PT)
* KPMO 1300 AM -- Mendocino, California · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KMJC 620 AM -- Mt. Shasta, California · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KAZU 90.3 FM -- Pacific Grove, California · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KCLU 102.3 FM -- Santa Barbara, California · 2 - 3pm (PT)
* KCLU 88.3 FM -- Thousand Oaks, California · 2 - 3pm (PT)
* KSYC 1490 AM -- Yreka, California · 10 - 11am (PT)
* WSHU 1260 AM -- Westport, Connecticut · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* KBSU 730 AM -- Boise, Idaho · 11am - Noon (MT)
* KBSK 89.9 FM -- McCall, Idaho · 11am - Noon (MT)
* KEZJ 1450 AM -- Twin Falls, Idaho · 11am - Noon (MT)
* WKCC 91.1 FM -- Kankakee, Illinois · Noon - 1pm (CT)
* WBUR 90.9 FM -- Boston, Massachusetts · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WBUR 1240 AM -- Cape Cod and the Islands, Massachusetts · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WCCT 90.3 FM -- Harwich, Massachusetts · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WSDH 91.5 FM -- Sandwich, Massachusetts · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WDET 101.9 FM -- Detroit, Michigan · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WKAR 870 AM -- East Lansing, Michigan · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WSGR 91.3 FM -- Port Huron, Michigan · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* KBIA2 KBIA2 HD -- Columbia, Missouri · 11am - Noon (CT)
* KEMC 91.7 FM -- Billings, Montana · Noon - 1pm (MT)
* KBMC 102.1 FM -- Bozeman, Montana · Noon - 1pm (MT)
* KECC 90.7 FM -- Miles City, Montana · Noon - 1pm (MT)
* WEVC 107.1 FM -- Berlin, New Hampshire · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WEVO 89.1 FM -- Concord, New Hampshire · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WEVH 91.3 FM -- Hanover, New Hampshire · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WEVJ 99.5 FM -- Jackson, New Hampshire · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WEVN 90.7 FM -- Keene, New Hampshire · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* KSFR 101.1 FM -- Santa Fe, New Mexico · 5 - 6pm (MT)
* WSUF 89.9 FM -- Greenport, New York · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WSUF 105.7 FM -- Selden, New York · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WFAE 90.7 FM -- Charlotte, North Carolina · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* Public Rad 88.1 FM -- Greenville, North Carolina · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WFHE 90.3 FM -- Hickory, North Carolina · 1 - 2pm (ET)
* WKNS 90.3 FM -- Kinston, North Carolina · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WBJD 91.5 FM -- Morehead City, North Carolina · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WZNB 88.5 FM -- New Bern, North Carolina · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WFDD 88.5 FM -- Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* KOAB 91.3 FM -- Bend, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KOAC 550 AM -- Corvallis, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KRVM 1280 AM -- Eugene, Oregon · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KAGI 930 AM -- Grants Pass, Oregon · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KTVR 90.3 FM -- La Grande, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KOAP 88.7 FM -- Lakeview, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KRBM 90.9 FM -- Pendleton, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KOPB 91.5 FM -- Portland, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* KTBR 950 AM -- Roseburg, Oregon · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KSJK 1230 AM -- Talent, Oregon · 10 - 11am (PT)
* KTMK 91.1 FM -- Tillamook, Oregon · 9 - 10am (PT)
* WHYY 90.9 FM -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WRNI 1290 AM -- Providence, Rhode Island · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WXNI 1230 AM -- Westerly, Rhode Island · Noon - 1pm (ET)
* WPLN HD2 -- Nashville, Tennessee · 11am - Noon (CT)
* KAMU 2 HD -- College Station, Texas · 11am - Noon (CT)
* WXPR 2 HD -- Rhinelander, Wisconsin · Noon - 1pm (CT)
* KYPR 88.9 FM -- Gillette, Wyoming · Noon - 1pm (MT)