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Your host, Jerry Robbins, will interview CRT Players and crew in this new series.

Episode 20

January 21, 2012: Guest Nick Aalerud

In a special 50 minute show, Jerry welcomes Nick Aalerud (The New Dibble Show, The Plimoth Adventure, The Red Badge of Courage) to the CRT talk microphone. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including the stage run of BARRYMORE, which Nick was involved with off stage and then later in the co-starring role of "Frank." Of course, there is some fun behind the scenes stories of The New Dibble Show, Nick travels to India, a very rare recording of Jerry and Nick in "Lives in a Bengal Lancer," and the CRT Live stage show. The opening and closing music and scenes are from a performance at the Camden Maine Opera House when The Colonial Radio Theatre stopped there on New Years Eve, 2002.

Episode 19

September 12, 2011: Guest Chad Addison

Jerry's guest is Chad Addison (The Alamo, Gettysburg) who recorded with CRT from ages 10 to 12. Now living in Hollywood and working on his career, Chad returned to CRT with a guest appearance in THE SEVEN LIVES OF DR. PHIBES (which will be released on April 13th, 2012). A fun discussion that covers everything from acting on stage and film, and from The Alamo to i-Carly. Clips at the top of the show are scenes of Chad in Pinocchio, The Alamo, and It Happened One Night. Visit him at www.chadaddison.com

Episode 18

August 9, 2011: Guest Shana Dirik

Jerry welcomes Shana Dirik to CRT Talk. Shana is a two-time winner of the prestigious IRNE Award for New England Theater, and has appeared in just about every musical there is over the past 30 years. She began recording with CRT in 1998 and some of her radio credits include OZMA OF OZ, LAND OF OZ, VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS, and THE DIBBLE SHOW. A fun conversation with one of the true gems of the Boston stage.

Episode 17

July 16, 2011: Guests Kerry Donovan and Alex Bookstein

Jerry welcomes Kerry Donovan (The Emerald City of Oz) and Alex Bookstein (Return to Treasure Island) to CRT Talk. Jerry asks them about acting on stage vs. radio, as well as stage roles they have played and would like to play. This is a fun and interesting conversation and observations from these two young actors who are new to Colonial Radio.

Episode 16

July 3, 2011: Guest Deniz Cordell

Jerry welcomes Deniz Cordell back to CRT Talk to discuss Deniz's recent stint on Broadway with the new musical Catch Me If You Can, as well as a little chat about critics. Music is from CRT's DANDELION WINE by Jeffrey Gage

Episode 15

June 25, 2011: Guest Joe Caliendo Jr.

Joe first recorded with CRT in 1997, and here Jerry talks with him on a variety of subjects including radio acting, his family, and his new co-starring role in LOGAN'S RUN - LAST DAY.

Episode 14

June 13, 2011: Tom Berry

Tom chats with Jerry after a recording session for THE BEST IN THE UNIVERSE, talking about radio, stage and some behind the scenes stories ... like the time they tied for Best Actor! Fun episode on CRT Talk.

Episode 13

November 14, 2010: Sam Donato

Sam talks with Jerry about his days with his popular band Class of '66, and his years on Rex Trailers BOOMTOWN, as well his recordings with CRT.

Episode 12

August 1, 2010: Cynthia Pape

Jerry talks with longtime CRT player Cynthia Pape about her CRT shows, her broadcasting days, and playing the Bucks Country Playhouse with Dana Andrews. 30min.

(Music is by Henry Mancini, from the motion picture "The Great Race."

Episode 11

July 22, 2010: Guest Hugh Metzler

Jerry talks with CRT Star Hugh Metzler about some his CRT memories (Captain Blood, Dandelion Wine, King Solomon's Mines), as well as his life on stage. Music Bumpers from CRT's Dandelion Wine (2006) by Jeffrey Gage. (28 min.)

Episode 10

July 11, 2010: Guest David Ault

David joins Jerry for a discussion that includes recording for audio, Moonfleet, Treasure island, and Dr. Who. (28 min.)

Episode 09

July 11, 2010: Guest Deniz Cordell

Jerry and Deniz continue their conversation, covering music in movies and audio. (28 min.)

Episode 08

June 20, 2010: Guest Deniz Cordell

Jerry and Deniz discuss shows from Dibble to the upcoming Buck Alice and the Actor-Robot. (28 min.)

Episode 07

June 18, 2010: Guest Anastas Varinos

Jerry chats with Anastas Varinos, star of CRT's Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Halloween Tree, and the upcoming The Prince And The Pauper. (28 min.)

Episode 06

Mar. 20, 2010: Guest JT Turner

Jerry and guest J.T. Turner discuss the new CRT production Ticonderoga, and the early days of CRT. (28 min.)

Episode 05

Mar. 11, 2010: Guest Joseph Zamparelli

Jerry's guest is Joseph Zamparelli (The Dibble Show, Yankee Clipper, Powder River, Ticonderoga) (29 min.)

Episode 04

Mar. 4, 2010: Guest Lincoln Clark

Longtime CRT Player Lincoln Clark is the guest. Recording at CRT for 22 years, Jerry quizzes Mr. Clark on shows he has appeared in, as well as reminiscing on The Dibble Show and Powder River. (27 min.)

Episode 03

Feb. 25, 2010: Guest Diane Capen

Jerry welcomes longtime CRT Player Diane Capen, as they discuss everything from The Dibble Show to the story of how her final episode in Powder River came about. (28 min.)

Episode 02

Feb. 18, 2010: Guest JT Turner.

Jerry and JT continue their riveting discussion from last week. They recount their first meeting, JT's first CRT recording session, their new series, Solutions, Inc., Jerry's addiction to Ghost Hunters, CRT's Jarrem Lee - Ghost Hunter , and lots more. (30 min.)

Episode 01

Feb. 11, 2010: Guest JT Turner.

Jerry and JT discuss the Dibble Show, Yankee Clipper, Father Brown, the upcoming Shakespeare's Ghost, and have a lot of laughs along the way. (28 min.)

If you have any questions for Jerry that you would like answered on an

upcoming show, please ask them in the COLONIAL RADIO TALK forum.